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Square Foot Gardening is the proven, efficient, small-space way to grow vegetables, used for over 40 years. Created by Mel Bartholomew, author of the best-selling gardening book in North America, this fun and easy Method has taught millions of first time gardeners how to grow their own organic, delicious produce.

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Mel’s Mix components: compost, peat moss (or coco coir), and coarse vermiculite.

Our Podcast with Seed to Spoon

Earlier this summer we chatted with Dale and Carrie Spoonemore, founders of "From Seed to Spoon."

This Oklahoma couple started their veggie gardening journey in 2015 after buying Mel's Square Foot Gardening book at a Lowe's!

If you didn't catch the podcast in our last consumer email, here's your chance.

Planting Chart Cheat Sheets

Mel wanted every gardener - experienced or beginner - to have a great experience growing their own food. The awesome planting charts in the back of the Square Foot Gardening book are a tremendous help.

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Small-space organic gardening, plant-based living, self-sufficiency…

What's in your garden
can minimize fossil fuel consumption -
the SFG Way of Life

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