September New Release - The Unexpected Houseplant

Title: Unexpected Houseplant

             

Subtitle: 220 Extraordinary Choices 

for Every Spot In Your Home

Author/s: Tovah Martin

RRP: $27.99

ISBN: 9781604692433

Format:  Paperback, 256 pages

Dimensions: 228mm x 180mm

Publisher: Timber Press

Aust. Release Date:Sept 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Indoor plants have gotten a bad rap and are often associated with dusty and dowdy African violets, languishing philodendrons and bloom-free orchids. No longer! It's time for plant lovers to dust off their houseplants, update their image and discover just how exciting, trendy and crucial plants can be in the home. The Unexpected Houseplant, by renowned plant authority Tovah Martin, isn't your typical, old-fashioned, dowdy houseplant book. Tovah's approach is revolutionary - picture brilliant spring bulbs by the bed, lush perennials brought in from the garden, quirky succulents in the kitchen, even flowering vines and small trees growing beside an easy chair. Along with loads of visual inspiration, readers will learn how to make unusual selections, where to best position plants in the home and valuable tips on watering, feeding, grooming, pruning and troubleshooting, season by season. Comprehensive, up-to-the-minute and illustrated with gorgeous photography, The Unexpected Houseplant is for beginners, green thumbs, decorators and anyone who wants to infuse a bit of surprising green into their décor.

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August New Release - A Guide to Bearded Irises

Title: A Guide to Bearded Irises

             

Subtitle: Cultivating the Rainbow for 

 Beginners and Enthusiasts

Author/s: Kelly D. Norris

RRP: $49.99

ISBN: 9781604692082

Format:  Hardback, 348 pages

Dimensions: 230mm x 205mm

Publisher: Timber Press

Aust. Release Date:  August 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

In this comprehensive guide, iris expert Kelly Norris provides an accessible overview of these deservedly popular plants. Introductory chapters discuss how to grow bearded irises successfully; how to use them in the garden; how to recognise superior plants and how to "create" new irises. The bulk of the book consists of portraits of the most outstanding plants in each of the six recognised categories from the dainty miniature dwarf bearded irises to the stately tall bearded irises. A helpful resource section lists specialty nurseries, organisations devoted to bearded irises and public gardens with notable iris collections. Whether you're an enthusiastic gardener who wants to learn more about bearded irises or a devoted fan eager to keep up with the latest developments in the iris world, A Guide to Bearded Irises will deliver the information you're seeking while feeding your passion for these vibrant, versatile plants.

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August New Release - Agaves

Title: Agaves

             

Subtitle: Living Sculptures for Landscapes 

 and Containers

Author/s: Greg Starr

RRP: $49.99

ISBN: 9781604691986

Format:  Hardback, 344 pages

Dimensions: 230mm x 180mm

Publisher: Timber Press

Aust. Release Date:  August 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Greg Starr is widely acknowledged as an expert on agaves. An astute observer of agaves in the wild, he also has broad experience with their performance in cultivation. In vivid detail he profiles 75 species, cultivars and hybrids best suited to gardens and landscapes. Each entry includes field notes as well as a detailed description of the plant, along with its cultural requirements including hardiness, sun exposure, water needs, soil requirements and methods of propagation. Because agaves can change dramatically as they age, photos show species from youth to maturity - a unique feature of this book. Distribution, taxonomy, horticultural history and essentials of cultivation complete the in-depth treatment. As useful to specialists as to enthusiasts who are just beginning to explore the dazzlingly diverse world of agaves, this authoritative guide is sure to spur the growing popularity of these amazing plants. 

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August New Release - The A-Z of Plant Names

Title: The A to Z of Plant Names

             

Subtitle: A Quick Reference Guide to 

 4000 Garden Plants

Author/s: Allen J. Coombes

RRP: $24.99

ISBN: 9781604691962

Format:  Hardback, 312 pages

Dimensions: 205mm x 140mm

Publisher: Timber Press

Aust. Release Date:  August 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

This handy gardener's reference provides the derivation, meaning and pronunciation of the most popular and interesting garden plants. Common names and synonyms are cross-referenced to the botanical name. Names are organized alphabetically by generic name and these are followed by species, sub-species, varieties and forms. The language is non-technical and the aim is to demystify plant names, provide readers with interesting background information to naming and empower gardeners everywhere to feel confident about naming plants. 

