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I have far too many books on gardening but not as many as cooking: I am compulsive.
I am always looking for that book which contains all those little known gardening "secrets"
...but that book does not exist methinks. That said, here are a few must haves if you garden in California Zone 14/15 or the nearby regions..

• The New Western Garden Book This is considered to be the best source for all things gardening out west. Their climate zones are the best.
• Citrus: Complete Guide This is the best one if you are interested in growing backyard citrus.
• Golden Gate Gardening VERY extensive book on growing in the bay area and surrounding regions. This is a must have.
• Teaming with Microbes IF you grow organically AND you want more info, get this.
• The internet is full of free/good info if you search a little. I have listed some sites on my home page.

Here are a few tools I have found work really well in my garden:

Mirror Finish Stainless Steel Head Border Fork made by Spear & Jackson. The Traditional Border size Fork has 4 tines, each mirror polished stainless steel and with a 1-piece hardwood handle and YD grip. This is a slightly smaller version as opposed to most forks, perfect for working in my raised beds.

I have two sizes of these, really handy item for many tasks. Tubtrugs are build to last-two extremely strong handles and flexible body make handling a Tubtrug much easier than any average bucket or tub. Tubtrugs have reinforced ribbing for extra-strength and super-strong comfort grip handles. These tough guys are also frost-proof and UV-resistant.

Narrow Collinear Hoe, this thing is just so handy. Sharp, lightweight and has reach.