Mel Bartholomew
Mel Bartholomew was the founder and inventor of Square Foot Gardening and the author of All New Square Foot Gardening, the best-selling gardening book in America for a generation. The book has sold 2.5 million copies since Bartholomew wrote the first book in 1981. He hosted a PBS TV show for five years, and then was telecast for three more years on the Learning Channel and Discovery Network. Bartholomew presided over the nonprofit Square Foot Gardening Foundation, which encourages every...See more
Mel Bartholomew was the founder and inventor of Square Foot Gardening and the author of All New Square Foot Gardening, the best-selling gardening book in America for a generation. The book has sold 2.5 million copies since Bartholomew wrote the first book in 1981. He hosted a PBS TV show for five years, and then was telecast for three more years on the Learning Channel and Discovery Network. Bartholomew presided over the nonprofit Square Foot Gardening Foundation, which encourages every household around the world to have a small garden and eat fresh, healthy vegetables that are uncontaminated. He passed away in May, 2016. See less
Mel Bartholomew's Featured Books
Mel Bartholomew book reviews
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All New Square Foot Gardening: Grow More in Less Space!
Great Book
by Lou49, May 22, 2014
Very easy to read and understand how to make a square foot garden. I would recommend this book to people who are living in a small area. Read More
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Square Foot Gardening
Outstanding info on veggie growing
by Ann D, May 30, 2013
This classic is still relevant. So much gardening education is packed into a concise, well written tome.
You'll learn about the veggies, how to grow them, when to plant them. But even more ... Read More
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Square Foot Gardening: A New Way to Garden in Less Space with Less Work
compact gardening
by Joan L, Dec 30, 2012
shows you how to grow multiple plants in the same space. great ideas. Read More
