In this completely revised and updated classic, beloved garden expert Pat Welsh shares how to garden the organic way. This latest edition includes 40 new color photographs; a simple month-by-month format that shows gardeners exactly what to do throughout the year; terrific advice on gardening with drought-tolerant and fire-resistant plants; and plenty of fresh information on organic soils, fertilizers, and pest control. Useful for newbies and seasoned green thumbs alike, Pat Welsh's Southern California Organic Gardening is the indispensable guide for every Southern Californiagardener.
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Pat Welsh has been inspiring Southern California gardeners for 30 years by spreading her unique brand of practical garden lore through books, columns, talks, and TV programs. She lives and gardens in San Diego County.
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By cjwall3
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While the Suset "Western Guidebook" is the quintessential book for all those who garden in the area, it is wonderful to read a book such as this that addresses our area specifically. What is especially helpful is the monthly guide for planting and garden care. With good advice to organic garden care. For anybody who lives in So. Cal., I recommend this book highly.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This books puts the months of the year as it relates to my garden into perspective. I know what to do and I know when to do it. I have learned so many things. Over the last five years I read the coming month as it closes in. It's easy to digest one month at a time. I keep learning new things and attempt new ones as I'm ready to do more. Even if you are not into growing vegetables it says so much on maintaining your lawn, shrubs, roses and trees. When (and how) to plant flowers. On top of all that the book discusses options for low-water plants and water saving techniques.
Finally - this book has allowed me to enjoy my yard more as I have found ways to make it easier and require less time to get more out of it.
If you are not from Southern California it's still a great book especially if you live in the South where winters are light.
Finally - this book has allowed me to enjoy my yard more as I have found ways to make it easier and require less time to get more out of it.
If you are not from Southern California it's still a great book especially if you live in the South where winters are light.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I love this book. My garden is still a hot mess, but not because of a lack of info, only because of lack of energy and committment.
I love that it speaks to specifically southern california and our struggles here to keep plants alive in a desert climate. I live about 5 miles from the beach and we have our own microclimate. many plants have paid with their lives, but this book addresses issues to help keep them safe and alive. She goes month by month on what we should be doing and of course you can read ahead to know what you will be doing. this helps with budgeting as well. no surprises and some really easy advice to follow. each page has a wealth of knowledge and gems that you would find in the nooks of the book. if you are in so cal and are interested in gardening, you should already be an owner of this book.
I love that it speaks to specifically southern california and our struggles here to keep plants alive in a desert climate. I live about 5 miles from the beach and we have our own microclimate. many plants have paid with their lives, but this book addresses issues to help keep them safe and alive. She goes month by month on what we should be doing and of course you can read ahead to know what you will be doing. this helps with budgeting as well. no surprises and some really easy advice to follow. each page has a wealth of knowledge and gems that you would find in the nooks of the book. if you are in so cal and are interested in gardening, you should already be an owner of this book.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
California Gardening for Dummies
This is a great book in that it starts with January and tells you by zone what you should be doing to get your garden started. Read more
Published 24 days ago by Deborah Ossege
5.0 out of 5 stars
Loving it so far!
Entering my 2nd year as a So Cal Oeganic gardener and really excited to have found this book. I'm especially excited about the monthly to-do checklists, they are incredibly... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Jesseca
5.0 out of 5 stars
Just what I needed
Since I've only been gardening for a couple years, I could use all the help I can get. This book is wonderful for me because it deals with my area of the country. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Katie
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great book - typeface is hard to read
I love the information in the book but the color of the highlighted portions are very difficult to read. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Darlene P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect!
I bought for my sister-in-law and she loves it. It's an excellent reference for someone whose already a pretty skilled gardener.
Published 3 months ago by blschmidt77
4.0 out of 5 stars
Probably better for somebody with at least minimal gardening skills
I think that if I had a little more basic gardening skills this book would be so helpful. And I think eventually it will be my gardening bible. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Jennifer R
5.0 out of 5 stars
Organic gardening help at its best!
I checked this book out from the library and now plan on ordering it. It has so many helpful tips. For instance, I have struggled for years to get my gardenia plant's leaves to... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Peaches
5.0 out of 5 stars
Essential & Entertaining!
Pat takes her classic gardening guide for Southern California and gives it a most timely update with a focus on organic growing. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Patty Berg
5.0 out of 5 stars
the BEST overall Organic Gardening Book for San Diego/LA
Pat Welsh's Southern California Organic Gardening (3rd Edition): Month by Month is a great book with chapters by month for easy reference for what to do for your lawn, trees,... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Dr. M. A. Dixon
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great for Southern California Gardeners
I bought this Pat Welsh book from Amazon in 2011. The book is specifically written for Southern California gardeners. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Marjorie
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