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(Cape Town: Struik, 2003) 1868728056. 190 x 160 mm; laminated pictorial wrappers; pp. 103 + (i), incl. index; illustrations. Small pen mark to title page, otherwise fine. "If you've ever needed quick simple advice on how to sow and select garden plants, prune roses best, mow the lawn most easily, eliminate those pests and weeds and wow the neighbours with your cut flowers and veggies, Blooming Tips comes to the rescue. For those of you who always suspected there had to be a simpler way, this little handbook is packed with cost-cutting ideas and time-saving tips ... " .

(Cape Town: Tafelberg, 1985) 0624022269. Illustrations by Brenda Clarke. 4to; laminated pictorial boards; decorative endpapers; pp. 176, incl. index; full-colour plates; line drawings in text. Every so slightly rubbed. Very good condition. Afrikaans text. "In twintig ryklik geïllustreerde hoofstukke laat Eve Palmer die lig val op kruie in kos, met resepte vir onder meer gegeurde brood, botter, souse, jellies, tee en asyn; aromatiese kruie (hoe om snuisterye soos potpourri, ruik- en mottesakkies te maak); en genesende kruie (die bereiding van medisyne en die aanwending daarvan vir allerlei kwale). Sy gee 'n boeiende relaas van die gebruik van rose as kruie, die romantiek en mistiek van sowel eksotiese as inheemse kruie en van die nuttigheid, bekoorlikheid en voedsaamheid van selfs die nederige onkruid. Kruie vir huis en tuin, die eerste omvangryke werk in sy soort in Afrikaans, bevat ook 'n skat van kennis oor die uitken en kweek van kruie. Die resultaat van die skryfster se… Leer más

(London, Studio Vista, 1977). 8vo; original pictorial cloth; pictorial dustwrapper; pp. 212, incl. index; detailed line drawings; photographic plates, some of which in colour. Dustwrapper somewhat edgeworn; scattered light foxing. Good condition. "The beauty of the orchid is unrivalled in the plant kingdom. This book offers the ever increasing numbers of orchid growers a mine of information gleaned from the author's daily observation or orchid 'behaviour', the personal care of his plants and his discussions with numerous other orchid breeders. Besides the essential botanical study of his subject, the author discusses the housing of plants, their care, potting material and feeding stuffs. An important chapter is devoted to orchid propagation and the various aspects of breeding, and a special section is set aside for garden orchids. The text is rounded off with a description of the most important genera and species." .

(Cape Town: Struik, 1985) 0869772562. 4to; laminated pictorial boards; pp. 128, incl. index; colour photographs. Afrikaans text. Boards quite rubbed; archival tape reinforcing to tail of spine; somewhat foxed; earlier owner's original purchase invoice mounted to rear pastedown. Good. "Plant Inheems is professor Kristo Pienaar se keur uit ons inheemse planterykdom en is geïnspireer deur sy gewilde TV-praatjies 'Plant Inheems'. Dit sal elke tuinier aanspoor om nader aan eie bodem te kom en met die oorvloed van inheemse plante te eksperimenteer, al is sy tuin dan nou ook hoe 'ongepas'. Plant Inheems bevat 236 plantgenera - jaarplante, meerjariges, struike, bome en klimplante - endemies in Suid-Afrika, en saam met die aanbevole soorte word meer as 'n duisend plante bespreek. Die duidelike volkleurfoto's by elke plant sal identifisering maklik maak en die teks lig die uitstaande kenmerke toe, gee daarna 'n beskrywing van die plant en besonderhede oor sy… Leer más

(Allahabad: The Indian Press, 1924). 12mo; cloth-backed papered boards; pp. (iv) + i + (i) + 56; a few line drawings. Cover somewhat soiled, a little fishmothed, and worn at extremities; ex libris bookplate on front pastedown; some pen notations; browning throughout. Fair condition. "It is hoped that this little volume will be found really useful to all classes of readers, including those who have little knowledge of gardening in this country, and will enable them to successfully prosecute their object, as well as prove instructive to those further advanced in the art." .

(Cape Town: Struik, 1994). Photography by Anthony Johnson. 4to; laminated pictorial boards; laminated pictorial dustwrapper; decorative endpapers; pp. 103 + (i); lavishly illustrated in full colour. Merest trace of foxing to flaps and prelims. Near fine condition. All you need to know about roses in southern Africa. "There are virtually no areas in southern Africa (or anywhere else in the world, for that matter) where roses can flourish without some effort being expended on them, although it is true to say that more effort is required in some areas than in others. In writing this book, therefore, the main aim has been to bring about a better understanding of the various factors that ultimately determine success or failure in growing beautiful roses. Essentially, by providing sound information about their proper care, the author illustrates that growing beautiful roses need never be labelled either 'hard work' or 'difficult'." .

