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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.
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.
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64 of 64 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this book over Christmas and have put some of the principles into practice both at home, small country garden, and at our allotment. The book is full of practical tips, but the method is one that should be adopted by many gardeners: psychologically, dividing your garden into 4 ft squares makes it far more manageable..especially when weeding! We have made our paths with thick layers of newspaper covered with woodchips.. this works very well.. and used wooden frames. Because you put all the fertility just into the frames, you can really build fertile soil. Our harvest so far (I'm writing at the end of May) has been fantastic for such a small space. I particularly like Mel's idea for training cucurbits and even New zealand spinach vertically. A terrific book, that's an enjoyable read as well as being practical. There are so many books on gardening which give you the impression that the authors have not actually done what they suggest; but this book is full of ideas that really work! You won't regret buying it!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is an excellet book in terms of its practicle advice on gardening, and I fully intend to use its principles. I did however find it read a lot like an american self help book for the first few chapters which you had to get through before you got to the actual how to do it part. Still recommend it highly.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I received this book as a gift and it has been my near-constant companion ever since. I can't imagine gardening any other way now.
Mel has a gift for explaining things in a clear and entertaining manner. Join the Square Foot revolution and enjoy more produce with less work!
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can't wait for next spring to try the ideas out
This book is brilliant for someone who wants to grow their own but hasn't got a lot of time for weeding and vast amounts of effort in the garden. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Dafydd the Dragon
Fantastic
I think this book is already established as a classic in kitchen gardening library.
Anyway, I was exactly struggling with the problems Mel starts the book with: too much... Read more
Anyway, I was exactly struggling with the problems Mel starts the book with: too much... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Poul
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Square Foot Gardening: A New Way to Garden in Less Space with Less Work
I've just finished reading the book, oh yes, page by page. Read more
I've just finished reading the book, oh yes, page by page. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Kim
Square Foot Gardening
I gave up allotment growing about 8 years ago and resigned myself to growing a few veg in the border of my own garden. Read more
Published on 17 Jun 2009 by Biffa
Interesting idea, but scary hair.
Quite an interesting, if rather US-centric, rehash of raised bed gardening. Psychological effect of 'chunking' work to be done is probably very effective at making gardening less... Read more
Published on 31 Aug 2008 by Zarkwan Too
Vermiculite problems
I found this book very interesting and helpful, and have constructed raised beds 28" high and 4foot square for my vegetable growing. Read more
Published on 8 Jun 2008 by Mr. U. J. Blinman
excellent
Brilliant book. Radical ideas. I've used them in both my allotment and my small garden at home. Very sucessful. Thanks!
Published on 3 Dec 1999
A great book for city gardeners!
I've just recommended this book to a friend starting in a small yard. It is absolutely the *best* way to grow everything you want in a very small space! Read more
Published on 24 July 1998
A truly fantastic idea ... neat and successful way to garden
I purchased this book years ago (don't remember when) and was "talked" out of it by a dear friend who lived in England. Read more
Published on 3 Jun 1998
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