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Northern California Gardening - Native Plants, Low Water Gardening and Natural Landscaping

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rcplrozkutler

Redwood City Public Library

This list is intended to help you find resources for an adventure in Gardening in Northern California. You are walking in the footsteps of many great people, so join them!

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rcplrozkutler

Redwood City Public Library

22 items

22 items

California's Wild Gardens

California's Wild Gardens

A Guide to Favorite Botanical Sites

Book - 2005

My inspiration for gardening comes from wild places. Here is a fine book that shows open spaces as wild gardens that we can aspire to emulate. My inspiration for gardening comes from wild places. Here is a fine book that shows open spaces as wild gardens that we can aspire to emulate. Show less

My inspiration for gardening comes from wild places. Here is a fine book that shows open spaces as wild gardens that we can aspire to emulate. My inspiration for gardening comes from wild places. Here is a fine book that shows open spaces as wild gardens that we can aspire to emulate. Show less

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California Native Plants for the Garden

California Native Plants for the Garden

by Bornstein, Carol

Book - 2005

"Carol Bornstein, David Fross, and Bart O'Brien have combined their deep knowledge of and experience with California plants into a thorough and chari...Show more "Carol Bornstein, David Fross, and Bart O'Brien have combined their deep knowledge of and experience with California plants into a thorough and charismatic guide that speaks to both novice and expert gardeners throughout the state... This engaging and comprehensive guide will be a valuable addition to any gardener's library." - Bay Nature Show less

"Carol Bornstein, David Fross, and Bart O'Brien have combined their deep knowledge of and experience with California plants into a thorough and chari...Show more "Carol Bornstein, David Fross, and Bart O'Brien have combined their deep knowledge of and experience with California plants into a thorough and charismatic guide that speaks to both novice and expert gardeners throughout the state... This engaging and comprehensive guide will be a valuable addition to any gardener's library." - Bay Nature Show less

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Reimagining the California Lawn

Reimagining the California Lawn

Water-conserving Plants, Practices, and Designs

by Bornstein, Carol

Book - 2011

Want a smaller lawn? No lawn at all? Here's how. Want a smaller lawn? No lawn at all? Here's how. Show less

Want a smaller lawn? No lawn at all? Here's how. Want a smaller lawn? No lawn at all? Here's how. Show less

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Growing California Native Plants

Growing California Native Plants

by Schmidt, Marjorie G.

Book - 2012

The updated (posthumous) edition of Schmidt's definitive guide with pictures. The updated (posthumous) edition of Schmidt's definitive guide with pictures. Show less

The updated (posthumous) edition of Schmidt's definitive guide with pictures. The updated (posthumous) edition of Schmidt's definitive guide with pictures. Show less

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Growing California Native Plants

Growing California Native Plants

by Schmidt, Marjorie G.

Book - 1980

This older edition is still a keeper, which is why you find it in libraries. This older edition is still a keeper, which is why you find it in libraries. Show less

This older edition is still a keeper, which is why you find it in libraries. This older edition is still a keeper, which is why you find it in libraries. Show less

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Golden Gate Gardening

Golden Gate Gardening

The Complete Guide to Year-round Food Gardening in the San Francisco Bay Area and Coastal California

by Peirce, Pam

Book - 2010

If you're going to grow food in the SF Bay Area, the answers are here. If you're going to grow food in the SF Bay Area, the answers are here. Show less

If you're going to grow food in the SF Bay Area, the answers are here. If you're going to grow food in the SF Bay Area, the answers are here. Show less

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Native Treasures

Native Treasures

Gardening With the Plants of California

by Smith, M. Nevin

Book - 2006

"...Includes chapters on basic gardening and design and plant propagation. Descriptions of hundreds of native plants...each presented with the author...Show more "...Includes chapters on basic gardening and design and plant propagation. Descriptions of hundreds of native plants...each presented with the author’s knowledge, humor, and sometimes maverick opinions formed through a lifetime of communing with native plants both in the wild and in the garden." - Sue Rosenthal, Bay Nature Show less

