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The Ultimate Food Garden

by Selby Gouldstone ...

Series series Growing Your Own Food-Bearing Plants
The Ultimate guide to growing your own fruit, nut, herb, vegetables and other food bearing plants in your own back yard. Learn how to grow the plants, the benefits of the food the plants bear and general gardening tips to use in your own garden. From Abyssinian tea to Zucchini, to information and guidance on planting, pruning and propagation, the Ultimate Food Guide is the essential reference ... Read more

$8.99 NZD

The Ultimate guide to growing your own fruit, nut, herb, vegetables and other food bearing plants in your own back yard. Learn how to grow the plants, the benefits of the food the plants bear and general gardening tips to use in your own garden. From Abyssinian tea to Zucchini, to information and guidance on planting, pruning and propagation, the Ultimate Food Guide is the essential reference
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Busman's Honeymoon

Classic crime for Agatha Christie fans

by Dorothy L Sayers ...

Series series Lord Peter Wimsey Mysteries
THE MULTIMILLION-COPY BESTSELLING QUEEN OF CLASSIC CRIME, DOROTHY L SAYERS_____________________________________________________________________'An all-time classic whodunnit' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The best detective story writer of her generation' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Dorothy L. Sayers is my favourite crime writer' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'One of the "Queens of Crime" alongside Agatha Christie' Reader ... Read more

$14.99 NZD

THE MULTIMILLION-COPY BESTSELLING QUEEN OF CLASSIC CRIME, DOROTHY L SAYERS_____________________________________________________________________'An all-time classic whodunnit' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The best detective story writer of her generation' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Dorothy L. Sayers is my favourite crime writer' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'One of the "Queens of Crime" alongside Agatha Christie' Reader
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Underneath the Christmas Tree

'A seasonal romance as warm and welcome as a mug of mulled wine' Woman & Home

by Heidi Swain ...

***The sparkling Christmas novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author Heidi Swain!***Wynter’s Trees is the home of Christmas. For the people of Wynmouth it’s where they get their family Christmas tree, and where Christmas truly comes to life.But for Liza Wynter, it’s a millstone around her neck. It was her father’s pride and joy but now he’s gone, she can’t have anything to do with it. Until ... Read more

$11.41 NZD

***The sparkling Christmas novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author Heidi Swain!***Wynter’s Trees is the home of Christmas. For the people of Wynmouth it’s where they get their family Christmas tree, and where Christmas truly comes to life.But for Liza Wynter, it’s a millstone around her neck. It was her father’s pride and joy but now he’s gone, she can’t have anything to do with it. Until
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Wildwood

A Journey Through Trees

by Roger Deakin ...

A much-loved classic of nature writing from environmentalist and the author of Waterlog, Roger Deakin, Wildwood is an exploration of the element wood in nature, our culture and our lives.'Breathtaking, vividly written . . . reading Wildwood is an elegiac experience' Sunday Times'He writes nature as a blackbird sings, or a bird of prey rides therma... ... Read more

$17.99 NZD

A much-loved classic of nature writing from environmentalist and the author of Waterlog, Roger Deakin, Wildwood is an exploration of the element wood in nature, our culture and our lives.'Breathtaking, vividly written . . . reading Wildwood is an elegiac experience' Sunday Times'He writes nature as a blackbird sings, or a bird of prey rides therma...
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The Bonsai Bible

The definitive guide to choosing and growing bonsai

by Peter Chan ...

The Japanese and Chinese have been creating bonsai trees for centuries and it is now an internationally popular pastime. This compact and stylish guide will provide everything you need to know to grow bonsai successfully, including shaping with wires, watering, seasonal maintenance, tackling common ailments, choosing the right container, feeding and repotting. A directory of over 90 of the most ... Read more

$13.99 NZD

The Japanese and Chinese have been creating bonsai trees for centuries and it is now an internationally popular pastime. This compact and stylish guide will provide everything you need to know to grow bonsai successfully, including shaping with wires, watering, seasonal maintenance, tackling common ailments, choosing the right container, feeding and repotting. A directory of over 90 of the most
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Moringa, the Drumstick Tree

by Roby Jose Ciju ...

