All New Square Foot Gardening II: The Revolutionary Way to Grow More In Less Space: 4 - Softcover

Bartholomew, Mel

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1591865484 ISBN 13: 9781591865483

Publisher: Cool Springs Press, 2013

Synopsis

Square Foot Gardening is the most practical, foolproof way to grow a home garden, whether you're growing an urban garden, or have an entire backyard. 

That explains why author and gardening innovator Mel Bartholomew has sold more than two million books teaching how to become a successful DIY square foot gardener. Mel developed his techniques back in the early 1980s and has been teaching them around the world ever since. In the process, he has made improvements and refinements, and has continually adapted his practices to keep pace with modern times.

In this second edition, Bartholomew furthers his discussion on one of the most popular gardening trends today: vertical gardening. He also explains how you can make gardening fun for kids by teaching them the square foot method. Rich with new, full-color images and updated tips for selecting materials, this highly produced edition will bring you up to speed with Mel's industry-changing insights.

About this title

Review:

STARRED REVIEW This classic reference is updated for beginner and expert gardeners alike on evaluating space, creating a soil mix, vertical gardening, and controlling pests. — Library Journal, Collection Development February 2014

From the Back Cover:

The Best-Selling Vegetable Gardening Book in America is Better Than Ever! Square Foot Gardening works; over two million gardeners will agree. That's how many folks have put Mel Bartholomew's innovative grid-based method to the test over the years, and always with the same result: more produce in less space with less work.
In this exciting new edition of "All New Square Foot Gardening," you'll find all of Mel's secrets revealed and all of his techniques explained. And you'll marvel at how simple it really is: Create perfect soil in a raised box and plant your crops carefully in square-foot grids. No additional fertilizing is needed and virtually no weeding is required. Simply water and wait and you'll be rewarded with two to three times the bounty you'd get from traditional row gardening. In your yard, in your driveway, on a balcony, or on a rooftop, your Square Foot Garden can be created practically anywhere. This beautiful new edition also contains all-new information on popular topics like gardening with kids and controlling pests.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cool Springs Press
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1591865484
• ISBN 13: 9781591865483
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 288