California Native Gardening: A Month-By-Month Guide Theodore Payne Foundation the scope of the book

the scope of the book goes far beyond the confines of the Santa Monica Mountains as most plants in Southern California also live in those mountains

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California Native Gardening: A Month-By-Month Guide Theodore Payne Foundation the scope of the bookThis is the first month by month guide to gardening with native plants in a state that follows a unique, nontraditional seasonal rhythm. Beginning in October, when much of California leaves the dry season behind and prepares for its own green spring, Helen Popper provides detailed, calendar based information for both beginning and experienced native gardeners. Each months chapter lists gardening tasks, including repeated tasks and those specific to