Have you been scrolling on Pinterest lately, oo-ing and ah-ing over all those beautiful raised beds you see with perfectly spaced plants?  It’s called square foot gardening and it’s the perfect solution for those of us with a small space to garden in, or anyone who wants to have a more low-maintenance garden.

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The square foot gardening method was created by an engineer, Mel Bartholomew in the 1980’s.  You can learn more about it in this video, or purchase his book, All New Square Foot Gardening, Third Edition: The Revolutionary Way to Grow More In Less Space.  I’ve personally read and love it, and it’s what has convinced me that this is the best way to grow my vegetable garden.

Curious?  I’ll give you 8 good reasons why you should try it this gardening season.

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