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The Vision and Passion of William T. Cooper: A Retrospective
Artist/Author: Cooper, Wendy (Editor)$30.00 Read moreA catalogue of images published in association with the exhibition The Vision of William T. Cooper: A Retrospective presented at the Tableland Regional Gallery in Atherton, from 1st September – 26th November 2017.
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Classic Paula Pryke: Classic Floral Design (Hardcover)
Artist/Author: Pryke, Paula, Photography - Kevin Summers$30.00 Add to cartThis Classic ‘bible’ to Paula Pryke’s artistic style features more than 80 arrangements and instructions on how to recreate them for the novice. The arrangements are divided into two styles – Classic and Contemporary. Comprehensive information on techniques is also included together with a gallery of Paula’s favourite flowers, accompanied by advice on how they are best used, plus practical information on care and vase life..
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Eucalypts: A Celebration (Hardcover)
Artist/Author: Wrigley, John and Murray Fagg$60.00 Add to cartA comprehensive study of Australia’s most recognisable trees. It looks at Eucalypts and their place in art and history as well as an in depth examination of their evolution, biology and classification. Eucalypts are a familiar part of our landscape and an integral part of the Australian identity. We have farmed them and used them to build houses, furniture, roads and bridges since the beginning of white settlement. We have been inspired by them, painted them, made films about them, written books about them and of course Aboriginal Australians have long made musical instruments from them. Though a small number are found as native plants in several other countries, Eucalypts are a very Australian tree. This book celebrates their diversity, their beauty and the role they play in our history, culture and economy. It looks at their evolution, biology, horticulture and ecology, together with their classification and the botanists involved. Through historic and contemporary images, it examines the many ways in which they have served Aboriginal, colonial and contemporary Australians in both practical and aesthetic ways. This book is also available in softcover. Price $40.00.
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Woodland Flora: A Field Guide for the Southern Tablelands (NSW & ACT)
Artist/Author: Sharp, Sarah, Rainer Rehwinkel, Dave Mallinson, David Eddy$25.00 Add to cartWoodland Flora covers 444 plant species found in woodlands in the Southern Tablelands of NSW and the ACT. It provides an easy-to-use identification guide to the majority of plant species encountered in woodlands in this area including those species that occur in other habitats and in other regions and interstate. Written in plain English, Woodland Flora has been produced with the highest professional integrity, with all descriptions having been check against herbarium specimens and the authors’ own extensive knowledge of the Southern Tablelands.
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Australian Sub-tropical Fungi
$30.00 Add to cartA field guide to some of the interesting and unusual fungi of the Australian subtropics.
The guide covers 115 species, with illustrations and descriptions of each. Many of the species covered appear for the first time in a field guide.
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Pilbara Seed Atlas and Field Guide
Artist/Author: Edited by: Erickson,Todd, Russell Barrett, David Merritt, Kingsley Dixon$80.00 Add to cartIdentifies plant species and provides guidance on seed-based conservation and restoration for 103 taxa in the Pilbara and Australian Arid Zone.
The Pilbara region in Australia’s arid northwest is rich in flora that is suited to extreme temperatures and boom and bust cycles of moisture availability. It is also a region important for its natural resources. In places where mining activities have finished and the land is under management for ecological restoration, there is increasing demand for information about native plant communities and the biology of their seeds.
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Cultivated Plants of the World: Trees, Shrubs, Climbers
Artist/Author: Ellison, Don$105.00 Add to cartWith over 4,250 internationally grown trees, shrubs, and climbers listed, all shown in close-up photographs and alphabetized for quick and easy visual identification, this pictorial dictionary is the most exceptional guide to cultivated plants ever. Rather than providing lengthy and confusing botanical descriptions, the entries get right to the point with information on the country of origin, climatic preference, planting use, and propagation methods. Under each genus, its most relevant species appear, with their common name or names, typical characteristics, and growth habits. The thousands of examples represent all types–tropical, sub-tropical, temperate, mild, cold, desert, and wetland. Home gardeners will find this an excellent way to acquaint themselves with, or expand their knowledge of, the wide and amazing range of available flora; nursery owners will gratefully reach for it when helping customers; and it’s a must for landscapers, botanical societies, or anyone who simply appreciates the beauty of plants.
