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A Year in My Garden
Price: AUD 59.95 Author: Jenny Ferguson

Jenny Ferguson's garden is located in the southern highlands of New South Wales and it, and the historic house that sits on the land, are both heritage listed. The author describes the way the garden developed into two distinct styles - one European, the

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Transforming Uncommon Ground
Price: AUD 59.95 Author: Tempe Macgowan

The subject of this book, Vladimir (Tom) Sitta is a renowned landscape architect who is perhaps best described by invoking the name of his design practice, Terragram (loosely translated as Writing on the Earth). Born in Czechoslovakia (now called the Czec

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Extraordinary Gardens of the World
Price: AUD 79.99 Author: Monty Don

Whilst filming his television series, "Around the World in 80 Gardens", Monty Don and his crew amassed a collection of still photographs brought together in this lovely book. Many of the images will be seen for the first time as they did not all make it i

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Vegie Patch
Price: AUD 49.95 Author: Alan Buckingham

Australian Jennifer Wilkinson has worked with Alan Buckingham to ensure this comprehensive book on growing vegetables is of relevance to gardeners working in our climate. It includes information on when and what to plant, and provides answers to the probl

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The Lotus Quest
Price: AUD 59.95 Author: Mark Griffths

It is intriguing when, as in the case of Mark Griffths, a noted horticultural expert who has written definitively on all plants, hones in on one species and feels compelled to focus on it. When he received seeds from a three thousand year-old lotus, there

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Australia’s Remarkable Trees
Price: AUD 59.99 Author: Richard Allen

The sheer vastness of our country and its variety of climatic conditions ensures we have a rich and diverse tree population. Fifty of Australia’s most remarkable trees get to shine through the pages of this beautifully illustrated book. They are given remarkable status based on their age, size, or unique physical shape. As well, we are introduced to trees that have a particular connection to our country such as the Gallipoli tree in Melbourne. We are treated to historical and environmental information and how this informs the future for our wonderful tree life.

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Harvest
Price: AUD 69.95 Author: Meredith Kirton

Meredith Kirton is well known to gardeners throughout Australia as her career has included being a gardening presenter on television and radio as well as contributor to many gardening magazines. In this latest book, Meredith lays out the way to garden sustainably and to produce a successful edible garden. It discusses all aspects and provides interesting historical information on what we plant in order to eat.

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A Natural State
Price: AUD 39.95 Author: Kristen Watts

Neil and Jenny Delmage have been transforming Perth gardens for many years, bringing their combined horticultural and architectural training to the task. Their attention to balancing functionality with beauty has created truly glorious gardens. They are rrenowned for the care they take to create gardens that are environmentally sound and have always been sensitive to the need for water consumption.

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The Brother Gardeners
Price: AUD 27.95 Author: Andrea Wulf

As much as the obvious veracity of her research, it is Andrea Wulf`s passionate wonder that makes this study of early botanists so appealing. Having emigrated to England from Germany, she became aware of the interest English people had in their gardens. From this beginning, she embarked on discovering all she could about those men who traversed the globe in search of botanical wonders. For someone with only a passing interest in gardening, I have to say this author will have me guessing at the history of various plants.

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French Interiors
Price: AUD 135.00 Author: Christiane de Nicolay-Mazery & Christina Vervitsioti-Missoffe

Concentrating on nine residences in France, the reader is taken on a journey through lavish decors, beautiful gardens, and stunning architecture. It is aptly stated in the book that some if not all of these residences are veritable art galleries.

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LIFE: The Classic Collection
Price: AUD 60.00 Author: N/A

LIFE publications capture the America of the twentieth century – its people, its physical environment, its political dominance. This particular collection of images from LIFE photographers chronicles that century and that country and in so doing reminds us of the power of the black and white picture. Twenty-five of these classic images are removable for framing. You will no doubt recognise some of the images but be taken completely by surprise by others.

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The Contemporary Garden
Price: AUD 29.95 Author: Phaidon Publishers

Staff Review by Mary: This is the first gardening book that has ever caught my full attention. It is a survey of one hundred gardens and each garden has a page devoted to it. The gardens are as much art pieces as they are physical spaces and in many instances they denote cultural difference. I have three favourites – the Glass Bubble in Sweden, the Kroller-Muller Sculpture Park, and Andy Goldsworthy’s “Taking a Wall for a Walk.”

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The Gardens of The Vatican
Price: AUD 49.95 Author: Linda Kooluris Dobbs & Kildare Dobbs

This is a glimpse into the beauty of the physical environs of the Vatican with each page a colourful feast for the eyes. The gardens are, as one might expect, expertly and lovingly maintained. They are also home to some unusual and unique features; one such is an olive tree transplanted from Gethsemane.