"...Includes chapters on basic gardening and design and plant propagation. Descriptions of hundreds of native plants...each presented with the author...Show more "...Includes chapters on basic gardening and design and plant propagation. Descriptions of hundreds of native plants...each presented with the author’s knowledge, humor, and sometimes maverick opinions formed through a lifetime of communing with native plants both in the wild and in the garden." - Sue Rosenthal, Bay Nature Show less

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The American Meadow Garden

The American Meadow Garden

Creating A Natural Alternative to the Traditional Lawn

by Greenlee, John

Book - 2009

A beautiful book by a grass expert on alternatives the lawn. Not all grasses included are appropriate for Northern California, do your research with Native Plant Societies or reputable nurseries. A beautiful book by a grass expert on alternatives the lawn. Not all grasses included are appropriate for Northern California, do your research with Native Plant Societies or reputable nurseries. Show less

A beautiful book by a grass expert on alternatives the lawn. Not all grasses included are appropriate for Northern California, do your research with Native Plant Societies or reputable nurseries. A beautiful book by a grass expert on alternatives the lawn. Not all grasses included are appropriate for Northern California, do your research with Native Plant Societies or reputable nurseries. Show less

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The Complete Guide to Northern California Gardening

The Complete Guide to Northern California Gardening

by Gilmer, Maureen

Book - 1994

This book was an enormous help to me as a beginning gardener, in making the paradigm shift from East to West. This book was an enormous help to me as a beginning gardener, in making the paradigm shift from East to West. Show less

This book was an enormous help to me as a beginning gardener, in making the paradigm shift from East to West. This book was an enormous help to me as a beginning gardener, in making the paradigm shift from East to West. Show less

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The New Sunset Western Garden Book

The New Sunset Western Garden Book

The Ultimate Gardening Guide

Book - 2012

One of the better editions of this California gardening classic reference. It's great to have an old edition you can keep at hand in the garden too. One of the better editions of this California gardening classic reference. It's great to have an old edition you can keep at hand in the garden too. Show less

One of the better editions of this California gardening classic reference. It's great to have an old edition you can keep at hand in the garden too. One of the better editions of this California gardening classic reference. It's great to have an old edition you can keep at hand in the garden too. Show less

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Succulent Container Gardens

Succulent Container Gardens

Design Eye-catching Displays With 350 Easy-care Plants

by Baldwin, Debra Lee

Book - 2010

Care and design of potted succulents. Great photos. Care and design of potted succulents. Great photos. Show less

Care and design of potted succulents. Great photos. Care and design of potted succulents. Great photos. Show less

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Designing California Native Gardens

Designing California Native Gardens

The Plant Community Approach to Artful, Ecologial Gardens

by Keator, Glenn

Book - 2007

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California Native Gardening

California Native Gardening

A Month-by-month Guide

by Popper, Helen Ann

Book - 2012

I love month-by-month guides, and Popper's is excellent. She emphasizes the rhythm of the native garden's seasons. I love month-by-month guides, and Popper's is excellent. She emphasizes the rhythm of the native garden's seasons. Show less

I love month-by-month guides, and Popper's is excellent. She emphasizes the rhythm of the native garden's seasons. I love month-by-month guides, and Popper's is excellent. She emphasizes the rhythm of the native garden's seasons. Show less

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Northern California Gardening

Northern California Gardening

A Month by Month Guide

by Endicott, Katherine Grace

Book - 2006

In the San Francisco Chronicle and on sfgate.com, Endicott does a monthly gardening task column, which forms the basis for this book. In the San Francisco Chronicle and on sfgate.com, Endicott does a monthly gardening task column, which forms the basis for this book. Show less

In the San Francisco Chronicle and on sfgate.com, Endicott does a monthly gardening task column, which forms the basis for this book. In the San Francisco Chronicle and on sfgate.com, Endicott does a monthly gardening task column, which forms the basis for this book. Show less

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The California Wildlife Habitat Garden

The California Wildlife Habitat Garden

How to Attract Bees, Butterflies, Birds, and Other Animals

by Bauer, Nancy

Book - 2012

How to make your garden more environmentally friendly. How to make your garden more environmentally friendly. Show less

How to make your garden more environmentally friendly. How to make your garden more environmentally friendly. Show less

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The California Landscape Garden

The California Landscape Garden

Ecology, Culture, and Design

by Francis, Mark

Book - 1999

Sustainable practices for landscaping your California garden. Sustainable practices for landscaping your California garden. Show less

Sustainable practices for landscaping your California garden. Sustainable practices for landscaping your California garden. Show less

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Heat-zone Gardening

Heat-zone Gardening

How to Choose Plants That Thrive in your Region's Warmest Weather

by Cathey, Henry M.

