Greenmakers =Gurīn Mēkāzu: Japanese American Gardeners In Southern California

Green Makers explores the little-known history of Japanese American gardeners in Southern California during the past century. Equipped with only pickup trucks and lawnmowers, they faced discriminatory laws and even the forced removal from their homes during World War II. Yet they remained committed to their to make Southern California green for their families, ethnic community, and region. The book includes original writings, photographs, historic summaries, and a timeline spanning a hundred years.