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What is Square Foot Gardening?

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Square Foot Gardening is a uniquely simplified method of gardening that produces 100% of the harvest in only 20% of the space -- AND -- without all the hard work and drudgery of single row gardening.

Advantages

THIS SYSTEM WORKS FOR EVERYONE !

NO WEEDING

NO TILLING

NO DIGGING

Beginners and experts alike will enjoy this easy-to-learn, easy-to-do method.

What could be easier than this ?

Build a box

Fill with Mel's Mix

Add a grid

And start planting !

IMPROVEMENTS OVER OTHER METHODS

Out Produces Every Other Method Known

Largest Selling Garden Book In America, - EVER

Requires very little space; 80% less than conventional gardening.
Can be done in as little as 4 feet by 4 feet, -- or as large as you want.
Your existing (bad) soil doesn't matter because we don't use it. Start with an ideal soil mix that is weed-free and requires no tilling.
Uses much less water; only about 20% compared to conventional gardening.
No fertilizers or pesticides to handle -- it's all natural
The planting method requires no thinning and very few seeds.
All the hard work has been removed in the Square Foot method - only the enjoyable part remains.
Can be started in any season.
Produces 5 times the harvest of a conventional garden.
Can be done by those with physical or mental limitations. If getting down is a problem, raise the boxes to a wheelchair level.
Makes a great family project, all ages can participate - kids love to garden.

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