Written by Nicole Holland Allium leaf miners (ALM) are an invasive species that are relatively new to the U.S. These pests have been devastating allium crops in Europe for some time, and since being discovered in Pennsylvania in 2015 they have been spreading throughout the Northeast U.S.. No ...
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Hot Off The Press: Summer 2021 Square Foot Gardening Newsletter!
Over the last 16 months of the pandemic, it certainly felt as though “readjust” was on our daily agenda. We saw ups and downs, took many turns no one saw coming, and found hope in small moments of normalcy. One thing rang true and steady: when the world turned upside down... CLICK HERE TO READ ...
Using Shade Cloth in the Summer Square Foot Garden
Written by Shawna Coronado Summer heat can be devastating for your Square Foot Garden, so understanding how to use shade cloth can help your plants thrive during the extreme sun and humidity of these hotter months. Just like we humans, plants sometimes need to get out of the hot sun and under the ...
July 15 Cultiva International and SFG Public Webinar
The Square Foot Gardening Foundation spotlights its humanitarian partner in Guatemala, Cultiva International - and we announce that its staff member Juan Cosigua has been named an Honorary Certified SFG Instructor. Watch Video >> ...
Bee kind, bee happy, bee thankful.
Written by Laura Bartholomew “The hum of bees is the voice of the garden.” - Elizabeth Lawrence Talk about essential workers - did you know that bees and other pollinators are responsible for one third of the food we eat? Bees have many lessons to teach us about collaboration, ...
Hot Off The Press: Spring 2021 Square Foot Gardening Newsletter!
There’s a saying that goes, When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. While we in no way are trying to minimize the seriousness of the ongoing COVID pandemic, we also know that the rhythms of life go on. Spring follows winter and another season of growth—of opportunity—awaits each of ...
HOW TO GROW POTATOES IN YOUR SFG
Written by Alex Darc Many people think that growing potatoes in your Square Foot Garden isn’t possible, but if you choose the right varieties you can have a successful potato crop. Mel made some great videos on how to grow potatoes in pots and grow bags, but we’re going to talk about how to grow ...
Alternatives to Peat
Written by Alex Darc Sadly, peat is a slow growing, natural resource that hasn’t always been well managed, and in many places has been seriously depleted, leaving negative effects on the environment. Many gardeners are looking for a peat alternative. Mel’s Mix is a carefully chosen, ...
Hot Off The Press: Winter 2021 Square Foot Gardening Newsletter!
Let us be among the first to wish you a Happy New Year 2021! And if there was ever a year we’re glad to see end, it’s got to be 2020. It has been challenging, to say the least, and we know there is more to come. But we also know that as gardeners, we have all learned to be resilient. CLICK HERE ...
Why Become A Certified Instructor?
Written by Laura BartholomewDirector – Square Foot Gardening Foundation Is it time to think beyond your own backyard? This past year has had many of us thinking differently about so many things, for instance; where our food comes from, and how our children are being educated, balancing work and ...
