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The original edition of Square Foot Gardening was the most popular gardening book in America ever, with more than one million copies sold! In this timely sequel to his original book, Mel reveals ten major improvements to the SFG system that make it even easier to get an abundant harvest of fresh and delicious, home-grown veggies. You’ll discover how planting your garden in one-square-foot blocks saves space, saves weeding, saves water and saves time. Saves on grocery bills, too! Best of all? The SFG system really works! Whether you’re a first time gardener or a seasoned expert, you’ll be amazed by the quantity and quality of food you can produce in your own square foot garden.

  • An ideal resource for planning raised bed gardens
  • Grow more fresh produce in less space
  • Save on weeding and watering
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Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.8 stars
(based on 25 reviews)
100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Accurate instructions(22), Attractive(6), Healthy(3), Versatile(6)
Best Uses:
Garden(18), Outdoors(10), Patio(6), Pool area(4)
Describe Yourself:
Avid gardener(17), Getting started(8)
Primary use:
Personal(24)

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Best Gardening book I have
By Transplanted in VirginiaVerified Purchaser from Newport News, Virginia on 5/8/2011
Pros:
Accurate Instructions, Authoritative, Clear, Instructive, Practical
Best Uses:
Garden
Describe Yourself:
Getting Started
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Square Foot Gardening Book:

Practical gardening is laid out in an easy to follow and innovative method.

This is an easy read. Beginners like my own family found the instruction of this book very helpful. A 12-year-old shopped for and with minimal help built two square-foot-gardens and started planting this year using this book. The book guides your garden plans very well.

 
brilliant and easy too
By Lorraine the dancerVerified Purchaser from west chester, PA on 4/29/2011
Pros:
Accurate Instructions, Healthy
Cons:
Hard to find ingredients
Best Uses:
Garden
Describe Yourself:
Getting Started
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Square Foot Gardening Book:

can't wait to put it in my yard and enjoy my fresh food that I grew myself. Just having a hard time locating the vermiculite

 
Awesome Book
By Mrs. PreacherVerified Purchaser from Texas on 4/16/2011
Pros:
Accurate Instructions, Anyone can have a garden
Best Uses:
Everyone wants one, Showed it at gardenclub
Describe Yourself:
Avid Gardener
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Square Foot Gardening Book:

After showing it at meeting, it was such a hit that before I knew it others bought the book. One of the ladies even had her square garden in before me.

 
Invaluable resource!
By LynnVerified Purchaser from Washington, DC on 4/7/2011
Describe Yourself:
Getting Started
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Square Foot Gardening Book:

I am a novice gardener. I live in the city and for the first time will be able to plant in a community garden plot (80 sf). I have a family of 4 and was so excited to read this book and learn how even small plots can be so productive!! The book provides instruction for everything you need from start to finish--basic construction, soil, basic layout and planting advice!! It's no nonsense garden common sense and an invaluable resource!!

 
New Square Foot Gardening Book
By Weezie in the gardenVerified Purchaser from Boston, MA on 3/25/2011
Pros:
Accurate Instructions
Best Uses:
Garden, Outdoors
Describe Yourself:
Avid Gardener
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Square Foot Gardening Book:

I had used the first book this man published and was happy with it but couldn't put my hands on it again. Then I saw that you carried his new book. It is fantastic!!! Much simpler than the old sqare foot gardening. I am looking forward to enjoying all the gardening I do from now on as the "chore" part is eliminated. Love, love, love this book. So easy to read and follow instructions. A real winner. I won't let this one get out of my sight.

 
Great Book
By Ms. PeonyVerified Purchaser from NY on 3/11/2011
Pros:
Accurate Instructions, Great instructions
Cons:
None
Best Uses:
Garden, Raised bed gardens
Describe Yourself:
Avid Gardener
Primary use:
Personal

Comments about Square Foot Gardening Book:

Great instructions and diagrams for starting my raised bed garden

 
Something to learn for everyone!
By JBoBugVerified Purchaser from Huntington Beach, CA on 3/1/2011
Pros:
Accurate Instructions, Easy to Use, Excellent reference, Lots of options, Organized well
Cons:
Little repetative, Needs tabs
Best Uses:
Garden, Indoors, Lawn, Learning growing seasons, Outdoors, Patio, Planning, Pool Area
Describe Yourself:
Avid Gardener
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Square Foot Gardening Book:

this reference is good for anyone...the most experienced person, to those just starting out. Wish I had discovered this before I ever started gardening...

