Your guide to the West

We publish five regional editions (your region is identified on the table of contents) to provide local garden and travel information. To receive a different edition, please contact customer service (see below).

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When offering garden advice, we refer to the 32 climate zones created for the Sunset Western Garden Book. They factor in summer highs, winter lows, and rainfall to determine what will grow where. Nurseries often use these zones as well. To find your zone, check Sunset.com or the Western Garden Book.

Our restaurant price ranges represent the average price (in U.S. dollars) of dinner entrees.

$: $10 or less

$$: $11-$17

$$$: $18-$25

$$$$: over $25

For offers from our advertisers throughout the West, turn to the Directory (page 129).

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