PLANTS AND LANDSCAPES FOR SUMMER-DRY CLIMATES

OF THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY REGION

PHOTOGRAPHS BY SAXON HOLT

This beautifully photographed 320-page book features more than 650 native Californian and Mediterranean plants suited to the climate and microclimates of the Bay Area. With full color images throughout, the book shows plants in garden settings that blend well with natural surrounding and reduce reliance on water.

EMBUD worked closely with local gardeners, landscape designers, horticulturists and nursery owners to reflect their hands-on experience with growing these plants in nine counties in the greater Bay Area.

 

 

Chapters include information on:

* Climate and nature plant communities
* Garden design and maintenance
* Inspiration for creating  lush landscapes while conserving water
* Limiting green waste
* Protecting creeks and providing habitat for wildlife
* Charts and lists to assist in selecting plants for special situations
* Gardens that will attract butterflies and birds
* Information on each plant's watering requirements, sun needs, frost tolerance, and soil preferences

"This is truly a fine book. It's hard to imagine how anyone would want a stuffy old English garden after seeing the beautiful gardens featured here! ........ this one is off the charts. Highest recommendations."

Katherine Grace Endicott, columnist, San Francisco Chronicle

 

"A work of art as well as a great addition to a reference library......"

Garden Bookworm

 

".....this book is spectacular!"

Ray Rogers, American Horticultural Society

 

$39.95 soft-cover

Plus $5.00 postage and handling. CA residents add sales tax. Please include details if you would like your inscription personalized. Orders delivered in 4-5 days (for out of state orders 5-8 days) U.S. postal media rate .