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Book 29, Question 15

What is square-foot gardening?

In square-foot gardening, a raised bed is divided into a grid of one-foot squares.

Each square holds a set number of plants, such as one tomato, four lettuce, or sixteen radishes, depending on the plant's size. This keeps the garden tidy and uses space well. Mel Bartholomew popularized the method in the 1980s. It is especially good for beginners and small gardens.

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