Gardening

SEASONS - a journey through the garden showcases a startling array of plants and their ever-changing forms and colours. Photographer Sally Tagg spent three years capturing seasonal displays of flowers and plants at Auckland's Botanic Gardens. The result is a stunning collection of photographs that celebrates the diverse beauty of the garden world. Accompanying Sally's spectacular photographs is a tribute to each plant's unique character written by respected plant expert and Director of the Botanic Gardens Jack Hobbs. Also included ... read more

As well as an A-Z section on NZ flowers covering plant care and maintenance, the book will include sections on: choosing the right flowers for the right place; annuals, bulbs, perennials, roses, climbers, natives and wild flowers; edible flowers, flowers for fragrance, flowers for children; flowers to attract birds, flowers for drying, flowers for weddings and flowers for remembrance; tips for flower arranging; a flower colour guide. There is also a seasonal Garden Diary that outlines what needs to be done in the garden at which ti... read more

While Fionna will be the first to tell you she's not actually a Granny in the biological sense, she is most definitely a wise woman of the world who meets all the criteria for anyone's favourite Gran. When she decided to improve her health and grow her own food she had to find somewhere to grow it. Living in urban Auckland severely limited her options. While she could manage window boxes of micro-greens, she yearned for more space - and was utterly delighted to eventually find herself with a plot in the Grey Lynn Community Garden. ... read more

In a visually stunning tribute to the gardeners and gardens of Central Otago, award-winning photographer Ian Brodie and gardening writer Jill Herron go into the heart of some of the amazing gardens of Central Otago to showcase the stunning beauty and diversity of this unique region.

Colour photographs accompany a discussion of each design and all its elements - water, plants, lighting and more. Design and horticultural tips are included throughout.

New Zealand's native forests are rich and fascinating ecosystems, and the interactions between the various plants and animals are as interesting as the individuals themselves. This book provides identifcation for a range of common plants and animals, as well as insights into the intriguing and vital interactions between them. With a colour-coded layout and stunning photographs, it is a comprehensive and innovative guide to the wonders of the New Zealand forest

When renowned garden writer and horticultural expert Lawrie Metcalfe first published The Cultivation of New Zealand Native Grasses in the 1990s it was ahead of its time and sparked a landscaping revolution. Suddenly, all around New Zealand, council landscapers and landscape architects were discovering the joys of our wide range of tussocks and grasses, and mass plantings soon sprang up. This book has been out of print for some time and this Godwit reissue, with revised text, new photos and a repackage as a sister publication to his... read more

The perfect book for gardeners who cook. Our vegetable gardens kept us alive when our countries were new, fed us in the Great Depression, and were used to 'Dig for Victory' during the World Wars. For more than 125 years, Yates has provided gardeners with seeds, reliable gardening products and practical, knowledgeable advice. Yates Garden Guide, the bestselling gardening book in both Australia and New Zealand, has taught generations how to garden. Now, this new companion book - with its combination of fresh new ideas and tried and t... read more

A practical, comprehensive and highly illustrated guide to planting and maintaining a vegetable garden for the novice to the experienced gardener. The Tui New Zealand Vegetable Garden contains all the essential information you need, from how to condition the soil, how and where to plant, sprouting schedules to what kind of yield to expect from each plant variety, and harvesting tips. There is also a section on how to combat pests and diseases in order to build a healthy and thriving garden - whether yours is of the raised bed varie... read more

In this revised and updated edition of <i>Grasp the Nettle</i> Peter Proctor tells the reader how to apply biodynamic methods of farming and gardening to a wide range of conditions in New Zealand and in other countries. The book provides practical observations and techniques, and relates these to the spiritual scientific knowlege that biodynamic practice is based on. Peter gives tips on how to recognise healthy soil and pasture, and on how to make your own biodynamic preparations. He also gives examples of farms that ar... read more

