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Book Cover:  Easy Organic Gardening and Moon Planting: updated edition (with moon-planting dates from 2012-2017)
By Lyn Bagnall

An essential resource for all Australian and New Zealand gardeners who care about their family's health and the environment.

Organic gardening leaves your patch of earth in a better condition than you found it by working with nature rather than against it. A practicable and better alternative to chemical-dependent and environmentally unsustainable cultivation practices, organic gardening prevents soil...

An essential resource for all Australian and New Zealand gardeners who care about their family's health and the environment.

Organic gardening leaves your patch of earth in a better condition than you...

Published: 26/04/2012
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781921844782
RRP: $45.00
Book Cover:  Annie's Garden to Table
Combining her garden diary and seasonal recipes, leading country chef Annie Smithers shares her love of turning fresh regional produce into delicious French-inspired cuisine in this gorgeous new cookbook.
Combining her garden diary and seasonal recipes, leading country chef Annie Smithers shares her love of turning fresh regional produce into delicious French-inspired cuisine in this gorgeous new cookbook.
Published: 21/03/2012
Format:
ISBN: 9781921382345
RRP: $49.95
Book Cover:  Australian Gardens for a Changing Climate
 

Gardens enhance our lives, add value to our properties and provide food and habitat for native fauna. In recent times our gardens have been under threat - climate change has affected much of our continent, bringing drier conditions and the need for severe water restrictions. But the scarcity of water doesn't mean we have to forgo gardening altogether - simply that the style of our gardens has...

 

Gardens enhance our lives, add value to our properties and provide food and habitat for native fauna. In recent times our gardens have been under threat - climate change has affected much of our...

Published: 27/10/2008
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9781920989859
RRP: $49.95
Book Cover:  Grow Organic
By Dorling Kindersley

A comprehensive, practical guide to organic gardening that explains and illustrates all the key organic principles and covers vegetables, fruit, ornamental plants, herbs and container gardening.

 This title has been fully adapted for the Australian market, sports a gorgeous new, locally-designed jacket, and includes the following:

 Step-by-step sequences and specially commissioned photographs...

A comprehensive, practical guide to organic gardening that explains and illustrates all the key organic principles and covers vegetables, fruit, ornamental plants, herbs and container gardening.

 This...

Published: 29/08/2011
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781740338028
RRP: $29.95
Book Cover: A Slice of Organic Life
By Sheherazade Goldsmith

Featuring over 80 self-contained projects, from growing your own food organically, cooking home-grown produce, keeping selected livestock, and leading a more sustainable lifestyle, this down-to-earth, yet practical guide is the perfect start for someone looking to go 'green.'

 

Featuring over 80 self-contained projects, from growing your own food organically, cooking home-grown produce, keeping selected livestock, and leading a more sustainable lifestyle, this down-to-earth...

Published: 01/03/2010
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781740337656
RRP: $29.95
Book Cover:  Compost: The natural way to make food for your garden
By Ken Thompson

' Compost-making doesn't need to be hard work, costs almost nothing, and the only secret ingredient you need is patience. ' Ken Thompson

Making compost isn't just simple and satisfying, it will save you spending money on expensive soil conditioners and mulches.

There's no need for fancy gadgets. Discover how to build a simple bin, find the best tools for the job, and learn what type of mix is perfect...

' Compost-making doesn't need to be hard work, costs almost nothing, and the only secret ingredient you need is patience. ' Ken Thompson

Making compost isn't just simple and satisfying, it will save you...

Published: 07/04/2008
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9781740336185
RRP: $19.95
Book Cover:  Grow Organic
By Dorling Kindersley
A comprehensive, practical guide to organic gardening that explains and illustrates all the key organic principles and covers vegetables, fruit, ornamental plants, herbs and container gardening.

