Drawing from his own considerable gardening experience and expertise, as well as leaning on the wisdom of the people he calls ''the Zen Masters of the Western Garden, '' David Wann gathers a mix of stories, how-to advice, and simple, doable projects that are ideal for gardeners in the high and arid landscapes of the West. This covers topics such as strategic gardening (how to coax fruits and vegetables from a sun-parched garden), pest-proof planting, choosing the right varieties of edibles for the region, how to become a eed-starting maniac, a Farmer's Almanac approach to gardening (plant peas when the first cottonwood leaves appear!), as well as profiles of colorful local gardens and gardeners.A MENU OF ORGANIC FERTILIZERS a#39; GOURMET TREATS TO BUILD YOUR SOIL e If you choose to become an organic grower, youa#39;ll inevitably become a broker in a stock market of materials that were once living, from alfalfa meal to horseanbsp;...
Title | : | The Zen of Gardening in the High and Arid West |
Author | : | David Wann |
Publisher | : | ReadHowYouWant.com - 2010-05-07 |
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