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What is Square Foot Gardening?

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Square Foot Gardening has been around for a long time but it is still new to many gardeners. This guide will teach you the key points of this unique gardening approach.

Square Foot Gardening has been around since 1981. It was created as an approach to grow more vegetables per square foot of ground.
In summary, Square Foot Gardening is the approach of separating vegetable beds into 1-foot square sections. Plants are added to each section rather than sown in rows as they were traditionally grown.

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7 ways your smartphone can help you garden

By Richard Lewis
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iPhones, Android on Windows Phones can all help you in the garden or allotment.  Here's how...

Disconnecting (from digital world) is a big plus for gardening. I have often left my phone at home to allow me to get away from it all and focus on the task a hand. But there are many benefits to taking your smartphone with you. This article points to some areas where you may find your smartphone beneficial.

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8 signs of an allotment obsession

By Richard Lewis
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Is your allotment taking over the rest of your life?  Is it always on you mind? You might have an Allotment Obsession.

I've had an interest in allotments and growing fruit and veg for approximately 10 years. In that time I've noticed signs that show I'm a true allotment fanatic. Initially I thought it a phase, but I've been seeing these signs for a couple years. So I guess it's not and I've officially gone 'native' in the allotment world. The drive and interest is certainly still there.

I thought I'd share these signs and see if any one has noticed the same or similar experiance:

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