This title has been fully adapted for the Australian market, sports a gorgeous new, locally-designed jacket, and includes the following:

A comprehensive, practical guide to organic gardening that explains and illustrates all the key organic principles and covers vegetables, fruit, ornamental plants, herbs and container gardening.

This title...

Published: 14/04/2009
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9781740336406
RRP: $49.95
Book Cover: The Royal Horticultural Society: How to Garden
By Dorling Kindersley

Whether you're a complete novice or looking to improve your existing gardening skills, this is the complete guide on how to garden, from the experts at the RHS.

Just about to start your first ever gardening project, or looking to improve an existing plot? Whatever your level of expertise, you'll find everything you need to know in this easy-to-follow guide.

Whether you're a complete novice or looking to improve your existing gardening skills, this is the complete guide on how to garden, from the experts at the RHS.

Just about to start your first ever gardening...

Published: 01/09/2008
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9781740336352
RRP: $49.95
Book Cover:  Bonsai: 101 Essential Tips.
Published: 01/06/2005
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781740334242
RRP: $9.95
Book Cover:  Organic Gardening in Australia: The complete guide to natural &
By Pauline Ed. Pears
Organic Gardening in Australia is an essential reference, now in paperback, for all gardeners committed to a natural, safe and healthy approach. The book sets out organic guidelines, together with advice on where to begin, whether you're a novice or experienced gardener.

As well as providing an excellent grounding in the basics of organic gardening, this practical guide covers everything from soil...

Organic Gardening in Australia is an essential reference, now in paperback, for all gardeners committed to a natural, safe and healthy approach. The book sets out organic guidelines, together with advice...
Published: 31/07/2006
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781740334914
RRP: $49.95
Book Cover:  RHS Pruning & Training
By Dorling Kindersley

The definitive practical guide to pruning and training

The definitive practical guide to pruning trees, shrubs, roses and climbers from the RHS. Features an A-Z approach on over 800 plants with practical, step-by-step images to show you exactly where and how to make pruning cuts, plus infomation on advanced techniques such as coppicing, topiary and pergola-training.

Pruning and Training will ensure...



The definitive practical guide to pruning and training

The definitive practical guide to pruning trees, shrubs, roses and climbers from the RHS. Features an A-Z approach on over 800 plants with practical...

Published: 01/08/2011
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9781405363129
RRP: $39.95
Book Cover:  Organic Gardening
By Geoff Hamilton

A new edition of this essential guide to organic gardening from one of Britain's best-loved gardeners, Geoff Hamilton

Whether you want to grow succulent strawberries and mouth-watering marrows untainted by chemicals or find natural methods of pest and weed control, this is your practical, easy-to-follow guide to growing organic.

Create a garden that is safer for your children, pets and wildlife and...



A new edition of this essential guide to organic gardening from one of Britain's best-loved gardeners, Geoff Hamilton

Whether you want to grow succulent strawberries and mouth-watering marrows untainted...

Published: 13/01/2011
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781405362269
RRP: $45.00
Book Cover: The Concise Guide to Self Sufficiency
By John Seymour
The concise version of Seymour's visionary classic is a key reference title for living off the land, and an excellent starting point for anyone aiming to change to a more sustainable lifestyle. Packed with practical information and invaluable advice from the man who spent most of his life living the dream of self-sufficiency.

This handbook teaches the full range of crafts and skills necessary to producing...

The concise version of Seymour's visionary classic is a key reference title for living off the land, and an excellent starting point for anyone aiming to change to a more sustainable lifestyle. Packed...
Published: 30/07/2007
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9781405320207
RRP: $35.00
Book Cover: The Permaculture Home Garden
By Linda Woodrow
Inspired by her own training in permaculture, Linda Woodrow has devised a totally integrated organic system of gardening that combines science with common sense. In The Permaculture Home Garden she draws us into a warmly welcoming household where everyone shares the planting, helps to tend the hens, and relaxes after a satisfying day's work. Step-by-step instructions and helpful diagrams make it easy...
Inspired by her own training in permaculture, Linda Woodrow has devised a totally integrated organic system of gardening that combines science with common sense. In The Permaculture Home Garden she draws...
Published: 01/05/1996
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780670865994
RRP: $39.95
Book Cover: The Water Wise Garden

