Growing Vegetables in Drought, Desert, and Dry Times : The Complete Guide to Organic Gardening Without Wasting Water

Here is the definitive guide to growing healthy organic vegetables without wasting our precious water resources! This incredibly timely book will give dedicated home gardeners the know-how to grow delicious produce in dry times, focusing on four different low-water conditions in the western United States: voluntary water conservation, drought, and both high and low desert. Using modern techniques, as well as tips and stories from native traditions ranging from the southwestern United States to the Middle East, this guide offers the best of ancient wisdom and the newest innovations in conservation, and includes varietal recommendations and a seasonal crop guide.__From the Trade Paperback edition.__ This definitive guide will help you grow healthy organic vegetables without wasting precious water resources! Dedicated home gardeners will get the know-how to grow delicious produce in dry times with this authoritative full-color handbook. It speaks to four different low-water conditions: both high and low desert, drought and water shortages, and voluntary water conservation. Using modern techniques, as well as tips from native traditions ranging from the southwestern United States to the Middle East, this guide offers the best of ancient wisdom and the newest innovations in conservation. While it’s geared towards those who live in high desert, low desert, mountains (short season), Pacific coast, and inland valley areas of the Western United States, gardeners anywhere in the world looking to save water can find useful guidance. As more communities suffer the effects of climate change, experienced desert gardener Maureen Gilmer’s sage advice on dry gardening becomes more and more relevant. Inside you’ll find: · 100+ color photos plus helpful maps and diagrams · In-depth information on conditions, including how to assess your site, climate modification, water-wise gardening methods including container gardening, raised beds, and in-ground gardening, plus soil science, watering methods, and pests. · Robust section on gardening practice, including choosing drought-resistant and desert-hardy vegetable seeds, recommended varieties by region and seasonal crop guide · Resource list, checklist, glossary Great for gardeners in California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and more! Master organic vegetable gardening in 4 different low-water conditions—including high and low desert, drought, and voluntary water conservation. Features over 100 photos, maps, and diagrams—perfect for vegetable gardeners in California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and more! Dedicated home gardeners will discover how to grow delicious produce in dry times with this authoritative full-color handbook. Using modern techniques, as well as tips from native traditions ranging from the southwestern United States to the Middle East, this guide offers the best of ancient wisdom and the newest innovations in conservation. Inside you'll find over 100 color photos, maps, and diagrams, plus expert information on:• Gardening in high and low desert, drought conditions, and for voluntary water conservation • How to assess your site and climate modification • Water-wise gardening methods: in-ground, container, and raised bed gardening • Soil science, proper watering methods, and pest control • How to choose drought-tolerant and desert-hardy vegetable seeds • Recommended varieties by region, plus a seasonal crop guide • Resource list, checklist, and glossary While this guide is geared towards those who live in high desert, low desert, mountains (short season), Pacific coast, and inland valley areas of the Western United States, gardeners anywhere in the world looking to save water can find useful guidance. As more communities suffer the effects of climate change, experienced desert gardener Maureen Gilmer's sage advice on dry gardening becomes more and more relevant. Sites and seasons Climate modification Methods Soil Water Insects and pests Selecting vegetables Seeds and seedlings Seasonal crop guide Essentials and problem solvers. Focuses on four different low-water conditions prevalent across the United state: voluntary water conservation, drought and both high and low desert