Talking Dirt: The Dirt Diva's Down-To-Earth Guide to Organic Gardening

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.

Author: Annie Spiegelman
Publisher: Tarcher
Published: 02/23/2010
Pages: 304
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.48lbs
Size: 7.62h x 5.42w x 0.67d
ISBN: 9780399535659
Award: Books for a Better Life - Finalist

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 03/01/2010 pg. 39

About the Author
Raised in the asphalt jungle of New York City, with a can of Raid in her hand, Annie Spiegelman moved to the Bay Area over ten years ago and became a passionate environmentalist and Master Gardener. She is the author of two previous books on gardening (and life). ANNIE'S GARDEN JOURNAL: Some Thoughts on Roses, Life, Weeds, and Men and GROWING SEASONS: Half-baked Garden Tips, Cheap Advice on Marriage and Questionable Theories on Motherhood.

Readers can visit her website at www.dirtdiva.com