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California Master Gardener Handbook, 2nd Edition

Author : Dennis Pittenger
Publisher : UCANR Publications
ISBN 13 : 1601078579
Total Pages : 702 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (1 download)

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Book Synopsis California Master Gardener Handbook, 2nd Edition by : Dennis Pittenger

Download or read book California Master Gardener Handbook, 2nd Edition written by Dennis Pittenger and published by UCANR Publications. This book was released on 2014-12-15 with total page 702 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since it was first published in 2002, the California Master Gardener Handbook has been the definitive guide to best practices and advice for gardeners throughout the West. Now the much-anticipated 2nd Edition to the Handbook is here—completely redesigned, with updated tables, graphics, and color photos throughout. Whether you're a beginner double digging your first bed or a University of California Master Gardener, this handbook will be your go-to source for the practical, science-based information you need to sustainably maintain your landscape and garden and become an effective problem solver. Chapters cover soil, fertilizer, and water management, plant propagation, plant physiology; weeds and pests; home vegetable gardening; specific garden crops including grapes, berries temperate fruits and nuts, citrus, and avocados. Also included is information on lawns, woody landscape plants, and landscape design. New to the 2nd Edition is information on invasive plants and principles of designing and maintaining landscapes for fire protection. Inside are updates to the technical information found in each chapter, reorganization of information for better ease of use, and new content on important emerging topics. Useful conversions for many units of measure found in the Handbook or needed in caring for gardens and landscapes are located in Appendix A. A glossary of important technical terms used and an extensive index round out the book.

California Gardener's Handbook

Author : Bruce Asakawa
Publisher : Cool Springs Press
ISBN 13 : 1610587367
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (15 download)

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Book Synopsis California Gardener's Handbook by : Bruce Asakawa

Download or read book California Gardener's Handbook written by Bruce Asakawa and published by Cool Springs Press. This book was released on 2013-08-15 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 youâ€™ve always entertained the idea of cultivating a garden in your California landscape, but have never quite known where to begin. Perhaps youâ€™ve stood helplessly by as your once-beautiful calico flowers withered beneath the persistent western sun. Donâ€™t despair! Fortunately, thereâ€™s a specialized gardening guide to the rescue, tailored exclusively to the needs of California residents./divDIV/divDIVIn California Gardenerâ€™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, theyâ€™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 youâ€™re craving the sweetness of the dragon fruit or longing for the cheery visual splendor of the blue marguerite daisy, California Gardenerâ€™s Handbook will equip you to confidently awaken your inner gardening enthusiast./div

California Gardener's Guide

Author : Bruce Asakawa
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 1930604475
Total Pages : 433 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (36 download)

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Book Synopsis California Gardener's Guide by : Bruce Asakawa

Download or read book California Gardener's Guide written by Bruce Asakawa and published by . This book was released on 2001-09-03 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Each of the 169 specially selected plants featured in this book is showcased in glorious full color. Valuable information on planting, caring, and protection is included for each plant and a map designates each plant's preferred growing zones.

California Fruit & Vegetable Gardening, 2nd Edition

Author : Claire Splan
Publisher : Cool Springs Press
ISBN 13 : 0760370400
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (63 download)

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Book Synopsis California Fruit & Vegetable Gardening, 2nd Edition by : Claire Splan

Download or read book California Fruit & Vegetable Gardening, 2nd Edition written by Claire Splan and published by Cool Springs Press. This book was released on 2021-04-06 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this updated 2nd edition of California Fruit & Vegetable Gardening, the critical elements of climate, soil, sun, and water are addressed to ensure your success, no matter which part of The Golden State you call home. California's diverse and unique growing conditions offer special challenges to food gardeners. Whether you garden in the southern, central, or northern part of the state, you'll find the answers you're looking for. From soil preparation and starting seeds to safely managing California's most troublesome vegetable garden pests, author Claire Splan guides you to your most productive garden ever. Inside, you'll find detailed profiles of over 60 edible plants that thrive in California's distinctive growing conditions, including favorites like avocados, tomatoes, passion fruits, eggplants, beets and pomegranates. In addition to vegetables and fruits, also featured are popular herbs. Helpful charts and planting graphs keep you on track, while the garden maintenance tips found throughout ensure a lush, productive, and high-yielding garden. Whether you grow in containers, raised beds, an extensive kitchen garden, a community garden, or a backyard veggie patch, California Fruit & Vegetable Gardening serves as an invaluable resource to West Coast gardeners, regardless of whether you're a first-time grower or an experienced Master Gardener. California Fruit & Vegetable Gardening is part of the regional Fruit & Vegetable Gardening series from Cool Springs Press. Other books in the series include Texas Fruit & Vegetable Gardening, Mid-Atlantic Fruit & Vegetable Gardening, Carolinas Fruit & Vegetable Gardening, and many others.

