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Oct 2025
10m 31s

Forget Square Foot Gardening

Nicole Burke
About this episode

Square foot gardening changed the way millions of people grew food, but it's time to take things further. In this video, I'll show you why my square inch gardening method is more sustainable, more productive, and produces more beautiful garden results than the grid system that's been popular since the 1980s.

I'll walk you through how I learned to garden by observing nature, why circular "plate planting" creates healthier layouts than rigid squares, and how this method makes harvesting and tending your plants so much easier. You'll also see how my soil mix is a lighter, more eco-friendly alternative to the classic recipe, while still giving you incredible results.

If you've ever felt boxed in by the square foot gardening grid, this video will show you a fresh way to design your beds so they mimic nature, maximize your harvest, and look gorgeous in every season. 

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