Review: Good Ideas for Apartment Dwelling DIY Gardeners
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 1, 2012
I have lived in an apartment with no direct sunlight for a year now and was just last week lamenting not having a yard for some serious gardening.  Reading Will Cook's book inspired me to take action and stop making excuses.  Urban Gardening is an introduction to gardening for those with limited space, but it provides a comprehensive look at the important points to consider including site planning, plant choices (this was important to me since I lack direct sunlight), watering and container options.  One highlight that I appreciated was the overview of plants that are particularly adept at filtering toxins such as formaldehyde and benzene from the air.  This section even included pictures to help with identification.  Overall, this book is a good primer for would-be urban gardeners.