00:04
Introduction to square foot gardening, a simple and efficient gardening method.
00:57
Mel Bartholomew explains the inspiration for creating square foot gardening.
01:43
The method can eliminate 80% of the gardening space, work, weeds, watering, and waste.
02:19
Emphasizes the compact, efficient use of space in square foot gardening.
03:27
Square foot gardening is presented as a life philosophy and a way to teach earth-friendly practices.
04:48
The simplicity of the tools required for square foot gardening, no heavy digging or weeding necessary.
05:41
The ease of learning and using the square foot gardening method.
06:45
Advises on choosing a good location for the garden, considering light, distance from trees, good drainage, and proximity to the house.
08:13
Introduction to the 10 basic concepts of square foot gardening.
08:22
First concept: Think in squares instead of rows; various box sizes explained.
10:33
Building the boxes for your square foot garden using untreated lumber.
13:00
Introducing the special soil mix: Mel's mix with equal parts compost, vermiculite, and peat moss.
14:15
The importance of a visible grid on top of the boxes to define individual square feet.
15:57
The number of plants per square foot according to size; explaining spacing for large, medium, small, and extra-small plants.
20:23
Techniques for planting and ideas for what to plant in each square foot.
22:25
The methodology of watering the plants directly at their roots, by hand.
26:49
Harvesting techniques in square foot gardening: picking individual leaves rather than whole plants.
28:57
Square foot gardening around the world; the concept can be applied anywhere and is easy to share and teach.
30:07
Closing summary highlighting the simplicity and efficiency of the square foot gardening method.
