Square foot gardening teaches a new method of interplanting long & short season crops to maximize the space you are growing
I was given a copy of this book in 1980 & it changed my life. I have now been farming organically for 35 yrs. No chemicals, few purchased inputs, healthier food, higher sales.
Fast forward to 2021, and I bought this for my daughter and now she's raising her own beautiful food for her family
I own a shelf full of gardening and farming books but this one book is the best, most comprehensive, easy to understand, book for first time gardeners and a great reference for seasoned farmers. It is full of maps & charts for last & first frost times in all USA areas, what to plant when, length of time each seed needs to grow, seed starting, how & when to plant, spacing needed, how to control pests & plant diseases & what to do, structures to build, soil composition and amendments to improve your soil, location of your garden, growing in pots & tips for disabled, elders & children.
If you're concerned about rising food prices, shortages, and wanting to eat healthier but only have a small space or want to grow get more food from your larger garden, this book is for you. Read full review
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