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The Heart of the Garden
Price: AUD 39.95 Author: David Kirkpatrick

This award winning, Melbourne-based landscape designer turns his attention to twenty garden designs that offer beautiful and practical answers to space and environmental challenges. David Kirkpatrick says he is a designer for the individual rather than for fashion and yet his designs are at the forefront of what is currently fashionable. It is his holistic approach to design that stands out - he wants to know the garden owner’s likes and dislikes, their memories of favourite gardens, and their vision of what they want from their garden.

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The Roots of Civilisation
Price: AUD 69.95 Author: John Newton

Describing them as the most important elements in the cycle of life, John Newton takes the reader on a journey through the history of plants and the absolutely essential role they play in every facet of our daily existence. Not only informative, this is also a beautifully illustrated book.

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Wild Food
Price: AUD 55.00 Author: Juleigh Robins

Juleigh and her partner Ian have been gathering and cooking Australian Indigenous foods for over twenty years. Each chapter in this book pertains to an individual plant; it is described in detail and then represented in recipes that cover all manner of dishes.

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Wild Sourdough
Price: AUD 29.95 Author: Yoke Mardewi

With so many breads on offer to purchase and consume at restaurants and cafes, Yoke Mardewi makes the point that it is not necessary for anyone to make bread, but it is enjoyable and has benefits beyond the health imperative. The book covers all forms of breadmaking, covers all ingredients, and serves up wonderful recipes.

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Country Houses of Tasmania
Price: AUD 60.00 Author: Alice Bennett and Georgia Warner

Notable for its natural beauty, this book celebrates Tasmania’s historic homes. While the mainland was moving forward with what was sometimes little regard for preservation, Tasmanian owners of these homes were intent on lovingly maintaining them and ensuring their survival. Twenty-five houses are identified and their history chronicled. As well, they are explained in terms of their local context.

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Scandinavian Modern Home
Price: AUD 69.95 Author: Elizabeth Wihide

Being fascinated by all things Nordic, I was immediately interested to peruse this book. I was delighted to find that it is so much more than the usual fare for this genre. It has the anticipated, lovely photographs of home interiors, but it also includes a Scandinavian Modern Trademarks section, a Design Directory, and small biographies of Scandinavian designers and architects. It showcases furniture, textiles, ceramics, glassware, and more, with representation of Denmark, Norway, Finland and Sweden. Use it as a practical resource or a history book or simply a celebration of beautiful objects.

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Empire Style
Price: AUD 95.00 Author: Bernard Chevallier & Marc Walter

The lavish use of brocade, gilt-edging, velvet, and other such adornment is synonymous with the French aristocracy and Napoleon's ascendance. The opulence and sheer grandeur of the period is captured in this book through the architecture, interior decoration and garden landscapes that survive to this day.

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Australian Gardens for a Changing Climate
Price: AUD 49.95 Author: Jenna Reed Burns

Apart from the practical advice, this book is a welcome reminder that gardens can be nurtured and bring much joy in times of severe drought.

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Contemporary Australian Garden Design
Price: AUD 69.95 Author: John Patrick & Jenny Wade

Twenty leading Australian designers explain their individual designs and offer practical advice for the home gardener. Every state and territory is represented so gardeners all over Australia will find ideas relevant to their climate.

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The English Garden
Price: AUD 29.95 Author: Iona Baird et al

From the exuberance of the National Lottery Garden to the order of the garden at Hatfield House, the one hundred English gardens featured are surprising, beautiful, and fascinating.

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More Softies
Price: AUD 29.95 Author: Viking Imprint

The interest in crafts never wanes be it knitting, quilting, paper folding, or crocheting. This is a collection of handmade soft toys, with simple patterns and a wide variety of designs.

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Tea Roses
Price: AUD 59.95 Author: Lynne Chapman et al

Six Perth women met through their love of roses and discovered they all shared a specific interest in Tea roses. The dry, warm climate of their gardens was conducive to the growing of these roses. Now known as The Tea Rose Group, the women have had outstanding success at growing Tea roses and present them in all their glory in this beautiful and instructional book. The new rose grower will find it inspirational while those with their own rose gardens will perhaps discover new varieties.

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Creating Your Eco-Friendly Garden
Price: AUD 39.95 Author: Mary Horsfall

Commissioned by the CSIRO and written by a contributor to Grass Roots, the self-sufficiency magazine, this is a practical guide to environmentally responsible gardening. It includes chapters on biodiversity, buying plants, water wise gardening, and pest control systems.

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The Australian Gardening Encyclopaedia
Price: AUD 59.95 Author: Murdoch Publishing

This encyclopaedia will happily sit next to your Yates on the gardening book shelf. It is divided into sections on plant identification, gardening skills, and general plant cultivation practices for the Australian environment.

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Good Gardens with Less Water
Price: AUD 34.95 Author: Kevin Handreck

Carrying the CSIRO imprimatur, this is a practical and timely book on how gardens survive and thrive when water supply is limited. It goes into every aspect of water shortage and details the ideal gardening response.

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