Growing Vegetables in Drought, Desert, and Dry Times: Sustainable Gardening When Water Is Scarce

Growing Vegetables in Drought, Deserts, and Aridity is your essential guide to growing food in some of the world’s most challenging environments. Whether you’re gardening in the scorching sun, in sandy soil, or with limited water, this book will equip you with the knowledge and techniques you need to grow a lush, productive vegetable garden—no matter how dry the climate.Inside, you’ll find in-depth guidance on choosing drought-tolerant plants, preparing and enriching poor soil, designing efficient irrigation systems like drip lines and using gray water, and harvesting every drop of rain that nature provides. Learn how to garden smarter with mulch, raised beds, containers, and sustainable farming strategies that save water and support long-term soil health.Explore detailed profiles of a wide range of vegetables that thrive in drought—from hardy greens and legumes to root crops and heat-loving vines—each with tips for planting, caring for, and harvesting. Discover how to save seeds, rotate crops, and build resilient ecosystems that can withstand heat and drought year after year. Whether you’re a backyard gardener, a rancher, or a community grower, Growing Vegetables in Drought, Deserts, and Aridity is a practical, hopeful resource for creating abundance in the face of scarcity. With the right strategies, even the driest landscapes can bloom.