Square Foot Gardening Class

[@SeaNicStudios]

I read Mel's book about 10 years ago but your online KZbin class reminded me how much I loved square foot gardening. Thank you! I'm going to create a garden in my new state.

[@sleeplessinthecarolinas8118]

Your presentation was informative and engaging! Thank you!

[@LeslieCaza]

You're welcome! Thank you for the positive feedback.

[@damienolive2185]

"SOLD“..... Absolutely brilliant, by far best and most comprehensive SFG presentation I've seen. ❤️🔥💪🏾

[@LeslieCaza]

I hope you'll do it and enjoy great harvests!

[@OrganicTexas]

Thank you for sharing this! Very helpful.

[@lisanelson3772]

Thank you! This was excellent. I have the book but the video really inspired me more.

[@yosigolcman2547]

Hey I am 16 and I just started out into gardening I have one raised bed that I made and I want to know how to install a trellis with a hoop on it so it is protected from the elements and animals, Great Video I am going to make a Square foot Gardening because it seem so simple.

[@LeslieCaza]

Hi Yosi, I'm not sure I understand what you're trying to make, but let me guess. The trellis would be for the plants to grow up off of the ground. That can be done with 2' long rebar and 1" PVC pipe or other strong pipe/poles. Pound the rebar into the ground about half way, then slip the PVC over it. Use elbow connectors to make the top cross bar. There are many other ways to make a trellis. You might want to search a little online. It would be difficult to add protective coverings with the trellis in place. I usually put the trellis on the outside of the box, right up close to it, but you might be able to put the poles for the trellis at both ends of the box and in a foot, then drape your netting or protective coverings over it. You may have to play with it a bit. There is a SFG Facebook group. They might be a good place to ask this question. I hope you do well! Gardening is a great activity--especially when it's SFG!

[@suzannestack7784]

Really enjoyed this video. This, long, winter I tried to keep garden busy. In anticipation of my square foot beds, I made my own seed tapes with tiny seeds already perfectly spaced. The toilet paper squares are 4" so a perfect size to use in the beds. Lettuce and carrots were my first. Come planting I simply took a little soil off the top, gently patted down the square to level and lightly firm the area. Laid down the tape and sprinkled the soil back on. Gently watered it in . everything is coming up beautifully.

[@LeslieCaza]

What a cool idea! And sounds restful like making a puzzle only more productive! Thank you for sharing your experience with me!

[@LLTization]

Thanks. Like the soil advice for my little Vegtrug. Hula hoops from the dollar store cut in half can make good hoops along with discounted fabric store tulle as an initial seedlings cover. I'm going to use window screen wiring cut to size placed atop my elevated raised bed for squirrel barrier.

[@LeslieCaza]

Love it!

[@patcox8745]

Thank you, thank you, and God bless!

[@Dawn-di1qs]

my spring garden grow boxes are in progress, just wished i had done this during the winter season nevertheless, forward motion is whats happening

[@LeslieCaza]

Your boxes should be good for years. Enjoy each season!

[@cynthiacarr2093]

This was great information! I'm a new gardener 1st year 2021and I hadn't heard of sq ft gardening so interesting. I grew in grow bags and a small no dig. This is great!😁❤👏🏾👏🏾 Tyfs!

[@The.Ghost.of.Tom.Joad.]

Fabulous. I love SFG. Indeed, the original book was my first gardening book. It made succeeding so easy when I started "farming" in my 20s, that I'm still growing at 55. The big difference is that I now use no-dig "lasagna" gardening techniques to build above my negative soil instead of Mel's Mix with cardboard boxes for weed-block... much cheaper. I also have ditched the wood sides and don't use a grid, but use Mel's spacing. Still, the SFG technique is genius and easy to follow.

[@LeslieCaza]

Thank you for sharing! While I love SFG I enjoy hearing what other people do. Keep growing!

[@cathycrowder2226]

I have done SFG in the past and I love it. Cannot do it anymore because I no longer have 6-8 hours of sun in an area to make the program work. Too many trees. So I switched to another method which I had great results last year. If I was younger I would move and get a bigger place. :) Love your video. Very informative for those starting SFG gardens.

