Compost is a huge part of Square Foot Gardening. It makes up 1/3 of Mel’s Mix™ by volume and provides most of the nutrients your growing plants need. You could, in fact, call compost the “Duct Tape” of the garden because it does practically everything. Compost: Contains nutrients Helps hold nutrients in the soil Drains…
How do you know when it’s time to harvest your late summer vegetables? Luckily, we have an entire book about that, called Growing Perfect Vegetables. If you don’t have the book and you have produce ripening right now that you’re not sure what to do with, here’s a rundown on some common fruits, herbs, and…
Grow more with your Square Foot Garden! Check out the Summer 2019 Square Foot Gardening Newsletter. Recipes, gardening tips, a harvest chart, kids’ activities, and more! READ NOW >
Succession planting is the practice of replanting an area with a new crop as soon as you harvest the original crop so that you can get the most out of your space. Like crop rotation, it happens almost without effort in a Square Foot Garden. You will find when you switch to Square Foot Gardening…
