$49.99 (Paperback book / Pan Macmillan / ISBN:9780522855401)
The Constant Gardener
The garden has been a constant companion in Holly Kerr Forsyth's life providing pleasure, a refuge and, occasionally, aching muscles. In this beautiful guide to creating, enjoying and maintaining the garden, Holly shares her years of practical gardening experience and the insights gained through photographing and writing about gardens large and small.
From the tiniest bulb—and its care—to the fundamental issues of water conservation and garden sustainability, The Constant Gardener is an indispensable guide for every gardener.
Covering an enormous range of subjects, this essential guide to your garden describes how to cultivate and care for your favourite plants; how to grow fruit trees, lay a lawn or design a 'potager'. The Constant Gardener reveals the fascinating history of the rose, discusses pruning techniques, tells you how to create nutrient-rich compost, pave a path or lay a hedge. It is packed with handy hints, recipes and stories.
The Constant Gardener is a beautifully illustrated botanical bible infused with passion and deep-rooted knowledge is all at once an inspiration, a how-to, and a pleasure to read. It combines topics as diverse as the whimsy of flower arranging to the joy of growing your own vegetables.
October Non-Fiction
The Many Lives Of Kenneth Myer
$59.99 (Hardcover book / Melb Univ Press )
When Kenneth Baillieu Myer’s father fell dead on the footpath in 1934, Ken's life changed in that instant. As the elder son of the Jewish immigrant retailing genius, Sidney Baevski Myer, who went from pedlar to philanthr... More »
Great Australian Sporting Moments
$49.95 (Hardcover book / Pan Macmillan )
When John Aloisi's penalty bulged the back of the net to defeat Uruguay and send the Socceroos to the 2006 World Cup, the story of Australian sport had another entry in its ever-growing list of unforgettable moments.
Gre... More »
Uncommissioned Art: An A–Z of Australian Graffiti
$34.99 (Paperback book / Pan Macmillan )
On the streets of Australian cities there are conversations occurring in paint in public space. Graffiti, stencil and street art are increasingly gaining currency as a potent artform worldwide. In addition to its artisti... More »
Botanical Riches: Stories Of Botanical Exploration
$49.99 (Paperback book / Pan Macmillan )
Century after century, intrepid plant hunters and botanists travelled to exotic climes, collecting seeds and specimens. Searching for plants with economic value, medicinal benefits, or purely for lavish display, these bo... More »
The Constant Gardener
$49.99 (Paperback book / Pan Macmillan )
The garden has been a constant companion in Holly Kerr Forsyth's life providing pleasure, a refuge and, occasionally, aching muscles. In this beautiful guide to creating, enjoying and maintaining the garden, Holly shares... More »
Cultural Studies Review: Volume 14, Number 2
$29.99 (Paperback book / Melb Univ Press )
The October 2008 Cultural Studies Review is a special issue focusing on cultures of panic, particularly recent examples of moral panic arising from issues of race, gender and sexuality. The diverse essays deal with ‘men ... More »