On paper, this task may seem easy, but gardening is a labor-intensive endeavor. Nonetheless, it is a hobby that can offer many benefits.

If you're interested in growing vegetables in a small space using an efficient method, try square foot gardening.

Compared to other methods, square foot gardening takes place in a small, orderly, and highly productive plot of land.

The practice was invented by Mel Bartholomew, a backyard gardener, efficiency expert and retired engineer. He developed square foot gardening because he wanted to grow vegetables in an efficient manner and in less space than regular-sized gardens.

The idea was introduced to the public in 1981 through Bartholomew's book "Square Foot Gardening." The practice is perfect for people who want to start an indoor garden, those who live in apartments or people who live in areas with cooler climates.