Square Foot Gardening Revisited

Freshing up my square foot garden for a new growing season. Mel Bartholomew http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5Lu-7FIj_g.

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Key insights about video Square Foot Gardening Revisited

🌱 Gardening by the square foot is an efficient and effective way to grow a variety of plants in a small space.

🌱 Mel's mix, which consists of vermiculite, peat moss, and compost, is recommended for square foot gardening.

🌱 Using different types of compost, including mushroom compost and manure compost, can provide a rich mix of nutrients for your plants.

🌱 Dividing your garden into one-foot squares helps you garden more accurately and efficiently.

🌱 Building a trellis using rebar and conduit allows you to grow vine plants like tomatoes and cucumbers vertically, saving space.

🌱 Using wooden slats or other dividers to separate the squares helps maintain the integrity of the square foot gardening system.

🌱 With just two four-foot boxes, you can grow a wide variety of peppers, tomatoes, and other vegetables.

Timestamped Summary

00:12 The video is about gardening by the square foot.

00:25 The speaker talks about the ingredients for Mel's mix, which includes vermiculite, peat moss, and compost.

01:26 The speaker mentions that they have had their garden for about three or four years and are now just freshening it up.

02:29 The speaker starts mixing the ingredients for Mel's mix.

03:29 The speaker mentions that they will be dividing the garden box into one-foot squares to create a true square foot garden.

05:04 The speaker assembles the trellis using rebar, conduit, and nylon netting.

07:46 The speaker shows the finished garden with trellis and fence to keep rabbits out.

08:52 The speaker explains how they will grow different varieties of peppers and tomatoes in the two four-foot boxes.

09:16 The speaker mentions that they will follow up with more videos as the summer progresses.

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Q&A

What is square foot gardening?

Square foot gardening is a method of gardening where you divide a four-foot by four-foot box into one-foot squares and then plant different crops in each square.

What are the ingredients for Mel's mix?

The ingredients for Mel's mix, which is the recommended soil mix for square foot gardening, are one-third vermiculite, one-third peat moss, and one-third compost.

Can I use any type of lumber to build the box for square foot gardening?

Yes, you can use any type of lumber to build the box for square foot gardening. Two by sixes are commonly used, but you can use any type that you prefer.

What can I grow in just six inches of soil?

Using Mel's mix and the square foot gardening method, you can grow a variety of vegetables and plants in just six inches of soil.

Can I garden by the square foot anywhere?

Yes, you can practice square foot gardening anywhere that you have a four-foot by four-foot space. You can even adjust the size to fit your needs, such as having a three-foot by three-foot garden.