The booklet, 'Moringa, the Drumstick Tree' is an overview of multipurpose tree, Moringa oleifera, commonly known as the drumstick tree. It is a highly useful tree of Indian subcontinent origin. In this booklet, various culinary, medicinal and commercial uses of moringa plant is dealt in detail. ... Read more

$5.76 NZD

The booklet, 'Moringa, the Drumstick Tree' is an overview of multipurpose tree, Moringa oleifera, commonly known as the drumstick tree. It is a highly useful tree of Indian subcontinent origin. In this booklet, various culinary, medicinal and commercial uses of moringa plant is dealt in detail.
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Grimoire Girl

Creating an Inheritance of Magic and Mischief

by Hilarie Burton Morgan ...

New York Times BestsellerThrough memoir essays and magical practices for spiritual self-care, Grimoire Girl connects us to the enchantment that exists inside us all.Since childhood, Hilarie Burton Morgan has felt the call to record, keep, and catalogue life in all its strange wonder. It was a whimsical habit, with no clear goal. And then, when she became a mother, the importance of all that ... Read more

$21.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

New York Times BestsellerThrough memoir essays and magical practices for spiritual self-care, Grimoire Girl connects us to the enchantment that exists inside us all.Since childhood, Hilarie Burton Morgan has felt the call to record, keep, and catalogue life in all its strange wonder. It was a whimsical habit, with no clear goal. And then, when she became a mother, the importance of all that
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Around the World in 80 Trees

by Jonathan Drori, Lucille Clerc ...

“An arboreal odyssey” – NATURE “One of the most quietly beautiful books of the year” – DAILY MAILDiscover the secretive world of trees in Jonathan Drori’s number one bestseller…Bestselling author and environmentalist Jonathan Drori follows in the footsteps of Phileas Fogg as he tells the stories of 80 magnificent trees from all over the globe.In Around the World in 80 Trees, Jonathan Drori uses ... Read more

$6.99 NZD

“An arboreal odyssey” – NATURE “One of the most quietly beautiful books of the year” – DAILY MAILDiscover the secretive world of trees in Jonathan Drori’s number one bestseller…Bestselling author and environmentalist Jonathan Drori follows in the footsteps of Phileas Fogg as he tells the stories of 80 magnificent trees from all over the globe.In Around the World in 80 Trees, Jonathan Drori uses
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How to Grow Avocado Trees

by Cubby Barnes ...

The next time you eat an avocado or use one in a recipe, save the stone or pit. Planting your own avocado tree is fun and easy. It is perfect for all ages - for the garden, for indoors and it also makes a great project for class or at home... Scroll up... and click on "Buy Now" to deliver almost instantly to your Kobo or other reading device. ... Read more

$10.06 NZD

The next time you eat an avocado or use one in a recipe, save the stone or pit. Planting your own avocado tree is fun and easy. It is perfect for all ages - for the garden, for indoors and it also makes a great project for class or at home... Scroll up... and click on "Buy Now" to deliver almost instantly to your Kobo or other reading device.
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RHS Encyclopedia Of Plants and Flowers

by Christopher Brickell ...

An updated edition of the best-selling highly illustrated garden plant reference, featuring more than 8,000 plants and 4,000 photographs.Choose the right plants for your garden and find all the inspiration and guidance you need with The RHS Encyclopedia of Plants & Flowers. Drawing on expert advice from the RHS, this best-selling ebook features a photographic catalogue of more than 4,000 plants ... Read more

$73.27 NZD

An updated edition of the best-selling highly illustrated garden plant reference, featuring more than 8,000 plants and 4,000 photographs.Choose the right plants for your garden and find all the inspiration and guidance you need with The RHS Encyclopedia of Plants & Flowers. Drawing on expert advice from the RHS, this best-selling ebook features a photographic catalogue of more than 4,000 plants
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Seeds

One Man's Serendipitous Journey to Find the Trees That Inspired Famous American Writers from Faulkner to Kerouac, Welty to Wharton

by Richard Horan ...

