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EPISODE · Mar 17, 2026 · 53 MIN

Square Foot Gardening - Part Two

from In the Garden with UC Master Gardeners · host Orange County

Send us Fan Mail Part Two of Two of Master Gardener Mark Fierle’s interview with the founder of Square Foot Gardening - Mel Bartholomew.  An engineer by training, Mel researched and developed the Square Foot Gardening method and first published his ideas in 1981.  His book “Square Foot Gardening" went on to become the best selling gardening book in America.  Currently, most home gardeners grow fruits and vegetables in raised beds, and it was Mel ideas that got this method started.  The second part includes some of Mel’s seldom heard stories, tips, and wisdom.  Learn how Square Foot Gardening works so you can get your warm season and cool season gardens growing! 

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Send us Fan Mail Part Two of Two of Master Gardener Mark Fierle’s interview with the founder of Square Foot Gardening - Mel Bartholomew. An engineer by training, Mel researched and developed the Square Foot Gardening method and first published his ideas in 1981. His book “Square Foot Gardening" went on to become the best selling gardening book in America. Currently, most home gardeners grow fruits and vegetables in raised beds, and it was Mel ideas that got this method...

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