California Fruit & Vegetable Gardening: Plant, Grow, and Eat the Best Edibles for California Gardens (Fruit & Vegetable Gardening Guides) - Softcover

Splan, Claire

Softcover

ISBN 10: 159186528X ISBN 13: 9781591865285

Publisher: Cool Springs Press, 2012

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author

Claire Splan, a freelance writer and editor, is the author of California Month-by-Month Gardening and California Fruit and Vegetable Gardening, both published by Cool Springs Press. A member of the Garden Writers Association, Claire writes about gardening on her blog, An Alameda Garden, and has written for several garden-related websites. Claire has done presentations on various gardening topics at the San Francisco Flower & Garden Show, the UC Botanical Garden, the Los Angeles County Arboretum, the Southern California Spring Garden Show, and numerous garden clubs and other venues; and been interviewed on radio shows such as "GardenLife," "Bob Tanem in the Garden," and "Gardening Today."

From the Back Cover

There’s no substitute for the fresh, homegrown taste of fruits and vegetables harvested from a California garden.

Whether you garden in the southern, central, or northern part of the state, California Fruit & Vegetable Gardening has the answers to your how-to-grow questions.

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

Advice on garden planning, creating the perfect soil, watering, and more

We’ve seen the commercials, and we all know the stereotypes about California: blue skies, endless sunshine, orange groves, rolling vineyards, everything healthy, lush, and green.

The reality is that while gardening in California is in many ways a remarkably easy endeavor, it can be quite challenging to figure out what to do when. California is not a small place, and it is known for its diverse environment. There aren’t just a few USDA horticultural zones running through the state; there are twelve of them. California Fruit & Vegetable Gardening tells you everything you need to know to be successful.

No matter if you want to plant a large plot, just a container garden, or a tasty kitchen garden, you’ll be sure to find California Fruit & Vegetable Gardening an invaluable resource. It’s the next best thing to having a master gardener as your neighbor.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cool Springs Press
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 159186528X
• ISBN 13: 9781591865285
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256