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Coastal Gardening in the Pacific Northwest: From Northern California to British Columbia
Contributor(s): Albright, Carla (Author)

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 ISBN: 158979317X     ISBN-13: 9781589793170
Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing
OUR PRICE: $21.80  

Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: February 2007
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Annotation: Although the climate of the Pacific Northwest can best be described as temperate, providing for a lengthy growing season, gardeners face the challenge of working in an environment that is dominated by salt, wind, and sand. Carla Albright discusses how to overcome these challenges and makes suggestions for garden styles and plants appropriate to the region.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Gardening | Regional - Pacific Northwest (or, Wa)
- Gardening | Regional - Canada
Dewey: 635.951
LCCN: 2006032030
Physical Information: 0.47" H x 7.02" W x 10" L (1.21 lbs) 250 pages
Themes:
- Cultural Region - Pacific Northwest
- Cultural Region - Canadian
- Geographic Orientation - British Columbia
- Cultural Region - Northern California
- Geographic Orientation - California
- Cultural Region - Western U.S.
- Cultural Region - West Coast
Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Price on Product, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
 
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Publisher Description:
Part how-to guide, part workbook, and part plant encyclopedia, Coastal Gardening in the Pacific Northwest: From Northern California to British Columbia is the must-have reference book for both experienced gardeners moving to the coast and novice gardeners currently living near the shore. Along with basic information about soil construction, plant selection, and watering needs, Coastal Gardening in the Pacific Northwest includes a workbook that will help you record the unique elements of the coast-wind, salt spray, and sun exposure-and design the garden of your dreams. Master Gardener Carla Albright provides valuable suggestions for vegetables, roses, trees, shrubs, and perennials hearty enough to thrive on the coast, as well as plants that are best avoided. Tips for choosing plants and controlling disease and insects will help you keep your coastal gardening looking its best. Ready for a break? Put down your trowel and take a trip to some of the coastal public gardens listed in the travel guide. These beautiful gardens will provide you with endless ideas that you can try in your own garden.
 
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