Esther Dean

Esther Dean is an Australian gardener and author. She is notable for pioneering no dig gardening.

Dean wrote the books "No-Dig Gardening" and "Leaves of Life", as well as some poetry. She has also practiced divining, of water and other things. She was still actively gardening at age 86 and promoted gardens for those with special needs. She inspired many famous gardeners including Bill Mollison of the Permaculture Movement although she said "it is not quite how i would do it", implying she did not allow nature to take over, but retained formality with strict garden edges and more annuals.

No Dig Gardens in Australia

Gardens fashioned on Esther Dean's no dig gardening principles include:
* [http://www.rcog.org.au/ Randwick Community Organic Garden] , Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

References

* [http://www.abc.net.au/gardening/stories/s867068.htm Fact Sheet: Step-by-Step No Dig] at ABC Gardening Australia