Fire, Chaparral, and Survival in Southern California Los Nogales

Fire, Chaparral, and Survival in Southern California Los NogalesThis is the best book available that describes in detail California's most extensive plant community (the chaparral) as well as how to live safely in one of the most fire prone ecosystems on the planet. The book not only provides the basics of chaparral natural history, but also how wildfires are fought, how to protect your home and family from wildland fire, and why it is important to reconnect with one's surroundings. The revised and updated second

Showy flower spikes of bright blue bloom in late winter and early spring

•Common and scientific names

and Bitter Creek National Wildlife Refuge areas

summarized

and recommends places for viewing natives

Synthetic leather palm is thorn and puncture resistant

Director of Horticulture Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden

Machine wash

and residential native

California Native Plants for the Garden is a comprehensive resource that features more than 500 of the best California native plants for gardening in Mediterranean-climate areas of the world

sample the sweet-tasting blooms and pea-like seeds of blue palo verde

Combines well with other sun-loving