[@lucascalegari2358]

Hello, can you tell me more about the New method you use?

[@cathycrowder2226]

I use a RGGS method which is rain gutter grow system. You can get detailed information by searching on you tube for RGGS OR rain gutter grow system. My growing area is small and I use a smaller container than the 5 gallon bucket. I also modify the rain gutter by using dish pans with bricks to support the growing bucket. What I am saying will make more sense after you watch a couple of videos.

[@goodhuman5408]

Thank you so much for this video. You have taken so much effort to share your experience.

[@LeslieCaza]

Thank you for watching!

[@noramccarthy2098]

can you share companion gardening info. loved this video. thanks!

[@LeslieCaza]

Thank you for watching. Here's a link for a companion planting guide. Scroll to the end of the article to find it. homesteadandchill.com/benefits-companion-planting-chart/

[@Amal757]

Thank you so much!

[@salildave]

Thank you Leslie for a very informative and inspiring lesson in SFG!

[@kimyee2083]

Soil temperature is also important.

[@crystalevergreen2103]

Thank you so much Mel, you really encouraged me to become a great gardener. I always had a nak for plants but then i came across your square foot gardening book ... just thank you soooooo much.

[@Sunshine_AK]

Thank you!! I appreciate your info and your calm presence as I prepare for my square foot garden!!

[@creativityshow7566]

Hello good video I’m from Cambodia 🇰🇭

[@helenmcclellan452]

Wonderful video. This is the second time I've watched it and I still learn from it.

[@myjavadogs]

This is great info! Thanks!

[@bautista1480]

Thank you for that incredible video! I live in the Southern Hemisphere and that’s makes me wonder if I should still place my trellises on the northern side of the box or maybe change it to the southern side. Do you know by any chance about this?

[@LeslieCaza]

Check out this website. homeguides.sfgate.com/direction-face-vegetable-garden-47320.html

[@ArunRaoINDIA]

the point is that the trellis should not shade the garden so in the southern hemisphere the trellis would need to be in the south. I am in South Africa.

[@skylord8625]

Great video thank you so much.

[@jimnaccash1535]

Very good. Thank you! I'll try it this year.

[@tanjowil9743]

Thank you so much, Leslie for putting this video together and sharing. I have started a no dig garden by laying cardboards down and had garden soil blend brought in. Next, I've put wood mulch along the pathway, and my flower and veg seeds are coming along nicely. Yesterday, I put together a pallet size compost which is heating up. Most of the materials used are outsourced and aged.. hopefully it would speed up the composting process. Nothing has been planted in the beds as yet. But, I wanted to take the opportunity to thank you for this very valuable and timely info about square foot planting. I did know about it, however, starting now, I have a better understanding about how to prepare the soil which is precisely what the beds need to flourish. Anyway. Hope you are doing well at your neck of the woods. Regards, Tania from Australia.🌻🐝🥬

[@LeslieCaza]

Thank you for watching and for telling me a little about your gardening experience! I do like to hear what other gardeners are doing!

[@3littleheartbeats]

Do you need to add additional mulch on the beds? For watering have you used Ollas between the plants? Thanks for the fantastic information!

[@LeslieCaza]

Mulch can be used, and I do use some someone the very warm weather especially if I will be away from my garden for a few days. Care must taken not to mix the mulching material into the growing medium (Mel's Mix). I do not use the Olla system. Have you tried it?

[@mirchichamu]

Wonderful video on gardening. Every gardener should watch this very informative video.

[@LeslieCaza]

I'm happy it was helpful!

[@crystaldubois5265]

Did you mention that you would come back to the best place to buy vermiculite? Thanks for this amazing info!

[@LeslieCaza]

It seems to be back in stock in some places. Greenhouse supply places are good places to start looking

[@dianepatterson5506]

Can you use compost from the landfill? They have a section where they put all the green waste and later sell the compost. Will that work?

