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

by Annie Spiegelman

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Organic gardening grounded in soil, water, and space

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Organic gardening grounded in soil, water, and space

Annie Spiegelman’s guide organizes organic gardening around the practical systems that support a home garden: composting, soil health, irrigation, pruning, plant combinations, and landscape planning. It addresses both ornamental and edible growing, with sections on vegetables, fresh-cut flowers, native and drought-tolerant gardens, and edible landscaping. Small-space gardening and starting with a manageable plot make the book relevant beyond large backyards, while its resource listings extend the discussion to shopping, learning, and environmentally sound practices in local communities. The emphasis stays on building healthy growing conditions and using water thoughtfully.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Home gardeners developing organic methods
  • Growers working with small spaces or edible landscapes
  • Gardeners interested in composting, soil care, and water conservation

Themes

Organic gardeningSoil health and compostingWater-wise gardeningEdible landscapingNative and drought-tolerant plants

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Book overview

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.
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