California Plants

California Plants
Author: Matt Ritter
Publisher:
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2018-01-20
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9780999896006

California Plants is an essential resource for outdoor enthusiasts. With his vibrant photographs and lively writing, Matt Ritter takes the reader on a journey through the Golden State's iconic landscapes and abundant plant life. This definitive guide features more than 500 species, along with detailed descriptions, fascinating natural history stories, and handy tree and wildflower color identification charts.

California Native Plants for the Garden

California Native Plants for the Garden
Author: Carol Bornstein
Publisher:
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2005
Genre: Gardening
ISBN:

"California Native Plants for the Garden" is a comprehensive resource that features more than 500 of the best California native plants for gardening in the Mediterranean-climate areas of the world. Authored by three of the state's leading native-plant horticulturalists and illustrated with 450 color photos, this reference book also includes chapters on landscape design, installation, and maintenance. Detailed lists of recommended native plants for a variety of situations are also provided.

Growing California Native Plants, Second Edition

Growing California Native Plants, Second Edition
Author: Marjorie G. Schmidt
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 294
Release: 2012-02-25
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0520266684

First published thirty years ago, the long-awaited second edition of Growing California Native Plants is the ideal hands-on native plant guide for both experienced and novice gardeners. In addition to the voluminous knowledge contributed by Marjorie G. Schmidt, now deceased, Katherine L. Greenberg has taken note of the vibrant state of today’s horticultural scene, adding plants and ideas that were little known when the book first appeared. Lavishly illustrated with 200 new color photographs, drawings, maps, and charts, this concise and easy-to-use reference covers trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, bulbs, grasses, and vines, and includes a plant selection guide for quick reference. The authors, whose combined experience spans six decades, take California’s summer-dry climate and restricted water supplies into account and provide helpful notes on companion plants and gardening with wildlife. Practical and informative, Growing California Native Plants is a valuable reference for gardeners everywhere in California and an enjoyable book simply to explore.

Early Uses of California Plants

Early Uses of California Plants
Author: Edward K. Balls
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 108
Release: 1962
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780520000728

Information from many sources has been compiled here to present the most important uses of plants by early inhabitants of California, as well as methods of preparing the plants for use. The Indian method of leaching acorn meal so it could be eaten, the medicinal value of Yerba Mansa, the use of other plants for making baskets, rope, and clothing, are some of the subjects treated.

Edible and Useful Plants of California

Edible and Useful Plants of California
Author: Charlotte Bringle Clarke
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 300
Release: 1977
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 9780520032613

How to find, prepare, and cook delicious dishes from more than 200 types of wild plants - unique prize-winning recipes!

Invasive Plants of California's Wildlands

Invasive Plants of California's Wildlands
Author: Carla C. Bossard
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 366
Release: 2000
Genre: Invasive plants
ISBN: 9780520225466

"Invasive nonnative plants threaten native species with habitat loss, displacement, and severe population declines, thus seriously reducing biodiversity. Invasive Plants of California's Wildlands is a tremendous source for land managers and others who are interested in protecting the rich natural heritage of California and surrounding states."--John C. Sawhill, President and CEO, The Nature Conservancy

Introduction to California Plant Life

Introduction to California Plant Life
Author: Robert Ornduff
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 366
Release: 2003-07-24
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780520237049

California's remarkably diverse plants range in size from the stately coast redwoods to the minute belly plants of the southern deserts. This is the only concise overview of the state's unique flora, its plant communities, and the environmental factors that shape them. 156 illustrations.

Hot Color, Dry Garden

Hot Color, Dry Garden
Author: Nan Sterman
Publisher: Timber Press
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2018-04-26
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 1604694572

“Eye-popping proof that water-wise gardens are bold, beautiful and brilliantly hued.” —San Diego Home and Garden Dry weather defines the southwest, and it's getting dryer. As water becomes more precious, our gardens suffer. If we want to keep gardening, we must revolutionize our plant choices and garden practices. Hot Color, Dry Garden provides a joyful, color-filled way to exuberantly garden in low-water conditions. Garden expert Nan Sterman highlights inspiring examples of brilliant gardens filled with water-smart plants. You'll find information about designing for color using plants, architecture, and accessories, along with a plant directory that features drought-tolerant plants that dazzle.