I do 1/3 of each when starting a bed. This is essentially Mel's mix or the square foot gardening method. 1/3 variety of compost (yours, black kow, aged horse manure, etc) ,1/3 peat moss, and 1/3 coarse vermiculite. As I mentioned before this fluffy mix will settle by season end so top off with your favorite compost and some peat at the end of each season and mix in well come spring. With this mix you can retire your shovel and hoe.
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