Author Description

More and more people are looking for practical ways to do something about critical environmental problems such as global warming, water shortage, the loss of biodiversity, and chemical-laden food. In this timely and very down-to-earth book, Gardening Australiapresenter Josh Byrne shows how you can contribute to a cleaner, greener world in your own backyard- save energythrough climate-conscious garden design and the careful selection of materials create habitatfor wildlife by planting native species and providing ponds and hiding places grow your ownvegetables and fruit, however limited your garden space save waterby selecting water-wise plants, mulching, using drip irrigation, and reusing greywater Whether your garden is big or small, whether you're new to gardening or an old hand, The Green Gardenerhas the ideas, the information and, above all, the simple instructions you need to create a productive, planet-friendly plot.