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The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney : the first 200 years
Artist/Author: Churchill, Jennie (Editor)$65.00 Add to cart- This is the garden that gave the world the Wollemi Pine—previously known only from 40,000 year old fossils. The garden that brought to Australia the worlds biggest, stinkiest flower—the penis-shaped Giant Stinking Arum.
Early in 2016 Sydneys Royal Botanic Garden—one of the worlds best—will turn 200. A year of fanfare and celebrations will draw public attention to Australias oldest scientific institution, and its handsome illustrated book. Not just the shrubs and trees, but the amazing collections of beautiful drawings, archives, seeds and specimens are presented—along with highlights of the Gardens distinguished contributions to science and horticulture.
The Gardens’ chequered history, together with the parties, celebrations, sports and shenanigans it hosted are covered in chapters by impressive contributors. Readers meet a distinguished line of colourful characters, beginning with Sir Joseph Banks, and encounter the art and literature that the Botanic Gardens have inspired.
- This is the garden that gave the world the Wollemi Pine—previously known only from 40,000 year old fossils. The garden that brought to Australia the worlds biggest, stinkiest flower—the penis-shaped Giant Stinking Arum.
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The Garden Photography Workshop
Artist/Author: Jones, Andrea$35.00 Add to cartOne of the most rewarding aspects of gardening is sharing its beauty, both physically with those who visit and virtually with those who only see it on a screen. But capturing a garden’s true essence is difficult, and often the moments worth sharing are ephemeral. In The Garden Photography Workshop, internationally known garden photographer Andrea Jones shares the trade secrets that make her photos sing. You’ll learn the basic photography skills and tips on using a range of camera equipment, covering everything from DSLRs to smartphones and accessories. Profiles of real gardens from around the world exemplify the most common problems a photographer can face, like harsh light, wet weather, and cramped spaces, along with advice and techniques for addressing specific concerns. We live in a photo-driven world, and this helpful guide is a complete tutorial for anyone who wants that world to be filled with beautiful images of gardens and plants.
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The Dictionary of Science for Gardeners: 6000 Scientific Terms Explored and Explained.
Artist/Author: Allaby, Michael.$60.00 Add to cartThis must-have reference will help all gardeners navigate the complex world of science. It defines more than 6,000 words from 16 branches of science that are of particular interest to gardeners, from abscission (a plant’s rejection of an organ) to zoochary (the dispersal of seeds by animals). Hundreds of illustrations clarify key definitions and help explain abstract concepts. Definitions reflect the latest developments in science. Covering topical issues like climate change, ecology, and native plants, this book will be indispensable to home gardeners and nursery professionals.
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The Daylily: A Guide for Gardeners
Artist/Author: John P. Peat and Ted L. Petit$30.00 Add to cartFew perennials are as tough and versatile as daylilies (genus Hemerocallis), and even fewer offer daylilies’ enormous range of color, shape, and growing characteristics. The ease of hybridizing daylilies is a major attraction for the enthusiast. Any backyard gardener can hybridize daylilies, but this blessing of easy breeding can also be something of a curse to the newcomer. Tens of thousands of new daylilies are bred each year. How to choose and grow daylilies amidst this profusion? John Peat and Ted Petit have come to the rescue in this authoritative overview of all aspects of daylily history, cultivation, and breeding. Inspired by R. W. Munson Jr.’s classic treatment, Hemerocallis, they fully describe the history of the modern daylily. In the heart of the book, they detail the various types of hybrids and provide indispensable advice for growing all of them well. More than 200 beautiful color photographs and illustrations round out the work.
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The Curious Gardener
Artist/Author: Anna Pavord$40.00 Add to cartIn The Curious Gardener, Anna Pavord brings together in 12 chapters – one from each month of the year – 72 pieces on all aspects of gardening.From what to do in each month and how to get the best from flowers, plants, herbs, fruit and vegetables, through reflections on the weather, soil, the English landscape and favourite old gardening clothes, to office greenery, spring in New York, waterfalls, Derek Jarman and garden design, Anna Pavord always has something interesting to say and says it with great style and candour.The perfect book to guide you through the gardening year and, on days when the weather keeps the most courageous gardener indoors, the perfect book to curl up with beside the fire.
