Author: Marjorie G. Schmidt
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520266684
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 294
Book Description
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.
Growing California Native Plants, Second Edition
Author: Marjorie G. Schmidt
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520266684
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 294
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520266684
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 294
Book Description
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.
Hardy Californians
Author: Lester Rowntree
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520250516
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
The book also gives information on the suitability of many California native plants for the garden."--BOOK JACKET.
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520250516
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
The book also gives information on the suitability of many California native plants for the garden."--BOOK JACKET.
California Native Plants for the Garden
Author: Carol Bornstein
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
"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.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
"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.
Gravetye Manor
Author: William Robinson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Gardens
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Gardens
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
Cultivating California
Author: David Vaught
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
"This detailed history of four central and northern California agricultural communities is developed around pivotal issues of race, gender, market forces, and entrepreneurial vision. It is local history at its best." -- Western Historical Quarterly
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
"This detailed history of four central and northern California agricultural communities is developed around pivotal issues of race, gender, market forces, and entrepreneurial vision. It is local history at its best." -- Western Historical Quarterly
California Fruit & Vegetable Gardening
Author: Claire Splan
Publisher: Cool Springs Press
ISBN: 1610582764
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Cool Springs Press
ISBN: 1610582764
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
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.
Horticultural Journals Currently Received at the National Agricultural Library
Author: National Agricultural Library (U.S.)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Horticulture
Languages : en
Pages : 62
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Horticulture
Languages : en
Pages : 62
Book Description
Wildflowers of Nevada and Placer Counties, California
Author: California Native Plant Society. Redbud Chapter
Publisher: California Native Plant Society
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 484
Book Description
"Describes and illustrates with color photos 520 species of wildflowers found in Nevada and Placer Counties, California. Also provides a physical description of the area, places to see wildflowers, Native American uses, and a complete plant checklist, which includes thirty-eight percent of the plants known to grow wild in California"--Provided by publisher.
Publisher: California Native Plant Society
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 484
Book Description
"Describes and illustrates with color photos 520 species of wildflowers found in Nevada and Placer Counties, California. Also provides a physical description of the area, places to see wildflowers, Native American uses, and a complete plant checklist, which includes thirty-eight percent of the plants known to grow wild in California"--Provided by publisher.
Noah's Garden
Author: Sara Bonnett Stein
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780395709405
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
Chronicle of the unmaking of a gardener with explorations into the ecology of backyard gardens.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780395709405
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
Chronicle of the unmaking of a gardener with explorations into the ecology of backyard gardens.
Horticultural Journals Currently Received at the National Agricultural Library
Author: Suzanne DeMuth
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Horticultural literature
Languages : en
Pages : 58
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Horticultural literature
Languages : en
Pages : 58
Book Description