FROM THE PUBLISHER

Gardening. Environmental Studies. This generously illustrated book features more than 650 native Californian and Mediterranean plants suited to the climate and microclimates of the Bay Area. More than 550 color photographs show plants in garden settings that blend well with natural surroundings and reduce reliance on water and other limited resources. This title is part of the East Bay Municipal Utility District's ongoing effort to promote practices that protect the environment.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

This book is a valuable resource for climate-compatible gardening in the Bay Area that will also be of interest to gardeners in other parts of the world with a similar seasonal pattern of winter rain and dry summers. It will occupy a prominent place in my library for many years to come. President, Mediterranean Garden Society — Katherine Greenberg

What an outstanding treasure EBMUD has assembled for Bay Area gardeners! This book is simply stunning. It is beautifully designed with abundant photographs of plants, many in garden settings, and is packed with the kind of information gardeners need for their own special situations. Bravo! University of California Press — Phyllis M. Faber