In this timely book, organic gardening guru Jeffrey Hodges explains how to make the most of our precious water resources to create and maintain a healthy, flourishing garden. This practical manual will help you:

In this timely book, organic gardening guru Jeffrey Hodges explains how to make the most of our precious water resources to create and maintain a healthy, flourishing garden. This practical manual will...

Published: 07/04/2008
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780670071098
RRP: $29.95
Book Cover:  Green Gardener
More and more people are looking for practical ways to do something about critical environmental problems such as global warming, water shortage, the loss of biodiversity, and chemical-laden food.
More and more people are looking for practical ways to do something about critical environmental problems such as global warming, water shortage, the loss of biodiversity, and chemical-laden food.
Published: 28/08/2006
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780670029419
RRP: $35.00
Book Cover: The Organic Garden
Jeffrey Hodges' time-saving, minimal-energy techniques have been turning ordinary gardeners into organic green-thumbs for years. With his winning ideas even the busiest, least motivated gardener can attain a bountiful garden that works in harmony with nature, rather than against it. Try them now, and produce your own healthy, chemical-free fruits, vegetables and flowers.
Jeffrey Hodges' time-saving, minimal-energy techniques have been turning ordinary gardeners into organic green-thumbs for years. With his winning ideas even the busiest, least motivated gardener can attain...
Published: 27/11/2006
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780670029853
RRP: $29.95
Book Cover:  Earth Garden Building Book
At a time when housing costs and interest rates have put the Australian dream of owning a house beyond the reach of many people, Bob Rich and Keith Smith show how even the most impractical person can learn to build their own home.

The authors were not originally skilled craftsmen and they use their personal experiences, successes and failures to explain the building and design processes to beginners...

At a time when housing costs and interest rates have put the Australian dream of owning a house beyond the reach of many people, Bob Rich and Keith Smith show how even the most impractical person can learn...
Published: 14/04/2005
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780670028634
RRP: $49.95
Book Cover:  Growing at the Speed of Life 
By Graham Kerr

With more than two dozen cookbooks and hundreds of television shows, lectures, and personal appearances devoted to promoting healthful cooking, award-winning chef and former 'Galloping Gourmet' Graham Kerr literally starts from the ground up in this engaging, inspiring, and highly informative introduction to the joys of the kitchen garden-and the pleasures of the table that start with growing your...

With more than two dozen cookbooks and hundreds of television shows, lectures, and personal appearances devoted to promoting healthful cooking, award-winning chef and former 'Galloping Gourmet' Graham...

Published: 12/09/2011
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9780399536120
RRP: $29.95
Book Cover: The Kiwi Backyard Handbook

More than any other people in the world, Kiwis live their lives in the backyard. Whether it's a quarter acre or a tiny patch of lawn, or if you aspire to a burgeoning veggie garden and a few chooks or to relaxing by a palm-edged pool, a good spot for your barbecue is always a must.

More than any other people in the world, Kiwis live their lives in the backyard. Whether it's a quarter acre or a tiny patch of lawn, or if you aspire to a burgeoning veggie garden and a few chooks...

Published: 29/08/2011
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143566052
RRP: $32.95

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21 May 2012
2012 Australian Book Industry Awards (ABIAs) - winners

The Australian Book Industry Awards were held in Sydney on Friday night. It was a great night for Penguin with our books taking the top honors in four book categories including the prestigious Book of the Year. Congratulations also to Peg McColl, Kate McCormack and the rights team who won the International (Rights) Award for the second year running for Paul French's book Midnight in Peking. United Book Distributors were again named Distributor of the Year.

Illustrated Book of the Year

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