AUSTRALIAN FLORA

This authoritive reference and horticultural guide has established itself as the classic work on fruit growing in Australia. Containing 250 photographs and illustrations, with practical diagrams of basic cultivation techniques; history, folklore, anecdotes, hints, culinary tips – all about fruit and fruit growing; and, where to find rare plants, it is a practical guide to the selection, culture, uses, pest and disease control of fruit, nuts and berries for temperate and subtropical Australia.

This practical manual, from one of Australia’s best-known organic gardeners, sets out the principles of companion planting: understand your plants, make the right choices, learn to identify pests and predators, and help the processes of nature. By learning which plants to plant near each other, you can increase the productivity of your garden, improve plant health, reduce pests and disease and condition the soil. There are useful chapters on designing, composting, mulching and homemade liquid plant-foods, and a host of gardening tips.

Hardcover First Edition

• xvii, 382 p., [32] p. of col. plates : ill. ; 27 cm.
• Bibliography: p. 364-366. illusts  #090923R
• Fruit-culture — Australia
• Fruit-culture — Australia — History
• Nuts — Australia
• Nuts — Australia — History