It's not necessary to live in a Mediterranean town to enjoy this attractive book, which contains thoughtful advice on creating a garden that is pleasing in its composition, setting, color, and variety, and also drought-resistant. Gildemeister, who's a founder of the Mediterranean Garden Society and frequent gardening author living in Spain, discusses a wide array of topics, including invasive species, native species, how to maximize the garden's setting, fruits and vegetables, and labor-saving methods. The volume is well illustrated with color photos. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)