Huntington Gardens

Descanso Gardens

Los Angeles
Botanic Garden

Theodore Payne
Foundation

Rancho Santa Ana
Botanic Garden

Southern California
Horticultural Society

These gardening books are thorough and discuss gardens in our western climate.

Western Garden Book: published by Sunset
Western Landscaping Book: published by Sunset
Western Garden Problem Solver: Sunset
Low-Maintenance Gardening: Sunset
Common Poisonous Plants and Mushrooms of North America: by Nancy J. Turner, Adam F. Szczawinski
Allergy-Free Gardening : The Revolutionary Guide to Healthy Landscaping: byThomas L. Ogren
The Encyclopedia of Ornamental Grasses: How to Grow and Use over 250 Beautiful and Versatile Plants: by John Greenlee, Derek Fell(Photographer) Top of Page