Intro to Square Foot Gardening

Introduction to the "Introduction to Square Foot Gardening" DVD where Mel explains all of the secrets of SFG. More about SFG ...

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🌱 Square Foot Gardening is a simplified system that saves space and reduces the work, weeds, watering, and waste.

🌱 The system involves planting one crop in each square foot and then replanting with something different once it is finished.

🌱 This ability to easily switch crops sets Square Foot Gardening apart from other garden systems.

🌱 There are ten basic concepts to understand in Square Foot Gardening.

🌱 The first concept is to think in squares, not rows, and forget about traditional row gardening.

🌱 Square Foot Gardening traditionally uses a four by four frame, which accommodates the average reach of two feet in any direction.

🌱 The system is designed to be accessible to people of all ages and abilities.

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00:00 Mel Bartholomew introduces the concept of Square Foot Gardening, which is a simplified system of gardening that eliminates 80% of the space, work, weeds, and watering.

00:13 In Square Foot Gardening, you only plant one certain crop in each square foot.

00:18 After one crop is finished, you replant that one square foot with something different.

00:30 There are ten basic concepts in Square Foot Gardening that you need to understand to get started.

00:32 The first concept is to think in squares, not in rows.

00:42 The traditional size for Square Foot Gardening is four by four, which is the shape and size of the frame Mel Bartholomew is using.

00:52 Mel measured everyone's reach and found that everyone could reach in about 24 inches (two feet).

01:05 If you can reach in two feet and walk all the way around your garden, you have a four by four garden.

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Q&A

What is Square Foot Gardening?

Square Foot Gardening is a uniquely simplified system of gardening that eliminates 80% of the space, work, weeds, watering, and waste.

How is Square Foot Gardening different from other gardening systems?

In Square Foot Gardening, you only plant one certain crop in one square foot, and when that crop is finished, you replant that square foot with something different. This is not possible in any other garden system.

What are the ten basic concepts of Square Foot Gardening?

The ten basic concepts of Square Foot Gardening include thinking in squares, not rows; using specific sizes for the garden frames; measuring everyone's reach; and having a four by four garden frame.

Can you explain the concept of thinking in squares, not rows?

Thinking in squares means forgetting about rows altogether. In Square Foot Gardening, you divide the garden into square sections and plant one crop in each square.

How do you determine the size of the garden frames?

Traditionally, the size of the garden frames in Square Foot Gardening is four by four. This shape and size allow for easy reach and accessibility for gardening tasks.

How do you measure everyone's reach for the garden frames?

To measure everyone's reach, a yardstick or ruler is used. The goal is to ensure that each person can comfortably reach into the garden frames, which is typically around 24 inches or two feet.

Why is the four by four size of the garden frame important?

The four by four size of the garden frame allows for easy access and ensures that all crops within the frame are within reach for planting, maintenance, and harvesting.