"Seeds reads like the best of a roundtable discussion amongst John Muir, Bill Bryson, and David Sedaris. From the fields of Gettysburg to the home of Kerouac, Horan takes an unlikely premise and weaves it into a story that's poignant, insightful and unexpectedly humorous. This is more than a book about seeds—it's about literary heroes, forensic forestry, and self-discovery." —Spike Carlsen, author ... Read more

$10.99 NZD

"Seeds reads like the best of a roundtable discussion amongst John Muir, Bill Bryson, and David Sedaris. From the fields of Gettysburg to the home of Kerouac, Horan takes an unlikely premise and weaves it into a story that's poignant, insightful and unexpectedly humorous. This is more than a book about seeds—it's about literary heroes, forensic forestry, and self-discovery." —Spike Carlsen, author
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The Grafter's Handbook

Revised & updated edition

by Steve Bradley, R. J. Garner ...

R. J. Garner's The Grafter's Handbook is the classic reference book on plant propagation by grafting and has now been revised and updated for a new generation by respected horticulturalist, Steven Bradley. Everything the dedicated amateur, student and professional horticulturalist wants to know about grafting is here, clearly written in a concise and straightforward style. Chapters include ... Read more

$19.99 NZD

R. J. Garner's The Grafter's Handbook is the classic reference book on plant propagation by grafting and has now been revised and updated for a new generation by respected horticulturalist, Steven Bradley. Everything the dedicated amateur, student and professional horticulturalist wants to know about grafting is here, clearly written in a concise and straightforward style. Chapters include
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Cass Turnbull's Guide to Pruning, 3rd Edition

What, When, Where, and How to Prune for a More Beautiful Garden

by Cass Turnbull ...

The gardening world’s favorite expert on pruning offers a comprehensive guide full of tips and tricks on how to prune your trees, shrubs, and other plants so they grow to be healthy and beautiful.Covering 160 plants with clear instructions and illustrations, Cass Turnbull will show you exactly how to prune any plant in your garden. This third edition of Cass Turnbull's Guide to Pruning covers more ... Read more

$33.21 NZD

The gardening world’s favorite expert on pruning offers a comprehensive guide full of tips and tricks on how to prune your trees, shrubs, and other plants so they grow to be healthy and beautiful.Covering 160 plants with clear instructions and illustrations, Cass Turnbull will show you exactly how to prune any plant in your garden. This third edition of Cass Turnbull's Guide to Pruning covers more
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Backyard Farm

by Mandi Giselle Goddard ...

Backyard cultivation can be a safe way to avoid the adverse effects of commercial farming.It is understood that industrial agriculture typically uses chemical fertilizers that adversely affect people. Chemicals used in this method often have a detrimental influence on the typical tastes of vegetables and fruits.However, questions can haunt you, is it possible for backyard farming? Yeah, backyard ... Read more

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Backyard cultivation can be a safe way to avoid the adverse effects of commercial farming.It is understood that industrial agriculture typically uses chemical fertilizers that adversely affect people. Chemicals used in this method often have a detrimental influence on the typical tastes of vegetables and fruits.However, questions can haunt you, is it possible for backyard farming? Yeah, backyard
... Read more
How to Prune a Cherry Tree

by Lauren Douglas ...

