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:

ALearning to worship the worm and build a compost pile

ALandscape designs-start small in order to create a basic plan for a plot

AThe secret to healthy soil (the only way to have a healthy garden)

AIrrigation systems and strategies to conserve water

AProper pruning-from roses to trees

AHow to combine vegetables to make them thrive

AHow to let your garden go native and become drought tolerant

AEdible 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.

Annie Spiegelman, a California Master Gardener, writes the organic garden column Dirt Diva for the Bay Area's Pacific Sun newspaper. She is also a frequent contributor to Organic Style Magazine, New York Spirit, the Marin Independent Journal, Creative Home, and Learn2grow.com and Urbansustainableliving.com.