Book 29, Question 15 · Video
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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Intro
Hi there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. What is square-foot gardening?
The Big Idea
Some gardens look like a checkerboard! It's called square-foot gardening. Let's see how it works.
A Grid
Step one: A Grid. In square-foot gardening, a raised bed is divided into a grid of one-foot squares. Each square holds its own plants.
Plants per Square
Step two: Plants per Square. Each square holds a set number of plants, depending on size. That might be one tomato, four lettuce, or sixteen radishes.
Tidy and Easy
Step three: Tidy and Easy. This keeps the garden tidy and uses space well. Mel Bartholomew made the method popular in the 1980s, and it's great for beginners and small gardens.
A Closer Look
Let's take a closer look! One per square. Four per square. Sixteen per square. One foot wide.
Quick Facts
Quick facts! A four-by-four-foot bed has 16 squares. One tomato per square. Sixteen radishes per square. Popular since the 1980s.
Think Like a Scientist
Now, think like a scientist! With a grown-up, push sticks into the ground. Tie string to make a grid of four squares. Plan what to grow in each square. Plant your seeds. Which square grows fastest?
Outro
Square-foot gardening divides a raised bed into one-foot squares, each holding a set number of plants, like one tomato or sixteen radishes. It keeps gardens tidy, uses space well, and is great for beginners. Science is amazing! Keep asking questions! The more you look around, the more wonders you will find, so keep your eyes open! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!