Happy Holidays! We wanted to share an oldie but a goodie from Mel Bartholomew, creator and founder of Square Foot Gardening. He always liked to encourage people to decorate their Square Foot Gardens. Here's how he says to do it: Straight from Mel: Do you decorate your house for the holiday ...
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Sweet Potato Chocolate Pudding Pie
Another delicious recipe from Kim Campbell, shared with us via PlantPure Communities. Learn more about plant-based eating on their great website! Kim says, "Sweet potatoes provide the perfect base for a rich, sweet, and creamy chocolate dessert! Sweet potatoes have a starchy sweetness making ...
Holiday Nut Loaf Recipe
Kim Campbell, wife of Nelson Campbell, the founder of PlantPureNation and PlantPure Communities, shared this delicious holiday nut loaf recipe with us via PlantPure Communities. For more info about plant-based eating, definitely check them out. Kim says "This classic hearty loaf is loaded with ...
Hot off the Press: Fall 2019 Square Foot Gardening Newsletter
We're thrilled to unveil our Fall 2019 Square Foot Gardening newsletter. It is full of great information for how to garden throughout the fall and winter, book excerpts, interviews, how-tos and more. Don't miss the recap of World Square Foot Gardening day, as well. Click here to read now > ...
Fall Crops for Kids
Contrary to popular belief, gardening isn't just a spring or summer activity. In fact, fall has a wide range of impressive planting benefits! The crisp autumn air is easier on both you and your plants. There are also fewer pests to deal with in the fall and you'll usually need to water less ...
Cool Weather Veggies for Warm Climates
While summer might be a busy and abundant season for many gardens, autumn boasts wonderful growing conditions of its own. From fast-growing greens to traditional fall favorites, there's plenty to enjoy before the ground freezes! Besides the bounty of fresh produce beyond the summer season, there ...
How to Make Your Own Compost
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 nutrientsHelps ...
When to Harvest. . .
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 ...
Hot off the Press: Summer Square Foot Gardening Newsletter!
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 in the Square Foot Garden
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. Succession planting at work. Some cool weather crops ...
