This revised and updated edition of California Fruit & Vegetable Gardening is an easy-to-follow guide to growing delicious edibles, no matter which part of California you call home. There's no substitute for the fresh, homegrown taste of fruits, vegetables, and herbs harvested from a California garden. Whether you garden in the southern, central, or northern part of the state, east or west, California Fruit & Vegetable Gardening has the answers to your how-to-grow questions. Featuring: Planting, care, and harvesting information for 70 California-friendly edible crops, Tips for the best and newest varieties for your climate and growing conditions, Ways to optimize your space and your time to get the most productive harvests, Advice on garden planning, creating the perfect soil, sowing seeds, water conservation, and more Growing in California isn't easy. Between drought and other climate extremes, and a broad range of soil types, growing your own food in the Golden State is full of challenges. In a friendly and accessible way, author Claire Splan simplifies the ins and outs of California gardening and introduces you to the satisfaction of growing your own food. Whether you're gardening in a large plot, a collection of containers, or a tasty kitchen garden, this updated edition of California Fruit & Vegetable Gardening is an invaluable resource.