It's nearly spring and if you're a gardener that means time for spring planting. Although we haven't had much rain this year, that doesn't mean you have to forgo your garden. Oakland Public Library has many books featuring drought tolerant plants as well as books written specifically for Bay Area gardening by local gardeners and urban homesteaders.
If you're new to gardening or have questions about planting, The Alameda County Master Gardener's website is a great place to find information, including a monthly planting guide. The USDA PLANTS Database is also a useful resource and includes information about plant classification, as well as plant sheets and fact guides.
And don't forget that the Chavez and Dimond branches both have seed libraries where you can check out seeds for free. Just check out the seeds you need, plant them, and return some from your fall garden. Happy planting!
What plant where / by Roy Lancaster
The new sunset western garden book: the ultimate gardening guide/edited by Kathleen Norris Brenzel
Dryland gardening : plants that survive and thrive in tough conditions / Jennifer Bennett
The essential urban farmer / Novella Carpenter and Willow Rosenthal
Urban homesteading : heirloom skills for sustainable living / Rachel Kaplan with K. Ruby Blume
Gaia's garden : a guide to home-scale permaculture / Toby Hemenway
Posted by Rebekah Eppley on 2/28/14, Dimond Branch
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