A gardening life: Ruth Bancroft
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Ruth Peterson Bancroft is the main person behind the outstanding two-acres of succulent garden, Ruth Bancroft garden in Walnut Creek, California. After more than thirty years of editing and nurturing, the garden has emerged as one of the most significant collections of succulents on the West Coast and one of the most beautiful private gardens in North America.
Publication Name: Horticulture, Gardening at its Best
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0018-5329
Year: 2005
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Northern California
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Fava beans, lentils and chickpeas are some of the beans grown in the Northern Californian region. It is observed that some people of Mediterranean, African, and Southeast Asian heritage develop a serious anemic condition called favism after eating fava beans.
Publication Name: Horticulture, Gardening at its Best
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0018-5329
Year: 2005
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Some like it wet
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Bogs are among the most biologically diverse places on anyone's property adding beauty of perennials. Detailed description of the procedure and method of creating boggy spot is discussed.
Publication Name: Horticulture, Gardening at its Best
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0018-5329
Year: 2004
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