05/22/2026
If you're feeling nervous about your garden this summer, Ashley and Tina have put together a great list of recommendations for drought-conscious gardening. Native plants, wildlife habitats, helping your fruits and veggies thrive even when it's dry—feel more empowered to grow things this summer with the help of these books.
The Rocky Mountain Native Plant Primer: 225 Plants for an Earth-Friendly Garden by Bryan Fischer and Lauren Springer (Timber Press)
Native Plant Gardening for Birds, Bees & Butterflies: Rocky Mountains by George Oxford Miller (Adventure Publications)
The Ultimate Wildlife Habitat Garden: Attract and Support Birds, Bees, and Butterflies by Stacy Tornio (Timber Press)
The Regenerative Gardener's Handbook: Essential Techniques for Growing a Garden that Leaves the Land Healthier than you Found It by Briana Selstad Bosch (Storey Publications)
Rocky Mountain Fruit & Vegetable Gardening: Plant, Grow, and Harvest the Best Edibles by Diana Maranhao (Quarto Books US)
The Water-Efficient Gardener: Sustainable Techniques for Growing in a Changing Climate by Angela Youngman (Bloomsbury)
Growing Vegetables in Drought, Desert, and Dry Times: The Complete Guide to Sustainable Low-Water Organic Gardening in a Changing Climate by Maureen Gilmer (Sasquatch Books)
Reserve your copies here: https://denlib.org/drought-conscious-gardening