Book review: The Colorful Dry Garden by Maureen Gilmer
For those of us gardening in the western U.S., water—or rather the lack of it—is always on our minds. The 2011-2017 drought in California was a…
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Book review: The Complete Illustrated Guide to Growing Cacti & Succulents
When I first became interested in succulents, these were the kinds of books available: I’m sure you’re familiar with them. A fair amount of information,…
Book review: Visionary Landscapes
Think of a Japanese garden you’ve visited. What attributes come to mind? For me, it’s tranquility, stillness, and self-reflection. You might say peace, meditation, a…
Book review: Private Gardens of the Bay Area
I vividly remember getting a coffee table book about the Caribbean islands when I was a young adult. Looking at the glossy photos was like…
A must-have guide for California gardeners and visitors: The California Garden Tour by Donald Olson
The most useful book on our recent Pacific Northwest trips has been The Pacific Northwest Garden Tour: The 60 Best Gardens to Visit in Oregon, Washington,…