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| + | Requires very little space; 80% less than conventional gardening. | ||
| + | Can be done in as little as 4 feet by 4 feet, -- or as large as you want. | ||
| + | Your existing (bad) soil doesn't matter because we don't use it. Start with an ideal soil mix that is weed-free and requires no tilling. | ||
| + | Uses much less water; only about 20% compared to conventional gardening. | ||
| + | No fertilizers or pesticides to handle -- it's all natural | ||
| + | The planting method requires no thinning and very few seeds. | ||
| + | All the hard work has been removed in the Square Foot method - only the enjoyable part remains. | ||
| + | Can be started in any season. | ||
| + | Produces 5 times the harvest of a conventional garden. | ||
| + | Can be done by those with physical or mental limitations. If getting down is a problem, raise the boxes to a wheelchair level. | ||
| + | Makes a great family project, all ages can participate - kids love to garden. | ||
Revision as of 03:36, 14 November 2007
Ken Clark is now running workshops on the Square Foot Gardening method, as recently seen in the Waiheke Marketplace.
Contact 372 5258 for booking a place at the next workshop
Requires very little space; 80% less than conventional gardening. Can be done in as little as 4 feet by 4 feet, -- or as large as you want. Your existing (bad) soil doesn't matter because we don't use it. Start with an ideal soil mix that is weed-free and requires no tilling. Uses much less water; only about 20% compared to conventional gardening. No fertilizers or pesticides to handle -- it's all natural The planting method requires no thinning and very few seeds. All the hard work has been removed in the Square Foot method - only the enjoyable part remains. Can be started in any season. Produces 5 times the harvest of a conventional garden. Can be done by those with physical or mental limitations. If getting down is a problem, raise the boxes to a wheelchair level. Makes a great family project, all ages can participate - kids love to garden.