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Specifications at a Glance:
- Softcover, 272 pages
- 7" W x 10" H x 3/4" thick
- Published by Cool Springs Press
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Square Foot Gardening Book
The All New Square Foot Gardening Book, by Mel Bartholomew
The original edition of Square Foot Gardening was the most popular gardening book in America ever, with more than one million copies sold! In this
timely sequel to his original book, Mel reveals ten major improvements to the SFG system that make it even easier to get an abundant harvest of fresh and
delicious, home-grown veggies. You’ll discover how planting your garden in one-square-foot blocks saves space, saves weeding, saves water and saves
time. Saves on grocery bills, too! Best of all? The SFG system really works! Whether you’re a first time gardener or a seasoned expert, you’ll be amazed
by the quantity and quality of food you can produce in your own square foot garden. An ideal resource for planning raised bed gardens
Grow more fresh produce in less space
Save on weeding and watering
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Comments about Square Foot Gardening Book:
I have always gardened the using the old long row method. As I have gotten older I am finding this harder to do. My husband and I wanting to do some raised beds this year. This book does such a great job of explaining how to do this....now I'm wondering why I didn't do this years ago.
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Book was recomended to me by a friend because the soil here in florida is pathetic for growing anything but weeds read it cover to cover and can not believe how simple this is Definate recommendation for beginners and pros alike
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I read the quote by Abraham Lincoln that you had in your 'seasons greetings'message, I think it was, and it struck a chord. We all need to become more self sufficient. I am using this book to do just that! Pack as much into every square foot as possible! With an unemployed husband, 4 kids, and my hours being cut, I need to cut costs EVERYWHERE and growing what we eat will help immensely! Thank you!
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Whether you're an experienced raised bed gardener, or brand new to this concept, this is a must have book! It is full of amazing ideas to perfect your soil, tips on increasing your productivity, and guides as to how to plant for maximum results. I am looking forward to putting all of these new ideas to work and see how much more productive my three beds are this year.
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This is a great book on an even greater system. I use SQ. Ft. Gardening and it really does work.
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Started my own above-ground garden this year and look forward to expanding next year with the ideas from this excellent book. I really couldn't say that I was displeased or disappointed in anything from this book. Wish the author would do more books on different types of gardening as well -- as I would probably purchase those as well if same style.
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I have the book from 1981 . Love it. My garden is beautiful . I grow so much in it I share with the neighborhood . They come over to take pictures of it. They are amazed at how much you can get in a small area. I like the ease of taking care of it.
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I purchased this book to start planting a raised bed garden. I had some limited experience doing a small garden a few years ago winging it. There is a lot of useful information. I did start to feel like I was reading an "infomercial". I wasn't able to find some of his soil components. They aren't as easy to find as he thinks. I used my own mixture to so far great success. His plant information is very good and useful. Its worth a read, but he implies his way is the only or best way to plant, and it might not be for you.
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Comments about Square Foot Gardening Book:
I started with one 4x4 last year. This year I will have 6. Square foot gardening is easy and produces more vegs than row gardening, with alot less effort.Anyone can garden this way.Even this granny.
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