 
Perfect Book for Urban gardener
By megrnVerified Purchaser from Mexico,NY on 1/8/2011
Pros:
Accurate Instructions, Attractive, Healthy, Versatile
Best Uses:
Garden, Outdoors, Patio, Pool Area
Describe Yourself:
Getting Started
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Square Foot Gardening Book:

Great resource for people who would like to garden, but don't think they have the space.

 
Great background for new gardener!
By ShelleyVerified Purchaser from New Buffalo Michigan on 12/27/2010
Pros:
Accurate Instructions, Good winter reading, Versatile
Describe Yourself:
Getting Started
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Square Foot Gardening Book:

helpful to get me organized in setting up my first garden.

 
Phenomenal Book
By mayfiel511Verified Purchaser from Michigan on 9/5/2010
Pros:
A quick and easy read, Lightweight
Describe Yourself:
Avid Gardener
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Square Foot Gardening Book:

I loved this book. It was very clear with easy language and it told me everything I have wanted to know about square foot gardening. The pictures are step by step and very detailed with lots of adaptability. I will definitely be trying this type of gardening in the spring. Even if I decided not to use the SFG method it gave me loads ideas and tips for other garden issues!

 
Great ideas for new/old gardeners!
By Gardener in IllinoisVerified Purchaser from Hoffman Estates, IL on 9/4/2010
Pros:
Accurate Instructions
Describe Yourself:
Avid Gardener
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Square Foot Gardening Book:

Great ideas for making small gardening areas and making of the soil for the new beds. I wish I would have had this book before I had my garden landscaped would have set up the area differently for easier access and for working in the area. I found using the square pattern for planting not to my liking. I liked how the book told you how many plants you could plant.

 
Great Book
By BoatsVerified Purchaser from Fredericksburg, Va. on 7/1/2010
Pros:
Accurate Instructions
Best Uses:
Garden
Describe Yourself:
Avid Gardener
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Square Foot Gardening Book:

Easy to understand

 
should have bought this long ago
By ex gardener-born againVerified Purchaser from meriden, ct on 6/24/2010
Pros:
Accurate Instructions
Best Uses:
Garden, Outdoors
Describe Yourself:
Getting Started
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Square Foot Gardening Book:

great instructions with proven results- so far my garden is doing great!!

 
Great Guide
By Grat20Verified Purchaser from Los Angeles, CA on 6/10/2010
Pros:
Accurate Instructions, Easy to follow
Best Uses:
Garden, Outdoors, Patio
Describe Yourself:
Getting Started
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Square Foot Gardening Book:

I love this book! It's very easy to follow, which has allowed me to get my own square foot garden started. I can't wait for my vegetables to grow!

 
Excellent Name for Subject Matter
By Nasus from Brick, NJ on 4/21/2010
Pros:
Accurate Instructions, Attractive
Best Uses:
Garden, Outdoors
Describe Yourself:
Avid Gardener
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Square Foot Gardening Book:

I will be planting according to the guide in this book. I'm glad I bought the newest version as it has more tips due to more experience from the author and people he has worked with. I am involved with a new Community Garden and am sharing the knowledge learned from this book.

 
Quick way to start gradening
By UrbanVerified Reviewer from Baltimore. Maryland on 3/30/2010
Pros:
Accurate Instructions, Versatile
Best Uses:
Garden
Describe Yourself:
Avid Gardener
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Square Foot Gardening Book:

Book is a quick read and arms you with loads of the most important information. My only disagreement is on the soil he recommends. I use garden soil, compost and composted manure and it works great. I avoid peat and vermiculite for environmental reasons.

 
Just what I was looking for!
By Granny the GardenerVerified Purchaser from Gardner, KS on 3/9/2010
Pros:
Accurate Instructions, Easy to follow, Great ideas
Best Uses:
Garden, Outdoors, Patio
Describe Yourself:
Avid Gardener
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Square Foot Gardening Book:

I have always gardened the using the old long row method. As I have gotten older I am finding this harder to do. My husband and I wanting to do some raised beds this year. This book does such a great job of explaining how to do this....now I'm wondering why I didn't do this years ago.

