All gardening is local. This complete book of edible gardening will help readers in Northern and central California, including coastal areas from Humboldt County to San Luis Obispo, as well as in nearby inland climates. Beloved by both new and experienced gardeners for its friendly, practical advice on how to grow fresh produce all year long, this encyclopedic guide is indispensable. Expert author Pam Peirce shows how to use the unique local conditions of climate, soil, and rainfall to grow both common and unusual vegetables, herbs, edible flowers, cut flowers, and fruit from trees and shrubs (including berries, citrus, and avocados) for your kitchen garden. It also includes delicious recipes and helpful tips for cooking from a garden. Completely revised and updated, this edition includes: Updated information on climates and climate change, Expanded help for inland, hot summer gardeners, New crops, new varieties, updated sources, Revised pest management strategies, Expanded resource list and suggested reading