The purpose of an intensively grown garden is to
harvest the most produce possible from a given space.
The Arizona Master Gardener Manual on Intensive Gardening methods examines several ways to grow in small areas.
The practice of intensive gardening is not just for those with limited garden space; rather, an intensive garden concentrates work efforts to create an ideal plant environment, giving better yields with less labor.
A good intensive garden requires early, thorough
planning to make the best use of time and space in the garden.
Interrelationships of plants must be considered before planting,
including nutrient needs, shade tolerance, above- and below-ground
growth patterns, and preferred growing season.
Using the techniques described in The Arizona Master Gardener Manual on Intensive Gardening , anyone can develop a high-yielding intensive garden.
