California Fruit & Vegetable Gardening, 2nd Edition Av Claire Splan

<B>In this updated 2nd edition of <I>California Fruit & Vegetable Gardening</I>, 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.</B><BR/><BR/><B>California's diverse and unique growing conditions</B> offer special challenges to food gardeners. Whether you garden in the southern, central, or northern part of the state, you'll find<B> the answers you're looking for</B>. From <B>soil preparation</B> and <B>starting seeds</B> to safely managing <B>California's most troublesome vegetable garden pests</B>, author Claire Splan guides you to your most productive garden ever.<BR/><BR/> Inside, you'll find detailed profiles of <B>over 60 edible plants</B> that thrive in <B>California's distinctive growing conditions</B>, including favorites like avocados, tomatoes, passion fruits, eggplants, beets and pomegranates. In addition to <B>vegetables and fruits</B>, also featured are <B>popular herbs.</B> Helpful <B>charts and planting graphs</B> keep you on track, while the <B>garden maintenance tips</B> found throughout ensure a lush, productive, and high-yielding garden.<BR/><BR/> Whether you grow in containers, raised beds, an extensive kitchen garden, a community garden, or a backyard veggie patch, <I>California Fruit & Vegetable Gardening</I> serves as an <B>invaluable resource to West Coast gardeners</B>, regardless of whether you're a first-time grower or an experienced Master Gardener.<BR/><BR/><I>California Fruit & Vegetable Gardening</I> is part of the regional <B>Fruit & Vegetable Gardening series</B> from Cool Springs Press. Other books in the series include <I>Texas Fruit & Vegetable Gardening</I>, <I>Mid-Atlantic Fruit & Vegetable Gardening</I>, <I>Carolinas Fruit & Vegetable Gardening</I>, and many others.