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New Plants from Old - Simple, Natural, No-cost Plant PropagationJackie French Revised and updated 2nd edition 2007 Simple, natural, no-cost propagation; written in a clear, non-technical way with techniques for striking cuttings, grafting, budding, cross-pollinating, seed sowing and propagating with runners. This completely revised and updated 2nd edition includes individual propagating instructions for many plants. The author shows how it is possible to grow a beautiful garden whether it’s edible, ornamental or native, indoors or out, without spending a fortune. 116 pp BN111 Check out the propagation tools and equipment |
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Secrets of Plant PropagationStarting Your Own Flowers, Vegetables, Fruits, Berries, Shrubs, Trees and Houseplants Lewis Hill (USA) 1985 This is a plant propagation course in a book – a classic reference book of propagation techniques and knowledge, voted one of America’s 75 best garden books by the American Horticultural Society. Find step-by-step instructions for propagating flowers, vegetables, fruits, berries, shrubs, trees and houseplants. Learn how to do whip grafts, splice grafts, saddle grafts and more; air layering, propagating from cuttings, bud grafting and dividing plants are also covered. There are plenty of diagrams and plans to help you grasp the techniques. You don't need a greenhouse or costly equipment. Beginners will learn from step one; those more advanced will discover new techniques and find tips to improve their results. This book is creatively illustrated with information on which tools to use, and how to utilize space in your greenhouse or garden. This book was published in 1985 in the US and while the techniques described and depicted don’t go out of date, some information – chemical use, resources, seasonal specifics, native plants are not relevant for Australia. However, this well known author and timeless information will be a book you constantly refer back to. 168pp BS134 |
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Plant Propagating Gardener’s GuideStefan Mager 2011 (AUS) An extremely user-friendly gardener’s guide to the fascinating world of plant propagating. This concise, graphic rich guide discusses stock division, grafting techniques, suckers, stolons, runners, bulbs, tubers, corms, rhizomes, several layering techniques as well as leaf and stem cuttings. Each technique is clearly illustrated with diagrams. There are sections about roses, orchids, bromeliads, grasses, water plants and the correct propagation for many trees, shrubs, cacti and perennials. The use of hormone rooting powder and best stem cutting times are also discussed. Laminated 8 page A4 foldout chart. BP143 |
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Pruning for FruitBruce Morphett Revised edition 2008 Pruning is a key part of getting the best from your trees and vines. Judicious pruning can improve fruit quality and size, keep fruit within reach and make pest and disease control easier. Author Bruce Morphett draws on over 30 years of horticultural experience to explain how and when to prune; how to achieve basic shapes; the tools needed and fruit tree care in general. Espalier your apple, train your kiwis on a trellis or achieve a practical vase-shape for your apricot. Basic pruning techniques are explained in a straightforward manner with clear illustrations and a chapter is dedicated to particular trees and vines and how best to tend them. 72pp BP136 Check out the pruning tools and equipment |
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The Seed Savers HandbookMichel and Jude Fanton 1993 (AUS) Excellent reference especially for tropical gardeners who 'miss out' in many conventional gardening books. Learn to protect our global food heritage - and eat it too! Detailed descriptions of seed collecting, propagation and kitchen uses of more than 100 vegetables, herbs and edible flowers. 176pp BS104 |
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Seed Production for the Australian Home Vegetable GardenAllen and Christina Barry 1997 (AUS) Booklet explains the botanical basis and methods of saving seed in the home garden. 40pp BS103 |
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Grafting and Budding: A Practical Guide for Fruit and Nut Plants and OrnamentalsW J Lewis and D McE Alexander 2008 Choose from budding or grafting using splice, wedge, whip, bark, side, approach technique, with specifics for a wide range of home grown foods (avocado, citrus, grape, passionfruit and others) as well as Australian natives, conifers and deciduous ornamentals. 102pp BG130 Check out the grafting tools and equipment |
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