Claire Splan
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Who is Victor Noir and why do people make pilgrimages to his tomb year after year? A stroll through Paris' gothic city of the dead, Père Lachaise Cemetery, becomes a hunt for a legend in this thoughtful piece exploring the history of this world-famous cemetery and the many soulmates residing there.
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It may be the Golden State, but your garden can be any color you want it to be. California is already famous as one of the world's leading fruit and vegetable producers--but a glance at a valley oak or California buckwheat is just a small glimpse of the native plants the state has to offer the home gardener. Written by Alameda resident and longtime gardening journalist Claire Splan, California Month-by-Month Gardening is the sister manual to our California...
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In this updated 2nd edition of California Fruit & Vegetable Gardening, the critical elements of climate, soil, sun, and water are addressed to ensure your success, no matter which part of The Golden State you call home.
California's diverse and unique growing conditions offer special challenges to food gardeners. Whether you garden in the southern, central, or northern part of the state, you'll find the answers you're looking for. From soil preparation...
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