Some of us who wish to grow our own food feel that we can’t, either because of lack of space, poor soil, or no soil. The solution is something known as square foot gardening, a variation on the French Intensive or Biointensive method of farming.
The square foot garden is planted in a raised bed that is filled with high-quality soil. This eliminates the problem of poor soil, or no soil since the raised bed can even be built on a concrete patio. The bed is then divided into sections of one square foot each, and vegetables are given exactly the amount of space they need. This system of gardening is ideal for our arid climate because it requires less watering than a traditional garden. With a little commitment and work you can have fresh veggies on your table into the fall. Look back in the next few weeks as we follow a novice gardener putting in this type of garden.
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March 2, 2012 at 9:39 am
The Mr and I will be constructing our backyard garden in the coming weeks. We are limited, space wise. But this would work very well. Thanks!
March 5, 2012 at 1:57 pm
I’m excited for you! I hope it’s a huge success!
March 9, 2012 at 9:03 am
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March 10, 2012 at 6:47 pm
The square foot gardens work quite well here in the foothills of Colorado where everything has to be protected from wildlife and extreme weather and water is at a premium. Great yields in small, more easily protectable areas.