GARDENING AND GREENING

Grow disas Kirstenbosch Gardening Series
H. Crous & G. Duncan (2006). A practical guide to the cultivation and propagation of evergreen and deciduous Disa species of southern Africa. With full-colour illustrations. 124 pp. A5 size. Soft cover. ISBN 978-1-919684-50-5. Price SADC R89.95/other countries $22.00.

Grow fynbos plants
Neville Brown & Graham Duncan (2006) Kirstenbosch Gardening Series
Fynbos is a unique type of vegetation which is dominant in the Cape Floristic Region in the southwestern Cape , and growing these plants can be challenging and rewarding. There is an introductory chapter followed by 13 chapters on growing fynbos plants which are colour-coded, and thereafter, chapters on smoke treatment of seeds, references and further reading, a glossary, appendices and an index to common and scientific names. High quality, full colour photographs abound. Published by SANBI, Cape Town . A5, pp. 240. Soft cover: ISBN 1-919684-45-X.
Price SADC R169.00/other countries $43.00.

Wildlife on your doorstep
C. Bruzas & A. Bruzas (2001)
A booklet introducing the beginner to the many creatures in our homes and gardens. With chapters on insects, spiders, reptiles, frogs and toads, birds, mammals and on increasing wildlife in the garden. Well illustrated by line drawings and four pages of colour photographs. Scientific names are included to facilitate further reading. Useful contact details and literature references are listed at the end of each chapter. Aimed mainly at the KwaZulu-Natal region, but useful in many other parts of South Africa. Soft cover, 210 x 148 mm, 112 pp. Published by the Natal Branch of the Wildlife Society of Southern Africa. ISBN 1-874975-02-7. Price SADC R34.50/other countries $9.00.

Bring nature back to your garden
C. Botha & J. Botha (2002, 3rd impression)
The urban dweller's guide to the natural world that tries to exist with us in our cities and towns. The book is brimming with ideas and hints about attracting wildlife to the garden, with chapters on, for example, indigenous gardening, butterflies and moths, garden birds, cycads, trees and shrubs, container gardening, planning of a garden, and much more. Including scientific and common names and a most useful section on Who to contact for what . With line drawings by Eve Gibbs. Soft cover, 242 x 170 mm, 244 pp. Published by the KwaZulu-Natal Region of the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa. ISBN 1-874975-03-5. Price SADC R75.00/other countries $19.00.

Botany for gardeners
Brian Capon (2005)
Written in everyday language, this book allows gardeners and horticulturists to understand how plants function. Generously illustrated with line drawings and colour photographs, ten chapters deal with plant growth, organization, adaptation, function and reproduction, with an appendix on plant taxonomy, a glossary and and index of terms and illustrations. Published in South Africa by Briza Publications. 230 x 150 mm. pp. 240.
Soft cover: ISBN 1-875093-32-X.
Price SADC R219.95/other countries $55.00.

A-Z of garden maintenance
Lynton V. Johnson (2005)
Alphabetically arranged guide to maintaining the typical South African garden, this book is filled with a host of environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional garden care practices; it is a guide to better garden results whether one lives near the sea or in the dry interior, on a farm or in a flat, with full colour photographs and an index to terms and plant names. Published by Briza Publications. 260 x 210 mm. pp. 118.
Soft cover: ISBN 1-875093-50-8.
Price SADC R169.95/other countries $43.00.

My nursery. How to set up and run a community nursery
Extremely useful guide giving advice on a wide variety of aspects such as site selection, growing plants from seed, basic maintenance of plants, customers, useful books, marketing, funding applications, budget, productivity, bookkeeping & banking, administration and staff. With many line drawings and useful contact numbers and addresses. Published by Landcare South Africa and Food & Trees for Africa. A5. pp. 64. Soft cover.
Price SADC R15.00/other countries $4.00

An introduction to sustainable urban greening strategies
Frik Grobbelaar & André Croucamp in consultation with Trees for Africa (no date)
A resource of value to anyone in local government who is concerned about the environment or anyone working in partnership with local government. It explores strategies for participative and integrated sustainable urban greening, with the focus on process. Sponsored by the Youth and Urban Development Programme of the Royal Netherlands Embassy. 207 x 150 mm. pp. 64.
Soft cover.
Price SADC R15.00/other countries $4.00

The lavender book
Margaret Roberts (2004)
For gardeners, commercial growers, craftspeople, cooks and beauty therapists. A full-colour guide to the lavender types and varieties suitable for South African conditions, with practical instruction on propagating, planting, nurturing and harvesting lavender. Also included are original recipes, craft ideas, hints and tips. Published by Briza Publications. 240 x 210 mm. pp. 144.
Soft cover: ISBN 1 875093 38 9
Price SADC R169.95/other countries $43.00

