Gardening on California's Coast - by Julie Monson (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>The author's goal has been to provide practical information in an interesting format with an emphasis on gardening as a satisfying creative endeavor. The nine chapters cover landscaping with trees, shrubs, flowers, food and ground covers; pruning and maintenance; ending with a chapter on the positive links between gardens and health.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Ms. Monson provides advice for novice and experienced gardeners who garden on California's coast and in inland areas that share aspects of the coastal climate. California's beautiful, scenic coastline provides a backdrop to domestic gardens, encouraging the use of plants native to the local woods and meadows. Coastal gardeners cope with rainy winters and cool, foggy summers, yet by adjusting to the coast's climate, they can create extremely beautiful gardens. Profusely illustrated with photographs, the book is both a practical guide and beautiful addition to any gardener's library.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"In Gardening on California's Coast, Julie Monson shares a refined sense of gardening in coastal California that is informed and enriched by her travels-from Paris to Kyoto. The wide-ranging essays in the collection cast an artistic eye on garden design, share a depth of knowledge about California flora, and lend specific guidance to plant selection and placement. Clearly written and nicely illustrated, this attractive book will complement the bookshelf of any California gardener." - Jules Evens, author, Natural History of the Point Reyes Peninsula and California Birdlife (University of California Press "Gardening on California's Coast melds mind and intimate love of nature into a wonderful and deeply personal book. Congratulations on this lovely collection of essays." - Wendy Johnson, author, Gardening at the Dragon's Gate (Bantam Books) "Finally, a how-to book for gardeners on California's coast. For those who like to grow a variety of For those who like to grow a variety of flora, from vegetables to flowering trees, Julie Monson's Gardening on California's Coast covers the bases in an easy to read style. And, she never forgets that the true value of gardens is the joy they bring to our lives." - Margaret Graham, co-owner Mostly Natives Nursery<br>
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