This year, I have a blank slate in which to garden. In the past, I've had a huge garden - approximately 16'x24'. I loved it and packed as much as I could into that space, often squeezing rows and plants together to get more for my time and create less room for weeds to grow. I've kept my garden plans in a binder since we started that garden in 1999 - it helped with rotation and was fun to look back at seed varieties. However, I'm going to try something different with my blank slate. A few friends have had success with Square Foot Gardening, and I want to try my hand at it, too. I purchased this book by Mel Bartholomew and have read through it.
I've saved scraps from our home building and hope to get the soil supplies by mid-May. There have been many years where I haven't planted until June, and I've still had bumper crops. So, the time-line doesn't concern me too much.
If you want to know more about Square Foot Gardening, check this link, or check out the book at your local library. He makes a lot of sense and his ideas are easily applied to container gardening, as well.
P.S. As my SFG (Square Foot Garden) takes shape, I'll share more of the details.
Looking forward to seeing all your hard work!
ReplyDeleteHappy planting!
I am VERY curious about this type of gardening. I have only known the plot-type garden which we've had for years. You have piqued my curiousity - I might need to borrow your book for a quick look through!
ReplyDeletei just planted my tomatoes, jalapenos and some squash in a similar bed i am curious to see how well they do. if things go ok i think i'll try to cram a few more plants in the bed. it is already so hot here though...anyway, good luck with your gardening endeavors suzie! =)
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