Plants and Landscapes for Summer-Dry Climates of the San Francisco Bay Region [Paperback]

EAST BAY M.U.D. WATER CONSERVATION STAFF (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0975323113 | ISBN-13: 978-0975323113 | Publication Date: January 1, 2004 | Edition: 1

Gardening. Environmental Studies. This generously illustrated book features more than 650 native Californian and Mediterranean plants suited to the climate and microclimates of the Bay Area. More than 550 color photographs show plants in garden settings that blend well with natural surroundings and reduce reliance on water and other limited resources. "This book is a valuable resource for climate-compatible gardening in the Bay Area. It will occupy a prominent place in my library for many years to come" -- Katherine Greenberg, President, Mediterranean Garden Society. "A truly fine book. It's hard to imagine how anyone would want a stuffy old English garden after seeing the beautiful gardens featured here" -- Katherine Grace Endicott, columnist, San Francisco Chronicle, and author, Northern California Gardening.

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD); 1 edition (January 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0975323113
• ISBN-13: 978-0975323113
• Product Dimensions: 11.9 x 8.9 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #111,578 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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47 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Indispensable for Western gardeners, February 24, 2005

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Jack Winston (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Plants and Landscapes for Summer-Dry Climates of the San Francisco Bay Region (Paperback)

It's about time somebody published an inspiring photo driven book about western gardens. The Sunset Western Garden Book may be the bible for western gardeners for its wealth of information but it does not serve to inspire the way a book full of real gardens can. With more than 500 photos of western gardens this book should be destined to be a classic.

The great thing is that it is not just a beautifully designed, coffee table type book. The text is authoritative with dozens of full page charts and it seems to have been reviewed by a who's who of garden experts. The author suggests plants from all over the world that are adapted to a summer-dry, Mediterranean climate and the photographer shows them in gardens not just close-up details.

Hooray for this book. We western gardeners are too often frustrated by books and gardening advice originating from other regions. This book is so beautiful it will frustrate gardeners in those other regions who will want what we now have.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It only makes sense, March 8, 2006

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K. Wolf "Francophile" (SF Bay Area CA.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Plants and Landscapes for Summer-Dry Climates of the San Francisco Bay Region (Paperback)

A book especially for the SF Bay Area(and similar Mediterranean climates). How incredibly sensible to plan your landscaping to fit the climate and water availability. It works wonderfully. Loads of great information and ideas for smart, labor saving landscaping. A must for your gardening collection

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a classic returns to print, January 19, 2007

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CA_QUERCUS (So. California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Plants and Landscapes for Summer-Dry Climates of the San Francisco Bay Region (Paperback)

as a nurseryman, this offering gets right to the point when trying to explain the idea of future growth, the maturation, of the landscape to potential clients better than other books. the book is laid out simply in a straight-forward manner that is easily understood by novice or esoteric. the plant catalog is serviceable, not all-encompassing, which is a positive so as not to get bogged down solely by materials. the first and fourth chapters are of particular importance---paying attention to the basics for a good, solid start and future AND to gardening where you are. too many of us wish to duplicate something that we've seen somewhere else--EXACTLY! so often, the results are disappointing due to inflexibility on all sides. even though this book deals with the Bay Area specifically, it is adaptable and should prod some enterprising individual to produce a similar release for the Central Coast and the various environs of Southern California inclusive! after a lengthy absence, it is nice to have East Bay MUD's classic available once again. now, if we could only get Bob and Peg Perry to update THE BIBLE, we'd really be in the chips!