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Energy-Wise Landscape Design
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| A New Approach for your Home and Garden |
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Sue Reed
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| Presents hundreds of practical ways you can save money, time and effort while making your landscapes more ecologically rich and energy efficient. |
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2010 - New Society Publishers, USA - 304pp
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The Complete Book of Australian Weather
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Richard Whitaker
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| Everything you ever wanted to know about Australia's extraordinarily diverse weather, from cyclones in the sweltering tropics to the snow of the alpine regions. |
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Jun 2010 - Allen & Unwin - 176pp
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Storey's Guide to Keeping Honey Bees
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| Honey Production, Pollination, Bee Health |
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Malcolm T Sanford
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| Here in one book is all the information you need to successfully keep your own honey bees. |
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2010 - Storey Publishing, USA - 256pp
- Colour illustrations
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Sheep Farming for Meat and Wool
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Jane Court , Sue Hides, John Webb-Ware
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| Covers all aspects of sheep farming for meat and wool production throughout temperate Australia. |
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Jul 2010 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 336pp
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| Building |
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| Top of Page |
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Adobe Homes for All Climates
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| Simple, Affordable, and Earthquake-Resistant Natural Building Techniques |
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Lisa Schroder, Vince Ogletree
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| Ideal both for first-time do-it-yourselfers and for experienced adobe builders seeking to improve their craft. |
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2010 - Chelsea Green Publishing Company, USA - 216pp
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The Stone Primer
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Charles McRaven
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| The essential guide for homeowners interested in adding stone to any setting, indoors or out. |
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2007 - Storey Publishing, USA - 272pp
- Colour illustrations
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Power From the Sun
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| A Practical Guide to Solar Electricity |
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Dan Chiras
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| Easy-to-understand, accurate and comprehensive, this is THE guide for anyone interested in installing a solar electric system. |
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2009 - New Society Publishers, USA - 272pp
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Power from the Wind
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| Achieving Energy Independence |
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Dan Chiras, Mick Sagrillo, Ian Woofenden
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| An easily understandable guide for individuals and businesses interested in installing small wind energy system. |
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2009 - New Society Publishers, USA - 288pp
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Sustainable House
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Michael Mobbs
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| An updated new edition of the essential guide to help you achieve an environmentally friendly home. |
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2010 - Choice Books - 288pp
- Colour illustrations
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Building Your Own Home
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| A Comprehensive Guide for Owner-builders |
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George Wilkie
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| Covers every step in the process: how to select land, advice on design, the roles of consultants and authorities, and preparation of working drawings. |
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2003 - New Holland - 248pp
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Building Your Straw Bale Home
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| From Foundations to the Roof |
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Brian Hodge
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| Step-by-step practical instructions on how to build a straw bale house. |
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2006 - Landlinks Press - 280pp
- Illustrations
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Building a Shed
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| Expert Advice from Start to Finish |
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Joseph Truini
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| Offers a range of building options, with complete instructions and plans for four popular projects. |
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2009 - Taunton Press, USA - 218pp
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How to Build Your Own Greenhouse
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| Designs and Plans to Meet Your Growing Needs |
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Roger Marshall
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| Everything the potential greenhouse builder needs to know. |
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2006 - Storey Publishing, USA - 256pp
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Chicken Coops
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| 45 Building Plans for Housing Your Flock |
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Judy Pangman
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| A collection of 45 building plans that is sure to meet the needs of any chicken owner. |
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2006 - Storey Publishing, USA - 166pp
- Colour photographs
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The Great Australian DIY Book
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| Indoor and Outdoor Projects to Improve Your Home |
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| The keen home handyperson has plenty of projects to choose from in this bumper book. |
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2010 - Murdoch Books - 464pp
- Colour illustrations
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| Crops and Pastures |
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| Top of Page |
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The Biochar Solution
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| Carbon Farming and Climate Change |
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Albert K Bates
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| What if our agricultural practices could stabilise, or even reverse the effects of climate change? |
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2010 - New Society Publishers, USA - 208pp
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Soil Essentials
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| Managing Your Farm's Primary Asset |
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Roger Hall
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| A practical reference for farmers and land managers covering soil issues commonly encountered at the farm level. |
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2008 - Landlinks Press - 192pp
- Illustrations
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Diseases of Fruit Crops in Australia
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Tony Cooke, Denis Persley, Susan House
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| Comprehensive coverage of important diseases affecting the broad range of fruit crops grown in Australia. |
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2009 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 288pp
- Colour illustrations
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Diseases of Vegetable Crops in Australia
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Denis Persley, Tony Cooke, Susan House
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| Provides a diagnostic guide and a key reference for diseases affecting vegetable crops in Australia. |
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2010 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 304pp
