All the Dirt on Gardening

Timber Press published this book for new gardeners who have the desire  to bring their green consciousness into their gardening practices. The author, garden designer Alice Bowe, writes a garden column for The Times in the UK, writes for magazines and appears on British tv's Gardener's World. Her website has a bunch of intriguing links that I'll want to read - Check it out here Chapter titles from the book reveal how complete and thorough it is Improving your garden's ecological credentials Managing essential resources: Water and compost Picking materials for paths and paving Covering ground with decks and lawns Choosing materials for boundaries and structures Basic principles of sustainable plant design Preparing soil and planting Selecting plants for challenging conditions Substituting new alternatives for classic favorites Gardening with wildlife in mind Growing your own food and cut flowers Maintaining the greener garden Incorporating advanced featur...