One of the many items we received at the We Blog Conference was the super little book of garden wisdom!
Synopsis:
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:Synopsis:
•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 is a one-stop handbook that features resources for shopping, learning, and promoting environmentally sound garden practices within local communities.
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 a Master Gardener, "before she killed so many plants she’d qualify for a “most wanted” poster at the local nursery".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. Spiegelman writes a popular organic gardening column entitled 'Dirt Diva' in the Bay Area's Pacific Sun newspaper while also working in film production as a First Assistant Director. Readers can visit her website at www.dirtdiva.com
Review: Mom saw this in my swag bag and grabbed it to read asap, so she got volunteered for the review! Let's get dirty- that's what gardening is all about! Putting your hands in the soil and creating something wonderful . It gives one a sense of utter fulfillment! The author is funny )especially about her sisters) and truly amazing when it comes to gardening! I learned more in reading her book, than I did I had in reading all the other gardening books on my bookshelves (that's alot over the past 40 odd years!).She is truly THE Gardening Diva and this book is a must-have for anyone who gardens, or wants to garden! It would also make a GREAT Father's Day or Birthday Gift!
Disclosure: This book was given to me free of charge, as part of my Swag Package from the We Blog Conference. I was not told how to review it however!