- Colour illustrations
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Insects of Stored Grain
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| A Pocket Reference |
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David Rees
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| A pocket reference for the non-specialist, providing information on major insect and arachnid pests found in stored grain. |
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2007 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 80pp
- Colour illustrations
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| Farm Management and Systems |
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| Top of Page |
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The Three Secrets of Green Business
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| Unlocking Competitive Advantage in a Low Carbon Economy |
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Gareth Kane
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| Leading green business expert reveals everything you need to know about making your business green while increasing profits. |
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2010 - Earthscan - 224pp
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Financial Management for Agribusiness
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WJ Obst, R Graham, G Christie
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| Presents a practical approach to financial decision making for all those involved in agribusiness. |
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2007 - Landlinks Press - 360pp
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Managing a Small Business in Australia
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| The Complete Handbook |
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John English, Babette Moate
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| Essential reading for anyone who wants to build their future in small business. |
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Jul 2010 - Allen & Unwin - 272pp
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Organic Farming: An Introduction
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| How to farm in a way that cares for the environment, without using synthetic chemicals. |
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2008 - NSW Department of Primary Industries - 164pp
- Colour photographs
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Farm Agskills
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| A Practical Guide to Farm Skills |
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| Provides a basic guide to some of the skills and practices of farming and contains step-by-step instructions, diagrams and full-colour pictures. |
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2005 - NSW Department of Primary Industries - 128pp
- Colour illustrations
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Fencing AgGuide
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| A Practical Handbook |
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| Contains 12 chapters and over 120 diagrams covering building a fence. |
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2009 - NSW Industry & Investment - 102pp
- Colour illustrations
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Chainsaw Operator's Manual
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| Chainsaw Safety, Maintenance and Cross-cutting Techniques |
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ForestWorks
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| The ultimate guide to basic chainsaw operating techniques covering safety, maintenance and cross-cutting. |
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2009 - Landlinks Press - 64pp
- Colour photographs
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| Food and Beverages |
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| Top of Page |
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Make It Safe
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| A Guide to Food Safety |
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CSIRO Food and Nutritional Sciences
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| Provides comprehensive and practical guidance on how to control food safety hazards. |
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2010 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 296pp
- Colour photographs
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Eat Smart Stay Well
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| Power Foods That Could Save Your Life |
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Susanna Lyle
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| Provides detailed nutritional information and medical benefits on 115 common edible plants. |
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Jul 2010 - David Bateman, New Zealand - 312pp
- Illustrations
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Discovering Vegetables, Herbs and Spices
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| A Comprehensive Guide to the Cultivation, Uses and Health Benefits of over 200 Food-Producing Plants |
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Susanna Lyle
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| A comprehensive guide to the cultivation, uses and health benefits of over 200 food-producing plants. |
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2009 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 480pp
- Colour illustrations
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The Big Book of Preserving the Harvest
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| 150 Recipes for Freezing, Canning, Drying, and Pickling Fruits and Vegetables |
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Carol W Costenbader
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| Covers handling and managing produce fresh from the market or garden. |
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2002 - Storey Publishing, USA - 352pp
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The Home Creamery
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| Make Your Own Fresh Dairy Products |
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Kathy Farrell-Kingsley
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| Discover how easy it is to make fresh dairy products at home. |
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2008 - Storey Publishing, USA - 220pp
- Illustrations
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Cider
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| Making, Using and Enjoying Sweet and Hard Cider |
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Annie Proulx, Lewis R Nichols
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| Discover the pleasure of making and drinking fresh cider with this complete classic guide. |
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2003 - Storey Publishing, USA - 224pp
- Illustrations
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| Gardening and Horticulture |
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| Top of Page |
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150 Indestructible Plants
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Jody Rigby
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| Full of hardy plants that don't mind frost, thrive in the tropics, tolerate coastal spray and add colour to dingy spots that don't get sun. |
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2010 - New Holland - 304pp
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Correas
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| Australian Plants for Waterwise Gardens |
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Maria Hitchcock
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| The first comprehensive guide to the identification and cultivation of Correas in Australia, describing 10 species, 26 subspecies and 145 varieties. |
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2010 - Rosenberg Publishing - 208pp
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Green Harvest
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| A History of Organic Farming and Gardening in Australia |
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Rebecca Jones
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| Explores the ideas and practices that have shaped organic farming and gardening in Australia. |
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2010 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 208pp
- Colour photographs
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Growing Tasty Tropical Plants
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| In Any Home, Anywhere |
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Laurelynn G Martin, Byron Martin
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| Harvest tropical fruits and berries from your own houseplants! |
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2010 - Storey Publishing, USA - 160pp
- Colour illustrations
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The Vegetable Gardener's Book of Building Projects
