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Pat Welsh's Southern California Organic Gardening

“Here is the southern California gardener’s calendar laid out with clarity and zest; no weasel words, no ifs and buts.” —Pacific Horticulture

In this completely revised and updated classic, beloved garden expert Pat Welsh shares how to garden the organic way. This edition includes forty color photographs; a simple month-by-month format that shows gardeners exactly what to do throughout the year; terrific advice on gardening with drought-tolerant and fire-resistant plants; and plenty of fresh information on organic soils, fertilizers, and pest control. Useful for newbies and seasoned green thumbs alike, Pat Welsh’s Southern California Organic Gardening is the indispensable guide for every Southern California gardener.

Pat Welsh

Pat Welsh has been inspiring Southern California gardeners for 30 years by spreading her unique brand of practical garden lore through books, columns, talks, and TV programs. She lives and gardens in San Diego County.

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