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Gardeners east of the Great Divide and North of the Macedon Ranges as far west as the wheat belt in WA will welcome SOUTH AUSTRALIAN GARDENS as a source of practical information about gardening in the temperate parts of Australia which experience shorter or longer cold, wet winters and long, […]
BOOK REVIEW The Botanical Art of William T Cooper By Wendy Cooper NLA Publishing – 324pp RRP: $AU65.00 As an ardent admirer of fine botanical art, being offered a review copy of this book was like manna from heaven to me! William T (Bill) Cooper was one of the world’s […]
BOOK REVIEW Spirit of the Garden By Trisha Dixon NLA Publishing – 200pp RRP: $AU65.00 Gardens and broader man-made and natural landscapes not only appeal to the senses of sight and sound but, as well known writer Trisha Dixon expresses in this latest work, it is also their feel or […]
BOOK REVIEW Plants of Power By Stacey Demarco & Miranda Mueller Rockpool Publishing – 352pp RRP: $AU39.99 The flyleaf has the following inscription: “Place your hands in the earth and listen” That pretty much sums up what this book is all about – connecting with the natural world and discovering […]
By AB Bishop (Murdoch Books, November 2018, paperback, $39.99 RRP) In this recent release, AB has not only produced a very detailed, practical guide to creating a habitat garden but, in part 1 of the book, she has also provided a much needed explanation of broader topics such as ecology, […]
Fully revised and updated Third Edition By Ian Brooker and David Kleinig ( Bloomings Books, 2016, Hardback, 562 pages, $129rrp) The Eucalypts are the epitome of the Australian landscape, expressing in its one genus its essence and distinctiveness. — Sir Otto Frankel This series is widely regarded throughout the world […]
By Michael Bates (Murdoch Books, Aug 2017, hardcover $59.99rrp) I was delighted to be asked to review Michael Bates’ latest book ‘The New Australian Garden’. Michael is a landscaper with over 30 years’ experience in the garden industry. In this book he gives an overview of 18 different gardens. The […]
By Angus Stewart and Simon Leake (Murdoch Books, November 2017, paperback $45.00rrp) Over the years I have found that young people have not had the same experience or knowledge handed down from parents and hence do not feel confident in growing vegetables. Here is a book that is an up […]
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