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| 39 Essentials to Increase the Bounty and Beauty of Your Garden |
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| Presents 39 ideas for the projects ranging from cold frames to compost bins. |
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Jul 2010 - Storey Publishing, USA - 152pp
- Colour illustrations
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Grafting and Budding
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| A Practical Guide for Fruit and Nut Plants and Ornamentals |
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WJ Lewis, DMcE Alexander
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| A comprehensive and practical guide on all of the grafting techniques the professional and home gardener is likely to need. |
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2008 - Landlinks Press - 112pp
- Illustrations
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Drip Irrigation
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| For Every Landscape and All Climates |
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Robert Kourik
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| This new edition of a classic work is a comprehensive overview of this critical subject in a practical style. |
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2010 - Bloomings Books - 192pp
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| Natural History |
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| Top of Page |
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Australasian Nature Photography
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| ANZANG Seventh Collection |
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South Australian Museum
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| Showcases the best photographs of animals, plants and landscapes taken in Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica and New Guinea. |
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2010 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 104pp
- Colour photographs
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Forest Phoenix
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| How a Great Forest Recovers After Wildfire |
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David Lindenmayer, David Blair, Lachlan McBurney, Sam Banks
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| The story of ecological forest recovery in the wet forests of Victoria following February 2009 wildfires. |
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2010 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 128pp
- Colour illustrations
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Dingo
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Brad Purcell
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| A fresh perspective and enlightened view about dingoes and dingo management. |
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2010 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 176pp
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Parrots of the World
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Joseph M Forshaw, Frank Knight
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| Field guide to all 356 species and well-differentiated subspecies of parrots. |
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2010 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 336pp
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| Landcare |
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| Top of Page |
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Restoring Natural Areas in Australia
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Robin A Buchanan
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| TAFE teacher and author Robin Buchanan returns with her updated book. |
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2009 - NSW Industry & Investment - 264pp
- Colour illustrations
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Bringing Back the Bush
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| The Bradley Method of Bush Regeneration |
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Joan Bradley
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| A complete and comprehensive manual of the ‘Bradley method’ for bush regeneration through weed control and elimination. |
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2002 - New Holland - 112pp
- Colour illustrations
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Temperate Woodland Conservation and Management
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David Lindenmayer, Andrew Bennett, Richard Hobbs
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| Summarises key insights in the science, management and policy arenas associated with Australian temperate woodlands. |
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2010 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 400pp
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The Untrained Environmentalist
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| How an Australian Grazier Brought His Barren Property Back to Life |
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John Fenton
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| The true story of how John Fenton transformed his family's run-down sheep farm into a lush oasis. |
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2010 - Allen & Unwin - 320pp
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Planting Wetlands and Dams
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| A Practical Guide to Wetland Design, Construction and Propagation |
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Nick Romanowski
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| A step-by-step, plain language guide to the creation of conditions in which wetland plants will thrive. |
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2009 - Landlinks Press - 168pp
- Colour illustrations
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Wildlife on Farms
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| How to Conserve Native Animals |
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David Lindenmayer, Andrew Claridge, Donna Hazell, Damian Michael, Mason Crane, Christopher MacGregor, Ross Cunningham
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| Learn how wildlife conservation can be integrated with farm management and the benefits this can bring. |
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2003 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 128pp
- Colour photographs
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| Livestock Management |
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| Top of Page |
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Feedpads for Grazing Dairy Cows
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John Moran, Scott McDonald
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| Comprehensive guide to the use of feedpads in the dairy industry, written especially for farmers. |
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2010 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 264pp
- Colour photographs
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Principles of Cattle Production
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Clive JC Phillips
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| Covers the welfare and environmental implications of producing cattle. |
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2010 - Landlinks Press - 256pp
- Illustrations
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Small Cattle for Small Farms
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Margo Hayes
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| Covers a broad range of topics including what breeds are available and how to select your stock and care for them. |
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2008 - Landlinks Press - 168pp
- Colour illustrations
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Running a Small Beef Herd
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Fiona Baker
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| Provides an introduction to beef production for those about to enter the industry as well as an ongoing reference. |
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2008 - Landlinks Press - 176pp
- Illustrations
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Beef AgGuide: Getting Started in Beef
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| Includes safety, yard design, livestock identification, compulsory paperwork, breeds, crossbreeding, deciding on what to produce, herd health, routine husbandry, diseases and parasites. |
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2009 - NSW Industry & Investment - 110pp
- Colour illustrations
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Storey's Guide to Raising Dairy Goats
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| Breeds - Care - Dairying - Marketing |
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Jerry Belanger, Sara Thomson Bredesen
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| Gives you everything you need to know to successfully raise dairy goats. |
