Describes more than four hundred varieties of fruit, berries, and nuts which may be cultivated in the western United States and Canada, providing guidelines for planting, propagation, and pest control

Organized alphebetically by common family name, the plant descriptions tell you how to identify more then 150 fruits and berries that grow throughout the western United States. Plant writeups discuss how Native Americans and pioneers used plants for food,

Complete instructions for growing over 190 vegetables, herbs, berries, fruits, nuts, and tropical fruits in the ground and in containers. Plans and design ideas for kitchen gardens of all sizes, as well as easy-to-follow guidelines for composting, building raised beds, and more. Growing season details for all regions of the West, including Alaska and Hawaii. Timely tips from edibles experts around the West-British Columbia to New Mexico. More than 300 pages of color photographs, practical advice, and inspiration from the editors of Sunset magazine, the West's authority on gardening.

Most complete guide to selecting and growing fruit, berries, and nuts in the western United States and western Canada. Packed with how-to-grow information for such favorites as apples, apricots, avocados, cherries, citrus, figs, olives, peaches, pears, persimmon, plums, pomegranates and quince. Tells how to grow all major varieties of berries, grapes, and nuts. Features the latest growing techniques for subtropicals, including such exotics as banana, kiwi, mango, guava, and passion fruit.

A complete guide to finding, harvesting, and preparing wild berries and fruits in the Rocky Mountain West. Includes color photos and more than 100 recipes.