All New Square Foot Gardening

by Mel Bartholomew
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Good Books rating 4.33
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  • ID: 8656
  • Added: 2025-12-22
  • Updated: 2025-12-22
  • ISBN: 9781610598132
  • Publisher: Cool Springs Press
  • Published: 2006-02-14
  • Reviews: 3

All New Square Foot Gardening revolutionizes the way you grow your own food by making it accessible to everyone. This updated guide introduces ten new features that simplify the process, including the use of above-ground boxes, a perfect soil mix, and no need for fertilizers. The method is designed to be space-efficient, requiring only twenty percent of the area of a traditional garden, and suitable for all ages and abilities. With step-by-step instructions and plenty of illustrations, this book makes it easy to start your own Square Foot Garden. Whether you're a complete novice or an experienced gardener, you'll appreciate the practical tips and innovative approaches that make gardening a joy rather than a chore. Say goodbye to soil tests and digging, and hello to a bountiful harvest with minimal effort.

Reviews
The Storygraph · 2025-12-22
influential 4.50

The book is highly recommended for its influence on the reviewer's lifelong gardening journey. The Square Foot Gardening method is praised for its effectiveness and simplicity.

This reviewer is really positive about the book, highlighting its significant influence on their lifelong gardening journey. They appreciate the Square Foot Gardening method for its effectiveness and simplicity, making it a valuable resource for both beginners and experienced gardeners. The reviewer also notes that the book has helped them become a better gardener and would definitely recommend it to others.

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    Five stars for all the editions. I have been influenced a great deal in my lifelong gardening journey by SFG.

    The Square Foot Gardening method is praised for its effectiveness and simplicity.

    This book has helped me become a better gardener and I would definitely recommend it to others.

Fine Gardening · 2025-12-22
great 4.00

The book is praised for its improved method, lots more pictures and visuals, and new information on pest control. The ideas for building garden boxes are particularly appreciated.

This reviewer really likes the fully updated version of the book, noting the improved method, additional pictures, and new information on pest control. They find the ideas for building garden boxes particularly useful and think the book is a great resource for anyone looking to start or improve their vegetable garden. The reviewer also appreciates the practical advice and the way the book makes gardening more accessible and enjoyable.

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    The fully updated 'All New' book has an improved method, lots more pictures and visuals, and new information on pest control.

    The ideas for building garden boxes are particularly appreciated.

    This book is a great resource for anyone looking to start or improve their vegetable garden.

Budget Earth · 2023-04-11
fantastic 4.50

The technique, plans, and detailed instructions are superb, making it fantastic for new and experienced gardeners alike. The book is praised for its practicality and ease of use.

This reviewer is really enthusiastic about the book, highlighting how the technique, plans, and detailed instructions are superb. They think it's fantastic for both new and experienced gardeners, making gardening simple and productive. The book is seen as a valuable resource that can inspire anyone to start or improve their gardening journey. They particularly appreciate the practical advice and the way the book makes complex gardening tasks accessible.

Quick quotes

    The technique, plans, and detailed instructions are superb, making it fantastic for new and experienced gardeners alike.

    I especially like this book because it breaks down complex gardening tasks into simple, manageable steps.

    This book is a valuable resource that can inspire anyone to start or improve their gardening journey.

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