Skeppende tuinmaak met inheemse plante
Pitta Joffe (2003)
Omvattende gids tot die gebruik van inheemse plante in tuine en parke en langs paaie. Meer as 300 plante word gedek, met 'n beskrywing, verspreidingskaart en kleurfoto's van die hele plant asook van bepaalde kenmerke soos blomme, vrugte, blare en bas. Inleidende hoofstukke behandel die kweek van plante van saad en steggies, tuinmaak in verskillende klimaatstreke en maniere om voëls en insekte na die tuin te lok. Gepubliseer deur Briza Publikasies. 240 x 166 mm. pp. 372.
Sagteband: ISBN 1 875093 36 2
Prys SAOG R249.95/ander lande $63.00

A-Z of herbs
Margaret Roberts (2000)
A basic guide and quick reference in full colour; includes common herbs like parsley and thyme as well as special favourites like bulbinella and roses. It provides the following on each plant covered: a photograph, information on cultivation and cosmetic, culinary, medicinal and domestic uses. Published by Struik. 287 x 216 mm. pp. 90.
Hard cover: ISBN 1 86872 499 9
Price SADC R139.95/other countries $35.00

The South African What flower is that?
Kristo Pienaar (2000)
A comprehensive, informative, full-colour reference to more than 1500 annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees and vines most commonly found in South African gardens. The accompanying text details the origin of each plant, how, when and where to plant it and how it can be propagated. Clear, informative symbols tell the reader about a plant's resistance to frost and wind, water and light requirements, etc. Published by Struik. 280 x 215 mm. pp. 368.
Soft cover: ISBN 1 86872 441 7
Price SADC R170.00/other countries $43.00

Easy guide to indigenous shrubs
Pitta Joffe (2003)
Superb, full colour, glossy photographs of 94 species adorn this book, with a wealth of information on planning a garden, how to plant, care for and propagate shrubs, and how to attract birds and butterflies to the garden. There is a detailed explanation of how to use the book, a map of the frost areas of South Africa, a glossary of terms, a list of references and an index to scientific and common names of the plants. The pages are colour-coded into small, medium and large shrubs. Each species occupies a page where the common names, scientific name, family, description, uses, propagation, cultivation, natural distribution and related species are described. Published by Briza Publications and supported by the NBI. 260 x 210 mm. pp. 128.
Soft cover: ISBN 1-875093-40-0.
Price SADC R159.95/other countries $40.00.

Kirstenbosch Gardening Series
In this series of guides the horticultural staff at Kirstenbosch provide practical advice on the propagation and cultivation of indigenous plants. With information about pests and diseases to which these plants are prone. Landscaping potential of these well-known South African plants is explored in some of the books. Full-colour photographs. Soft cover, A5, 32-36 pp.

Grow nerines
Graham Duncan (2002)
ISBN 1-919684-33-6. Price SADC R39,95/ other countries $10.00.

Grow clivias
Graham D. Duncan (1999)
ISBN 1-919684-25-5. Price SADC R39,95/ other countries $10.00.

Grow proteas
N. Brown, D. Kotze & P. Botha (1998). ISBN 1-919684-45-3. Price SADC R39,95/other countries $10.00.

Grow bulbs
Graham D. Duncan (2000)
ISBN 1-919684-26-3. Price SADC R39,95/ other countries $10.00.

Grow succulents
Ian Oliver (1998)
A guide to the species, cultivation and propagation of South African succulents, discusses natural pollination, dissemination and dispersal, grafting and soil mixtures. Environmentally friendly ways to combat pests and diseases are treated, and other relevant topics such as watering succulents, ventilation and light, containers and the right tools for the job are included. Soft cover, A5, 64 pp. ISBN 1-919684-07-7 Price SADC 42,50/ other countries/$11.00

Grow agapanthus
Graham Duncan (1998). ISBN 1-919684-14-X. Price SADC R39,95/other countries $10.00.

Grow cycads
John Donaldson & John Winter (1998). ISBN 1-919684-13-1. Price SADC R39,95/other countries $10.00

Grow restios
N. Brown, H. Jamieson & P. Botha (1998). ISBN 1-919684-11-5. Price SADC R39,95/other countries $10.00

Creative gardening with indigenous plants. A South African guide.
P. Joffe (2001)
An invaluable handbook for South African gardeners, with a very practical approach. Symbols, distribution maps, plant size and flower colour are used to lead the reader to the correct plant for a situation, whether tree, shrub, annual, perennial, climber or water-loving plant. Covers more than 300 plants, all accompanied by stunning full-colour photographs, the text comprising descriptions, information on usage and advice on cultivation. Soft cover, 238 x 160 mm, 372 pp. Published by Briza Publications. ISBN 1-875093-29-X. Price SADC R249,95/other countries $63.99.

