Field Guide to Grasses of California Horticulture Tending the Wild persuasively argues

Tending the Wild persuasively argues that this traditional ecological knowledge is essential if we are to successfully meet the challenge of living sustainably

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Today its populations are being restored through the efforts of both private land-owners and government agencies

including 600 species arranged by flower

The full color photographs are separated by color so that identification is easier

Field Guide to Grasses of California Horticulture Tending the Wild persuasively arguesGrasses and grasslands are of increasing interest to conservationists, biologists, and gardeners. There are more than 300 species of native California grasses and they are found in almost every climatefrom cool, wet forests to hot, dry deserts. Native grasses are also important to land restoration as they improve soil quality, increase water infiltration, and recycle nutrients. Their deep roots can tap soil water, which allows them to stay green year