How to Choose the Right Location for a Square Foot Garden

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Black Smith Farms

Family and Community Gardening, Garden Planning, Harvest and Replanting, Organic Vegetable Growing, Seminar Updates, Square Foot Gardening Basics

Purpose: Help beginners understand where to place a garden box and why sunlight, drainage, and
convenience matter.
 Look for 6 to 9 hours of sunshine daily.
 Avoid tree and shrub roots or heavy shade.
 Keep the garden close to the house for convenience.
 Avoid areas that puddle after heavy rain.
 Explain why the existing soil is not the main concern.