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California Month-by-Month Gardening

What to Do Each Month to Have a Beautiful Garden All Year

By: Claire Splan

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What to Do Each Month to Have a Beautiful Garden All Year

By: Claire Splan

It may be the Golden State, but your garden can be any color you want it to be. California is already famous as one of the world's leading fruit and vegetable producers--but a glance at a valley oak or California buckwheat is just a small glimpse of the native plants the state has to offer the home gardener. Written by Alameda resident and longtime gardening journalist Claire Splan, California Month-by-Month Gardening is the sister manual to our California Getting Started Garden Guide. Inside, Splan dedicates a thoroughly detailed chapter to each month of the year, telling you what species you should consider planting, precisely when you should plant them, and how to care for them for maximum health. Within each month are recommendations for annuals, bulbs, lawns (and lawn alternatives), natives, perennials, roses, shrubs, trees, vines, and groundcovers. An introductory overview of California's microclimates and soil types, along with a primer on general gardening techniques and a color-coded USDA zone map, prepares you to make your best effort as a gardener in California. Splan's instructions go much further than just the basics, as you learn how to plan, plant, care for, water, fertilize, and troubleshoot your diverse garden spaces during every single month of the year. Fully illustrated with beautiful color photography of the "how to" steps and plants, California Month-by-Month Gardening keeps your garden prosperous through all types of California weather and terrain. For our full introduction to gardening in California, we also recommend companion books California Getting Started Garden Guide and California Fruit & Vegetable Gardening.

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159186609X

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California Fruit & Vegetable Gardening, 2nd Edition

Plant, grow, and harvest the best edibles for California Gardens

By: Claire Splan

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California Fruit & Vegetable Gardening, 2nd Edition

Plant, grow, and harvest the best edibles for California Gardens

By: Claire Splan

In this updated 2nd edition of California Fruit & Vegetable Gardening, the critical elements of climate, soil, sun, and water are addressed to ensure your success, no matter which part of The Golden State you call home. California's diverse and unique growing conditions offer special challenges to food gardeners. Whether you garden in the southern, central, or northern part of the state, you'll find the answers you're looking for. From soil preparation and starting seeds to safely managing California's most troublesome vegetable garden pests, author Claire Splan guides you to your most productive garden ever. Inside, you'll find detailed profiles of over 60 edible plants that thrive in California's distinctive growing conditions, including favorites like avocados, tomatoes, passion fruits, eggplants, beets and pomegranates. In addition to vegetables and fruits, also featured are popular herbs. Helpful charts and planting graphs keep you on track, while the garden maintenance tips found throughout ensure a lush, productive, and high-yielding garden. Whether you grow in containers, raised beds, an extensive kitchen garden, a community garden, or a backyard veggie patch, California Fruit & Vegetable Gardening serves as an invaluable resource to West Coast gardeners, regardless of whether you're a first-time grower or an experienced Master Gardener. California Fruit & Vegetable Gardening is part of the regional Fruit & Vegetable Gardening series from Cool Springs Press. Other books in the series include Texas Fruit & Vegetable Gardening, Mid-Atlantic Fruit & Vegetable Gardening, Carolinas Fruit & Vegetable Gardening, and many others.

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0760370400

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California Fruit & Vegetable Gardening

Plant, Grow, and Eat the Best Edibles for California Gardens

By: Claire Splan

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California Fruit & Vegetable Gardening

Plant, Grow, and Eat the Best Edibles for California Gardens

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California abounds with edible selections to grow in the diverse conditions of the state. California Fruit & Vegetable Gardening addresses the critical elements of climate, soil, sun, and water that affects growing success. More than sixty fruits, vegetables, herbs, and edible flowers are highlighted, and helpful charts and graphs for planning and planting the garden are included.

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1610582764

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California Fruit & Vegetable Gardening, 2nd Edition

Plant, grow, and harvest the best edibles for California Gardens

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Primary Mathematics: Teaching Theory and Practice

By: Claire Mooney,Mary Briggs,Mike Fletcher,Alice Hansen,Judith McCullouch

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Primary Mathematics: Teaching Theory and Practice

By: Claire Mooney,Mary Briggs,Mike Fletcher,Alice Hansen,Judith McCullouch

This invaluable coursebook is designed for all trainees working towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Covering the essential skills of planning, monitoring and assessment and class management, it relates these specifically to primary mathematics. Separate sections examine management of mathematics learning and progression and misconceptions in mathematics topics. The text is structured around the current curriculum and incorporates the Primary National Strategy. Content is linked to the 2007 QTS Standards. This fourth edition makes links with the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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California Month-by-Month Gardening

What to Do Each Month to Have a Beautiful Garden All Year

By: Claire Splan

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California Month-by-Month Gardening

California Month-by-Month Gardening

California Fruit & Vegetable Gardening, 2nd Edition

California Fruit & Vegetable Gardening, 2nd Edition

California Fruit & Vegetable Gardening

California Fruit & Vegetable Gardening

California Fruit & Vegetable Gardening, 2nd Edition

California Fruit & Vegetable Gardening, 2nd Edition

Primary Mathematics: Teaching Theory and Practice

Primary Mathematics: Teaching Theory and Practice

California Month-by-Month Gardening

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