Down & Dirty

“Zachos offers more than 40 fun and funky projects for kids, novice gardeners and the young at heart.”The Detroit News“Ellen Zachos’ new book for beginning gardeners showcases this expert at her irreverent best…She’s both garden guru and cheerleader for novices, but her projects work for more experienced gardeners as well… Fun for all!”Container Gardens, 2007“A gentle introduction to gardening and related pleasures…Down Dirty takes a fun approach, and offers ideas and instructions suitable for all ages and interest levels.”Michigan Gardener“This is a fun, easy-to-read book…. It’s a very practical approach to all kinds of backyard or terrace projects, including outdoor firepits, window-box herb gardens, raised beds, dividing perennials, forcing bulbs, growing blueberries and strawberries and drawing hummingbirds and other wildlife to your garden.”The Journal News (Westchester County, N.Y.)