[@LeslieCaza]

If it's clean it should be okay. If there's lawn chemicals it might get broken down but I'm not sure. If you use this, still use 3 other types as well to get a variety of nutrients for your plants.

[@siamramasamy3428]

Very inspiring and well explained. Will surely try. I live in Mauritius in Southern hemisphere and I guess North side of the garden will be South for me.

[@LeslieCaza]

I believe you're correct. SFG works all over the world!

[@jhunixagutierrez5550]

Could we plant artichoke in a square foot gardening and should we use just one or two squares? Thank you for this great class!

[@LeslieCaza]

Since they need to be about 3 feet apart they need 3 squares. I've never tried planting them. If you do, please let us know how that works for you!

[@mcolburn1]

Dandelion is not just a weed they are for medicinal purposes

[@LeslieCaza]

Thank you. Yes it is medicinal, but any misplaced plant may be considered a weed. But with that said, if we find it in our garden we could say, "Yeah! Another plant to eat!" 😊🌿

[@mcolburn1]

@@LeslieCazaI'm beginner gardner I have to divide my time I work full time

[@mehb0ob]

You video is very helpful. Thank you

[@LeslieCaza]

Your welcome. I hope your garden will be a huge success!

[@mehb0ob]

@@LeslieCaza thank you. Am going to try in coming months in Pakistan

[@johnjacobs3160]

Update your PPT on treated wood. They haven't used chemicals for years.

[@LeslieCaza]

Thank you. I did a little research on it and it looks like you're correct. I suggest anyone wanting to use pressure treated wood, look up info for yourself. I think this is good news!

[@tamsondarland8951]

👍😇💖🌶🥒🥬🥦🧄🌽🥕🧅 Thank you so much

[@LeslieCaza]

You're welcome! Thank you for the cute comment. 🤩

[@joaomendonca6583]

Thanks. I love this video

[@tonyaboyer5723]

im going to do this for the first time this year! As soon as it warms up in IL

[@LeslieCaza]

Great! I wish you were here to attend my garden tour tomorrow. You have what you need to get started. God bless you as you create your space!

[@tonyaboyer5723]

@@LeslieCaza I think I do we first have to put our new raised beds down. I started all my plants by seed this year also, I'm excited I wish I could attend your tour also, it would be nice to be able to touch base with you, to make sure, I'm doing things right.

[@LeslieCaza]

You're off to a good start! Watch videos, read books, and learn from your successes and mistakes. Drop me a line here in there and let me know how you're doing.

[@brentonfender2081]

Thank you for the wonderful intro to the Square Foot Garden!

[@LeslieCaza]

You're welcome. Over the years I have switched to almost all SFG. So easy! Thanks for watching!

[@DevaPoints]

Such a nice video class! Thank you so much.

[@LeslieCaza]

My pleasure! Now go grow some of your best produce ever!

[@victorylifefoursquarechurc8218]

great vid--thanks!

[@heatherjensen6051]

Thank you!

[@luzortiz17952]

I like it

[@crystalevergreen2103]

love gardening!

[@Haze1434]

Thank you.

[@pamrico4515]

Excellent and informative video thank-you sooooo much

[@SHADOW-xw6lq]

GREAT INFO

[@tulabean2297]

thanks for the video, I learned a lot!!

[@LeslieCaza]

You're welcome! Thank you for commenting. God bless you with gardening success!

[@NinaTurner-y3e]

Thank you so much. This was very informative and helpful. I will share with other first time gardeners who have asked questions about this.

[@LeslieCaza]

Glad it was helpful!

[@horsenoname7854]

🤣🌷

[@Awakenthemasses2016_thetruth]

I learned so much from this video. Thank you so much!

[@rkliewer1228]

Thank YOU so much!❤

[@LeslieCaza]

You're welcome!

[@dalewheeler4172]

Leslie, Excellent instructional video! I am a certified Square Foot Garden Instructor here in WV (retired Vocational Agriculture Teacter). What was the lettuce variety you were showing at the end of your video?

