Timeline

Lifetime: 1942 -

Title

Gardener, Author

Country/Nationality

Unknown

Steve Solomon

Steve Solomon is a well-known west coast gardener and author of five previous books, including Growing Vegetables West of the Cascades which has appeared in five editions.

Books by Steve Solomon

Gardening Without Irrigation  Cover image

Gardening Without Irrigation

Fantasy Adventure Non-Fiction Health & Wellness
Nature Health Anthologies Water Gardening Plants Environment

A delightfully brief introduction to the practice of dry gardening. Even in wet years, these techniques should prove useful in conserving water and maximizing long-term yield in a recreational home garden.

Organic Gardener's Composting  Cover image

Organic Gardener's Composting

Science Art
History Nature Devotion Art Gardening

The art and science of composting is presented in a humorous and readable manner from the basic elements to the in-depth science. An entire chapter is devoted to composting with red worms (vermiculture), and detailed information is provided on buildi...

Gardening Without Irrigation: or without much, anyway Cover image

Gardening Without Irrigation: or without much, anyway

Non-Fiction Science Education Self-Help
Gardening Water conservation Drought tolerant Xeriscaping Organic gardening Soil health Fertilization Plant rotation Sustainable gardening Water wise Dry climate gardening

This book focuses on gardening techniques for home gardeners, emphasizing water conservation. It delves into the principles of 'fertigation' (fertilizing through irrigation), proper plant rotation, and soil preparation to cultivate healthy plants eve...