Dry-climate Growing - Urban Farm Online
When I moved from the Pacific Northwest to Colorado, I brought along my gardening tools—but I was ill-equipped for the region’s water worries. That first summer, deep in a Colorado drought, my garden humbled me, and I began to feel like I needed to be part inventor and part engineer to water wisely.
It’s a science and an art, but growing food in an arid climate is possible. Your success depends on how well you plan, prep your garden and use the water that you have.
We’ve collected a stream of tips from horticulturalists, extension agents and master gardeners that will help you make every drop of water count.
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