Drought tolerant plants, Native plants, and Mediterranean climate plants with low water requirements are the focus of Sterman's photo-filled California Gardener's Guide, Volume II. Most of the nearly two-hundred plants featured in the title are straight out of the laboratory that is Sterman's garden—time tested and ready for the masses.

Chapters and sections include: Annuals and Biennials; Bulbs; Fruits; Ground Covers; Herbs; Ornamental Grasses and Grass-Like Plants; Perennials; Shrubs; Succulents; Trees; Vines; and Tips and Techniques for California Gardening. Filled with 186, full-color photographs of featured plants, images of gorgeous California landscapes, practical tips, and valuable tables detailing California's vast range of climates, it is a must-have for every California gardener.