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    Gardening with Less Water: Low-Tech, Low-Cost Techniques; Use up to 90% Less Water in Your Garden

    by David A. Bainbridge


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    • ISBN-13: 9781612125824
    • Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
    • Publication date: 12/29/2015
    • Pages: 128
    • Sales rank: 66,551
    • Product dimensions: 6.06(w) x 8.00(h) x (d)

    David A. Bainbridge is professor emeritus of ecology and agroecology at Alliant International University in San Diego, California. He is the author or co-author of many books, including The Straw Bale House (Chelsea Green, 1994), A Guide for Desert and Dryland Restoration (Island Press, 2007), and Passive Solar Architecture (Chelsea Green, 2011). He lives in San Diego and has been researching dryland restoration and irrigation since 1981.

    Table of Contents

    Introduction: Running Out of Water
    Part 1: Super-Efficient Irrigation Systems
    Buried Clay Pots
    Porous Capsules
    Deep Pipes
    Wicks
    Porous Hose
    Buried Clay Pipe
    Tree Shelters
    Part 2: Taking It to the Next Level
    Water-Wise Gardening Tips
    Rainwater Harvesting
    Landscaping for Water Catchment
    Developing a Plan for Your Patio, Garden, Home, or Farm
    Our Water Future
    Appendix
    Acknowledgments
    Suppliers
    Index

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    2016 Silver Nautilus Book Award Winner for Green Living & Sustainability

    Are you facing drought or water shortages? Gardening with Less Water offers simple, inexpensive, low-tech techniques for watering your garden much more efficiently — using up to 90 percent less water for the same results. With illustrated step-by-step instructions, David Bainbridge shows you how to install buried clay pots and pipes, wicking systems, and other porous containers that deliver water directly to a plant’s roots with little to no evaporation. These systems are available at hardware stores and garden centers; are easy to set up and use; and work for garden beds, container gardens, and trees.
     

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    Publishers Weekly
    09/21/2015
    “We are running short on water in many parts of the world,” Bainbridge (A Guide for Desert and Dryland Restoration) states at the onset of his latest book, which outlines a clear and convincing approach to mitigating the problems of drought and the high costs of food and water. Aimed at gardeners, small-land holders, and homeowners, Bainbridge’s solution is based off an ancient method of plant irrigation, as described in a book written 2,000 years ago by Fan Shengzhi, an employee of the emperor of China hired to increase farm output. Bainbridge explains Fan’s method of buried clay pot irrigation in the first chapter and proceeds to outline the modern adaptation in detail in the following chapters. He also describes how to shelter trees and harvest rainwater, especially for gardeners in historically drought-riddled areas. He draws examples from all over the world, from Ghana to Arizona to Jordan; he presents statistics, tables, plans, and tips throughout. Bainbridge argues most passionately for water conservation in his last chapter, thoroughly convincing readers that this method is worth a try. (Jan.)
    From the Publisher
    David Bainbridge brings together his deep understanding of ancient techniques developed in desert conditions with modern data on how adaptations of those techniques will work in backyard gardens and small farms.”
    —Cheryl Long, Editor-in-Chief, Mother Earth News

    “If you need to water your plants, you also need to conserve water. This book features methods to achieve drastic water savings that go beyond basic irrigation efficiency. The sustainable techniques outlined here produce better plants, higher yields, fewer weeds, and healthier soil. They are time tested, easy, practical, and cost effective. You can put the information in this book to use right away.”
    —Mike Evans, Founder, Tree of Life Nursery

    “As a potter, gardener, and long-time maker of irrigation ollas, I was particularly impressed with his experiments using common red clay flowerpots for subsurface irrigation.”
    —Diana Kersey, Kersey Ceramics

    Drought resilience lies within these pages in the form of effective, low-tech irrigation strategies, which too few people have heard of — until now. Read this book, and put its teachings to work to save water and time in innovative ways.
    —Brad Lancaster, author of Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands and Beyond

    I found David’s book Gardening With Less Water to be a fabulous read! It’s full of insightful ways to help everyone from homeowners to farmers increase their water efficiency while sustaining healthy plants and productive crops. The simple yet proven methods he shares are easy to implement. This informative and well-written book should be read by anyone looking for ways to make a difference.
    —Lisa Marie Evans
    President & Owner
    Green King, Inc. – Manufacturer of the Deep Drip® Watering Stakes
    www.DeepDrip.com

    Gardening with Less Water is timely and well researched. Not only does David describe methods that are easy to implement for any gardener — he also gives practical advice, along with examples, on bringing change from your own garden to your neighborhood and beyond. I suggest this book to anyone who desires to do their part in dealing with our emerging water crisis.
    —Lori Haynes, Dripping Springs OLLAS
    Library Journal
    12/01/2016
    Bainbridge (The Straw Bale House; Passive Solar Architecture) describes efficient DIY irrigation ideas, touching on responsible water use. (LJ 12/15)

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