Welcome to Getting Dirty. At least once a week, we publish articles exploring everything from simple explanations of plant and soil science; through design concepts such as composition and colour theory; to profiles of plants and construction materials.
If you’re new to plant and soil science, read this article first.
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A list of resources used in researching articles for Getting Dirty, including books, pamphlets, newsletters, academic articles, websites and YouTube channels.
The basics: plants and soil
A simple introduction to plants and soil: the critical processes that allow plants to grow and thrive, and how these rely on the environment in which plants live.
Why Get Dirty?
An introduction to the philosophy of Getting Dirty: why it is important to dig deeper into issues in gardening and garden design.