Ahh.... The Good Life!

I'm sorry for not posting often lately. Between battling my arthritis because of the rainy weather, and trying to get stuff done when I'm not hurting, I just haven't been able to be here as often.

One thing I've been working on, is getting started with Square Foot Gardening. I've been wanting to try it for about a year or so, and finally got started! If you haven't heard of Square Foot Gardening, you really should get the book, called All New Square Foot Gardening by Mel Bartholomew. You'd be amazed how much you can grow in such a tiny space.



Mel invented it, and has been practicing it since the 1970's, and has been all over the world, sharing this innovative way to garden with millions of people! Square Foot Gardening uses 80% less space than a normal row garden, and also requires no fertilizer, and a lot less water than normal gardens. You use 3 products to create the "perfect soil", which has all the nutrients your plants will need, plus, it drains well, and retains moisture, so your plants will be happy and healthy!

The book shares suggested ways to make your Square Foot Garden, but you don't have to build it exactly like that. You are free to use just about anything you like as your frame, and you can alter the shapes to your liking. The important thing to remember when building it, is make sure you can reach the middle without stepping on your soil. That's why you should build it no wider than 4 feet across. You can make them as small as one square foot, and as long as you like. You can use one box, or many boxes. You might even design them around your patio sets! Really, the only limit is your own imagination!

So far, I've got my frames built and painted. Next, I need to mix up my "Mel's Mix" soil, then the fun will really start! I will share pictures and news on my Square Foot Garden, as it goes along, but for now, here are a few examples of other's gardens.