 
Simplistic gardening at its best
By ChoksawVerified Reviewer from New Port Richey Fl on 3/5/2010
Pros:
Accurate Instructions, Attractive, Simple, Versatile
Best Uses:
Garden, Lawn, Outdoors, Patio, Pool Area
Describe Yourself:
Avid Gardener
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Square Foot Gardening Book:

Book was recomended to me by a friend because the soil here in florida is pathetic for growing anything but weeds read it cover to cover and can not believe how simple this is Definate recommendation for beginners and pros alike

 
Abraham Lincoln's vision
By JaniceVerified Purchaser from Bothell, Was on 2/16/2010
Pros:
Accurate Instructions, Attractive, Just what i needed, Timely
Best Uses:
Garden
Describe Yourself:
Avid Gardener
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Square Foot Gardening Book:

I read the quote by Abraham Lincoln that you had in your 'seasons greetings'message, I think it was, and it struck a chord. We all need to become more self sufficient. I am using this book to do just that! Pack as much into every square foot as possible! With an unemployed husband, 4 kids, and my hours being cut, I need to cut costs EVERYWHERE and growing what we eat will help immensely! Thank you!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Perfect and simple guidance
By KathyVerified Purchaser from St. Louis, MO on 2/8/2010
Pros:
Accurate Instructions
Best Uses:
Garden
Describe Yourself:
Avid Gardener
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Square Foot Gardening Book:

Whether you're an experienced raised bed gardener, or brand new to this concept, this is a must have book! It is full of amazing ideas to perfect your soil, tips on increasing your productivity, and guides as to how to plant for maximum results. I am looking forward to putting all of these new ideas to work and see how much more productive my three beds are this year.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great system for cramped garden spaces
By Baltimore BixVerified Reviewer from Baltimore on 12/4/2009
Pros:
Accurate Instructions, Very precise instructions
Describe Yourself:
Avid Gardener
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Square Foot Gardening Book:

This is a great book on an even greater system. I use SQ. Ft. Gardening and it really does work.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great information and easy-to-understand
By perinneal lady from OKVerified Purchaser from Tulsa OK on 6/30/2009
Pros:
Accurate Instructions, Attractive, Excellent pictures info, Versatile
Cons:
Can't think of any
Best Uses:
Above-ground gardens, Garden, Outdoors
Describe Yourself:
Avid Gardener
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Square Foot Gardening Book:

Started my own above-ground garden this year and look forward to expanding next year with the ideas from this excellent book. I really couldn't say that I was displeased or disappointed in anything from this book. Wish the author would do more books on different types of gardening as well -- as I would probably purchase those as well if same style.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
oldie but goodie
By Miss RickVerified Reviewer from North Adams, MA on 6/20/2009
Pros:
Accurate Instructions
Describe Yourself:
Avid Gardener
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Square Foot Gardening Book:

I have the book from 1981 . Love it. My garden is beautiful . I grow so much in it I share with the neighborhood . They come over to take pictures of it. They are amazed at how much you can get in a small area. I like the ease of taking care of it.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Good resource
By MS GardenerVerified Purchaser from Jackson, MS on 5/10/2009
Best Uses:
Garden
Describe Yourself:
Avid Gardener
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Square Foot Gardening Book:

I purchased this book to start planting a raised bed garden. I had some limited experience doing a small garden a few years ago winging it. There is a lot of useful information. I did start to feel like I was reading an "infomercial". I wasn't able to find some of his soil components. They aren't as easy to find as he thinks. I used my own mixture to so far great success. His plant information is very good and useful. Its worth a read, but he implies his way is the only or best way to plant, and it might not be for you.

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

 
This is a great way to garden
By nurselady03 from Panhandle of Texas on 4/8/2009
Pros:
Accurate Instructions, Attractive, Fragrant, Hardy, Healthy, Lightweight, Versatile
Cons:
None that I found
Best Uses:
Garden, Outdoors, Patio, Pool Area
Describe Yourself:
Getting Started
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Square Foot Gardening Book:

I started with one 4x4 last year. This year I will have 6. Square foot gardening is easy and produces more vegs than row gardening, with alot less effort.Anyone can garden this way.Even this granny.

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