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(Cape Town: Struik, 2001) 9781868726295. 280 x 215 mm; laminated pictorial wrappers; pp. 153, incl. index; line drawings; colour photographs. Fine condition. "This comprehensive guide to vegetable gardening in South Africa, written specially for the home gardener, is based on practical experience and intimate knowledge of local growing conditions. ... The text is complemented by colour photographs and over 200 line drawings, many of which illustrate the more important or unusual cultural practices described by the author. Whether your garden is a smallholding or a townhouse patio, The A-Z of Vegetable Gardening in South Africa is an essential handbook containing everything you need to know for the successful production of your own top-quality vegetables throughout the year." .

(Cape Town: Struik Lifestyle, 2011) 9781770079601. 260 x 192 mm; laminated pictorial wrappers; pp. 176, incl. index; liberally illustrated with photographs in full colour. Fine condition. "Written for Southern African conditions, this book guides you through the magical realms of bonsai as a hobby, horticultural practice and art form. The text reflects the natural progression most people follow as their interest grows, and includes all the information necessary to keeping your first tree alive, basic techniques and advanced skills, as well as the underlying philosophy needed for advancing in the art. Although originally published in 2004, this edition has been substantially revised and updated in both content and illustrative material. The species list at the end of the book is a guide to popular trees in the Southern African bonsai context and is illustrated for ease of identification. Bonsai Success in Southern Africa is the perfect 'teacher' for beginners and an invaluable… Read More

(Johannesburg: The Brenthurst Press, 1988). 260 x 220 mm; laminated pictorial wraps; pp. 78, incl. index; photographs, in colour and black-and-white; map. Gift inscription and previous owner's name label on first page. Very good condition. "Brenthurst is a busy place. As well as the running of the private homes and the considerable task of maintaining the gardens, work of many other kinds is done on the estate and it would clearly not be possible to interrupt these activities by permitting completely open access. However, Bridget and Harry Oppenheimer have always been generous in making it possible to visit the gardens by invitation. I hope this book will add to the enjoyment of visitors, and, through the splendid photography of Dick Scott and Hans van Dyk, bring the beauty of the gardens to those who cannot come themselves. Readers will find that the illustration and commentary in the book are in the form of a tour, roughly following the route on which visitors are likely to see the… Read More

(London, Blandford Press, 1956). 8vo; original green cloth gilt; laminated pictorial dustwrapper; pp. 487, incl. index; black-and-white photographs. Dustwrapper somewhat edgeworn, with short tears, and sunned on spine; moderate, scattered foxing. Good condition. "In the second edition of Cacti a further 312 species have been added, bringing the total number of species described to 1,500, and there are 36 additional illustrations. . . . This book will be of the greatest assistance to growers of Cacti and its scientific accuracy will also commend it to botanists interested in these plants." .

(London: Ward Lock Limited, 1988) 070636628X. 222 x 168 mm; laminated pictorial wrappers; pp. 96, incl. index; diagrams; colour photographs. Wrappers a little rubbed. Very good condition. "Many thousands of people around the world have become involved with collecting and growing cacti and succulents. This is at the least a fascinating hobby and once infatuation has taken hold the wonder of it all rarely ceases to attract. ... Cacti and succulents are closely akin as both can withstand long periods of drought by storing water and nourishment in their stems, leaves and rootstock. They can therefore survive when most other plants would succumb. This book provides adequate guidance to identifying and understanding these plants." .

(Johannesburg: Jonathan Ball Publishers, 1992) 0947464689. 4to; original white boards; laminated pictorial dustwrapper; pictorial endpapers; pp. 165; charming colour illustrations. Dustwrapper a little rubbed. Very good condition. "In the heart of Outeniqualand, where sunbirds tumble in fynbos redolent of herbs and honey and where rocky outcrops at the very edge of Africa crash into the ocean, a little farm nestles in the verdant hills. In true fairy-tale style, through an unexpected legacy from a little-known aunt, author Gillian Rattray and her husband Peter were able to purchase this farm and so to embark on their long-cherished dream of retirement in the country. A Cape Country Chronicle is an evocative journal of life at Fairview Farm: industrious days, rich in incident and bustling with activity; the sustained invasion by builders and guests; and the planting of a miniature Sissinghurst - all are recorded with humour and enlivened by the strokes of a gentle and affectionate pen.… Read More

(Cape Town: Metz Press, 2001) 1875001212. 260 x 212 mm; laminated pictorial wrappers; pp. 136, incl. index; full-colour photographs. Bump to head of spine; earlier owner's name signed on title page. Near-fine condition. "Brimful of practical tips and advice, Colour in your garden will help you make the most of colour by fostering an awareness of the enormous range of flowers that can be brought together to create an exquisite overall picture. The contents include: General design ideas; The colour wheel in theory and practice; Individual colours with combinations; Planting suggestions; Exhaustive plant lists with botanical and common names, colours and flowering seasons, and growing information, and much more. Invaluable to both the novice who is planning a garden from scratch and to 'old hands' looking for new ideas and inspiration, Colour in your garden will be welcomed by every keen gardener." .

