Travelers' Tales/Solas House – serie

We all have our favorite aphorisms, our family myths, our wise words that help us get through tough times. Stories to Live By is a collection of inspiring stories meant to offer solace, provide guidance, and illuminate pathways to change. These short tales explore the human condition and illustrate through anecdotes how people have found joy in life. They look at human foibles and help us understand how to accept and avoid them, and point us toward a greater sense of tranquility and happiness.

San Francisco Bay Area gardeners know that the region has its own unique rewards and challenges. The mild weather is ideal for year-round gardening, but chilly fogs, frequent droughts, heavy clay soil, and a host of microclimates can vex even the greenest of thumbs. Written by local master gardeners, this collection of articles addresses the subject of Bay Area gardening in a no-nonsense manner that places an emphasis on environmentally friendly solutions. The book covers important issues ranging from garden design and landscaping to improving soil and managing garden pests with minimal toxic chemicals. Topics include fire safe landscaping; planting under oaks and redwoods; drought tolerant plants; gardening for butterflies and songbirds; as well as individual garden species, including ferns, heucheras, fuchsias, and California native bulbs.