Northern California Gardening

Author : Katherine Grace
Publisher : Chronicle Books
ISBN 13 : 9780811853125
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Northern California Gardening written by Katherine Grace and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2005-11-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beloved perennial of the green-thumbed in the golden state, and now revised and sporting a gorgeous new cover, Northern California Gardening is a comprehensive, illustrated guide for both novice and expert gardeners. San Francisco Chronicle garden columnist Katherine Grace Endicott maps out the rewards of reaping what you sow from flowers and fruits to herbs and vegetables throughout Northern California. The unique month-by-month format helps readers find answers when they need them, while detailed information on native and nonnative species and basic planting and pruning techniques make carefree gardening easier than ever. Add to that a completely new and updated source list, and finding just the right plants and seeds is as simple as watching them grow.

Author : Bob Tanem
Publisher : Lone Pine Pub.
ISBN 13 : 9781551053653
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.59/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Gardening Month by Month in Northern California written by Bob Tanem and published by Lone Pine Pub.. This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: America's Happy Gardener(tm) and award-winning KSFO radio host Bob Tanem brings all of his gardening know-how to this valuable new tool for the Northern California gardener. Gardening Month by Month in Northern California is a beautiful perpetual calendar

Author : Maureen Gilmer
Publisher : Taylor Trade Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780878338429
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Guide to Northern California Gardening written by Maureen Gilmer and published by Taylor Trade Publishing. This book was released on 1994 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : George Oxford Miller
Publisher : Adventure Publications
ISBN 13 : 1647552567
Total Pages : 515 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Native Plant Gardening for Birds, Bees & Butterflies: Northern California written by George Oxford Miller and published by Adventure Publications. This book was released on 2022-04-12 with total page 515 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Plan your landscape or garden with more than 100 native plants that benefit birds, bees, and butterflies in Northern California. The presence of birds, bees, and butterflies suggests a healthy, earth-friendly place. These most welcome guests also bring joy to those who appreciate watching them. Now, you can turn your yard into a perfect habitat that attracts them and, more importantly, helps them thrive. Professional nature photographer and botanist George Oxford Miller provides all the information you need in this must-have guide for Northern California. Learn how to landscape and create pollinator gardens with native plants. The book begins with an in-depth introduction to native pollinators and to birds. It’s followed by a “field guide” section to more than 100 native plants that are widely available to utilize, are easy to care for, and provide great benefit to birds, bees, and butterflies. The species are organized by level of sunlight needed and then by plant types. Each species includes full-color photographs and information about hardiness zones, what they are most likely to attract, soil requirements, light levels, and George’s notes. As an added bonus, you’ll make use of blooming charts, tips on attracting specific species, and more! Plus, the invaluable garden plans and projects show you just what to do and can be customized to suit your own specific interests. Plan, plant, and grow your beautiful garden, with native plants that benefit your favorite creatures to watch and enjoy.

Author : Carla Albright
Publisher : Taylor Trade Publications
ISBN 13 : 1461635322
Total Pages : 250 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Coastal Gardening in the Pacific Northwest written by Carla Albright and published by Taylor Trade Publications. This book was released on 2007-02-28 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Pam Peirce
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 420 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Golden Gate Gardening written by Pam Peirce and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Carol L. Young
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780963851413
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

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Download or read book What Grows Here?, Mountain Gardening in Northern California written by Carol L. Young and published by . This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mountain gardening in Northern California (where growing seasons are short and winters are cold.

Author : Pam Peirce
Publisher : Sasquatch Books
ISBN 13 : 1632174847
Total Pages : 449 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Golden Gate Gardening, 30th Anniversary Edition written by Pam Peirce and published by Sasquatch Books. This book was released on 2023-08-15 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “For vegetable gardening in the Bay Area, Golden Gate Gardening is indispensable—if you buy one gardening book, this is the one.” --Michael Pollan This fully revised fourth edition of the ultimate food gardening bible for Central and Northern Californians includes updates that address changes in climate, crop availability and sources, and pest management strategies, and includes expanded help for inland, hot summer gardeners. The gardening guide has become a perennial seller, beloved by both new and experienced gardeners for its friendly, practical advice on how to grow fresh produce all year long. Expert author Pam Peirce shows how to use the unique local conditions of climate, soil, and rainfall to grow both common and unusual vegetables, herbs, edible flowers, cut flowers, and fruit from trees and shrubs including berries, citrus and avocados for your kitchen garden. This encyclopedic guide covers all the bases, including what to plant in every season, how to select varieties, assess a microclimate, organize a garden, manage pests and weeds safely and effectively, attract beneficial creatures, conserve water, improve soil, make compost, harvest wisely, and garden in containers. It includes delicious, seasonal garden-to-table recipes and an essay on learning to eat from a garden. Charts, sidebars, illustrations, maps, resource lists, and cross references make it easy for readers to find the information they need. This vegetable gardening book will especially help readers in the San Francisco Bay Area and in California coastal areas from Humboldt County south to San Luis Obispo, as well as those in nearby mild-winter inland climates (including Alameda, San Mateo, Marin, Santa Clara, Monterey, and Santa Cruz counties).

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book What Grows Here? written by and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Bob Tanem
Publisher : Lone Pine Pub.
ISBN 13 : 9781551052519
Total Pages : 360 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Perennials for Northern California written by Bob Tanem and published by Lone Pine Pub.. This book was released on 2002 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Features over 500 of Northern California's favorite perennials. Includes planting tips, blooming periods and information on choosing plants for specific sites. Beautifully illustrated with full-color photographs, this guide also includes a plant information chart. The authors' common sense and practical wisdom will help you meet the unique gardening challenges of Northern California.