Book excerpt: With 320 pages packed with 350 color photos and gardening information gleaned from the pages of every 1999 issue of Sunset magazine, this new title contains a wealth of knowledge for the active gardener. In one handy, attractive volume, readers can find the previous year's gardening wisdom for every Western climate zone, whether it be dry, coastal or mountainous. This compilation makes a great reference guide, listing the newest and most reliable gardening techniques and tools. Regional monthly checklists are also included so readers can make their gardens as beautiful as the ones featured.