California Month-by-Month Gardening

Author : Claire Splan
Publisher : Month by Month Gardening
ISBN 13 : 159186609X
Total Pages : 243 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (918 download)

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Download or read book California Month-by-Month Gardening written by Claire Splan and published by Month by Month Gardening. This book was released on 2014-12-04 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "An introductory overview of California's microclimates and soil types, along with a primer on general gardening techniques and a color-coded USDA zone map, prepares you to make your best effort as a gardener in California.

Northern California Gardening

Author : Katherine Grace
Publisher : Chronicle Books
ISBN 13 : 9780811853125
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (531 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.

California Getting Started Garden Guide

Author : Bruce Asakawa
Publisher : Cool Springs Press
ISBN 13 : 1610587359
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (15 download)

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Book Synopsis California Getting Started Garden Guide by : Bruce Asakawa

Download or read book California Getting Started Garden Guide written by Bruce Asakawa and published by Cool Springs Press. This book was released on 2013-08-15 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 Californiaâ€™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 aboutâ€”and masterâ€”the natural environment of California./div

Northwest Gardener's Handbook

Author : Pat Munts
Publisher : Gardener's Handbook
ISBN 13 : 1591866065
Total Pages : 259 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (918 download)

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Download or read book Northwest Gardener's Handbook written by Pat Munts and published by Gardener's Handbook. This book was released on 2014-12-16 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get the complete guide to gardening in Oregon, Washington, Northern California & British Columbia. You'll get when-to information & problem solving help.

California Native Gardening

Author : Helen Popper
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 0520265343
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (22 download)

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Book Synopsis California Native Gardening by : Helen Popper

Download or read book California Native Gardening written by Helen Popper and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2012-03-26 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “For anyone interested in gardening, this book is a delightful read. For anyone interested in gardening with California native plants, this book is a must-read. Helen Popper clearly lays out the tasks required to ensure maximum success with growing, propagating, and maintaining a garden in rhythm with the seasons. This book will definitely be included in my reference library." --Scott Soden, Artscapes Landscape Design “Helen Popper has created a lovely resource for both experienced and novice native plant gardeners. The gorgeous photographs will inspire readers to see the natural beauty of natives and challenge us to use them in many garden traditions, from a cottage garden to a Japanese garden.” --Leslie Gray, Executive Director, Environmental Studies Institute, Santa Clara University

Native Treasures

Author : M. Nevin Smith
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 9780520244252
Total Pages : 278 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (442 download)

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Download or read book Native Treasures written by M. Nevin Smith and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A compilation, 20 years in the making, of the reflections and advice on growing California native plants, by one of the state's most respected horticulturalists.

The Timber Press Guide to Vegetable Gardening in Southern California

Author : Geri Galian Miller
Publisher : Timber Press
ISBN 13 : 1604695617
Total Pages : 201 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (46 download)

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Book Synopsis The Timber Press Guide to Vegetable Gardening in Southern California by : Geri Galian Miller

Download or read book The Timber Press Guide to Vegetable Gardening in Southern California written by Geri Galian Miller and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2016-01-13 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grow your own food in the Golden State! There is nothing more regionally specific than vegetable gardening—what to plant, when to plant it, and when to harvest are decisions based on climate, weather, and first frost. The Timber Press Guide to Vegetable Gardening in Southern California, by regional expert Geri Miller, focuses on the unique eccentricities of California’s gardening calendar, which include extreme temperatures and low rainfall. The month-by-month format makes it perfect for beginners and accessible to everyone—gardeners can start gardening the month they pick it up.

