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

Mel Bartholomew
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Mar 10 2005
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.

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"The book is great and the method is even better."--Bob Thomson, host of Victory Garden

"Top 10 Gardening Best-Seller."--Publishers Weekly

"This is a good, competent gardening book, well written and sensibly presented."--Library Journal

"How to get more from less is one of life's major challenges today. Here is a book that does just that for those with a hoe..."--Booklist

"Bartholomew is a welcome presence..."--Kirkus Reviews

"This amazing discovery truly makes gardening fun and easy."--Mike Levey, host of Amazing Discoveries

"The approach is fascinating. It's new, different and very innovative."--Long Island Horticultural Society

"It's one of the few garden books that offers something new to the reader."--Christian Science Monitor
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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As seen by milions on national television

"The book is great and the method is even better."--Bob Thomson, host of Victory Garden

Twice as much in half the space!

* A complete garden book for both the beginner and the expert
* A new way to garden with 80 percent less space and work
* The companion book to the nationally acclaimed television series
* Over 900,000 copies in print

About the author
Mel Martholomew, a retired engineer, found the answer to the frustrations of most gardeners, "I found a beter way to garden," says Mel, "one that's more efficent, more manageable and less work." The result is Square Foot Gardening. His method has received world-wid recognition for its simplicity and uniqueness and has been written up in every major newspaper and gardening magazine.

What they're saying
"This amazing discovery truly makes gardening fun and easy."--Mike Levey, host of Amazing Discoveries

"The approach is fascinating. It's new, different and very innovative."--Long Island Horticultural Society

"It's one of the few garden books that offers something new to the reader."--Christian Science Monitor

"Top 10 gardening best-seller."--Publishers Weekly

* Grow a perfect garden in only 10 minutes a day.
* Harvest the biggest tomatoes.
* Enjoy spectacular flowers every day.
* Ideal for beginners from 4 to 94.
* Simple, easy, attractive and rewarding gardens.
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By R.A.
Format:Paperback
I tried The square foot garden technique last summer and I think it is a good method of gardening for someone who is weak from surgery, chemo, or radiation. It's more then just a raised bed, the book tells you specific methods that work well, what kind of soil mix to use, and unique, but simple planting methods.
Pros of a square foot garden:
-You can tend and manage this garden, even if you can't manage a regular garden.
-It's very productive for it's size. I got quite a lot of veggies from this.
-It's compact so you could put it on a patio, or even make one as a roof garden. Mine is in my back yard
-It's neat and organized
-It hardly gets any weeds
-You don't have to rake or hoe. The soil is soft enough that you just can use your hands

Cons
-You have to build it, but it's not too complicated.
-You have to buy the soil and mix it before you put it in.

I live north of Toronto, and these things grew well in my square foot garden:
* lettuce
* coriander
* parsley
* carrots
* celery
* beets
* radishes
* spinach
* calendula
* nasturtiums
* pole beans
* onions
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By judy
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This book is Timeless & should be read by everyone interested in growing their own nutritious food with minimal effort.
It explains everything you need to know in easy to follow details.
I recommend this book to all age groups, people with gardens or apartment dwellers.
It works & you'll be happy you bought this book!
Buy a copy for people you love!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Less Work More Veggies Jun 2 2012
By RoyBo
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book offers some good suggestions for high intensity gardening but is short on details. Emphasising the time saved by gardening in square foot sections, the author doesn't provide sufficient detail on preferred construction materials (treated vs. untreated woods) or plan synergies.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great gardening resource!
I have desires of being a farmer but a back yard garden is the next best thing, the very idea of square foot gardening is quite brilliant and this book doesn't disappoint. Read more
Published 12 months ago by EventualPyre
5.0 out of 5 stars Square Foot Gardening
Square Foot Gardening was bought for someone else and she has me doing all the 'grunt' work this spring to implement the suggestions in this book.
Published 16 months ago by gay movie lover 69er
5.0 out of 5 stars Square Foot Gardening
Square foot gardening is not new but I had never heard the term before. The author's concepts have interested me to the point that the summer was spent constructing a garden plot... Read more
Published on Oct 22 2009 by Rusty
4.0 out of 5 stars The Easy Way to Garden
Mel Bartholomew's Square Foot Gardening is one of the best gardening books on the market. It shows you how to maximum your gardening effeciency by growing the plants in a wide bed... Read more
Published on May 10 2004
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for the gardening beginner.
I was told about this book many years ago when I first became interested in gardening. It is a great book for those just starting out, those living in areas with poor soil etc. Read more
Published on April 10 2004 by HRN7442
5.0 out of 5 stars THE gardening book!
Wow! If you're looking for a gardening book to see you through from planting to harvest, then this is for you! Read more
Published on Jan 27 2004 by E. Power
5.0 out of 5 stars NOT just another gardening book...
As a retiree I have plenty of time on my hands. After planting a flower garden (first effort) for my Mom, I quickly realized that crawling around on my hands and knees was not... Read more
Published on Nov 13 2003 by Dick Hickman
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Gardening book I own!
I have been gardening for the past 30 years and this is the best gardening book ever!
Published on Nov 4 2003 by Texas Grad Student
5.0 out of 5 stars Square Foot Gardening by Mel Bartholomew
This is the only self help book I have read past page 10. I find myself reading it on the bus to and from work, in the morning, at night, and even in the bathroom. Read more
Published on Aug 21 2003 by Leon
5.0 out of 5 stars Florida gardening made simple
I think this book and method are great for gardening here in the hot South. Although, during the summer, I had to water a bit more than Mel suggested, it was easy since I was only... Read more
Published on Aug 1 2003 by Heather Wifall
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