For centuries the genus Camellia has fascinated botanists, horticulturists and gardeners. Although originally brought to the attention of the Western World as the plant from which tea was derived, the camellia has long been admired for the exquisite beauty of its flowers and its elegance and adaptability as a garden plant. Camellias For NZ Gardens surveys the important species, as well as the numerous cultivars raised in China, Japan, Europe, the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia and New Zealand. The landscaping poten... read more

A guide to the range of attractive subtropical plants that can be grown in warmer climates. Includes trees & shrubs, palms & cycads, climbers, ferns, orchids, bulbs & perennials, water plants and fruit. Brilliantly colourful and luxuriant, subtropical and tropical-style gardens are highly popular and becoming increasing so. This practical book is a guide to the range of attractive subtropicals but also to selected tropical plants that can be grown in subtropical areas.

This is an inspirational resource for anyone interested in growing their own healthy food while improving the health of their family and our own planet, Earth.

Rose Thodey and Gil Hanly are legends in gardening and gardening media circles, and their Landscapes: Gardens by New Zealand's Top Designers published by Godwit in 2005, has now gone into a third reprint. This handsome sourcebook is aimed at creative home gardeners looking for inspiration to develop or redevelop their properties, whether those properties be courtyard gardens or extensive acreages. With chapters on walls, entrances, water, support, plants, paving, seating, sculpture, pots, illusions, outdoor living and more, and wit... read more

Filled with passion, beauty and truly gorgeous photographs, this delightful book is about an extraordinary and unique garden and the trials and tribulations experienced by those living in it: Derelie, Bob, Jessee and Trudy.

Kristin Lammerting travelled the length of New Zealand with photographer Ferdinand von Luckner to explore the gardens and talk to the garden owners about the source of their inspiration. Most of the gardens - including Kristin's own award-winning Palmco Garden in Kerikeri - are open to the public.

In The Curious Gardener, Anna Pavord brings together in 12 chapters - one from each month of the year - 72 pieces on all aspects of gardening. From what to do in each month and how to get the best from flowers, plants, herbs, fruit and vegetables, through reflections on the weather, soil, the English landscape and favourite old gardening clothes, to office greenery, spring in New York, waterfalls, Derek Jarman and garden design, Anna Pavord always has something interesting to say and says it with great style and candour. This is ... read more

PRAISE FOR ANNA PAVORD '[The Tulip] is a passionate masterpiece' Mail on Sunday

'Written by a scholar, reads like a thriller' Daily Telegraph

'[The Naming of Names is a] beautifully written, gloriously illustrated history of how brilliant men from the days of Aristotle attempted to classify the world's plants. Here are enough upstagings and rivalries for 100 novels and endless fascinating facts' Jilly Cooper, Daily Telegraph Books of the Year

Dennis Greville is respected internationally for his plant and garden photography and is New Zealand's most published gardening author and photographer. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned gardener, growing year round will encourage and inspire you, with practical advice that will help you achieve optimum results in your garden, whatever its size, climatic conditions and soil type. Dennis provides readily accessible information and tips on how to do things better. These easy to follow ideas will enable you to take charge of yo... read more

No space is too small to grow delicious and healthy food. Enjoying tasty and fresh produce no longer requires a trip to the local vege shop or gourmet grocery. With The Edible Container Garden as your guide, everything from salad greens and savoury herbs to luscious fruits and vegetables can be as close as your patio, balcony, or rooftop. The Edible Container Garden explains how to plant, grow and harvest vegetables, edible flowers, fruits and herbs, when time and space are limited.

The gardens of Italy rank amongst the great treasures of the world. They have influenced and inspired almost every landscape designer and architect since the Renaissance yet they are not isolated historical artifacts. A garden is always a living, evolving entity that tells a thousand stories about the people that made it as well as the plants that occupy it. Above all, great gardens become a celebration of man's creative need to work with nature.
This book is a personal exploration of Italy's legendary gardens. Over thirty ar... read more