[@LeslieCaza]

It was Stardom. It tastes as good as it looks! www.reneesgarden.com/products/lettuce-edible-landscape-stardom

[@trfisher78]

Absolutely loved this instructional video!

[@SColan910]

I enjoyed your video, thank you Leslie. I've read the square foot guarding book 2 years ago and tried it in one plot I had. The problem I had, and don't have an answer for it, is that I grew tomatoes (3), Kale, lettuce, swiss chard, peppers, red onion, radishes and basil. (Probably more but I don't remember). I stuck to the plan, 1 square foot for tomato, pepper, and 16(?) for radishes etc.. But what happened is the big plants just took over. They grew into the next squares and even the squares next to those. Is there a better way to plan the crops in each square? I felt I lost some produce based on the overgrowth and overcrowding.

[@LeslieCaza]

Yes! Thank you for asking. You were right with your planning, but with the larger plants like tomatoes, you will need to trim and trellis them. Keep the tomatoes to one main vine and have a trellis the plant. I weave the vine up the trellis as it grows and each week to a careful pruning. There are some things that I think are just too large, such as bush-style zucchini. Plant the larger plants towards back corners, shorter/smaller plants toward the front. I personally prefer a 2x8 shape bed over a 4x4 for that reason. I hope this helps.

[@Mischiou]

Hi there Leslie, I really enjoyed watching this very informative video. I have grown my first tomatoes last year and kept the soil, but am wondering if it's still usable as the tomato had Phytophora?

[@LeslieCaza]

It is a good idea to rotate your crops. Diseases can stay in the growing mix. I would follow tomatoes with legumes.

[@lachozidanesvalchanneltanaman]

👍👍👍☘️amazing

[@LeslieCaza]

I've tried a bunch of methods. SFG is my tried and true.

[@ArunRaoINDIA]

I think this is the way the world can change the way they eat. everyone can do this. One question and that is how do i do the bottom of the box on a table. I have a balcony and can make a 2x6 foot set up and don't need a trellis cuz the peas can just go over the balcony rail. but the bottom of the box would need to be closed and yet water has to be able to drain somewhere. This sounds like it will be a challenge. Any suggestions you may have will really help.

[@LeslieCaza]

While I am not telling you to buy this particular product, this may give you some ideas on how to build: www.wayfair.com/Freeport-Park%C2%AE--Citlali-Elevated-Planter-X116270195-L349-K~W005169084.html?refid=GX495008340179-W005169084&device=c&ptid=1261429509020&network=g&targetid=aud-354999624471:pla-1261429509020&channel=GooglePLA&ireid=145372011&fdid=1817&gclid=CjwKCAjwgviIBhBkEiwA10D2j-fzdqXr30cpY-BKCdsqA70hhVMk8IOCoIgiw4cuuvR-RYDktG5RCxoCGygQAvD_BwE Just make sure there are drainage holes. SFG suggests drilling 1/4" holes every 6 inches. Check out the 3rd edition of the book, page 84. It is always helpful to have a copy of the book for the questions. There is also a SFG Answer Book that is great. I hope this helps! All the best to you. I've been doing this and teaching it for years. Love, love, love it!!

[@tmk240712]

you said you should buy four or five bags of compost and mix them together. Can you tell me what they are called and where you brought them from?

[@LeslieCaza]

There are many kinds of compost: mushroom compost, composted chicken manure, composted steer manure, worm castings. Check your local nurseries. Big hardware stores such as Lowe's or Home Depot carry compost, but some are just ground forest products (like bark) and sand with a little compost. These are usually very inexpensive and NOT what you want. Occasionally they will carry Black Cow, which is a better quality. Nurseries are your best option. Call around as prices can vary. Also, check online in your area for mushroom compost or worm castings since there may be independent producers of these products. If you know of anyone with a barn for sheep or goats, you can ask if you can muck their barns. I stay away from horse manure since it carries weed seeds. Avoid fresh manures! They are too hot and will burn your plants. Only use composted/aged manures. You can also produce your own composts for the mix. There are many ways to make compost. Check the web for videos. Blessings in your journey!

