Category: Gardening & Nature
Out of the thousands of Australian plants worthy of garden space, here are the top 500, as edited and selected by Angus Stewart. These are the tried and tested, the popular cultivars, the ones that won't turn up their heels and die on you - and are available commercially. Over the last few decades, the ...Show more
Category: Gardening & Nature
A Year in Natureis a beautiful, unique introduction to the seasons. The book opens out into a stunning four-part carousel, revealing intricately detailed pop-up scenes of spring, summer, autumn and winter. Follow a family of foxes as the tiny cubs grow up through the year, and explore the woodl ...Show more
Category: Gardening & Nature | Series: National Trust Home and Garden Ser.
There's no sting in this tale: bees are a source of delight for honey lovers, hay-fever sufferers and gardeners alike. This charming and practical guide is intended for both the beginner and experienced beekeeper. It covers everything from setting up hives and maximizing bees in the garden, to optimum h ...Show more
Category: Gardening & Nature
With the increasing interest in 'super' berries and their health benefits it is good to know they can be grown organically, and that most are suited to small gardens and pots. They are full of: Vitamins A, C and E; Folic and amino acids; Anti-oxidants; Riboflavin; and, Dietary fibre and Flavonoids.
Category: Gardening & Nature
Jekka McVicar is passionate about herbs and this passion permeates her authoritative and immensely practical book. Here she covers over 150 herbs - from the most common such as mint and basil to the more exotic, such as turmeric and lemon grass. For each herb she outlines various species, its history, ...Show more
Category: Gardening & Nature
Discover what to do when with this ultimate gardening guide. Gardening Through the Year in Australia takes you systematically through the year, each chapter looking in-depth at one month at a time. A handy 'To Do' list, along with 'Last Chance' reminders and 'Get Ahead' tips, gives you an overview of th ...Show more
Category: Gardening & Nature
The first book in New York Times bestselling author Peter Wohlleben's The Mysteries of Nature Trilogy. Book two, The Inner Life of Animals, is available now, and the third book, The Secret Wisdom of Nature, is coming in Spring 2019. Are trees social beings? In this international bestseller, forester an ...Show more
Category: Gardening & Nature | Series: Naturalists' Guides
Photographic identification guide to the 280 species of butterfly most commonly seen in Australia, perfect for resident and visitor alike. High-quality photographs from Australia's top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include nomenclature, size, distribution, ...Show more
Category: Gardening & Nature
Gardens can enhance your wellbeing, but why? Covering design, plants, and the act of gardening, this book uniquely explains why green spaces are good for you and shows how to use that knowledge to optimize your outdoor space. The plants you grow and your garden layout can induce relaxation, boost your c ...Show more
Category: Gardening & Nature
* Easy-to-read, up-to-date information augmented with easily understood maps * Divided by geographical area according to ease of finding each species * Covers all endemic and resident species plus migratory species expected most years First published in 1994, The Complete Guide to Finding the Birds of ...Show more
