This incredibly timely book will give dedicated home gardeners the know-how to grow delicious produce in dry times, focusing on four different low-water conditions prevalent across the United States- voluntary water conservation, drought, and both high and low desert. Using modern techniques, as well as tips and stories from native traditions ranging from the Southwestern United States to the Middle East, this guide offers the best of ancient wisdom and the newest innovations in conservation. Includes varietal recommendations and a seasonal crop guide.