Understanding the WHY Behind Healthy and Productive Square Foot Gardening
Price: $99.95
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand why plants need certain nutrients and what causes deficiencies, so you can address yellowing or misshaped leaves and other common problems.
- Identify why plants struggle to grow by understanding how light, water, climate, and other key factors influence plant health.
- Understand why Mel’s Mix works as a balanced formula and why it prevents so many common garden problems when made properly.
- Create your own compost, know where to source the materials, and understand why nutrient-rich compost is essential.
- Identify common garden challenges, such as pests and diseases, understand what triggers them and protect your crops confidently rather than guessing or using random solutions.
This advanced, self-paced online course dives into the WHY behind our method. Learn why common problems such as yellowing leaves, slow growth, fruit not setting or pest issues can occur and how Square Foot Gardening can help eliminate them.
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With our visual guides and downloads, you’ll learn the fundamental and easily explained science behind the Square Foot Gardening method and why it has endured for over 40 years. We believe gardening should be fun and not a lot of hard work!
This course covers:
- Module1. Plant Nutrition & Soil
- Module 2. Plant Growth & Development
- Module 3. Science of Mel’s Mix.
- Module 4. Protecting Your Crops
Each module also comes with practical downloads, including cheat sheets and action guides that you can use right away!
Key features:
- Online, self-paced
- Approximately up to 3 hours of total learning time and packed with information you will use for years.
- Includes certificate of completion.
- Lifetime access to all course content and further updates.
The Complete Square Foot Gardening Bundle includes both the Introductory and Advanced courses and is ideal for gardeners who want to understand both “How” to garden and “Why” the Method works.
Bundle Price: $119.95 (Save $20)
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Square Foot Gardener, Rosemary from Virginia, shares her success and bountiful harvest from using the Square Foot Gardening Method.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course suitable for?
This course is suitable for gardeners who want to troubleshoot issues and avoid common problems and extra work.
Is it a self-paced course?
Yes. Once you are enrolled in the course, you can start learning at your own pace.
Can I become a Certified Instructor after completing the Advanced course?
No, we discontinued the “Become a Certified Instructor” program several years ago. After completing the Advanced course, you will receive an online certificate confirming your completion.
How long do I have access to the purchased course?
You will get lifetime access. When you purchase the course, regardless of price, you will receive any updates to the course as it is updated.
What if I have technical issues or need assistance during the course?
If you encounter any technical issues or need assistance during the course, our support team is available to help you. You can reach out to us at info@squarefootgardening.org
Do you offer discounts?
We always offer 20% off for teachers, military veterans (with a valid ID provided) and senior citizens (with AARP card provided). Note that the discounts cannot be combined. If you are a teacher, military veteran, or senior citizen, please apply here: https://share.hsforms.com/1GvdmMpd_THyNtB-BHZVH4gcykxw
For group or bulk course purchases, please contact us at Info@squarefootgardening.org for bulk pricing.