Talking Dirt by Annie Spiegleman
A lively and practical guide to organic gardening from a renowned garden expert.Annie Spiegelman's down-to-earth wit and wisdom create the perfect primer for anyone with a passion for home-grown veggies or fresh-cut flowers, no matter what their skill level, location, or resources. Includes advice on:
*Learning to worship the worm and build a compost pile
*Landscape designs-start small in order to create a basic plan for a plot
*The secret to healthy soil (the only way to have a healthy garden)
*Irrigation systems and strategies to conserve water
*Proper pruning-from roses to trees
*How to combine vegetables to make them thrive
*How to let your garden go native and become drought tolerant
*Edible landscaping and gardening in small spaces
Talking Dirt is a one-stop handbook that features resources for shopping, learning, and promoting environmentally sound garden practices within local communities.
Annie Spiegelman, a dedicated environmentalist and Master Gardener, was raised in the asphalt jungle of New York City with a can of Raid in her hand. She moved to the Bay Area over ten years ago with a can of Raid in her hand. She has written two prior gardening (and life) books. GROWING SEASONS: Half-baked Garden Suggestions, Cheap Marriage Advice, and Questionable Parenting Theories and ANNIE'S GARDEN JOURNAL: Some Musings on Roses, Life, Weeds, and Men Her website can be found at www.dirtdiva.com.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780399535659 |
| ISBN 10 | 0399535659 |
| Titel | Talking Dirt |
| Autor | Annie Spiegleman |
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| Bindungsart | Paperback |
| Verlag | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Erscheinungsjahr | 2010-02-23 |
| Seitenanzahl | 304 |
| Preise | Commended for Books for a Better Life (Green) 2010 |
| Hinweis auf dem Einband | Die Abbildung des Buches dient nur Illustrationszwecken, die tatsächliche Bindung, das Cover und die Auflage können sich davon unterscheiden. |
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