I'm about half way through this book so far, and am loving it. Packed full of information, but not dry and unbearable to read. It's not just a gardening book of "do this/don't do that." The author does a wonderful job explaining the whys and hows of things like soil composition and water conservation, provides extensive information on specific plants, and mixes in anecdotes to really make this an enjoyable read. I have a totally different mindset as I walk around my suburban property. I am really trying to notice things like sun exposure and how water runs off or pools on the property. We are new homeowners so we are still in the early stages of landscaping the property to fit our needs and preferences, so this is a perfect time to read this book and get introduced to home-scale permaculture.