This beautifully written and illustrated book entitled California Native Gardening: A Month-by-Month Guide, was just published in 2012 and this copy is signed by the author. This is the first month-by-month guide to gardening with native plants in this area. The book provides detailed, calendar-based information for both beginning and experienced gardeners. It covers various garden styles including Japanese, herb and formal gardens and recommends places for viewing native plants. To get you started on your Spring gardening, this package also includes a $25 gift certificate to Orchard Nursery in Lafayette where you can find a wide selection of local native plants and anything you need for your gardening projects.