(Salisbury: Galaxie Press, 1975). Illustrations by Len Curling and Joan van der Merwe. 4to; original red boards, lettered in gilt on spine; pictorial dustwrapper; decorative endpapers; pp. 184, incl. index; profusely illustrated with map, line drawings, tables, colour photographs. Dustwrapper a little rubbed and quite edgeworn; trace of foxing to edges; gift inscription to front free endpaper. Very good condition. "GARDENING IN RHODESIA is the most comprehensive gardening book published for Rhodesian conditions. Volume One contains detailed, simple-to-follow descriptions of more than 1000 plants, and nearly 800 magnificent illustrations." .

(Cape Town: Human & Rousseau, 1990) 0798127201. 4to; laminated pictorial boards; pp. 96, incl. index; full-colour photographs. Boards very slightly rubbed; printed card with "Easy Growing Hints" mounted to rear pastedown. Very good condition. "Written by South African nurserymen for South African gardeners, only plants suitable for our conditions and freely available in our garden centres are discussed. The descriptions supply precise information on habit, hardiness, varieties, light, humidity, watering, feeding, cutting, propagation and use of each plant. With its 160 superb colour photographs and extensive index Down to Earth Garden Flowers is an indispensable guide for all South African gardeners." .

(Cape Town: Metz Press, 2008) 9781919992716. 259 x 210 mm; laminated pictorial wrappers; pp. 160, incl. index; lavishly illustrated in full colour. Earlier owner's name signed on half-title. Near-fine condition. Afrikaans text. "Die ontwerp van 'n tuin beteken om die plek en omgewingstoestande ten beste te benut. Eietydse tuine is propvol ontwerpidees en inspirasie, en 'n lieflik geïllustreerde gids oor die praktiese aspekte van tuinontwerp. Dit wys jou hoe om te gebruik wat jy het en jou tuin met minimale veranderinge te omskep in 'n lushof wat 'n aanwins is vir jou huis. Met meer as 300 foto's wat spesiaal vir die boek geneem is ... bied dit jou op hoogs visuele wyse al die inligting wat jy nodig het om jou eie tuin met 'n professionele aanslag te ontwerp of vernuwe." .

(Cape Town: Struik, 1992) 1868252515. 280 x 215 mm; laminated pictorial wrappers; pp. 61 + index; numerous colour photographs. Upper corner of lower wrapper creased; few checkmarks on species list; a little spotting. Very good condition. A guide to gardening in South Africa, covering 'What every gardener should know' and 'Basic garden plants'. More than 200 species of plants, mostly indigenous, are listed and illustrated in full colour. .

(Cape Town: Purnell, 1975) 360002870. Large 8vo; original pale green boards, lettered in darker green on spine; price-clipped pictorial dustwrapper; pp. (x) + 90, incl. index; line drawings and diagrams; photographs, in colour and monochrome. Dustwrapper rubbed and edgeworn, with earlier owner's tape repairs to edges; trace of foxing to endpapers and edges. Very good condition, in a fair dustwrapper. "Bird gardening is an extension of the usual type of gardening to include the most acceptable of wild creatures - the birds. Some adjustment on the part of the gardener is needed and this book sets out to show how this may be achieved with little cost and some effort." .

(Cape Town: Struik, 1994) 1868255816. 280 x 214 mm; laminated pictorial wrappers; pp. 96, incl. index; liberally illustrated with full-colour photographs. Slightly sunned on spine. Near fine condition. "The unparalleled interest in the rich variety of indigenous plants in southern Africa has increased to such an extent that our gardens and parks can today boast an indigenous atmosphere as never before. Gardening with Indigenous Plants contains some of the most beautiful and well-known indigenous species that are readily available and easy to grow. With chapters on trees, shrubs, annuals, herbaceous perennials, bulbs, climbers, succulents, ground covers and water garden plants, this book provides an ideal opportunity for all gardeners to create an indigenous garden abounding in growth. Each chapter contains a short introduction about the specific plants with handy hints on planting and care. The plant species are discussed in detail and can be identified easily by means of the splendid… Read More

