The Complete Guide To Northern California Gardening

Author : Katherine Grace
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2005-11-10
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 0811853128

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Northern California Gardening by Katherine Grace Pdf

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 : Maureen Gilmer
Publisher : Taylor Trade Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 087833842X

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The Complete Guide to Northern California Gardening by Maureen Gilmer Pdf

Author : Pat Munts,Susan Mulvihill
Publisher : Cool Springs Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2015-01-15
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781627885522

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Northwest Gardener's Handbook by Pat Munts,Susan Mulvihill Pdf

The complete guide to select, plan, plant, maintain, and problem-solve for gardeners living in the Northwest (including Oregon, Washington, northern California and British Columbia). The Northwest Gardener's Handbook is filled with all the need-to-know information to make your Northwestern garden a success. This book is the when-to, how-to, and what-to of gardening for the more experienced gardener. "When to" information assists gardeners with the proper care and timing for everything from planting to watering. "How to" gives you the best methods needed for your garden. "What-to" covers the climate and topography of the region and the best way to manage and choose annuals, perennials, bulbs, edibles, groundcover, roses, shrubs, trees, vines, native plants and many more types of plants and situations. A section devoted to water-wise gardening offers insight into a key component of every garden which is especially in this region. Save water, money and time with Pat's tips! Gorgeous, full-color photographs provide at-a-glance information on the best plants to use in any situation. Create the best garden possible, using information designed for your specific needs. Whether you're designing a garden from scratch or maintaining one that you've had for years, this is the book for you!

Author : Maureen Gilmer
Publisher : Taylor Pub
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 0878338756

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The Complete Guide to Southern California Gardening by Maureen Gilmer Pdf

Provides advice for gardening in the unique growing conditions of Southern California, including discussions of lawn care, planting, plant profiles, and pest control

Author : Bruce Asakawa,Sharon Asakawa
Publisher : Cool Springs Press
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2013-08-15
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781610587358

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California Getting Started Garden Guide by Bruce Asakawa,Sharon Asakawa Pdf

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

Author : Lynn M. Steiner
Publisher : Cool Springs Press
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781610586016

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Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Northwest Coast Gardening by Lynn M. Steiner Pdf

DIVThe Complete Guide to Northwest Coast Gardening takes a practical how-to approach to gardening that shows the novice to intermediate home gardener exactly how to get started. Customized for readers who live in northern California, western Oregon, western Washington and southwestern British Columbia, the book features all the vegetable and ornamental plants that are most popular in this region. Beautiful photos and detailed information make this complete book a must-have for budding gardeners./div

Author : Lynn M. Steiner
Publisher : Creative Publishing International
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781589236561

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Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Northwest Coast Gardening by Lynn M. Steiner Pdf

The Complete Guide to Northwest Coast Gardening takes a practical how-to approach to gardening that shows the novice to intermediate home gardener exactly how to get started. Customized for readers who live in northern California, western Oregon, western Washington and southwestern British Columbia, the book features all the vegetable and ornamental plants that are most popular in this region. Beautiful photos and detailed information make this complete book a must-have for budding gardeners.

Author : Claire Splan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2012-04-23
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781591865285

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California Fruit & Vegetable Gardening by Claire Splan Pdf

This easy-to-follow guide features planting, care, and harvesting information for more than 60 edibles; popular vegetable selections from artichokes to turnips; a variety of common and unusual fruits, nuts, and herbs; and advice on garden planning, creating the perfect soil, watering, and more.

Author : Pam Peirce
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 157061136X

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Golden Gate Gardening by Pam Peirce Pdf

Golden Gate Gardening, the definitive primer on vegetable gardening in Northern California, is encyclopedic in its coverage of gardening principles and practices specific to the region. Full of information and camaraderie, this book explains how to grow common vegetables and herbs and add unusual ones that bring variety to the garden. Line art throughout.

Author : Lynn M. Steiner
Publisher : Creative Publishing International
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2012-03-27
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781589236530

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Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Lower South Gardening by Lynn M. Steiner Pdf

"The Complete Guide to Lower South Gardening takes a practical how-to approach to gardening that shows the novice to intermediate home gardener exactly how to get started. Customized for readers who live in Louisiana, southern Mississippi, southern Alabama, southern Arkansas, southern Georgia, eastern Texas, coastal South Carolina and coastal North Carolina, the book features all the vegetable and ornamental plants that are most popular in this region. Beautiful photos and detailed information make this complete book a must-have for budding gardeners."--Publisher's website.

Author : Lynn M. Steiner
Publisher : Creative Publishing International
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781589236516

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Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Mid-Atlantic Gardening by Lynn M. Steiner Pdf

"Provides a practical approach to gardening for the novice to intermediate gardener. Includes plant species descriptions, time-saving techniques and regional information for the Mid-Atlantic states"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Lynn M. Steiner
Publisher : Creative Publishing International
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781589236509

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Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Lower Midwest Gardening by Lynn M. Steiner Pdf

"Provides a practical approach to gardening for the novice to intermediate gardener. Includes plant species descriptions, time-saving techniques and regional information for the Lower Midwest states"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Linda Gilkeson
Publisher : New Society Publisher
Page : 526 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2018-03-20
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781771422307

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Backyard Bounty by Linda Gilkeson Pdf

“Very likely the best book ever written on growing food in the Pacific Northwest, and it sets a whole new standard for garden writing.”—Mark MacDonald, West Coast Seeds Grow more food, with less work, in any yard—now completely revised and expanded! Are you itching to start your own garden or grow more in the one you have, but feel that gardening is too challenging or time-consuming for your busy schedule? Now completely updated and expanded, Backyard Bounty will demystify gardening, bringing it back to the down-to-earth, environmentally practical activity that anyone can enjoy. Author and master gardener Linda Gilkeson covers everything you’ll need to grow a successful garden, including: Planning your garden and preparing the soil Organic fertilizers and simplified composting Planting for winter harvests and intensive planting schedules Comprehensive information on pests, diseases, and working with an unstable climate Greenhouses, tunnels and containers Organic pest management. Packed with a wealth of information specific to the Pacific Northwest, this complete guide emphasizes low-maintenance methods, covers problems related to common pests and climate concerns, includes a monthly garden schedule for year-round planting and harvesting, and features plant profiles for everything from apples to zucchini. Perfect for novice and experienced gardeners alike, Backyard Bounty shows how even the smallest garden can produce a surprising amount of food twelve months of the year. “Backyard Bounty is remarkably thorough, from roots to pests to pruning to crowns, and it inspires even the experienced grower. Just like homemade soil for a bedding plant, this book is loaded with the richness we need in order to feed ourselves.”—Lyle Estill, author of Backyard Biodiesel

Author : Carla Albright
Publisher : Taylor Trade Publications
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2007-02-28
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781589793170

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Coastal Gardening in the Pacific Northwest by Carla Albright Pdf

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 : Sasquatch Books
Page : 449 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2023-08-15
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781632174857

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Golden Gate Gardening, 30th Anniversary Edition by Pam Peirce Pdf

“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).