For 40 years the Square Foot Gardening method has been transforming traditional gardening practice around the world. It is known as a highly efficient method of growing food in small spaces.
In this episode of The Garden Question Podcast, we talk with Steve and Laura Bartholomew. They continue to spread the gardening legacy of Steve's father, Mel Bartholomew, the creator of Square Foot Gardening.
We learn how Mel’s vision continues through the Square Foot Gardening Foundation. We also discover how the foundation helps all gardeners learn to create their own sustainable, sufficient, and reliable food source.
From the beginning Mel’s book captured how to “Grow more food with less space”. This simple and highly productive message led it to becoming the world’s number one selling gardening book of all time.
Let's dive into the successful knowledge-filled conversation that unfolds in Episode 148 - Square Foot Gardening: Growing More Food with Less Space with Steve and Laura Bartholomew on the Garden Question Podcast.
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01:40 Introduction
01:40 The Popularity and History of Square Foot Gardening
02:24 The Development of Square Foot Gardening
03:35 The Impact of Square Foot Gardening on TV
04:01 The Personal Gardening Experiences of the Founders
04:29 The Evolution of Square Foot Gardening
06:11 The Benefits of Small Space Gardening
07:42 The Philosophy and Principles of Square Foot Gardening
08:37 Building a Square Foot Garden
11:17 The Importance of Mel's Mix in Square Foot Gardening
24:24 The Impact of Square Foot Gardening Around the World
28:21 Square Foot Gardening as a Tool for Education
32:52 The Rise of Square Foot Gardening
33:46 The Fourth Edition of the Book
36:07 The Importance of Gardening
36:56 The New Book and Its Surprises
37:15 Gardening Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
39:22 Gardening Myths and Misconceptions
40:48 Early Gardening Memories
42:07 The Journey to Horticulture
43:27 Funny Stories from the Garden
47:36 Learning from Gardening Mistakes
48:54 Recent Learnings in Horticulture
50:12 The Joy of Gardening
52:26 Lessons from Last Year's Garden
54:44 The Love for Plants
55:34 Wrapping Up and How to Connect