Advance Information Sheet
The gardens
of california
Garden Guide Series
Introduction by SYDNEY BAUMGARTNER
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This guide is a comprehensive guide to the gardens of California with over 200 gardens.
Whether as a day visitor, or to help with planning a weekend break or just vacationing in the state, this will provide you with the information you need to make your trip preparation a success.
Introduction provides the background to the different horticulutural zones and geology of the state, and the progress towards greater sustainability.
A brief history of gardening in California giving
the visitor a greater understanding of the gardens that they visit.
Profiles of the influential landscape and garden designers, old and new, that have been an important part of the development of Californian gardens today.
Throughout the book there are sections on the different garden types, along with related gardens to visit, to ensure that you get the best out of your garden visits.
Divided into three sections:
Northern California
(Fort Bragg to the Peninsula),
Central California (Santa Cruz to Santa Barbara)
Southern California (Los Angeles to San Diego)
with area maps, contact details, and GPS information to help you plan your visit.