Ann Lovejoy's Organic Garden Design School (Rodale Organic Gardening Books)

This new paperback edition of Ann Lovejoy's spectacular organic gardening book brings a lifetime's worth of experience and knowledge from one of this country's leading gardening experts. In it she shows readers how to apply her organic design principles to any site, large or small, to create healthy, self-sufficient gardens that are easy to care for, ecologically sound, and enduringly beautiful.

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While this book is primarily for gardeners residing in the Pacific Northwest, there are many ideas that transplant to any geographic location. The design principles are universal. The book is very well organized, beautifully illustrated and provides specific information regarding real world situations so that it avoids generic gardening platitudes more typically found in gardening books. This inspiring book is a must for every serious home gardener; I promise that you'll be glad you have it in your library.

Some people wander into this book expecting it to be all about organic gardening techniques, but the title should be their first clue--it's about design. However, it is design that integrates organic technique. Ann has a gift for teaching, and for creating clear explanations. I've referenced her book in many garden talks. Yes, she gardens in the Pacific Northwest, but I this is not a book only for Northwest gardeners.