Can You Grow a YEAR’S Worth of Veg in a Small Garden? (Square Foot Gardening Test)

Can you grow a year’s worth of vegetables in a small back garden? This year I’m testing square foot gardening to see just how much food a small space can really produce. In just 16 square feet, you could theoretically grow 256 carrots, 64 heads of garlic, or 128 pea plants — but does it actually work in a real UK garden? In this video I show you: • How square foot gardening works • How many vegetables can fit in a 4x4 bed • Why this system works so well for small gardens • How I’m planning my entire garden using this method • And how we’re going to track the harvest all season This year we’re not just planting — we’re measuring the results. If you’re growing food in a small garden, raised beds, troughs, or containers, this method can help you grow more food without needing more space. **Free Planner** I’ve created a free printable Square Foot Garden Planner so you can map out your own beds and work out how many of your favourite vegetables you could grow. Download it here: https://bit.ly/SquareFootGardenGuide Throughout the season, we’ll be tracking what actually grows in this small garden — what works, what fails, and what the slugs get to first. Subscribe and follow along to see if we really can grow a year’s worth of something from one small space. #squarefootgardening #smallgarden #growyourownfood #vegetablegarden #backgardenhomestead #ukgardening Timestamps: 00:00 Can You Grow a Year’s Worth of Veg in a Small Garden? 00:23 The Method That Changes Everything 01:09 This Year We're Measuring the Harvest 01:42 What Square Foot Gardening Actually Is 03:03 256 Carrots from One Small Bed 03:13 Garlic, Peas & Other Crop Numbers 03:56 Why This System Works in Small Spaces 04:34 Who This Method Is Perfect For 06:48 How to Set Up Square Foot Gardening 07:20 Tools You Can Use (String, Canes, Grid) 08:03 Why I Prefer Rectangular Beds 08:31 Using Square Foot Gardening for Companion Planting 10:10 Why Small Gardens Still Matter 10:41 Free Square Foot Planner 11:11 We're Testing This All Season 11:44 Unexpected Guest Appearance — Follow Back To The Good Life 🌿 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/back.tothegoodlife/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BackToTheGoodLife17/ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/back.tothegoodlife Read the blog: https://www.backtothegoodlife.com 🌱 Grow Make Learn Simple growing, making & learning for small homes and real lives: https://www.growmakelearn.com