The Home Orchard

Author : Chuck A. Ingels
Publisher : UCANR Publications
ISBN 13 : 1879906724
Total Pages : 202 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (799 download)

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Download or read book The Home Orchard written by Chuck A. Ingels and published by UCANR Publications. This book was released on 2007 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Developed especially for use by backyard orchardists, rare fruit growers, and small-scale growers, The Home Orchard offers a comprehensive look at standard growing methods, as well as some innovative practices that enthusiasts have developed in recent years, some of which are uniquely suited to the small-scale grower. You will learn how trees grow, which species grow best in the different regions and soils, varieties from which to select, preparing the soil, planting, watering and fertilizing, pruning and grafting, thinning the fruit, diagnosing problems, controlling pests, and harvesting. You'll also find special attention given to organic and non-toxic pest management and fertilization methods. Key pests and diseases are identified and natural control methods are emphasized. Irrigation methods for the backyard grower are discussed and the difficult task of how often and how much water to apply is simplified. The focus is on giving the trees enough water but doing so in an efficient, water-saving manner. Included are hundreds of photographs and diagrams that clearly show how to produce the best crops. Photos of several practices, such as key budding and grafting methods, are depicted in step-by-step photos. No other publication provides this breadth and depth of coverage --

Retail Garden Center Manual

Author : Dennis R. Pittenger
Publisher : UCANR Publications
ISBN 13 : 1879906740
Total Pages : 212 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (799 download)

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Download or read book Retail Garden Center Manual written by Dennis R. Pittenger and published by UCANR Publications. This book was released on 2006 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study guide was written for those seeking to become California Certified Nursery Professionals (CCN Pros). Developed through a partnership between the University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) and the California Association of Nurseries and Garden Centers (CANGC), this practical, easy-to-use manual covers important topics on basic horticulture, soil, fertilizer, and water management, plant problem diagnosis, integrated pest management, landscape design, and nursery sales. It also contains an appendix summarizing nursery laws and regulations, a glossary and an index. From indoor plants to lawns – this is a valuable reference for any career professional in the garden retail trade. As the primary information source for home gardeners, well-trained staff knowledgeable in basic horticulture is important to retailers wanting to better meet their customer's needs.

California Native Plants for the Garden

Author : Carol Bornstein
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book California Native Plants for the Garden written by Carol Bornstein and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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.

Container Gardening for California

Author : Jennifer Beaver
Publisher : Lone Pine International
ISBN 13 : 9789768200525
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (5 download)

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Download or read book Container Gardening for California written by Jennifer Beaver and published by Lone Pine International. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Container gardening offers an exciting opportunity to have a wide variety of plants in dazzling combinations for your yard. This inspiring book is packed with easy solutions and exciting ideas for creating and maintaining planters for your garden space. Filled with more than 500 recommended plants and designs ranging from traditional to cutting edge, it will stir your imagination to be bold and brave, making your container gardens the talk of the neighborhood.

Plant Partners

Author : Jessica Walliser
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN 13 : 1635861330
Total Pages : 217 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (358 download)

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Download or read book Plant Partners written by Jessica Walliser and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2020-12-22 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Companion planting has a long history of use by gardeners, but the explanation of why it works has been filled with folklore and conjecture. Plant Partners delivers a research-based rationale for this ever-popular growing technique, offering dozens of ways you can use scientifically tested plant partnerships to benefit your whole garden. Through an enhanced understanding of how plants interact with and influence each other, this guide suggests specific plant combinations that improve soil health and weed control, decrease pest damage, and increase biodiversity, resulting in real and measurable impacts in the garden.

California Friendly

Author : Douglas Kent
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780692800263
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (2 download)

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Book Synopsis California Friendly by : Douglas Kent

Download or read book California Friendly written by Douglas Kent and published by . This book was released on 2017-03-09 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: California Friendly® is California's future. Water reliability is dependent on using water wisely. We need to create sustainable gardens that rely on less water. This maintenance guide will help you support California's future:*Uncover the secrets of efficient irrigation.*Explore the techniques for irrigating with recycled water.*Get the maintenance tips for hundreds of California Friendly® plants.*Discover the methods and means of managing weed and pest infestations.*Learn how to maintain rainwater capture opportunities.This book has been written for every landscaper, gardener and land manager in Southern California. It has been produced by the very first collaboration between three Southern California organizations, LADWP, MWD and SoCalGas. Grab a copy--they are free--use the information in your garden and help us create a beautiful, thriving and sustainable future.