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June New Release - Creating Rain Gardens

Title: Creating Rain Gardens

             

Subtitle: Capturing Rain for Your 

Own Water-Efficient Garden

                  

Author/s: Cleo Woelfle-Erskine and 

Apryl Uncapher

RRP: $24.99

ISBN: 9781604692402

Format:  Paperback, 208 pages

Dimensions: 230mm x 205mm

Publisher: Timber Press

Aust. Release Date:  June 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Rain gardens act as big sponges that capture and hold storm water runoff so it can be absorbed back into the soil of your garden. Rain gardens are also beautiful habitats for birds and insects, making your garden hum with nature. Water conservation experts Cleo Woelfle-Erskine and Apryl Uncapher walk you through the process of designing and building swales, French drains, rain gardens and ephemeral ponds - the building blocks of rain gardens. Providing step-by-step instructions for rain barrels, simple living roofs, permeable patios and planters that harvest runoff from the street, this rich handbook explains how to weave these elements into your current garden for maximum benefits. From soil preparation, planting, troubleshooting and maintenance to selecting palettes of water-loving plants that provide four-season interest and a habitat for wildlife, the authors cover everything you need to create a beautiful rain garden at home.

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June New Release - Grow Fruit Naturally

Title: Grow Fruit Naturally

             

Subtitle: A Hands-on Guide to 

Growing Over 300 Varieties

Author/s: Lee Reich

RRP: $29.99

ISBN: 9781600853562

Format:  Paperback, 240 pages

Dimensions: 215mm x 276mm

Publisher: Taunton Press

Aust. Release Date:  June 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Take your pick: apples, pears, peaches, blueberries. For health and money conscious consumers, homegrown edibles are the way to go. Gardening expert Lee Reich shows the way to successfully grow fruits that are delicious and nutritious with information on over 30 fruits and how to reap the most of their bounty. Covering all topics from planning and planting to pruning and harvesting, this essential reference also discusses natural pest control and fertilisation methods, pollination and irrigation. 

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June New Release - Rosemary Gladstar's Medicinal Herbs

Title: Rosemary Gladstar’s Medicinal 

 Herbs

             

Subtitle: A Beginner’s Guide

                

Author/s: Rosemary Gladstar

RRP: $18.99

ISBN: 9781612120058

Format:  Paperback, 224 pages

Dimensions: 229mm x 178mm

Publisher: Storey Publishing

Aust. Release Date:  June 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Just as people are increasingly thinking about where their food comes from - and looking for greater control over their food sources - they are also seeking to take greater control of their health care. With health care costs soaring and the frightening list of side effects from pharmaceutical drugs continuing to build, many are looking to herbal medicine for a gentler, less expensive approach to treating everyday ailments. This title covers 33 common plants that can be grown nearly anywhere and used in a variety of ways, including familiar plants such as garlic, echinacea, burdock, nettles and chamomile. It includes step-by-step instructions for drying and preserving herbs and for making the most common herbal preparations including salves, syrups, tinctures, pills and capsules. It features 20 basic recipes, including some "food as medicine" recipes for healing pestos, vinegars and soups.

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May New Release - Encyclopedia of Flowering Shrubs

Title: Timber Press Encyclopedia of 

Flowering Shrubs

Subtitle: More than 1700 Outstanding 

Garden Plants

                

Author/s:  Jim Gardiner

RRP: $59.99

ISBN: 9780881928235

Format:  Hardback, 436 pages

Dimensions: 279mm x 215mm

Publisher: Timber Press

Aust. Release Date:  May 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

The Timber Press Encyclopedia of Flowering Shrubs is remarkable for its extensive photographic coverage that includes 2,000 high-quality images. These accompany essential cultivation data for more than 1,700 plants to make an exceptional tool for those embarking on identification, selection and planting schemes. Information includes size, flower colour and timing, stem colour, fruits, autumn colour, preferred position, soil needs, pruning requirements and cold hardiness. The plants are organised alphabetically by botanical name and may be readily accessed using the common name index. An introductory section suggests ways of giving plants the best possible start and ongoing care so that they can flourish in the long term.

