Growing plants and gardening at home has become one of the positive trends during the Covid-19 pandemic. The ‘green area’ in the house helps to live a happier and healthier life, and a healthier environment.
Donna Ellis is a horticulture instructor, designer and expert on sustainable horticulture. She teaches at the Institute of Technical Education and collaborates with Sustainable Gardening and Greening in Australia.
With the book Sustainable gardening for Dummies , Donna Ellis offers readers an endless passion for gardening, and most of all, sustainable gardening. The book becomes more relevant during the free time of the epidemic season. 
Sustainable Gardening for Dummies by Donna Ellis. Photo: CARD What is “sustainable gardening”? The concept of “sustainability” has been mentioned a lot in recent times, but not everyone understands its application. The title of the book introduced the problem, then went into depth analysis of the aspects of “sustainable gardening” in the following sections: Basic understanding of sustainable gardening, sustainable garden design, construction Building healthy habits in a sustainable space, growing sustainable trees… Donna Ellis points out that “sustainable” means making the most of what we have and conserving all our precious natural resources, benefiting the planet, without harming the environment. Not only trees, but soil, water, and all care and irrigation activities can have a good or bad impact on the Earth. Understanding that, the author provides readers with information from general to in-depth, ranging from garden design, plant varieties, to soil analysis methods and formulas to determine the appropriate capacity. for the water tank. In particular, Donna Ellis confessed that she was a person who used to “rely on chemicals”, causing harm to the environment. Through the book, she reminds readers to limit the use of chemical fertilizers; instead, “take care of and protect the tree in a nature-friendly way”. Gardening in a small space Many people, especially those who live in the city “the land is tight, the people are crowded”, often say: “I only have a small yard, so I certainly can’t do anything”. They did not know that “just a small potted plant on the windowsill, a coriander plant is already a garden”. The book is designed in a smart structure so that anyone, from beginners to those who have been taking care of the garden for many years, can easily grasp the information and apply it right away. For example, readers can choose the topic “Designing a Sustainable Garden” (part 2) to learn how to create a space to grow plants on a small area of land. The garden may be small, but the benefits it brings to the family and nature are huge. In addition, Donna Ellis provides interesting side-by-side insights and detailed reference figures. All are presented in a scientific way, easy to help readers grasp. If you are a nature lover, interested in environmental issues or simply want to start gardening then Sustainable gardening for Dummies is a handbook that should not be ignored, especially during this epidemic season. A small garden can improve the mood for gardeners, making the living space comfortable and pleasant, especially without taking too much effort to worry and take care of. Sustainable gardening changes not only people’s lives, but the planet’s. The book with suggestions and easy-to-follow tips, gives readers a passion for gardening and practical lessons to have a sustainable garden where plants and people can live happily, healthy.
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