Pat Welsh's Southern California Organic Gardening: Month by Month"Here is the southern California gardener's calendar laid out with clarity and zest; no weasel words, no ifs and buts." — Pacific Horticulture In this completely revised and updated classic, beloved garden expert Pat Welsh shares how to garden the organic way. This edition includes forty color photographs; a simple month-by-month format that shows gardeners exactly what to do throughout the year; terrific advice on gardening with drought-tolerant and fire-resistant plants; and plenty of fresh information on organic soils, fertilizers, and pest control. Useful for newbies and seasoned green thumbs alike, Pat Welsh's Southern California Organic Gardening is the indispensable guide for every Southern California gardener. |
Contents
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THE BAREROOT MONTH | 48 |
A MONTH FOR WAITING | 80 |
THE FIRST SPRINGPLANTING MONTH | 112 |
THE HEIGHTOFBLOOM MONTH | 146 |
THE HEIGHTOFSUMMER MONTH | 286 |
THE FIRST FALLPLANTING MONTH | 310 |
THE YEARS BEST PLANTING MONTH | 338 |
THE FIRST MONTH OF THE RAINY SEASON | 366 |
THE HOLIDAY MONTH | 392 |
References | 415 |
Glossary | 422 |
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