[@created2worshyp]

Lesli Have a question for you find bags of compost is an issue we're I'am so I will be trying to create my own compost for the future. My question is if I don't have compost can I use Cow manure like black cow brand manure?

[@tinaknutsen]

Don’t use cow or steer manure. Leslie did mention that when she was showing the various bags under the compost section of the video towards the beginning. All the other types are fine to use.😊

[@LeslieCaza]

Yes Black Cow will work. I try to stay away from horse manure because it often has weed seeds in it.

[@ritatimm205]

Thank so much

[@LeslieCaza]

You're welcome! I hope you have great success!

[@jerrypetersen5739]

I am going to change over to raised bed/square foot gardening. I am going to build my raise bed once my garden is done for the year. Will it hurt to put Mel's mix in before winter, there fore will it hurt the mix sitting all winter and then do I need to stur the mix in the spring or will it be ready to go for my plantings once the weather permits. Thanks

[@LeslieCaza]

Mel's mix will be fine over the winter. In the spring, it will still be soft and easy to work. I find that it packs down over time, so some people like to add another inch or so after the winter.

[@garymonday9509]

thank you

[@LeslieCaza]

You're welcome!

[@annacole882]

Are there certain plants that shouldn't be planted next to each other like nightshades or rotated into that spot?

[@LeslieCaza]

There are a few reasons for rotating crops. One is that each crop requires different nutrients etc. In SFG you add compost before replanting a square, so the soil is nicely fed. Another reason is pests. In SFG crop diversity helps with that a lot. Most people plant a variety of plants in the bed rather than an entire box of tomatoes etc. But as far as rotation goes, it is a natural with SFG because the plan is to grow continually in the grow box. When the season changes from a cool weather crop (like lettuce), a warm weather crop goes in (such as beans). We think 1 square foot at a time rather than rows of one crop. It is not likely to plant the same plant in the same square in succession because of the demands of the growing season. Therefore a natural crop rotation takes place. My biggest concern about planting next to each other is space, and sometimes I leave a box empty for a little knowing I will use that square in a month or two for a next-season-crop. The SFG books do not address companion planting to my knowledge. That is something you could experiment with, and certainly companion planting would work in a SFG. You might want to invest in the SFG 3rd edition and the answer book or check them out of your local library. These are a wealth of information. Happy planting! I believe we were created to live in the garden and it is a most wonderful place to be, especially if it's a Square Foot Garden!

[@scorlastica]

Can you grow any crop of your choice?

[@LeslieCaza]

You absolutely should grow what you like to eat! 😊

[@scorlastica]

Thank you!

[@kimyee2083]

Wondering how many meals or dishes the harvesting can last?

[@LeslieCaza]

Depends on how the harvest is stored and how much people eat.

[@maureenedge6980]

Thank you for such a wonderful informative video. I am a beginner gardener and have had Mel’s book for years but have never had the courage to actually try it. You made it sound so simple. Now I feel like I could do it! Thanks again,

[@LeslieCaza]

I'm sorry for the delay in responding. I hope you're well on your way to a beautiful garden!

[@booksintamil]

🙏🙏🙏 thankyou

[@booksintamil]

Hi , thanks for the video. I have a question- how is it possible to implement in one acre land?? Will that be more profitable than actual farming??

[@booksintamil]

instead of using box, we can mark one square foot lines with thread and start growing plants?? I am anyway going to add mel mix

[@LeslieCaza]

