Lisa Hinzman Howard (a.k.a. Midwest Garden Gal) is a master gardener on a mission to help you get, well, just plain dirty.

Armed with a prudent pocketbook, a knack for turning trash into treasure and a sassy sense of humor, this how-to guide to gardening on a shoestring will have readers planting and pruning in no time. From beginners to the greenest of thumbs, there’s something for every garden enthusiast in this easy-to-follow gem.