Book - 1998

Very useful for people who live in warmer areas...and that's getting to be more of us all the time. Very useful for people who live in warmer areas...and that's getting to be more of us all the time. Show less

Very useful for people who live in warmer areas...and that's getting to be more of us all the time. Very useful for people who live in warmer areas...and that's getting to be more of us all the time. Show less

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Introduction to California Spring Wildflowers

Introduction to California Spring Wildflowers

by Munz, Philip A.

Book - 2004

This is not a gardening book. It's a reminder to get out there and see the Spring Wildflowers if you possibly can. It will make your garden that much more beautiful. This is not a gardening book. It's a reminder to get out there and see the Spring Wildflowers if you possibly can. It will make your garden that much more beautiful. Show less

This is not a gardening book. It's a reminder to get out there and see the Spring Wildflowers if you possibly can. It will make your garden that much more beautiful. This is not a gardening book. It's a reminder to get out there and see the Spring Wildflowers if you possibly can. It will make your garden that much more beautiful. Show less

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Flowering Plants of Edgewood Natural Preserve

Flowering Plants of Edgewood Natural Preserve

by Corelli, Toni

Book - 2004

An excellent guide to the Flora of the San Mateo County region. If you happen to hike Edgewood Park, lucky you. An excellent guide to the Flora of the San Mateo County region. If you happen to hike Edgewood Park, lucky you. Show less

An excellent guide to the Flora of the San Mateo County region. If you happen to hike Edgewood Park, lucky you. An excellent guide to the Flora of the San Mateo County region. If you happen to hike Edgewood Park, lucky you. Show less

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Taylor's Guide to Natural Gardening

eBook - 1993

Includes information on natural landscape gardening, woodland and meadow gardening and habitat gardening. I love the Tayor Guides; not California specific. Includes information on natural landscape gardening, woodland and meadow gardening and habitat gardening. I love the Tayor Guides; not California specific. Show less

Includes information on natural landscape gardening, woodland and meadow gardening and habitat gardening. I love the Tayor Guides; not California specific. Includes information on natural landscape gardening, woodland and meadow gardening and habitat gardening. I love the Tayor Guides; not California specific. Show less

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California Master Gardener Handbook

California Master Gardener Handbook

Book - 2002

Not a slim volume, but fun if you need a reference book. From UC Davis Agricultural Agricultural Extension, so great for questions with an agricultural slant. Not a slim volume, but fun if you need a reference book. From UC Davis Agricultural Agricultural Extension, so great for questions with an agricultural slant. Show less

Not a slim volume, but fun if you need a reference book. From UC Davis Agricultural Agricultural Extension, so great for questions with an agricultural slant. Not a slim volume, but fun if you need a reference book. From UC Davis Agricultural Agricultural Extension, so great for questions with an agricultural slant. Show less

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Pacific Horticulture

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Pacific Horticulture is the quarterly publication of the following Societies: *Pacfic Horticulture Society *Western Horticultural Society *Southern Cal...Show more Pacific Horticulture is the quarterly publication of the following Societies: *Pacfic Horticulture Society *Western Horticultural Society *Southern California Horticultural Society *San Francisco Botanical Garden Society *Northwest Horticultural Society *California Horticultural Society. Show less

Pacific Horticulture is the quarterly publication of the following Societies: *Pacfic Horticulture Society *Western Horticultural Society *Southern Cal...Show more Pacific Horticulture is the quarterly publication of the following Societies: *Pacfic Horticulture Society *Western Horticultural Society *Southern California Horticultural Society *San Francisco Botanical Garden Society *Northwest Horticultural Society *California Horticultural Society. Show less

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