I have wondered the same. There would be a few things to consider. Would you make your own quality compost or have to buy it all? Do you already own all the tools and farming equipment needed to do traditional farming? What materials would you need to purchase to build your box frames and how often would you need to need to replace them? What is the cost of manpower? To explain: Self produced compost takes time but can be very inexpensive if you have free resources for the ingredients. Quality purchased compost can be $8-30 per cubic foot. The price of tools for a SFG is minimal, but quality farm equipment and tools could be tens of thousands of dollars. The SFG box frames can be made of a wide variety of materials. Metal frames last many years but are more expensive than wood. Wood needs to be replaced more often which is additional expense of time and money. There are many other options for the frames. The cost in man hours to run a SFG is low since no cultivation is needed (tilling and weeding). Watering is also a consideration. SFG uses less water, but in very hot and dry times, needs consistent watering (every 1-3 days) because it drains well. If your natural soil is clay it will hold moisture longer. I use both in ground and SFG methods but get my greatest yields from SFG with the least amount cultivating. Root crops and other vegetables do very well in a SFG, but I have not tried grains which require large amounts of plants to produce a decent harvest. You have much to consider. I started with a few small SFG boxes as an experiment and have added more each year as I learn how to best manage them for my needs. If you have not used SFG methods, that might be a good way to begin. For best results use quality composts and follow the instructions carefully. The results can be amazing. Whatever you choose, you will receive the blessing of God's natural, health-promoting "doctors": fresh air, sunshine, physical activity, and plant-based foods. 😊

[@booksintamil]

@@LeslieCaza thank you🙏

[@milkweed7678]

Mel wrote a book called, Cash From Square Foot Gardening. I have it. Tells you how to grow lots of stuff, planting little plots over and over again. Not sure if someone mentioned this to you or not. It's very interesting. I never did it though.

[@kimyee2083]

Am gardener growing 1-2 lbs tomato the last six years. I always wonder about roots In one foot square garden must be short of space to absorb the neutron it need in Such small area.

[@LeslieCaza]

The mix is very nutritious for the plants and tomatoes do well . . . if the mix is made correctly. Blessings! Thank you for watching!

[@kimyee2083]

Show me your harvest and I show you my 2 lb tomato on scale.

[@LeslieCaza]

@@kimyee2083 Good for you and your success. SFG is not the only growing method that works. If you enjoy what you do and it works for you then stick with it. I do not grow varieties known for huge size but select smaller fruits that produce abundantly. That's part of the joy of gardening . . . growing what you like to eat and experimenting! Thank God for your blessings!

[@chanansiegel834]

How many square foot gardens do you need to grow enough food for one person for one year?

[@LeslieCaza]

Do you mean to be totally self-efficient or to just have fresh vegetables? It would be difficult to tell you how much for total self-efficiency since you would need a large amount of calorie crops like beans and potatoes. If you are new to gardening I would suggest starting small, say maybe 2 boxes with 16 squares each (4x4', 2x8', but whatever you do, do not make the boxes more the 4 ft wide. Never be more than 2 feet away from a square for easy access). The 3rd edition of the book says, "One 16 square feet will supply enough produce to make a salad for one adult every day of the growing season. A second 4x4 box and you'll supply the daily supper vegetables for that person each day of the growing season." I would strongly suggest purchasing the book. The paperback is less than $10 and a wealth of information: www.amazon.com/Square-Foot-Gardening-Fully-Updated/dp/0760362858/ref=sr_1_3?crid=VASZ56BQ0RTO&dchild=1&keywords=square+foot+gardening+book&qid=1612889890&sprefix=Square+foot%2Caps%2C219&sr=8-3

[@escarter5655]

This is such great advice. Thank you!!

[@erlindacunanan9167]

Is mulch is necessary if I'm going to use Mel's mix?

[@LeslieCaza]

You want the mix 6 inches deep. (which is half a foot), so figure out how many square feet you want to plant and divide that number by 2. That is how many cubic feet you'll need. Example: if you have a 4'x4' bed, that is 16 square feet. So you would need 8 cubic feet. Look at the cubic feet on the bags you buy. The peat is a 3 cubic foot bale. The coarse vermiculite is a 4 cubic foot bag. A 40 lb bag of quality compost might be 1 cubic foot (read the bag) so you'd need about 4 bags. All together that would give you approximately 11 cubic feet of mix, but it packs down as it is watered so it doesn't actually stay 11 fluffy cubic feet. If you have leftover it can be used in pots or in another smaller bed.

