Gardening Without Irrigation: Or Without Much, Anyway

Gardening Without Irrigation: or without much, anyway

by Steve Solomon

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 even with limited water resources. Steve Solomon provides practical advice for creating thriving gardens in drier climates or for those seeking to minimize water usage.

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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.

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