Flower Quote by Mel Bartholomew
““I recommend, especially at the beginning, that you plant only what you want to eat. Occasionally try something new, of course, but especially at first only grow those vegetables and herbs that you normally eat. Remember, plant each adjoining square foot with a different crop. Why? Here are several reasons: 1. It prevents you from overplanting any one particular item. 2. It allows you to stagger your harvest by planting one square foot this week and another of the same crop in two weeks or so. 3. It promotes conservation, companion planting, crop rotation, and allows better plant hygiene and reduced pest problems. 4. It automatically helps to improve your growing soil three times a year in very easy, small steps. Remember the saying, “Square by square, you’ll soon be there.” 5. Besides all of the above, it looks pretty.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Square Foot Gardening, 1981
Planting diverse crops in small plots prevents over‑planting, improves soil, and reduces pests.
In simple terms: Grow varied crops in small spaces.
Key Takeaway
Use diverse, small‑scale planting.
Themes
sustainability
gardening
diversity
Mood
practical
encouraging
Type
instructional
motivational
When to use this quote
- Urban balconies
- community gardens
- home vegetable beds
Key Concepts
Companion planting
soil health
crop rotation
Questions to Reflect On
- What crops work best together?
- How can you adapt this in limited space?
A Different Perspective
Requires careful planning of space.
