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Arizona and the desert southwest is known for its arid terrain and dry climate that can make gardening a challenge. Whether you grow flowers, tomatoes, pumpkins or even weeds, get to know your neighborhood nursery or garden center for sound, local desert gardening advise.


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Square Foot Gardening
by Mel Bartholomew



Segment 1.  (running time 7:14)


  • What square foot gardening is.
  • How the concept was developed.
  • The people that square foot gardening is designed for
  • The simple constructing methods square foot gardening

Segment 2.

(running time 7:56)
  • Fertilizer mixture for Square Foot Gardening
  • Planting techniques for Square Foot Gardening
  • Efficiency of space used in Square Foot Gardening
  • Mel's economic method of obtaining the required materials

Segment 3.

(running time 9:04)
  • Maintaining and growing vegetables
  • Compost and seeds are the only things you'll need to add on a continual basis
  • Critter control for square foot gardening
  • Low water use system
  • Saving seeds from new harvest
  • Vine cops in Square Foot Gardening, i.e. pumpkin, watermelon, etc.

Segment 4.

(running time 6:34)
  • Product sales fund non-profit organizations
  • Learning from plant life and using it as a teaching tool for children
  • No limitations for growing; the rice crop example
  • The benefits of the growing system in third world countries

Segment 5.

(running time 9:43)
  • Hydroponic gardening in a Square Foot Gardening
  • Year round crops in Square Foot Gardening
  • Square Foot Gardening for ALL ages
  • Environmental benefits of Square Foot Gardening
  • Square Foot Gardens can be grown around almost any exterior

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