It is hard to believe that the first edition of Square Food Gardening was published in 1981 by Mel Bartholomew. I always wanted a copy of this book as I began growing more edibles during my early blogging years ( 2008 ). Mel’s book became the largest selling gardening book of all time with over 3 million copies sold. I am thrilled to have the new 4th edition to review and share with you today.
Square Foot Gardening Book Review
No digging, tilling, fertilizing, machinery, or heavy tools required—resulting in less watering, waste, and weeding! In All New! Square Foot Gardening, 4th Edition, uncover the reliable gardening technique that has enabled countless gardeners worldwide to grow their own organic vegetables using less space, with minimal effort, and at a lower cost than conventional row gardens.
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Square Foot Gardening | 4th Edition Highlights
The introduction and tribute to the original author and creator of the square foot gardening technique or way of life : is important to know. Mel Bartholomew began his journey in gardening when he retired in the mid-70’s. The book was published in 1981. Today you can sign up for online courses and learn more from the Square Foot Gardening Foundation.
I love a good book that is easy to read and LOADED with detailed yet current images. This publication has all that! SFG with all its time tested techniques in detail color photos on every chapter page. You can’t help but get inspired to grow a garden or something new in this way after flipping through the 272 page publication. The structures and accessories they share are amazing. I really like the cover design for the raised bed featured on page 32. Trellis work and adding a square foot garden to your back deck are inspiring.
The book includes everything from building the easy raised bed layout to how to harvest. Not sure where to begin? Find crop and plant with seed starting details in the planning and planting chart section ( 12 page ) . There is also a harvest readiness chart (10 pages) in the back of the book that is AWESOME – showing vegetables that are available at most garden centers or seed providers online.
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For more information about the Square Foot Gardening Foundation check out their official website at: https://squarefootgardening.org/
The fundamental principles of square foot gardening include the use of raised beds, premium soil, efficient close planting techniques, and the practice of succession planting.
Above is a photo of one of my raise beds using the square foot gardening method. I like to mix flowers like the Gerber daisy in with edibles. I will share a few more images from my square foot garden later this season.
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Happy Gardening,
