Author: Cristopher Brickell and David Joyce An excellent reference for pruning anything. Lots of detail, helpful illustrations, discussions of pruning/training needs starting from initial planting through maturity. Includes sections on training plants onto pillars, trellises, pergolas, and on special training techniques like espalier. There are multiple editions, including older versions from the American Horticultural Society […]
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Author: Pamela Peirce Detailed reference for San Francisco Bay Area, focused on growing vegetables and herbs. Suitable for beginning and advance gardeners. Very useful planting charts with timing suitable for our climate, selection of varieties, guidance for growing in containers, dealing with pests, harvesting and more. Available on Amazon
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“The Right Plants for Your Climate” Detailed reference of plants with guidance for selection, planting and care, tailored to our climate. This book was published over many years and many different editions are available. Some readers prefer the 2007 edition, which is still available from some sources. From Amazon: 2012 edition (pictured above) 2007 edition
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Author: Dave DeWitt & Janie Lamson “400 Varieties – Where they come from – How hot they are” Available on Amazon
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Author: Debra Lee Baldwin Growing, Designing, and Crafting with 100 Easy-Care Varieties Available on Amazon
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Author: Jill Norman How to use a wide variety of herbs and spices, with notes about how to grow them. Paired with the Golden Gate Gardening book, it’s easy to see how you can grow many of the herbs in our area. Available on Amazon
