*This post contains affiliate links. I can’t think of a better spring/summer science project than planting a garden. It’s an experiment that can last for months. This year, we decided to try our hand at a square foot garden. A square foot garden is, generally, a raised bed garden divided into 1 square foot sections. Seeds and plants of different kinds are planted in each square instead of in rows like a traditional garden. This allows gardeners to maximize their space.