Growing Vegetables in Drought, Desert, and Dry Times, 10th Anniversary Edition : The Complete Guide to Sustainable Low-Water Organic Gardening in a Changing Climate

The 10th Anniversary Edition of the definitive guide to low-water gardening will help you grow healthy organic vegetables without wasting precious resources. Complete with 100+ full-color photos, maps, and diagrams, it includes a new foreword from Fred Hoffman of Garden Basics with Farmer Fred.

As more communities suffer the effects of climate change, experienced desert gardener Maureen Gilmer’s sage advice on xeriscape gardening becomes more and more relevant. Great for veggie gardeners in California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and more!

Dedicated home gardeners will get the know-how to grow delicious produce in dry times with this authoritative full-color handbook. It covers four different low-water conditions: high desert, low desert, water shortages, and voluntary water conservation. Using modern techniques, as well as tips from traditions ranging from the southwestern United States to the Middle East, this guide offers the best of ancient wisdom on arid conditions and the newest innovations in conservation.

While it’s geared toward those who live in high desert, low desert, mountains, Pacific coast, and inland valley areas in the western United States, gardeners anywhere in the world looking to create a sustainable garden that saves water can find useful guidance. 

Inside you’ll find:

• 100+ color photos plus helpful maps and diagrams
• In-depth information on conditions, including how to assess your site and climate modification
• Robust section on water-wise gardening practice, including choosing drought-resistant and desert-hardy vegetable seeds, recommended varieties by region and seasonal crop guide
• Resource list, checklist, and glossary