Plants grown in a Square Foot Garden are typically healthier from the get-go, mostly because they are given the kind of soil and watering conditions they need to withstand many pests and diseases. But if you’ve been gardening for any length of time, you know that into every garden a few pests and an ...
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Watering Methods for your Square Foot Garden
Spring is decidedly here and gardening is in full swing! With all the new plants in your Square Foot Garden and the increased heat that comes along with this time of year, watering your young plants adequately is a vital consideration. One of the hallmarks of Square Foot Gardening is that it ...
Power to the Flowers
While many Square Foot Gardeners use their boxes, Mel’s Mix™, and grids for growing fresh veggies, a good number grow non-veggie gardens that include flowers. If you love flowers, join the club because we do, too — and we’ve got some great ways to add a little (or a lot of) flower power to your ...
Celebrate National Salad Month!
It’s May, and you know what that means — it’s National Salad Month! Well, you may have not known this foodie-inspired piece of trivia, but we sure did, and we’re ready to celebrate! Here at the Square Foot Gardening Foundation, we’re naturally inclined to prefer and encourage you to grow your own ...
Hot Off the Press! Spring 2020 SFG Newsletter
We're excited to show you the Spring 2020 Square Foot Gardening newsletter! It is full of ideas about what to plant, inspirational pictures, recipes, contests, videos, and more! Click Here to Read & Subscribe ...
All About Seeds
One of the biggest advantages to Square Foot Gardening is the fun and efficient use of seeds. You can start most of your veggies from seed, avoid the wasteful “thinning out” of seedlings associated with traditional row gardening, and participate in the full life cycle of your food from seed to ...
Square Foot Gardening with Kids
So you’re at home with the kids for, well, who knows how long? You know you need to plan some fun and hopefully educational things for them to do. What if you could do an activity with them that would teach them a myriad of life skills, benefit the entire family, and be loads of fun in the process? ...
What is compost and why is it an important part of Square Foot Gardening?
Compost is one of three ingredients in Mel's Mix™, the recommended growing mix for Square Foot Gardeners. All compost is not created equal, though! Learn about what compost is, what's in it, and why it is so important to Mel's Mix™. Watch now >> ...
What is Mel’s Mix™?
What is Mel's Mix™ and why is it such an important part of Square Foot Gardening? Join the How Do Gardener, Rick Bickling as he explains what's in Mel's Mix™, and how it helps your plants grow. Watch Video >> ...
Bagged Vs. Homemade Compost
You’re starting your Square Foot Garden — hooray! A huge part of the SFG method is using Mel’s Mix™ (1/3 coarse vermiculite, 1/3 peat moss, 1/3 blended compost) as your growing medium, rather than using garden soil. So, when it comes time to adding the compost, you might have some questions. ...
