Southwest gardeners face unique challenges—sudden freezes, prolonged drought, and intense heat. If the pressure feels overwhelming, David Wann's The Zen of Gardening in the High and Arid West (Fulcrum Publishing, 2003) offers a soothing perspective. Here are a few of his guiding thoughts:
"Go easy on yourself." Gardening is best practiced without shame, doubt, regret, envy, or dread. The only good garden is a no-guilt garden.
"If at first you don't succeed, keep planting." Wipe the slate clean by burying the evidence and hauling it to the compost pile.
"Harvest the intangibles." It's not just food we're after, but knowledge, serenity, and calmness. Remember what gardens do best is help gardeners grow.
Beyond philosophy, Wann provides practical advice on growing everything from asparagus to edamame. His plant lists—flowers, trees, and shrubs—are especially valuable for gardeners in Sunset climate zones 1a–3b.
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