The Zen of Gardening in the High and Arid West: Tips, Tools, and Techniques

The Zen of Gardening in the High and Arid West: Tips, Tools, and Techniques

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Book Description
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. The Zen of Gardening in the High and Arid West is a friendly and invaluable guide to such topics as strategic gardening (how to coax fruits and vegetables from a sun-parched garden), pest-proof planting (how to protect those disappearing bulbs), choosing the right varieties of edibles for the region (apples, snow peas, tomatoes, etc.), how to become a seed-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.

For gardeners of the high plains and mountains who are "meteorologically and topographically challenged," who routinely grapple with wild weather swings, high elevations, and scarcity of water, Wann offers inspiration and invaluable practical advice for success in the garden. Wann also shows how gardening can offer "a Zen exercise in mindfulness, discipline, and the joy of being right in the moment."

From the Publisher
From the best-selling co-author of Affluenza comes a wealth of knowledge on how to grow everything from peanuts to poppies in the high and arid West.

The Zen of Gardening in the High and Arid West: Tips, Tools, and Techniques

The Zen of Gardening in the High and Arid West: Tips, Tools, and Techniques,David Wann,Fulcrum Publishing,1555914578,Arid regions,Gardening,Gardening / Horticulture,Gardening/Plants,General,Philosophy,Techniques,West (U.S.),Zen Buddhism

Book Contents:

1. Weeds: Control Without Poisons
2. Welcoming Wildlife to the Garden: Creating Backyard & Balcony Habitats for Wildlife
3. Wildflowers: Deluxe Notecards (Deluxe Notecards)
4. Willows: The Genus Salix
5. Wine from Sky to Earth: Growing & Appreciating Biodynamic Wine
6. World of Garden Design: Inspiring Ideas from Around the Globe to Your Backyard
7. Yankee Magazine's Pantyhose, Hot Peppers, Tea Bags, and More-for the Garden : 1,001 Ingenious Ways to Use Common Household Items to Control Weeds, Beat ... Make Tricky Jobs Easy, and Save Time
8. You Bet Your Tomatoes: Fun Facts, Tall Tales, and a Handful of Useful Gardening Tips
9. 100 Old Roses For The American Garden (Smith & Hawken)
10. A.53 GREAT GRAPES

Book Contents

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