(Cape Town: Struik, 2001) 1868725073. 280 x 235 mm; laminated pictorial wrappers; pp. 256, incl. index; liberally illustrated with full-colour photographs; some diagrams. Light bump to top fore-corner; earlier owner's name on half-title. Near-fine condition. "Gardening with Keith Kirsten is an illustrated and practical guide that allows gardeners of all levels of expertise to enjoy this rewarding activity even more - whether they have spreading hectares or merely a few square metres of garden soil at their disposal. From landscaping your green living space to maintaining and protecting it, Keith Kirsten provides all the tips and necessary information. Some of the features include: A practical, illustrated guide to landscaping a garden; Directories of 2000 trees, shrubs, perennials, ground covers, climbers, annuals, bulbs, roses, herbs, fruit and vegetables covering the species that are most readily available and the most likely to be grown successfully; User-friendly symbols to… Read More

(Cape Town: Struik, 2002) 1868727882. 280 x 215 mm; laminated pictorial wrappers; pp. 112, incl. index; full-colour photographs of each of the species considered. Light creased to bottom fore-corner of upper cover. Very good condition. "Gardening with Indigenous Shrubs offers the most comprehensive directory of indigenous South African shrubs ever published, as well as practical information on how to propagate and grow them in your own garden. Aside from the colour and variety that shrubs bring to the garden, they also have a multitude of uses - as screens, windbreaks, nest sites for birds, and many more. Planting shrubs that are indigenous to your area has numerous benefits: you will be able to grow a thriving garden, even if you live in an area with sandy or clay soil, harsh coastal winds, or heavy frost; more birds and other animals will be attracted to your garden; your plants will need far less water than exotics do. This book provides fascinating new information on indigenous shrubs for… Read More

(Cape Town: Struik, 2005) 1770071962. 4to; laminated pictorial boards; pp. 107, incl. index; full-colour photographs; diagrams; maps. Fine condition. "Bulbs provide us with some of the most beautiful and mysterious blooms in the garden. There is nothing quite like planting a plain-looking bulb or corm, only to see it explode into a magnificent bloom a few months later. Bulbs delight the gardener, whether they're grown as single blooms in pots, or as a mass of colour in a garden. This practical and informative guide to growing bulbs in Southern Africa is a must for every gardener, and for anyone with an interest in growing bulbs. Written by South Africa's foremost producer of bulbs, the book gives expert advice on how to cultivate bulbs for the most spectacular blooms." .

(Pretoria: Briza, 2012) 9781875093861. 260 x 210 mm; laminated pictorial wrappers; pp. 272, incl. index; full-colour photographs; tables. Fine condition. "With Healing Foods, prolific author Margaret Roberts brings nature's pharmacy into our homes and into our lives. Step by step, and easily accessible, she showcases the super foods and warns of the danger foods, and lists the ailments we suffer from, offering comforting natural ways of correcting and rebuilding our health and regaining our vitality. More than 150 common and lesser-known vegetables, fruits, herbs, spices and other food plants that are the building blocks of good health are described, covering aspects such as: The plant's history and origin; Instructions on how to grow the plant; Medicinal uses and major nutrients; Ideas on how to include the plant in the diet, along with recipes; Cosmetic and household uses and other interesting facts and hints. This book is essential reading for each of us in our quest for health… Read More

(Cape Town: The Spearhead Press, 2000) 086486468X. Tall, squarish 8vo; original green boards; laminated pictorial dustwrapper, housed in removable protector; pp. viii + 119; charming colour illustrations. Earlier owner's bookplate to front free endpaper. Near fine condition. "In a Country Garden … is compiled so that the reader can enjoy the seasonal changes, month-by-month, in this narrative of Gillian's garden on Fairview Farm near Plettenberg Bay. … In this chronicle the reader becomes involved in a personal, loving and frequently humorous account of life in a garden in the country. Beautifully illustrated with Gillian's own delicate and finely observed watercolours, this is a book to cherish …" .

(Cape Town: The Spearhead Press, 2000) 086486468X. Tall, squarish 8vo; original green boards; laminated pictorial dustwrapper; pp. viii + 119; charming colour illustrations. Slightest curl to edges of dustwrapper; faint trace of foxing to pastedowns. Very good condition. "In a Country Garden … is compiled so that the reader can enjoy the seasonal changes, month-by-month, in this narrative of Gillian's garden on Fairview Farm near Plettenberg Bay. … In this chronicle the reader becomes involved in a personal, loving and frequently humorous account of life in a garden in the country. Beautifully illustrated with Gillian's own delicate and finely observed watercolours, this is a book to cherish …" .

(Johannesburg: CNA, 1991) 0620061669. 4to; laminated pictorial boards; unpaginated; full-colour photographs; index of botanical names. Fine condition. "DOWN TO EARTH perfectly sums up this functional new aid for the South African gardener by two men who work in a nursery every day of their lives. Going right to the heart of the matter, without irrelevant scientific detail, the authors have produced a book which will appeal to anyone eager to enjoy developing or refurbishing a garden with as little trouble as possible." .