Personally, I am happy for the fall rains and the change of seasons. It takes me indoors and I start reading more, have time to paint and cook with research of new recipes.
The Resilient Gardener is written with a west coast gardener in mind but it would provide wisdom for every gardener regardless of what zone of the world they live in. Carol Deppe, the author, explanation about global warming, climate change, weather pattern shifting are the best words on the subject I have ever read. Because she is well educated and has a deep sense of history she does write with clarity that is not often seen. Few authors have such a depth of gardening experience and her strong personal opinion, I find that the most charming part about this book.
I have skipped around a lot with the book so far but what I find is the theme that if we have a few springs that are too wet, too dry or winters of this sort, one should be prepared and have the knowledge to survive the unusual. Deppe explores what is best to plant for food value, how to store and preserve the harvest best and why seed saving is very important. This book is way beyond the magazine pretty picture garden or two pots of tomatoes on the patio. This book is about taking charge of food needs as most of our ancestors did. Even if one is not at the stage thinking or have the time to focus on growing that much food, it is still a read that worthy of your time. She is uniquely aware person that only occasionally we have a chance to meet, even if it is on the printed page.
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