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May New Release - Organic Backyard Vineyard

Title: Organic Backyard Vine

             

Subtitle: A Step-by-Step Guide 

to Growing Your Own Grapes

Author/s:  Tom Powers

RRP: $24.99

ISBN: 9781604692853

Format:  Paperback, 176 pages

Dimensions: 228mm x 203mm

Publisher: Timber Press

Aust. Release Date:  May 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Interest in wine shows no sign of slowing down – wine tours, tastings and vacations are now common and homeowners often have space dedicated to their collection. The logical next step? Learning to grow and make your own. In The Organic Backyard Vineyard, expert Tom Powers walks the small grower through the entire process of growing grapes with a month-by-month maintenance guide. Gardeners will be armed with everything they need to successfully grow organic grapes whether they have 50 square feet or an acre or more to plant. In fact, a 100-foot row of vines can yield up to 175 bottles of wine while one acre can produce more than 5000 bottles. The Organic Backyard Vineyard features everything a wine lover needs to build and care for a backyard vineyard.

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May New Release - Lavender Lover's Handbook

Title: Lavender Lover’s Handbook

             

Subtitle: The 100 Most Beautiful and Fragrant

 Varieties for Growing, Crafting, and Cooking

Author/s: Sarah Berringer Bader

RRP: $34.99

ISBN: 9781604692211

Format:  Hardback, 192 pages

Dimensions: 230mm x 190mm

Publisher: Timber Press

Aust. Release Date:  May 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

With its intoxicating scent, gorgeous wands of purple flowers and silvery foliage, lavender is one of the most sought-after plants. But the horticultural reasons for choosing lavender go far beyond its beauty. Lavender attracts beneficial insects and requires little water once established. In The Lavender Lover's Handbook, lavender grower Sarah Berringer Bader teaches gardeners how to successfully grow this beloved plant. Featuring the 100 easiest, most stunning lavenders available today, this beginner's guide provides a complete checklist of the colour, fragrance, size and foliage of each plant, in addition to basic pruning, spacing and planting requirements. The text is rounded out with tips on how to harvest, cook and craft with this wonderful herb. Its abundant variety, hardiness, fragrance and culinary uses make lavender one of the most popular and versatile plants. And now, with this practical and accessible guide in hand it's easier than ever to grow at home.

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May New Release - Fruit Trees in Small Spaces

Title: Fruit Trees in Small Spaces

             

Subtitle: Abundant Harvests from 

Your Own Backyard

Author/s:  Colby Eierman

RRP: $29.99

ISBN: 9781604691900

Format:  Paperback, 256 pages

Dimensions: 228mm x 203mm

Publisher: Timber Press

Aust. Release Date:  May 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

For gardeners yearning for the pleasures of home-grown fruit, this deliciously encouraging guide cuts the subject down to size. Colby Eierman, garden designer and fruit expert, shows how trees can easily be tucked into the tiniest spots and still yield a bumper crop of gorgeous fruit. Fruit Trees in Small Spaces covers everything a gardener needs to know about choosing and nurturing the most delicious varieties including selection, pruning, training, irrigation and pest and disease prevention as well as creative recipes for your incredible harvest. 

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May New Release - Creative Concrete Ornaments for the Garden

Title: Creative Concrete Ornaments

 for the Garden

             

Subtitle: Making Pots, Planters,Birdbaths,

Sculptures & More

Author/s:  Sherri Warner Hunter

RRP: $24.99

ISBN: 9781454703532

Format:  Paperback, 176 pages

Dimensions: 254mm x 216mm

Publisher: Lark Books

Aust. Release Date:  May 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Sherri Warner Hunter proves that concrete isn't just for sidewalks anymore; it's perfect for the garden too. A selection of 30 beautiful designs suggests the range of this increasingly popular material and the illustrated instructions make the craft's fundamentals easy to learn. The simplest projects come first so beginners can work their way through the book progressively, building on their skills. Projects include a carved trough, sandcast bowl, elegant relief panel, and - for the more skilled crafters - a decorative walkway, sculpture and water feature.

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May New Release - Book of Gardening Projects for Kids

Title:  Book of Gardening Projects for Kids

             

Subtitle: 101 Ways to get Kids Outside, 

Dirty, and Having Fun

Author/s: Whitney Cohen and John Fisher

RRP: $24.99

ISBN: 9781604692457

Format:  Paperback, 256 pages

Dimensions: 228mm x 203mm

Publisher: Timber Press

Aust. Release Date:  May 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Gardening gets kids outdoors and away from television and video games, increases their connection to plants and animals and helps build enthusiasm for fresh fruits and vegetables. In The Book of Gardening Projects for Kids, Whitney Cohen and John Fisher draw on years of experience in the Life Lab Garden Classroom and gardening with their own children to teach parents how to integrate the garden into their family life, no matter its scope or scale. The book features simple, practical gardening advice, including how to design a play-friendly garden, ideas for fun-filled theme gardens and how to cook and preserve the garden’s bounty. 101 engaging, family-friendly garden activities are also featured, from making Crunch-n-Munch Vegetable Beds and muddy miniature Masterpieces to harvesting berries for Fresh Fruity Pops.