Learning how to prune a cherry tree properly is vital to the health and life of the delicate fruit tree. Cherry trees are prone to diseases and fungal infections which can spread easily if not pruned, or if pruned incorrectly. Cherry trees are central leader trees because all of their branches grow from one main trunk. Because of this structure, cherry trees do best when pruned in a vase-like or ... Read more

$10.06 NZD

Learning how to prune a cherry tree properly is vital to the health and life of the delicate fruit tree. Cherry trees are prone to diseases and fungal infections which can spread easily if not pruned, or if pruned incorrectly. Cherry trees are central leader trees because all of their branches grow from one main trunk. Because of this structure, cherry trees do best when pruned in a vase-like or
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How to Paint a Tree

by Lauren Douglas ...

For many people, including tree professionals and orchard growers, painting trees is a necessary first aid for tree damage from storms or after pruning. Without a quick response, some trees may suffer as soon as three days after the damage is done. Paint can also help trees resist harm from insects, disease, and dehydration. If you want to know how to paint a tree, you have to choose both the ... Read more

$10.06 NZD

For many people, including tree professionals and orchard growers, painting trees is a necessary first aid for tree damage from storms or after pruning. Without a quick response, some trees may suffer as soon as three days after the damage is done. Paint can also help trees resist harm from insects, disease, and dehydration. If you want to know how to paint a tree, you have to choose both the
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The British Oak

by Archie Miles ...

The British Oak is a comprehensive overview of everything that the iconic oak tree signifies to Britain and its people.Archie Miles explores the rise of oak woods since the last Ice Age, placing the tree in its biological, cultural and economic context. We still speak of the 'heart of oak' that built the British Empire, such is its importance in industry, architecture and shipbuilding, while the ... Read more

$29.99 NZD

The British Oak is a comprehensive overview of everything that the iconic oak tree signifies to Britain and its people.Archie Miles explores the rise of oak woods since the last Ice Age, placing the tree in its biological, cultural and economic context. We still speak of the 'heart of oak' that built the British Empire, such is its importance in industry, architecture and shipbuilding, while the
... Read more
How to Prune a Peach Tree

by Guy LaForge ...

Knowing how to prune a peach tree properly is essential to the plant's growth. The main purpose for pruning is to ensure the tree can maximize the light penetration and air circulation needed to produce fruit.... Scroll up... and click on "Buy Now" to deliver almost instantly to your Kobo or other reading device. ... Read more

$10.06 NZD

Knowing how to prune a peach tree properly is essential to the plant's growth. The main purpose for pruning is to ensure the tree can maximize the light penetration and air circulation needed to produce fruit.... Scroll up... and click on "Buy Now" to deliver almost instantly to your Kobo or other reading device.
... Read more
Parasitic Plants

Basic Information

by AGRIHORTICO ...

There are always some exceptions found in the nature. For example, there are a group of plants called ‘parasitic plants’ which are unable to perform photosynthesis, a characteristic function of majority members of the plant kingdom. These parasitic plants depend on other living plants for their food and nutritional requirements. Parasitic plants that depend totally on other plants for their food ... Read more

$1.72 NZD

There are always some exceptions found in the nature. For example, there are a group of plants called ‘parasitic plants’ which are unable to perform photosynthesis, a characteristic function of majority members of the plant kingdom. These parasitic plants depend on other living plants for their food and nutritional requirements. Parasitic plants that depend totally on other plants for their food
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Sylvan Cities

An Urban Tree Guide

by Helen Babbs ...

Sylvan City is a potted-journey through our cities' woody places and a literary hunt for where their wild things are.Reviews for Sylvan Cities:'Clever, pretty, fun and informative - what more can a reader ask for?'Sara Maitland, author of Gossip From the Forest'Full of gems; a manifesto for green cities. Babbs will turn us all into urban rangers, an unquiet army of neighbourhood watc... ... Read more

$10.75 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Sylvan City is a potted-journey through our cities' woody places and a literary hunt for where their wild things are.Reviews for Sylvan Cities:'Clever, pretty, fun and informative - what more can a reader ask for?'Sara Maitland, author of Gossip From the Forest'Full of gems; a manifesto for green cities. Babbs will turn us all into urban rangers, an unquiet army of neighbourhood watc...
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Growing Urban Orchards

How to Care for Fruit Trees

by Poizner, Susan ...

