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50 Ways to Kill a Slug by S. Ford 96pp

Serious and silly ways to kill or outwit the garden's #1 enemy.






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All About Apples by Allen Gilbert 144pp
All About Apples by Allen Gilbert 144pp

Includes care and cultivation. Varieties old and new, pruning, pest & disease management, propogation for home gardeners and small scale orchardists






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Bamboo Rediscovered by V. Cusack 96pp
Bamboo Rediscovered by V. Cusack 96pp

An excellent guide to growing, harvesting and using bamboo, including building. Written by Australia’s leading experts. Lists many varieties, describes what they can do best.






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Carrots Love Tomatoes - by Louise Riotte 224pp paperback

A well written reference that gathers information on the characteristics and uses of plants that promote the growth of other varieties, offering descriptions of helpful weeds and insect-repellent plants. Illustrated.






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Chainsaw Operators Manual by Bernard R
Chainsaw Operators Manual by Bernard R
Chainsaw Operator's Manual - Bernard R Kestrel (72 pp)
One of the most useful machines on the property, the chainsaw can also be one of the most dangerous. Learn how to use a chainsaw safely and confidently. Illustrated, eady to read and engaging.





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Complete Book of Fruit Growing in Australia by Luis Glowinski 382pp
Complete Book of Fruit Growing in Australia by Luis Glowinski 382pp

Large range of fruit/nut trees, 250 photos, illust. A practical guide to propagation, selection, culture, uses, pests and diseases, in temperate and sub-tropical areas. History, folklore, and where to find rare plants make this a must for enthusiasts.






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Compost: The natural way to make food for your garden by Ken Thompson 192pp
Compost: The natural way to make food for your garden by Ken Thompson 192pp
The most practical book that all gardeners have been waiting for, this fun and informative guide shows how to make the best compost using ingredients that are easily found around the house.




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Earthworms in Australia by David Murphy 112pp
Earthworms in Australia by David Murphy 112pp

A comprehensive guide for farmers, conservationists, gardeners and worm farmers.






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Easy Organic Gardening & Moon Planting by Lyn Bagnall 496pp
Easy Organic Gardening & Moon Planting by Lyn Bagnall 496pp

A detailed guide to organics, from seed raising, composting, revitalising soil, worm farming, pest control, planting by the moon and much more - an Australian publication.






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Field Companion to Australian Fungi by Fuhrer Bruce 162pp
Field Companion to Australian Fungi by Fuhrer Bruce 162pp
Although fungi are included in the plant kingdom, they differ fundamentally from our usual idea of plants. They have been sadly neglected, partly because of their unusual form, but mainly because few books have presented an easy and interesting guide to their study.




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Herbal Harvest: Commercial Organic Production of Quality Dried Herbs by Greg Whitten 556pp
Herbal Harvest: Commercial Organic Production of Quality Dried Herbs  by Greg Whitten 556pp
Herbal Harvest is the most comprehensive book on organic herb production in print. In over 550 pages, Greg Whitten covers all facets of commerical organic herb-growing: the state of the herb industry, site selection, climate, irrigation, weed management, propagation, trial plots, composting, pests and diseases, harvesting, drying, processing and marketing, innovative tool design, personal health, and more.




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Jackie French's Guide to Companion Planting by Jackie French 117pp
Jackie French's Guide to Companion Planting by Jackie French 117pp

Covers fruit trees, vegetables and flowers.






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Jackie French's Natural Control of Household Pests by Jackie French 186pp

- Jackie French (186 pp)
A must for the Organic Gardener. Looks at the alternatives to toxic chemicals. Includes a section on natural pesticides & fungicides. Covers the orchards, vegie & flower garden.






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Natural Horse Care by Pat Coleby 143pp
Natural Horse Care by Pat Coleby 143pp
Proper horse care begins with good nutrition practices. Chances are, if a horse needs medical attention, the causes can be traced to poor feeding practices, nutrient-deficient feed, bad farming and, ultimately, imbalanced, demineralized soil. Pat Coleby shares decades of experience working with a variety of horses. She explains how conventional farming and husbandry practices compromise livestock health, resulting in problems that standard veterinary techniques can’t properly address.




