Edible and Useful Plants of California Books by Judith Larner Lowry

Edible and Useful Plants of California Books by Judith Larner LowryEdible and Useful Plants of Californiaby Charlotte Bringle Clarke The place to begin for anyone interested in traditional or modern uses of California plants. Leafing through its pages combines the gustatory delights of looking through an enticing cookbook with the fascination of an excellent flora. Mix of color photographs and line drawings.

members of the lily family

“Serviceberries show us another model

dark place or remove the "babies" and replant

Madro-Tertiary Geoflora

It is perennial and blooms for at least 3 months

low-growing plant with striking gray-green foliage and blossoms that are the essence of yellow

Carries away stagnation

these species will provide continuous bloom throughout the season

this unique volume introduces the reader to the duenna of native plant horticulture

Burning the cut end over a candle flame may also prolong cut flower bloom

and grow your beautiful garden

She is author of Gardening with a Wild Heart: Restoring California's Native Landscapes at Home (UC Press) and her essays have appeared in Orion