(Cape Town: Tafelberg, 2008) 9780624045410. 280 x 210 mm; laminated pictorial wrappers; pp. 159, incl. index; map; lavishly illustrated in full colour with garden layout plans and photographs. Gift inscription to half-title. Near fine condition. The book is called 'Small Gardens' on the half-title and title pages, but 'Small Gardens for South Africa' on the cover. "Michéle Terblanche will inspire and help you to design a green space that suits your needs and expresses your individual style by discussing: various gardening styles, including uniquely South African gardens; planning and design; choosing and buying plants; soil preparation; garden maintenance; treating garden pests and diseases; decorative elements and novel ideas. Well over 400 full-colour images, many text boxes and informative side panels make this book a lasting reference and an invaluable source of inspiration for both new and established home-owners. No enthusiastic gardener can afford to be without… Leer más

(Cape Town: Struik, 1988) 0869773631. Tall 12mo; laminated pictorial boards; pictorial endpapers; pp. 137, incl. index; full-colour photographs. Ownership inscription to front endpaper; a little light foxing. Very good condition. "A Visitors' Guide to Gardens in South Africa provides brief descriptions and superb colour photographs of more than 100 gardens that are open to the public. Botanic gardens, municipal parks, private domestic gardens and institutional gardens - as well as selected nature reserves, wild flower gardens and arboreta - are all included, revealing the great diversity of the country's gardening styles and the enormous richness of the flora, both exotic and indigenous, with which South Africa's horticulturists have created landscapes that are a source of joy and inspiration for others." .

(Cape Town: Struik, 2010) 9781770072176. 4to; pictorial boards; pp. 368, incl. index; profusely illustrated in full colour. Boards ever so slightly rubbed. Near-fine condition. Uncommon. "The secret of waterwise gardening is to know what vegetation region we live in and to choose plant species which are suited to that region. Plants that are indigenous to an area do not need additional watering; they are already adapted to the prevailing climate and weather conditions and should thrive under all but the most exceptional of circumstances. When we garden in harmony with nature we are working with the elements, not against them. Waterwise Gardening in South Africa and Namibia is aimed at anyone who wants to create a new garden or convert an existing one to waterwise principles. The content focuses on South Africa's vegetation regions: Fynbos, Strandveld-fynbos and Succulent Karoo for the winter-rainfall areas; and Highveld, Bushveld, Thicket and Karoo for the summer-rainfall regions; as well as… Leer más

(Cape Town: Tafelberg, 2000) 0624038408. 4to; laminated pictorial boards; pp. 144, incl. index; profusely illustrated in full colour, with photographs of the environments and species considered; map. Earlier owner's name signed on front free endpaper. Near fine condition. "South Africa's rich regional diversity makes local gardening a huge challenge. Based on ecological principles regarding regional indigenous gardening, the aim of this book is to simplify gardening and to make it as cost effective and maintenance free as possible for all South African gardeners, indigenous plant lovers and landscapers. We all want instant gardens - and we can have them! So many people have asked me to explain indigenous gardening principles: which indigenous plants would thrive in the region in which they live, and what is the correct planting sequence; how can they efficiently develop a well-balanced, low-maintenance garden, which will reflect the character of the region? This book answers all of… Leer más

(Cape Town: New Holland, 1997) 1853684686. 210 x 150 mm; laminated pictorial wrappers; pp. 112; colour photographs; line drawings. Fine condition. "This little book is the story of a man and a woman's love of a particular small garden and the thoughts and musings it brings to mind over the changing seasons. It is not a gardening manual or for specialists - far from it! It is for the pleasure of sharing how two people feel about a much loved creation - told in the rambling way of day-to-day jottings on the garden's moods and its joys. The aura of a Cape cottage gives it a special charm." .

(London, Pelham, new edition, 1983). Laminated pictorial dustwrapper, pp. xvi + 368, plates, including colour. Edges very slightly foxed. 'The old-fashioned flowers of the cottage garden have much to offer the modern gardener - rich yet subtle colours, a profusion of scents, hardiness, ease of propagation as well as a natural charm and willingness to live happily with a variety of plants. Long ignored and neglected, except by the discerning few, cottage flowers are beginning to enjoy a revival of popularity just as they are disappearing from the nurseryman's catalogue and dying out in the old gardens.' .