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2010 - Storey Publishing, USA - 304pp
- Colour illustrations
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The Horse Nutrition Handbook
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Melyni Worth
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| Explains everything you need to know about equine nutrition. |
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Jul 2010 - Storey Publishing, USA - 256pp
- Illustrations
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Storey's Guide to Training Horses
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| Ground Work - Driving - Riding |
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Heather Smith Thomas
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| Sets you on the right path with training lessons that can be readily adjusted. |
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Aug 2010 - Storey Publishing, USA - 504pp
- Colour illustrations
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Storey’s Guide to Raising Pigs
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| Care, Facilities, Management, Breeds |
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Kelly Klober
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| A new edition of the trusted resource for new and experienced pig farmers. |
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2010 - Storey Publishing, USA - 384pp
- Illustrations
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Pigs for the Freezer
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| A Guide to Small-Scale Production |
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Linda McDonald-Brown
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| Aimed at the small-scale producer in a suburban or urban environment as well as smallholders who want to keep a few pigs for the first time. |
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2010 - Crowood Press, UK - 144pp
- Colour illustrations
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Poultry AgGuide
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| Getting Started in Free Range Poultry |
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| Includes both meat and egg production, breeds, rearing, health, housing and nutrition. |
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2010 - NSW Industry & Investment - 176pp
- Colour illustrations
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Working Sheep Dogs
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| A Practical Guide to Breeding, Training and Handling |
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Tully Williams
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| Reveals little known methods for training and handling sheep dogs in the most effortless manner. |
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2007 - Landlinks Press - 280pp
- Colour photographs
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| Resources Management |
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| Top of Page |
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The Coming Famine
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| The Global Food Crisis and What We Can Do to Avoid it |
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Julian Cribb
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| A strong and positive call to action to address an impending planetary food crisis. |
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Aug 2010 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 264pp
- Illustrations
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Resilience and Transformation
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| Preparing Australia for Uncertain Futures |
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Steven Cork
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| Explores what factors contribute to Australia’s resilience, what trends are apparent, and what actions are required to better prepare us. |
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Aug 2010 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 216pp
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Adapting Agriculture to Climate Change
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| Preparing Australian Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries for the Future |
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Chris Stokes, Mark Howden
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| A fundamental resource for preparing Australia's primary industries for the challenges and opportunities of climate change. |
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2010 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 296pp
- Colour photographs
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Agroforestry for Natural Resource Management
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Ian Nuberg, Brendan George, Rowan Reid
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| Illustrates the principles underlying the integration of trees into landscapes for environmental and productive purposes. |
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2009 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 360pp
- Illustrations
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Trees for Saline Landscapes
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NE Marcar, DF Crawford
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| Presents current knowledge on a large suite of tree species tolerant to different levels of salinity as well as their uses. |
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2004 - RIRDC - 246pp
- Colour illustrations
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Out of the Scientist's Garden
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| A Story of Water and Food |
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Richard Stirzaker
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| The garden is the lens through which we can explore how the world can manage water and feed itself. |
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2010 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 208pp
- Colour photographs
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Desert Channels
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| The Impulse to Conserve |
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Libby Robin, Chris Dickman, Mandy Martin
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| Combines art, science and history to explore the Desert Channels country of south-western Queensland. |
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2010 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 352pp
- Colour illustrations
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| Gardening Guides |
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| Top of Page |
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Pruning for Flowers and Fruit
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|
Jane Varkulevicius
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| The best groomed and most productive garden is easy when you know how your plants work and what to prune when. |
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2010 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 224pp
- Colour illustrations
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Fabulous Food from Every Small Garden
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Mary Horsfall
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| A practical guide to growing different types of food at home in even the smallest of spaces. |
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2009 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 232pp
- Colour illustrations
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Good Gardens with Less Water
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Kevin Handreck
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| Presents easy-to-understand advice on how to care for garden soils and grow good quality plants even under the toughest of conditions. |
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2008 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 176pp
- Colour photographs
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Creating Your Eco-Friendly Garden
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|
Mary Horsfall
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| How to develop an environmentally friendly garden for little cost. |
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2008 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 168pp
- Colour photographs
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Sustainable Gardens
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|
Rob Cross, Roger Spencer
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| A handbook showing how to design, construct and maintain gardens to minimise their environmental impact. |
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2009 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 352pp
- Colour illustrations
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Early Alert