Redwoods and Roses explores the special relationship California's
diverse peoples have shared with nature and the unique gardens and
landscapes they have created over the years to nurture and enhance those
bonds. From pre-colonial times to the Victorian era, California
gardening expert Maureen Gilmer brings this garden history to life,
showing how the gardens and landscapes were created and profiling the
heirloom plants within them. But Redwoods and Roses is more than a book
on gardening history. Here, the reader will discover how to recreate
period designs in her own garden, from making a no-fuss adobe-look wall
from the Mission era to finding heirloom plants for a cottage garden.
Redwoods and Roses is a blend of natural history, California history,
plants profiles, landscaping tips, and sensible garden advice, as well
as an eloquent plea for the preservation of many remarkable plants.