Info below is from the "Square Foot Gardening Newsletter November 2009":
MEL'S MIX FOR ALL

We have some exciting news to tell you. In 2008 we made Mel's Mix by hand in the yard ( I kid you not), used recycled bags, and then sold about 500 bags here in Utah.

For 2009 we went out on a limb and had MelÂs Mix bagged by 2 soil companies. This was sold in several places in Southern California and throughout Utah. This year we sold over 16,000 bags!

We did experience a few setbacks as we learned about how to work with large manufacturers and making sure that the mix was properly put together when we are not physically mixing it ourselves!

Thank you to all of those who purchased our first year's experiment to help us perfect a mix we can be proud of. We have finally worked out the bugs (no pun intended) and for 2010 we expect to sell a quarter of a million bags. We will have it distributed all over America, as well as parts of Canada. Now we need your help!

Please call all your local nurseries and big box stores to make sure they order MelÂs Mix for the spring. Make a list of their names and telephone numbers so you can call back again when it is time to garden. We will give you more information in the next few months as to brand names and locations. We must create a buzz now so they can be aware of this new product and place their orders. Most companies order for spring in December... so act now if you want to have this available to you locally.

Yours Truly,

Mel Bartholomew