Is Square Foot Gardening Right For You?

  • Is your gardening space limited?
  • Is the soil around your home less than ideal?
  • Do you want to maintain a garden with minimal effort?
  • Do you want to garden organic produce without fertilizers?
  • Do you want not to worry about underwatering or overwatering your garden?
  • Do you want to forget about weeds in your garden?
  • Do you want to have continuous harvest all year round?
  • Will it be your first garden?
  • Is being more self-sufficient important to you?


If you answered “yes” to any of those questions, then Square Foot Gardening is for you!



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We’ll walk you through every step of building a box, making your Mel’s Mix™, planning your garden and planting your vegetables.


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This course includes:


🌱Access to all six learning modules that will walk you through the Square Foot Gardening Method
🌱Nine downloadable handouts and planning worksheets
🌱Video tutorials on growing your own delicious, nutritious food
🌱Certificate of completion


Instead of thousands of words and testimonials, we want to show you real photos of people who followed this method. The Square Foot Gardening Method has assisted millions of beginner gardeners become successful green thumbs over decades, and now you can learn how all online!

Debra from Rahway, NJ USA

Growing Zone 6a


Quoc Thang from Germany
Growing Zone 7b



Sharonda from Laveen, Arizona USA
Growing Zone 9b


Curriculum

  Module 1: An Introduction to Square Foot Gardening
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  Module 2: How to Get Started
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  Module 3: How To Plan Your Square Foot Garden
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  Module 4: How To Build A Square Foot Garden
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  Module 5: How To Plant Your Square Foot Garden
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  Module 6: How To Maintain Your Square Foot Garden
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Pricing

Discount for Teachers, Military Veterans and Senior Citizens


The Square Foot Gardening Foundation gives 20% off discount on all SFG courses for all teachers, military veterans (with a valid ID provided) and senior citizens (with AARP card provided).

Frequently Asked Questions


Who is this course suitable for?

This course is suitable for beginners as well as individuals with some gardening experience who want to enhance their skills and knowledge. Whether you have a small balcony or a large backyard, this course will help you develop a successful garden.


Is it a self-paced course?

Yes. Once you are enrolled in the course, you can start learning at your own pace.


Do you have a list of materials that I will need for this course?

We don't have a list of required products to build the Square Foot Garden, because it is very individual. Some people prefer building SFG beds from recycled materials, some people buy wood to build the SFG bed. In the course, we give basic recommendations and a list of materials that anyone can use to build the SFG bed.

Also, you will need the soil components to create your Mel's Mix: vermiculite, compost and peat moss. We explain in the course how to do it.


How long do I have access to the purchased course?

You will get lifetime access. When you purchase the course, regardless of price, you will receive any updates to the course as it is updated.


What if I have technical issues or need assistance during the course?

If you encounter any technical issues or need assistance during the course, our support team available is available to help you. You can reach out to us at [email protected]


Do you offer discounts?

Yes, we offer 20% off discount for all teachers, military veterans (with a valid ID provided) and senior citizens (with AARP card provided). Please apply here.