Coastal Gardening in the Pacific Northwest

by Carla Albright
Coastal Gardening in the Pacific Northwest
Author: Carla Albright
Publisher: Taylor Trade Publications
Total Pages: 249
Release: 2007-02-28
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 158979317X
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Part how-to guide, part workbook, and part plant encyclopedia, Coastal Gardening in the Pacific Northwest: From Northern California to British Columbia is the must-have reference book for both experienced gardeners moving to the coast and novice gardeners currently living near the shore. Along with basic information about soil construction, plant selection, and watering needs, Coastal Gardening in the Pacific Northwest includes a workbook that will help you record the unique elements of the coast-wind, salt spray, and sun exposure-and design the garden of your dreams. Master Gardener Carla Albright provides valuable suggestions for vegetables, roses, trees, shrubs, and perennials hearty enough to thrive on the coast, as well as plants that are best avoided. Tips for choosing plants and controlling disease and insects will help you keep your coastal gardening looking its best. Ready for a break? Put down your trowel and take a trip to some of the coastal public gardens listed in the travel guide. These beautiful gardens will provide you with endless ideas that you can try in your own garden.

GARDENING ON CALIFORNINAS COAS

by Julie Monson
GARDENING ON CALIFORNINAS COAS
Author: Julie Monson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 156
Release: 2016-10-22
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 9780997916232
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The author's goal has been to provide practical information in an interesting format with an emphasis on gardening as a satisfying creative endeavor. The nine chapters cover landscaping with trees, shrubs, flowers, food and ground covers; pruning and maintenance; ending with a chapter on the positive links between gardens and health.

California Fruit & Vegetable Gardening

by Claire Splan
California Fruit & Vegetable Gardening
Author: Claire Splan
Publisher: Cool Springs Press
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2012-04-30
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 1610582764
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California abounds with edible selections to grow in the diverse conditions of the state. California Fruit & Vegetable Gardening addresses the critical elements of climate, soil, sun, and water that affects growing success. More than sixty fruits, vegetables, herbs, and edible flowers are highlighted, and helpful charts and graphs for planning and planting the garden are included.

California Gardener's Handbook

by Bruce Asakawa
California Gardener's Handbook
Author: Bruce Asakawa
Publisher: Cool Springs Press
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2013-08-15
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 1610587367
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DIVWith over 100 years of combined gardening experience, renowned California horticulturalists Bruce and Sharon Asakawa bring you the perfect when-to, how-to, and what-to plant guide for gardening in the Golden State./divDIV/divDIVPerhaps you’ve always entertained the idea of cultivating a garden in your California landscape, but have never quite known where to begin. Perhaps you’ve stood helplessly by as your once-beautiful calico flowers withered beneath the persistent western sun. Don’t despair! Fortunately, there’s a specialized gardening guide to the rescue, tailored exclusively to the needs of California residents./divDIV/divDIVIn California Gardener’s Handbook, beloved California gardening duo Bruce and Sharon Asakawa walk you through 350 plant species destined to flourish amid the varied climates and environmental challenges of California. With the help of gorgeous photography and foolproof instructions, they’ll teach you how to plant, prune, water, control pests, and care for your personal outdoor oasis. Fifteen plant categories give you hundreds of choices, letting you find the flora that best fit your microclimate. Even better, the Asakawas provide twelve full months of when-to advice for each plant category, allowing you to successfully enjoy this peaceful pastime all year round. Whether you’re craving the sweetness of the dragon fruit or longing for the cheery visual splendor of the blue marguerite daisy, California Gardener’s Handbook will equip you to confidently awaken your inner gardening enthusiast./div

California Native Plants for the Garden

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

Gardening in Summer-Dry Climates

by Nora Harlow
Gardening in Summer-Dry Climates
Author: Nora Harlow
Publisher: Timber Press
Total Pages: 710
Release: 2021-01-05
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 1643260294
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Dry summer, wet winter climate? This is your must have plant guide. Selecting plants suited to your climate is the first step toward a thriving, largely self-sustaining garden that connects with and supports the natural world. With gentle and compelling text and stunning photographs of plants in garden settings, Gardening in Summer-Dry Climates by Nora Harlow and Saxon Holt is a guide to native and climate-adapted plants for summer-dry, winter-wet climates of North America's Pacific coast. Knowing what these climates share and how and why they differ, you can choose to make gardens that maintain and expand local and regional biodiversity, take little from the earth that is not returned, and welcome and accommodate the presence of wildlife. With global warming, it is now even more critical that we garden in tune with climate.

The Drought-Defying California Garden

by Greg Rubin
The Drought-Defying California Garden
Author: Greg Rubin
Publisher: Timber Press
Total Pages: 209
Release: 2016-04-06
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 1604697091
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A must-have for every gardener in California looking for a new way to garden in a changing climate In recent years California has been facing extreme drought, and in 2015 they passed state-wide water restrictions that affect home owners. Unfortunately the drought is only going to get worse, and gardeners who aren’t willing to abandon their beloved pastime entirely are going to have to learn how to garden with the absolute minimum of water. The Drought-Defying California Garden highlights the best 230 plants to grow, shares advice on how to get them established, and offers tips on how to maintain them with the minimum amount of water. All of the plants are native to California—making them uniquely adept at managing the harsh climate—and include perennials, annuals, shrubs, trees, and succulents.

California Getting Started Garden Guide

by Bruce Asakawa
California Getting Started Garden Guide
Author: Bruce Asakawa
Publisher: Cool Springs Press
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2013-08-15
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 1610587359
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DIVHave you ever wondered which plants and flowers to grow in California, and how to do it?/divDIV/divDIVThe California Getting Started Garden Guide features region-specific advice on planting, growing, and caring for more than 150 of California’s top ornamental and native plants. From flowers and grasses to trees and palms, this step-by-step guide includes useful information for the novice and experienced gardener alike, geared exclusively toward the particular climatic concerns of Californians. With gorgeous full-color photos of each plant, this book will increase the enjoyment and satisfaction of any gardener hoping to learn about—and master—the natural environment of California./div