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Finally, someone has written with some common sense about 'native' gardening in Australia Peter Grant's 'book-planting' has had a long growing time, but has yielded sound and convincing reasons for 'planting local', instead of selecting native Australian plants from other, quite different regions - the trend followed by gardeners and designers in the 60s and 70s. A lot of information is packed into this book's ninety-odd pages, yet it is very 'reader-friendly'. It defines 'habitat garden' and discusses methods of planning, growing and maintaining such a garden. There are excellent close-up coloured photos and clear diagrams of DIY garden projects, such as fencing, bird shelters and ponds. AlternativesPeter has a chapter on wildlife which can be encouraged to visit or dwell near your home, including aquatic animals. The book is not specifically descriptive of Tasmanian gardening conditions - all regions of Australia from alpine to coastal, from rainforest to arid are mentioned, with a section on 'Getting Help' and further reading. There are, too, useful lists of plants for particular purposes, for example, to attract butterflies, and a list of less fire-prone plants. Alternatives to lawn and the avoidance of chemicals are also dealt with. The book includes some lovely garden-related poetry and 'writings' and could be the perfect Christmas present for both the 'practitioner' and the 'preacher'!
Peter Grant is 'one of our own' and belongs to the Parish of BayWest. A writer, he also works at DPIWE and this book was published by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's Gardening Australia. |
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