Square Foot Gardening: A New Way to Garden in Less Space with Less Work

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Square Foot Gardening: A New Way to Garden in Less Space with Less Work

Author(s):

Mel Bartholomew

Label: Rodale Books
Publisher(s):

Rodale Books

Studio: Rodale Books
Manufacturer: Rodale Books
Binding: Paperback
List Price: $19.95
Our Price: $13.57
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Editorial Reviews

Product Description

One of the bestselling garden books ever is fresher than ever! Ready to inspire a whole new generation of gardeners.When he created the "square foot gardening" method, Mel Bartholomew, a retired engineer and efficiency expert, found the solution to the frustrations of most gardeners. His revolutionary system is simple: it's an ingenious planting method based on using square foot blocks of garden space instead of rows. Gardeners build up, not down, so there's no digging and no tilling after the first year. And the method requires less thinning, less weeding, and less watering."I found a better way to garden, one that's more efficient, more manageable, and requires less work," Bartholomew explains. Not surprisingly, his method quickly received worldwide recognition and has been written up in every major newspaper and gardening magazine. His book, which served as the companion to the nationally acclaimed television series, has sold over 800,000 copies. Now freshened with new illustrations, the book Ingram calls "the largest selling garden book in America" is reissued for the delight of a whole new generation of gardeners.

Customer Reviews

It works!

We live in dry New Mexico and tried Square Foot Gardening last summer. It worked really well, conserved water and provided an abundant harvest for 2 adults. Our garden was 2 plots, 4' X 4', along with a supplementary area for squash and corn. The book was enjoyable reading and EASY to follow.

gardening book

The order & shipping process was like butta. I haven't had time yet to go through the book. Waiting for warmer weather to put it to good use.

Creating a more efficient garden

I wanted ideas on how to make a more productive smaller garden. My physical disabilities limit the amount of work I can do in a garden and this gave me some great ideas.

Square Foot-great concept for those limited on space

This is a great book for those limited on space. Author explains how many plants are needed for each type of garden, whether it's vegetables, herbs or flowers. It's perfect for those who are limited on space! As a matter of fact it's really the only & smartest way to plant. Highly recommend.

Great Gardening Ideas

I liked the idea of a well-planned garden and this book had it all. I set my 10X15 foot garden up according to the illustrations and made tomato trellises using metal posts and wire. I have to say that by the end of the season there was a lot of die-off from fungus. Frankly, 1 foot square is not enough room for the average tomato plant, even on its nifty trellis. My melons and zucchini caught the fungus, too. I'd recommend using this book as a guide and spacing the plants further apart. It did keep everything neat and easier to weed. Overall good system.

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