Winner
of the American Horticultural Society's 2005 Book Award
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Plants
and Landscapes for
Summer-Dry Climates
EBMUD's beautifully photographed 336-page book features more than 650 native Californian and Mediterranean plants suited to the climate and microclimates found throughout much of California and the West. Over 500 color photos show plants in garden settings that blend well with natural surroundings and reduce reliance on water.
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Soft
Cover - $34.95, plus tax (free shipping) Hard cover - $49.95, plus tax (free shipping)
EBMUD customers:
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Preview the Book
An
overview of the book that includes a table of contents and sample pages from
several chapters is available as a PDF file, which
can be viewed and printed through Adobe Acrobat Reader, a free software
Plants and Landscapes for Summer-Dry Climates Overview (5MB)
Chapters include information on:
- Climate and natural plant communities
- Garden design and maintenance
- Inspiration for creating lush landscapes while conserving water
- Limiting green waste
- Protecting creeks and providing habitat for wildlife
- Charts and lists to assist in selecting plants for special situations
- Gardens that attract butterflies and birds
- Information on each plant's needs for sun and water, frost tolerance, and soil preferences
EMBUD worked closely with local gardeners, landscape designers, horticulturists, and nursery owners to reflect their hands-on experience with growing these plants in the nine counties of the greater Bay Area.
Praise for EBMUD's Plant Book
“A wonderful example of how we can use what we know about gardening to protect and improve our environment.” -- Lucinda Mays, AHS Book Award Committee
“As an overall production, this book is spectacular.” Ray Rogers, AHS Book Award Committee 2005 American Horticultural Society Book Award Winner
“Stunningly designed and lusciously photographed . . .” Lisa Van Cleef, San Francisco Chronicle
“Gorgeous enough to grace any coffee table . . .” Holly Hayes, Mercury News
“A serious reference for the professional, tempting delights for the amateur, and a pleasure for non-gardeners because of its beauty.” Shirley Barker, Berkeley Daily Planet
“An invaluable resource for climate-compatible gardening.” Katherine Greenberg, Mediterranean Garden Society
“A work of art as well as a valuable garden reference.” Jeanne Santangelo, Novato Advance
“Simply stunning! Bravo!” Phyllis Faber, University of California Press
“A truly fine book . . . off the charts. Highest recommendations.” Katherine Grace Endicott, San Francisco Chronicle
“Expect to have your socks knocked off.” Nancy Bauer, Pacific Sun
“Long anticipated and well worth the wait. A superb resource.” Black Oak Books
“A feast for the eyes, loaded with lush photographs and
helpful tips.” Sean
O’Hara, Mediterranean Garden Society
“Handsome and useful. Find a place for this one on your bookshelf.”
Robert Smaus, Los
Angeles Times
“One of the best books on Mediterranean gardening I have yet encountered . .
. well organized, highly informative, and gallops along in an entertaining
manner.” Pat Welsh,
The American Gardener