The Climate Change Garden, UPDATED EDITION: Down to Earth Advice for Growing a Resilient Garden

This global gardeners guide to creating a resilient,climate-wise garden offers techniques to adapt gardens to cope with volatile weather extremes and other effects of climate change. It recommends adapting plant selections, planting practices, and garden maintenance techniques, selecting vegetable and fruit varieties, managing excess storm water runoff, fostering wildlife, reducing carbon footprint, and planting more of the right trees to create a productive, low-maintenance, climate-savvy garden.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 19 January 2023
Publisher: Cool Springs Press

In this comprehensive global gardeners guide to creating a resilient, climate-wise garden, delve into the realm of adaptation as we navigate the ever-evolving challenges posed by volatile weather extremes and the profound effects of a rapidly changing climate. The traditional art of gardening has been transformed, as heat waves, droughts, flooding, and violent storms become increasingly prevalent, leaving gardeners worldwide grappling with the consequences. Certain pests persist beyond their usual season, plants bloom earlier than expected, soils erode and degrade at an alarming rate, unpredictable rainfall leads to waterlogged gardens, and fiercer storms uproot trees and snap branches. Moreover, the impacts of prolonged drought in many regions and the water rationing that accompanies it further exacerbate the situation. As gardeners, we must rise to the occasion and learn how to safeguard our gardens against these climate extremes, exotic pests, invasive weeds, and more.

The Climate Change Garden emerges as the pioneering guide, unveiling the secrets to designing gardens that thrive amidst these climatic shifts. It sheds light on the specific types of gardens that possess the resilience to withstand the trials and tribulations of a changing climate, as well as the invaluable techniques, practices, and equipment that can be employed to mitigate the issues. Recognizing the undeniable reality that no matter our geographical location, the climate and weather patterns are undergoing rapid transformations, this book serves as a call to action for gardeners to adapt and evolve their practices accordingly.

Within its pages, you will discover a wealth of knowledge and practical insights to help you build a more durable, robust, and productive garden amidst the shadow of climate change. You will learn how to:

Adapt your plant selections, planting practices, and garden maintenance techniques for the new future.

Select vegetable and fruit varieties that are more adaptable to weather extremes, resilient against pests and diseases, and capable of producing abundant harvests even under challenging conditions.

Harness innovative methods to manage excess storm water runoff, minimizing the heat island effect and promoting a healthier ecosystem.

Embrace sustainable practices that promote biodiversity, conserve resources, and minimize your ecological footprint.

By embracing these strategies, you can create a garden that not only thrives in the face of climate change but also serves as a model of sustainability and resilience for others to follow. The Climate Change Garden is a valuable resource for gardeners of all levels, providing a roadmap for navigating the complexities of a changing climate and building a garden that can withstand the test of time. So, whether you are a seasoned gardener or a novice seeking to embark on this transformative journey, let this book be your guide as you cultivate a garden that not only sustains you but also contributes to a healthier and more sustainable world.

Weight: 716g
Dimension: 302 x 253 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780760379486