How To Start An Urban Garden: A New Gardener's Guide was written specifically to help new gardener's learn about starting an urban garden whether you have a small space or a large space. These 15 Tips will teach you everything you need to know to start your own urban garden. Some of the topics covered include: planning your garden, locaton, zone, plants, soil, pruning, harvesting, farmer's markets and more. And, it takes less time than you think. Coy started as a complete novice and now is a Certified Master Gardner, chairman of his local USDA Farm Service Agency committee, and speaks to organizations all across the country about food desserts, sustainable gardening, youth, economic and community development.