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May New Release - Beautiful No Mow Yards

Title: Beautiful No-Mow Yards

             

Subtitle: 50 Amazing Lawn Alternatives

                

Author/s:  Evelyn J. Hadden

RRP: $29.99

ISBN: 9781604692389

Format:  Paperback, 288 pages

Dimensions: 228mm x 203mm

Publisher: Timber Press

Aust. Release Date:  May 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

What has your perfect green lawn done for you lately? Is it really worth the time, effort and resources you lavish on it? Armed with encouragement, inspiration and cutting-edge advice from award-winning author Evelyn Hadden, you can liberate yourself at last! In this ultimate guide to rethinking your yard, Evelyn showcases dozens of inspiring, eco-friendly alternatives to that demanding (and dare we say boring?) green turf. Trade your lawn for a lively prairie or replace it with a runoff-reducing rain garden, Swap it for an interactive adventure garden or convert it to a low-maintenance living carpet. With Beautiful No-Mow Yards you can transform your lawn into a livable garden and bring nature’s beauty into your life.

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May New Release - Container Garden Idea Book

Title: Container Garden Idea Book

             

Subtitle: Entries Seating Areas Focal

 Points Paths

                

Author/s:  Fine Gardening magazine

RRP: $24.99

ISBN: 9781600853951

Format:  Paperback, 224 pages

Dimensions: 276mm x 234mm

Publisher: Taunton Press

Aust. Release Date:  May 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Containers are wonderful accents anywhere in the landscape. For those with small spaces or beginner skills, they offer an easy and affordable way to add stylish touches to their surroundings. Every gardener will find unique inspiration in Container Garden Idea Book. Part of Taunton's best-selling Idea Book series, it's an amazing visual clip file with over 300 photos, plant recipes and eye-catching designs for container gardens of all shapes and sizes. Readers can't go wrong with this fresh content from the editors and contributors of Fine Gardening magazine.

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April New Release - Beginner's Guide to Growing Heirloom Vegetables

Title: Beginner’s Guide to Growing 

 Heirloom Vegetables

Subtitle: The 100 Easiest-to-Grow, 

Tastiest Vegetables for Your Garden

Author/s:  Marie Iannotti

RRP: $24.99

ISBN: 9781604691887

Format:  Paperback, 248 pages

Dimensions: 240mm x 190mm

Publisher: Timber Press

                                                                   Aust. Release Date:  April 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Are heirloom vegetables more difficult to grow than conventional hybrids? The Beginner’s Guide to Growing Heirloom Vegetables debunks this myth by highlighting the 100 heirloom vegetables that are the easiest to grow and the tastiest to eat. Marie Iannotti makes it simple for beginning gardeners to jump on the heirloom trend by presented an edited list based on years of gardening trial and error. Growing your own has never looked, or tasted, so good.

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March New Release - What's Wrong With My Vegetable Garden?

Title: What’s Wrong with My 

 Vegetable Garden?

             

Subtitle: 100% Organic Solutions for 

All Your Vegetables, from Artichoke to Zucchini

Author/s:D Deardorff & K Wadsworth

RRP: $29.99

ISBN: 9781604691849

Format:  Paperback, 256 pages

Dimensions: 23.5cm x 19.5cm

Publisher: Timber Press

                                                                         Aust. Release Date:  March 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

More and more home gardeners are discovering the rewards of growing their own vegetables. But along with the pleasures of homegrown produce come a host of problems: bugs, diseases and mysterious ailments that don't have an obvious cause. What's a gardener to do? Don't panic - help is at hand. What's Wrong With My Vegetable Garden? teaches you how to keep your vegetables healthy so they're less susceptible to attack, and when problems do occur, it shows you how to recognise the problem and find the right organic solution. If you care about raising the freshest, healthiest, most problem-free vegetables possible, then What's Wrong With My Vegetable Garden? will quickly become one of your most essential tools.

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