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NOT just another gardening book... |
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As a retiree I have plenty of time on my hands. After planting a flower garden (first effort) for my Mom, I quickly realized that crawling around on my hands and knees was not comfortable for me and searched the Web for alternatives. Found Mel's website at http://www.squarefootgardening.com Being frugal and a customer of Amazon, I looked for a bargain-priced copy of his book. Found one. Bought it. And then... |
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Fantastic, I read this book on the bus, in the AM, PM, even in the Bathroom ! |
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Reviewer: Leon, Albuquerque, NM United States -
45) This is the only self help book I have read past page 10. I find myself reading it on the bus to and from work, in the morning, at night, and even in the bathroom.
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Reviewer: Heather Wifall, Lake Mary, FL United States -
I think this book and method are great for gardening here in the hot South. Although, during the summer, I had to water a bit more than Mel suggested, it was easy since I was only watering a small area. Using the method was fun, and even weeding was easier - since I knew what was supposed to be where, I could spot what wasn't supposed to be there before it grew large. |
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Read more... [Gardening made simple.]
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I spend only an hour a week - Great Method ! |
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Reviewer: Ebraynz, Mentor, OH United States -
A year and a half ago, I purchased a new place with a small yard, clayey soil, but a very good southern exposure. My first spring at the place, I thought, "I want to raise some fresh vegetables." My dad always had a garden when we were growing up, and I know nothing beats that "Right from the garden" taste. So, like the dutiful college boy I am, I was off to the used bookstore to get a book on gardening, where I stumbled on this book by accident. |
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This is the book for you - Look no further ! |
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Reviewer: Science Garden Neighbor, risetolife, Taylorsville, UT United States -
If I were to recommend one book, or if I could only have one book about gardening, this would have to be the one. I've had this book for a little over 2 years and it's damn near worn out already. I've read it cover to cover 2 times and refer to it constantly. I used to hate yard work and gardening but now, in 2 years I've developed a wonderful small garden plot that rivals the author's own pictures. |
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This is definetely the book to start with! |
Reviewer: John D. Wheeler, Edinboro, PA United States -
Great for beginners! Like many other reviewers, reading this book was a real breakthrough when I started getting serious about gardening. Everything you need to get started is in here. (Even if you've gardened for a long time but only in traditional rows, this will really help increase your productivity.)
However, since then, I've moved on to Permaculture and biointensive and have hardly looked at this -- I'm mainly keeping my copy to lend out. If your library already includes books by authors like Jeavons, Mollison, or Steiner, you'll probably be disappointed by this. But for someone new to intensive gardening, those may be too confusing and intimidating.
This is definitely the book to start with! |
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This is the Only Book I Recommend - It's indispensable. |
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Reviewer: Jackie Patti from Carlisle, PA United States -
I love this book. I have read hundreds of gardening books, mostly taken out from the library, but have only actually shelled out the cash to buy about 5. This is the only one I recommend to people regularly.
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Read more... [This is the Only Book I Recommend - It's indispensable.]
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Every Gardener Needs This Book - It's fascinating. |
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I am a beginning gardener - ambitions, but not very experienced. I have a shady backyard, and I LOVE tomatoes - not factors that really go together. This book explains how to save space, time, effort, and resources while you get more out of your harvest. It turns gardening into a few-minutes-at-a-time proposition, something you can easily do everyday to keep up. Now I have an idea of how I *can* grow tomatoes, despite my big trees.
Square Foot Gardening offers specific information (valuable for a beginner!) in just about every area. I can't think of a single thing I still need to know. Mel Bartholomew also offers suggestions for wheelchair-bound gardeners (build planters and raise them to a comfortable level) that are also great for anyone who can't get down on the ground easily. He suggests good plants to try in a garden for kids. In short, the book is through and fascinating.
My seed catalogs are coming in the mail, and I have NEVER been so excited about the prospect of growing stuff - because I have the tools to succeed at it now. Square Foot Gardening made it much less daunting Reviewer: A reader from Richfield, MN United States - |
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