Good tips...not only for Desert Gardeners, April 8, 2001 By A Customer
I live in Phoenix and have the opportunity of catching Dave Owens tips for gardening on Channel 3 on a weekly basis. Dave has so many tips for gardening that the only way to harness his knowledge is to purchase this book. I have come to find that these tips work not only for those of us living in the desert, but I pass them along to my Mother in Wyoming, and she has as much success as I do with them. Dave is an extremely knowledgable gardner and his book reflects that, the layout was very thought out and takes you step by step from the "what do I need", to "now I've got what I need, what do I do" stages. Bravo, Dave! - Amazon.com One of the best gardening books I have ever read!, March 22, 2002
By Fran Dentel (Glendale, Arizona United States
David Owens has written a real winner with this book! He tells us which plants will survive in our harsh desert environment and how to plant and take care of them. The book is easy to follow and I'm having good luck with all the trees and vegetables I have planted using his guidelines.
If you thought that gardening was not an option since you moved to the desert you need this book to show you the way! - Amazon.com
Best Southwest Gardening Book, July 23, 2008
By AVG (Arizona)
I LOVE this book. It is the best, hands down, guide to growing veggies in Arizona. So many gardening books address other parts of the country and don't apply to the Southwest. I have 5 other "Southwest" gardening books and this is the first book I refer to. It combines organic gardening with gardening in the desert. If you are a newbie to southwest gardening and only want to read one book-get this one! - Amazon.com Extreme Gardening, July 18, 2007
By E. K. Moseley (AZ USA)
This is a great book for any gardening endvor using organic means. This autor knows and understands planting for an enviroment that is both beautiful and harsh. I follow his inspiring garden methods using this book and his companion book. - Amazon.com The best gardening book I've had in my hands so far....., September 1, 2009
By Julee Davis "juleebug7" (Tucson, AZ)
I, too, have had the opportunity to catch Dave on television from time to time here in Arizona. I've been a pretty dedicated ornamental gardener for well over 10 years now. We enlarged our yard by nearly 1000 square feet and I decided to use the space for vegetable gardening. I thought I had met all the pests in my area! NO. That's OK, Dave has nifty organic recipes to help eradicate those who would eat your garden before you can. I love the fact that a ring-bound version is available and have referred to this book at least once a day since I got it. Gardening in such a hot, arid zone is not impossible, you just have to work around it. My garden is flourishing and we eat home-grown, organic produce every day.
THANK YOU DAVE!! - Amazon.com
A Must Have For Desert Growing, March 4, 2009
By James Riddle "Doc" (Arizona)
We are blessed with a long growing season but have difficulties with soil and timing of which plant to grow and when. Worry no longer. This book tells you how to create a good soil. Which companion plants to plant with others to naturally repel bad insects and attract the beneficial insects. An old art that I thought was lost when my grandfather died. Easy to read and understand. A must have in these trying economic times. The biggest threat to Communism is the Farmer.
- Amazon.com awesome product, February 24, 2009
By Paul Holtman
live in a desert region? get this book and see how to grow organically your own fruits and vegetables. - Amazon.com Extreme Gardening, August 28, 2008
By garden newbie (Phoenix, AZ)
This is the best book on gardening in the desert. It has the most specific information relative to gardening here in the Phoenix area. It will be the gardening bible in our house. - Amazon.com