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 | What's NewIntroducing Mt Zero OlivesPlanted in 1953, the Mount Zero Olive Grove is one of the oldest olive groves in Australia, with a total of 6000 Spanish Manzanilla and Gordal olive trees. Mount Zero Olives is a family owned business located three hours West of Melbourne, on the Northern edge of the Grampians National Park. Regional foods are a passion and focus at Mount Zero Olives, with a range of local products including lentils, chickpeas, dukkah, felafel mix, tapenade, red wine vinegar, available alongside award winning olive oils and olives. A range of these wonderful gourmet products are now available for sale at the Gardens Shop. | |
 | 2009 Permaculture Calendars and Diaries in stock now!What is Permaculture? Permaculture is a design system based on ethics and principles which can be used to establish, design, manage and improve all efforts made by individuals, households and communities towards a sustainable future. The diaries and calendars allow you to take part in the challenge. Each contains beautiful and inspiring pictures and stories of positive sustainability action. Celebrate creative transition to a post-carbon world. See www.permacultureprinciples.com for more information. Calendars are $19.95 and Diaries are $19.95. | |
 | Banksias Banksias are iconic, rugged Australian plants that have been important in the lives of peoples for thousands of years. Today, Banksias provide us with food, timber, beauty, wonder, inspiration and income. They help us to appreciate the wildness of Australia. This definitive book includes all 78 known species of Banksia (some only recently discovered). It explains how to find, recognise and grow them, including dealing with pests and diseases. Throughout the book is the story of how they were discovered and named− a story that reflects the colourful history of Australian botanical exploration. All species are photographed and there are portraits of all the principal players in the history of Banksia. Tables list which Banksias to grow for particular purposes such as showy flowers, groundcovers and shady places.
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 | Book: Plant namesA guide to Botanical nomenclature Botanists Roger Spencer, Rob Cross and Peter Lumley Botanists Roger Spencer, Rob Cross and Peter Lumley have just produced a plain English guide to the use of plant names. Plant Names covers the naming of wild plants, plants modified by humans, why plant names change, their pronunciation and hints to help remember them. It also includes a detailed guide to web sites and published resources useful to people using plant names. There is no equivalent publication in the English speaking world, and it has been well received by botanists at the Royal Horticultural Society and at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, both in the UK. The book is written in non-technical language and is an easy read for anyone with an interest in plants. Plant Names is available from all good bookshops in Australia, including The Gardens Shop at the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. It has been published by CSIRO Publishing and retails for $39.95. | |
Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne incorporates the National Herbarium of Victoria, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne and the Australian Research Centre for Urban Ecology.