Horticulture

Australia’s Quarter Acre: The Story of the Ordinary Suburban Garden [HB] Available
Peter Timms
Awards: Shortlisted for the 2007 Tasmania Book Prize for the Best Book by a Tasmanian in any genre
Who invented the rotary clothesline, the lawn-mower and the fibreglass swimming pool?
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Botanical Riches: Stories of Botanical Exploration [HB] Available
Richard Aitken
Awards: 2007 APA Book Design Awards Shortlist: Best Designed Non-fiction book (illustrated)
With illustrations of extraordinary splendour and beauty, Botanical Riches is a colourful history and enthralling tale of botanical exploration.
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Botanical Riches PB: Stories of Botanical Exploration [PB] Available
Richard Aitken
With illustrations of extraordinary splendour and beauty, Botanical Riches is a colourful history and enthralling tale of botanical exploration.

The Constant Gardener PB [PB] Available
Holly Kerr Forsyth
From the tiniest bulb, and its care, to the fundamental issues of water conservation and garden sustainability, this is an indispensable guide for every gardener.

The Constant Gardener [HB] Available
Holly Kerr Forsyth
The Constant Gardener is a must read for every keen gardener.
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A Field Guide to Insects and Diseases of Australian Potato Crops [Spiral bound] Available
Paul Horne, Rudolf de Boer and Denis Crawford
This handy field guide describes and illustrates the insects and diseases most likely to be encountered by Australian potato growers.

The Garden of Ideas: Four Centuries of Australian Style [PB] Available
Richard Aitken
The Garden of Ideas tells an inspiring and engaging story of Australian garden design.
General Series

Gardens of Eden: Among the World’s Most Beautiful Gardens [HB] Available
Holly Kerr Forsyth
This lavishly illustrated book is not simply a stroll through the world's finest gardens; it is a romp through history and an armchair ride around the world.
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Gardens of Eden PB: Among the World’s Most Beautiful Gardens [PB] Available
Holly Kerr Forsyth
This lavishly illustrated book is not simply a stroll through the world's finest gardens; it is a romp through history and an armchair ride around the world.
General

Green Pens: A Collection of Garden Writing [HB] Available
Katie Holmes, Susan K. Martin, Kylie Mirmohamadi
A charming selection of clippings from gardeners who love to write and writers who love their garden.

Remembered Gardens: Eight Women and their Visions of an Australian Landscape [HB] Available
Holly Kerr Forsyth
‘There I saw the first olive tree ever planted in Australia; the Cork-tree in luxuriance; the Caper growing among rocks, the English Oak, the horse chestnut, broom, magnificent mulberry trees of thirty-five years growth, umbrageous and green, great variety of roses in hedges, also climbing roses.’
Surveyor-General Thomas Mitchell on Elizabeth Macarthur's garden, 1831

Elizabeth Macarthur sailed into the fledgling settlement of New South Wales in 1790, after a horrific voyage from England.
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Remembered Gardens (PB): Eight Women and their Visions of an Australian Landscape [PB] Available
Holly Kerr Forsyth
Remembered Gardens is the story of eight women whose passions for garden-making have shaped our relationship with the Australian landscape.

Seasons at Home [PB] Available
Holly Kerr Forsyth
With a fresh new take on creating a warm and relaxing space for family and friends, renowned house and garden expert Holly Kerr Forsyth gathers together a collection of recipes and projects to bring your home to life.

Seasons in My House and Garden [PB] Available
Holly Kerr Forsyth
Awards: Winner HMAA book Laurel award
Beloved gardening writer Holly Kerr Forsyth takes readers from her garden into her home and kitchen.
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