Square foot gardening, the revolutionary method developed by Mel Bartholomew, has helped millions of home gardeners grow more fresh produce in less space with less work.

With over 150 new photos and illustrations, this updated edition makes it easier than ever for you to achieve nearly foolproof results in virtually any situation!

The method remains: build a box, fill it with Mel’s Mix, and add a grid. But along with the classic steps, you will find some interesting and compelling new information, such as: adding trellises and archways, substituting with new materials, and adding automatic watering systems!