{"product_id":"growing-vegetables-in-drought-desert-and-dry-times-10th-anniversary-edition-the-complete-guide-to-sustainable-low-water-organic-gardening-in-a-cha-9781632175571","title":"Growing Vegetables in Drought, Desert, and Dry Times, 10th Anniversary Edition: The Complete Guide to Sustainable Low-Water Organic Gardening in a Cha","description":"\u003cb\u003eMaster organic vegetable gardening in 4 different low-water conditions--including high and low desert, drought, and voluntary water conservation.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eFeatures over 100 photos, maps, and diagrams--perfect for vegetable gardeners in California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and more!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Inside you'll find over 100 color photos, maps, and diagrams, plus expert information on: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Gardening in \u003cb\u003ehigh and low desert\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003edrought \u003c\/b\u003econditions, and for \u003cb\u003evoluntary water conservation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - How to assess your site and \u003cb\u003eclimate modification\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003eWater-wise gardening methods: \u003c\/b\u003e in-ground, container, and raised bed gardening\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003eSoil science\u003c\/b\u003e, proper \u003cb\u003ewatering methods\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003epest control\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - How to choose \u003cb\u003edrought-tolerant and desert-hardy vegetable seeds\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003eRecommended varieties by region\u003c\/b\u003e, plus a\u003cb\u003e seasonal crop guide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003eResource list\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003echecklist\u003c\/b\u003e, and\u003cb\u003e glossary\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMAUREEN GILMER has over thirty years' experience in landscape design and has written 18 books on gardening, including \u003ci\u003eThe Colorful Dry Garden.\u003c\/i\u003e She has practiced in northern and southern California, at the peak of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and Newport Beach for exposure to a wide range of climates. She currently resides in the high desert.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Sasquatch Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51589892899090,"sku":"9781632175571","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_0e8e877d-fe21-4abc-9835-2ce74b09b82b.jpg?v=1756812676","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/growing-vegetables-in-drought-desert-and-dry-times-10th-anniversary-edition-the-complete-guide-to-sustainable-low-water-organic-gardening-in-a-cha-9781632175571","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}