Catchment Action: growing and knowing muthi plants
M.Mander, N.Crouch, S McKean & G.Nichols (1998)
A guide to the cultivation of muthi plants, and the identification of 31 of the most popular medicinal plants used in eastern South Africa. It contains general information on the cultivation of indigenous trees,bulbs, herbs, and species-specific information on some of the most popular medicinal plants, including parts utilised, their uses, identifying features,conservation status, useful information on their cultivation and other interesting facts. With illustrations, and index in English, Zulu and Afrikaans, and a list of nuserseries and experts in Kwazulu-Natal, Eastern cape and Mpumalanga. Published by Share-Net. A5. pp.22.
Soft cover,3rdimp. ISBN 1-874891-36-2. Price SADC R18.00 / other countries $5.00

Keep the Lowveld green! (Special Offer)
Pitta Joffe (April 2000)
Designed to help people in the Lowveld to replant the gardens of their homes, schools and community centres with indigenous plants that are useful, interesting, beautiful and easy to grow. Illustrated guidelines on how to choose plants, make flowerbeds, plant trees and shrubs, grow plants from seeds or cuttings and how to care for plants. Soft cover, A5 size, 66 pages. ISBN 1-919684-27-1. Price SADC R10.00/ other countries $3.00.

The greening booklet-all about trees
produced by Trees for Africa
This booklet aims in a simple, user-friendly fashion to enable all kinds of community groups to get the most out of tree planting. The contents flow from arguments for tree planting to propagation, seedling care, planting out and finally long-term aftercare. It gives the names, size, uses and propagation requirements of some 47 indigenous and 27 exotic trees and tells the reader how to obtain them. Useful contact addresses/telephone numbers are given. The teaching suggestions make it an invaluable resource for schools. Soft cover, A5 size, 66 pp. Price SADC R15,00/ other countries $4.00.

Ukwenza luhlaza ugu LwakwaZulu-Natal.
Greening South Africa 6
Heather Borchers & Ihunyushwe ngu Alfred Ngwenya (1998)
A5. pp. 60.
Soft cover: ISBN 1-919684-09-03.
Price SADC R15.00/other countries $4.00.

Greening South Africa Guide 5
Greening the KwaZulu-Natal midlands
Heather Borchers (1996)
Booklet to help people living in the midlands area of KwaZulu-Natal to plant the gardens of their homes, schools and community centres with local plants that are useful, interesting, beautiful and easy to grow. Included are trees, shrubs, bulbs, herbs, groundcovers, climbers and grasses. Each plant is illustrated and described in terms of its features, why it is recommended, and how to grow it. A list of suppliers of indigenous plants is provided. A5 size, 60 pp. ISBN 1-919684-06-9. Price SADC R15,00/other countries $4.00.

Greening South Africa Guide 4 (Special Offer)
Hardy highveld plants
Pitta Joffe (1996)
Illustrated descriptions in layman's language of some 32 hardy, drought-resistant plants suitable for the highveld area. With hints on cultivation and uses. Botanical names as well as common names in English, Afrikaans, Northern Sotho and South Sotho. Soft cover, A5 size, 52 pp. ISBN 1-874907-20-X. Price SADC R10,00/ other countries $3.00.

Greening South Africa Guide 3
Greening the KwaZulu-Natal coast/Ukwenza luhlaza ugu Lwakwazulu-Natal
Heather Borchers (1995)
Ideal booklet for education of children and students with limited knowledge of plant life. First half deals with basic plant care, planning, propagation, choosing suitable plants. Second half describes 29 species of the region. A5 size, 58 pp. Also available in Zulu. ISBN 1-919684-04-2. Price SADC R15,00/other countries $4,00.

A preliminary list of plants for water conservation gardening in South Africa/'n Voorlopige lys van plante vir waterbesparende tuinmaak in Suid-Afrika
D.M.C. Fourie (1984)
Species, family and vernacular name, form of crown, deciduous/evergreen, other characteristics. Indigenous and exotic. Recommended horticultural zones, silvicultural map. Published by Dept. of Agriculture & Water Supply. A4. pp. 21.
Soft cover: English ISBN 0-621-08859-5. Afrikaans ISBN 0-621-08860-9.
Price SADC R6.00/other countries $2.00.

Kirstenbosch horticultural notes
Loose-leaf notes, A4 size, English on one side, Afrikaans on the other. Describes each plant; suggested uses; soil, water, light and temperature requirements; pests and diseases, propagation and planting zones.
Price each R1.00/other countries $1.00.