151 How to make the most of your garden by the foremost authority on gardening in Southern California Robert Smaus. Gardening in Southern California is unlike gardening anywhere else. We plant in the fall, grow orchids outdoors and never add to our soils.
Gardening proceeds year-round in our delightfully mild climate.
But while it is certainly fun and easy to garden here, you'll want Bob Smaus' expert advice to get the most from your efforts.