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Natural Pet Care by Pat Coleby 110pp
Natural Pet Care by Pat Coleby 110pp

How to give your pets a natural diet and help prevent your pets from disease. Includes cat, dogs, rabbits and guinea pigs.






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Organic Control of Common Weeds by Jackie French 120pp
Organic Control of Common Weeds by Jackie French 120pp

Learn the many methods one can use to combat weeds without the use of chemicals. Practical solutions with natural herbicides






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Organic Gardening for Dummies by Ann Whitman
Organic Gardening for Dummies by Ann Whitman

For many gardeners, the term "organic" has become synonymous with "safe," which makes sense, since avoiding harmful pesticides and chemical fertilizers is a big part of organic gardening. But going organic also involves selecting the right plants and garden locations.






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Practical Australian Gardener by Peter Cundall
Practical Australian Gardener by Peter Cundall
Practical Australian Gardener - Peter Cundall (224 pp)
The complete garden guide. How to have a pest free garden without using dangerous chemicals. A week-by-week plan of action for the whole year. All you'll need for a healthy garden.





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Soil Food by Jackie French 184pp
Soil Food by Jackie French 184pp

1372 ways to add fertility to your soil. Illustrated, full of information on how to source natural fertilisers. Covers green manuring, worm farming, composting, mulching, deficiencies & pH imbalances, how to rejuvenate problem plots of land.






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Successful Organic Gardening 2nd Edition by David Murray 176pp
Successful Organic Gardening 2nd Edition by David Murray 176pp

Great topics for the Australian gardener. Ecology sustainable approach to growing food in your garden, pesticide free gardening, composting, self preparation of garden, saving & storing seeds, understanding plant names and their relationship. Colour illustrations, photos in centre.






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The ABC of Calf Rearing by Sharyn Munnerley - 167pp
The ABC of Calf Rearing by Sharyn Munnerley - 167pp
Sharyn Munnerley has succeeded where so many others have failed – she has made calf rearing simple.

As Professor James K. Drackley, of the University of Illinois’ Animal Sciences and Nutritional Sciences department says, ‘the information in the book provides a step-by-step guide and covers all topics necessary for the for the proper care and management of young calves, from what to look for when purchasing calves to the importance of colostrums, to topics on feeding, housing, health and management concerns.’






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The Essential Lavender - The Grower's Guide by Virginia McNaughton 80pp
The Essential Lavender - The Grower's Guide by Virginia McNaughton 80pp
A new edition of this classic work on lavenders - accepted by lavender growers throughout Australia and overseas as the authoritative text on the subject. Few gardens are complete without lavender - one of Australia’s most popular garden plants. Beautiful, easy to grow and drought tolerant, lavender is supremely versatile. Lavender has also been one of the most popular medicinal plants for thousands of years and continues to have many aromatic and decorative uses in the home.




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The Seed Saver's Handbook by M & J Fanton 176pp
The Seed Saver's Handbook by M & J Fanton 176pp

Produced by the founders of Australia’s Seed Saver’s Network covers all areas of seed production from start to finish for home gardeners. Propagation, selection, roguing, isolation distances, harvesting, processing, storing. Also cultivation, usage of vegetables, herbs, flowers. Over 100 varieties listed.






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The Wollemi Pine: the Incredible Story of the Discovery & Survival of a Living Fossil from the Age of the Dinosaurs by J Woodford 288pp
The Wollemi Pine: the Incredible Story of the Discovery & Survival of a Living Fossil from the Age of the Dinosaurs by J Woodford 288pp
The Wollemi Pine: the Incredible Story of the Discovery and Survival of a Living Fossil from the Age of the Dinosaurs




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What Garden Pest or Disease is That by Judy McMaugh 312pp
What Garden Pest or Disease is That by Judy McMaugh 312pp

A-Z of pests & diseases illustrated in colour photos, excellent book to identify garden problems. Black/white/green illust. What plants are affected, how to treat or control the situation.






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