Square Foot Gardening: A New Way to Garden in Less Space with Less Work

I found this book very interesting and helpful, and have constructed raised beds 28" high and 4foot square for my vegetable growing. These are very helpful as I suffer from arthritis and find it difficult to bend. The only problem I found was with the vermiculite. Horticultural grade is very fine, and suitable for covering seeds etc, but I could not find 'agricultural' grade anywhere. I did finally find what was required - but it is 'INSULATION' grade, and is also used for making lightweight concrete. This may help those who wish to use the mix as specified. Since obtaining the correct mix I find that it keeps the 'soil' warm, damp but well drained and works well.

This book is brilliant for someone who wants to grow their own but hasn't got a lot of time for weeding and vast amounts of effort in the garden. I put some of the ideas into practice this year and with minimal effort on a plot not much bigger than a greenhouse managed to grow enough garden peas for about 10 meals for a family of four and I haven't had to buy potatoes from the supermarket since the beginning of June (I've just dug up my last plant)

Having heard about the Square Foot Gardening method, I was intrigued to read about it and am now awaiting the return of brighter weather so I can get out to my veggie patch and start. It appeals to me that you do not need such a large area to plant in and the idea of only having to weed a square foot at a time really appeals to my knees and back!

I bought this book a few years ago but unfortunately I lost it, think I lent it to someone and didn't get it back, so this is a replacement. I liked the book, very informative and it makes a lot of sense if you only have a smallish area for your veg etc. It's worth buying.

I chose this book as I have (or so I thought) limited space, I always had an issue with seed packets saying plant 4" apart between 30cm rows, why such a distance between rows but not plants?? I now realise I have much more space in my seemingly small garden to work with than IO could possibly need.This book is a veg growers bible!If you grow Vegetables, this book is more valuable than seeds!!

Great book.

fast delivery and value for money. I can't wait until next season to get started on this concept, although I will grow large plant conventionally.

Encouraging.