Square Foot Gardening is a simple and versatile method that organizes a garden into square-foot sections instead of long rows. It helps gardeners grow more food in less space while saving time, water, work, and money.

No. One of the major benefits of Square Foot Gardening is that existing soil does not matter because the garden is built in above-ground boxes with a new growing mix.

A Square Foot Garden can begin with a simple 4-foot by 4-foot area, or it can be expanded as large as
needed. The method is flexible and can be adapted to different spaces.

The basic soil mix is made with one-third compost, one-third peat moss, and one-third coarse vermiculite. This creates a loose, productive growing mix for the garden box.

No. Square Foot Gardening does not require digging or tilling. The growing soil stays loose because
gardeners work from the aisles and never walk on the planting area.

Yes. Square Foot Gardening is designed to use much less water than conventional gardening because the
growing area is compact and organized.

Yes. Square Foot Gardening is especially helpful for beginners because it provides a clear plan, organized
layout, and simple steps to follow.

Yes. Square Foot Gardening can be used for public schools, home schools, community gardens, senior
centers, hospitals, humanitarian efforts, missions projects, and home gardens.

Yes. The method can be adapted by raising boxes to wheelchair or standing level when getting down to the
ground is difficult.

Seminars teach the Square Foot Gardening cycle, including planning, layout, boxes, aisles, soil, grids, care,
plant selection, planting, watering, harvesting, and evaluation.

No. A seminar can help you think through what you want to grow and how much you will use during the
season.

Use the seminar registration section on the website or contact Blacksmith Farms directly for upcoming
seminar information.