Ivan Holliday’s celebrated “Field Guide to Australian Trees” has finally been reprinted and is available in book shops now.This little book is a treasure – each tree is photographed in full colour and

A selection of the most attractive, tried, tested and reliable Australian plants.

Over 350 varieties of Azaleas, Rhododendrons and Camellias. By Sunset books.

A Guide to the organic management, propagation, pruning, pest control and harvesting of Citrus plants.

This is one of few books written on cocoa, covering everything from species cultivated and cocoa botany to culture, harvesting and commercial practices.

by W. Rodger Elliot and David L. Jones publisher: Lothian 479 pages N-PO

A practical and indispensable handbook for anyone interested in Australian trees. By Ian Brooker and David Kleinig. 230pgs.

Home grown produce somehow has a special quality. Some say it tastes better, others believe it is just healthier. And there is no doubt it is cheaper! Watching plants grow from seed to harvest and knowing that the armful of vegies and herbs you have just gathered for the evening meal will be on the table within an hour or two of harvest, can be an exciting and satisfying experience.

CURRENTLY OUT OF STOCK The history, growth and use of edible alliums. Hard Cover and well illustrated. By Penny Woodward, Hyland House, 248 pages

Find out what it is like to work in horticulture; how diverse the industry is, how to get a start, and how to build a sustainable, long term and diverse career that keeps your options broad, so you can move from sector to sector as demand and fashion changes across your working life.