How to Make Your Own Compost
Compost is a huge part of Square Foot Gardening. It makes up 1/3 of Mel's…
foundationMarch 4, 2025
Composting with Kitchen Scraps
We all know that one of the integral components of Mel's Mix™ is compost, and…
kelpJune 8, 2023
Small Yard? Make Our Easy DIY Compost Pile
It’s easy to make your own backyard compost pile to add to your Mel’s Mix™…
Chris McLaughlinFebruary 8, 2024
Fall Crops for Kids
Contrary to popular belief, gardening isn't just a spring or summer activity. In fact, fall…
foundationJune 8, 2023
Do I have to replace Mel’s Mix™?
We had a good question come in to the Square Foot Gardening Foundation recently and…
kelpFebruary 8, 2024
Planting Chart Cheat Sheets
Mel wanted every gardener, experienced or beginner, to have a great experience when growing their…
kelpDecember 2, 2021
Our Method
The Square Foot Gardening method saves gardeners time, effort, tools, space and water. Schools across…
foundationMay 19, 2020