[@LeslieCaza]

If you need to retain moisture, say if you won't be able to water for a week or so, or if the weather is extremely hot and dry, you could mulch. Be careful to not mix the mulch into the Mel's mix.

[@va_bg]

Wait! 4 corns in one square?

[@LeslieCaza]

According to the 3rd edition, corn is planted 4 per square foot. I would be careful with planting corn. It is large and could block the sun for anything behind it. Make sure it is toward to back of the grow box. I have never grown corn in my SFG, but have grown a sunflower. It did wonderful!

[@dibalowen7074]

This was a great video. I have been gardening for many years but this is the first time that I am using square foot gardening in two of of my six raised beds. This was a great resource. I am also pruning my indeterminate tomatoes for the first time so that I can fit more of them in my 8" x 4" raised beds. I converted my in ground garden to raised beds as I have back and ankle injuries and this will make it easier for me going forward. I also like the idea of not compacting by stepping on my soil and better controlling soil fertility in a concentrated area. I make my own compost so I want it to be contained where it is needed. I'm excited. The only thing that scares me now is building a support to tie my indeterminate tomatoes to. I planted them today and will have to come up with a design quick :-) I'm excited about this growing season. Growing more food than ever due to our current state. I love organic foods so I save money and get a greater variety by growing my own. Thanks again for a great video. Peace.

[@LeslieCaza]

Thank you for sharing!

[@johnmccarty6364]

Love your video. We’ve decide to give square foot gardening a try. One question: if our garden is elevated like the ones pictured in your video, does the bottom need a liner, or can bare wood retain moister and soil? Thanks. 🙏

[@LeslieCaza]

Great question John. Yes, still put a landscape fabric in the bottom to keep the Mel's mix from dropping out or clogging the drainage holes. The third edition of The Square Foot Garden had a nice pictorial tutorial on pages 82-85. Maybe your library can get that for you or even better invest in a copy since it is not an expensive book. Not absolutely needed, but helpful especially if you're new to gardening. And yes, I pray over my garden as well!

[@johnmccarty6364]

Leslie Caza thank you for responding so fast.

[@LeslieCaza]

@@johnmccarty6364 You're welcome. Thank you for watching!

[@johnmccarty6364]

Leslie Caza one follow up question: the 1/4” weep holes drilled into the bottom of the box; is that 1 hole in the center and the 1 hole in each corner of the box, or 1 in the center and 4 corners of every square foot? We have a 2’X5’ box by the way.

[@LeslieCaza]

@@johnmccarty6364 I like the way the 3rd edition says to do this. "Drill 1/4" holes, spaced every 6", through the bottom of the box for drainage." I think this is an improved method.

[@va_bg]

Hello! I have a question as I’m not from the USA and I’m searching for the vermiculite in my country thing is that I found it but I have no idea if it’s the correct one or not. So how can I understand if it’s the right one?

[@LeslieCaza]

Here's a picture of what it should look like. neuex.com/products/exfoliated-vermiculite

[@va_bg]

@@LeslieCaza what will happen if I don’t use the correct one?

[@LeslieCaza]

@@va_bg It may not last as long. They say the coarse vermiculite can last about 10 years.

[@va_bg]

@@LeslieCaza so is the one that I’ve found the correct one?

[@LeslieCaza]

@@va_bg I don't know what one you found.

[@grace-v2d]

This was great. Thank you. I started gardening last year and attempted square foot, but not sure I did things right. This will help me this year.

[@rubyewiggins4926]

Not good in a dark room with lit window behind you,can't hardly see you in the house,you need a light on you

[@LeslieCaza]

Yes but I hope you could see all the slides well. Thank you for watching. We've made improvements since then.

[@brentonfender2081]

Okay Karen.

[@whosme8221]

If you do triangle and not square foot in the pattern you can get more plants into the space.

[@LeslieCaza]

The spacing is important as given because this is already intensive planting. Dividing the squares into 4, 9, and 16 easy to work with. I hope this helps.