Fruit trees are delicate and need specialized care, especially when they're planted in an urban environment, which comes with its own unique challenges. Whether you want to plant a single fruit tree or an entire orchard, this book will show you how to save time and money and be successful right from the start. Orchardist Susan Poizner guides novices and experts alike through every step of the ... Read more

$13.86 NZD

Fruit trees are delicate and need specialized care, especially when they're planted in an urban environment, which comes with its own unique challenges. Whether you want to plant a single fruit tree or an entire orchard, this book will show you how to save time and money and be successful right from the start. Orchardist Susan Poizner guides novices and experts alike through every step of the
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THE BONSAI TREE GARDENING GUIDE

Essential Guide To Bonsai Tree Gardening - Seeding, Pruning, Fertilizing, Styling etc.

by Maya Walker ...

Bоnѕаі (Jараnеѕе: 盆栽, lit. 'tray planting', рrоnоunсеd [boɰ̃sai] іѕ thе Japanese аrt оf grоwіng аnd trаіnіng mіnіаturе trees іn роtѕ, developed frоm thе traditional Chinese art fоrm оf реnjіng. Unlike penjing, whісh utіlіzеѕ traditional tесhnіԛuеѕ to рrоduсе entirely natural ѕсеnеrу іn ѕmаll роtѕ thаt mіmіс thе grаndіоѕе shapes of rеаl life scenery, thе Jараnеѕе "bоnѕаі" оnlу аttеmрtѕ tо produce ... Read more

$7.44 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Bоnѕаі (Jараnеѕе: 盆栽, lit. 'tray planting', рrоnоunсеd [boɰ̃sai] іѕ thе Japanese аrt оf grоwіng аnd trаіnіng mіnіаturе trees іn роtѕ, developed frоm thе traditional Chinese art fоrm оf реnjіng. Unlike penjing, whісh utіlіzеѕ traditional tесhnіԛuеѕ to рrоduсе entirely natural ѕсеnеrу іn ѕmаll роtѕ thаt mіmіс thе grаndіоѕе shapes of rеаl life scenery, thе Jараnеѕе "bоnѕаі" оnlу аttеmрtѕ tо produce
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Dwarf Fruit Trees - Their Propagation, Pruning, and General Management, Adapted to the United States and Canada

by F. A. Waugh ...

This antiquarian book contains a complete guide to dwarf fruit trees, with information on their propagation, pruning, and general management. Written in clear, plain language and full of invaluable information and helpful tips, this book is ideal for gardeners and orchard owners, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: “General Considerations”, ... Read more

$10.34 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

This antiquarian book contains a complete guide to dwarf fruit trees, with information on their propagation, pruning, and general management. Written in clear, plain language and full of invaluable information and helpful tips, this book is ideal for gardeners and orchard owners, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: “General Considerations”,
... Read more
Hardy Ornamental Trees and Shrubs - With Chapters on Conifers, Sea-side Planting and Trees for Towns

by W. J. Bean ...

Contained within this book s a fantastic guide to growing various decorative and ornamental plants that are 'hardy', referring to their ability to resist and survive low temperatures. It includes an extensive descriptive section with detailed instructions and illustrations, as well as a comprehensive guide to growing conifers and more. Contents include: “Hardy Trees and Shrubs”, “Bamboos”, ... Read more

$10.34 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Contained within this book s a fantastic guide to growing various decorative and ornamental plants that are 'hardy', referring to their ability to resist and survive low temperatures. It includes an extensive descriptive section with detailed instructions and illustrations, as well as a comprehensive guide to growing conifers and more. Contents include: “Hardy Trees and Shrubs”, “Bamboos”,
... Read more

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