Growing Vegetables in Drought, Desert, and Dry Times, 10th Anniversary Edition

Dedicated home gardeners will discover how to grow delicious produce in dry times with this authoritative full-colour 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 colour 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