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-colour handbook. Using modern techniques, as well as insights from native traditions spanning the southwestern United States to the Middle East, this guide combines the best of ancient wisdom with the latest innovations in conservation.

Inside you will 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

While this guide is geared towards those who live in high desert, low desert, mountainous areas (with a short growing season), Pacific coast, and inland valley regions of the Western United States, gardeners anywhere in the world looking to conserve water can find helpful guidance. As more communities suffer the effects of climate change, the sage advice of experienced desert gardener Maureen Gilmer on dry gardening becomes increasingly relevant.