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

by Bartholomew, Mel

• ISBN13: 9780875969244
• ISBN10: 0875969240
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2004-11-01
• Publisher: Rodale Pr

Summary

Say good-bye to the hard work and endless maintenance of gardening in long rows, and say hello to Square Foot Gardening. This easy, foolproof, and ingenious method of gardening allows you to grow more vegetables than you ever thought possible in less space than a traditional garden takes.

Author Biography

Mel Bartholomew is a retired businessman and engineer and an efficiency expert

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. vi
A Better Way of Gardening	p. 1
Understanding Square Foot Gardening	p. 9
Choosing the Right Size and Layout	p. 27
Simple Tools for Square Foot Gardens	p. 39
Getting Started: Site and Soil Choices	p. 44
Planting Procedures: From Simple to Advanced	p. 69
Spacing and Planting Methods	p. 96
Vertical Growing	p. 105
Cages, Boxes, and Vertical Supports	p. 125
Seed-Starting Techniques and Tips	p. 149
Planting Seedlings and Transplants	p. 166
Watering Guidelines	p. 183
Preventing Problems: Weeds, Pests, and Diseases	p. 195
Enjoying the Harvest	p. 205
Extending the Growing Season	p. 217
End-of-Season Activities	p. 232
Special Gardens	p. 240
A Crop-by-Crop Guide	p. 260
Sources	p. 333
Average Dates of Last Spring Frost	p. 335
Average Dates of First Fall Frost	p. 336
Index	p. 337
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