| Author: | Janice Marriott & Virginia Pawsey |
An uncommon tale of friendship, food and two very different gardens
Janice Marriott and Virginia Pawsey went to Gisborne Girls’ High together and met again after thirty years at a school reunion. They rekindled their friendship and began writing, discovering in the process a shared passion for gardening and cookin... read more
| Author: | Garden and Landscape Photographic Arts Ltd. |
"The International Garden Photographer of the Year competition was established in 2008, and is the world's premier competition specialising in garden, plant, flower and botanical photography. This book brings together the very best images from the first five years of the competition in one beautiful volume. Garden photograph... read more
| Author: | Shannon Lush & Jennifer Fleming |
SPOTLESS is the essential book for the kitchen bookshelf. Each chapter addresses the stains, cleaning and household problems that may come about in each room of the house: the kitchen, laundry, bathroom, bedroom, children's room - even outdoors on a deck or a patio. Filled with easy, do-it-yourself solutions, handy hints, exa... read more
| Author: | Shannon Lush |
Following the phenomenal success of Spotless comes an all-new, indispensable guide to dealing with common domestic disasters. Taking you through your home room by room, Spotless 2 provides simple and environmentally friendly solutions to hundreds of new stains, smells and scratches. There's also a brand new chapter devoted to... read more
| Author: | Dennis Greville |
It is perfectly possible to enjoy a range of salads throughout the year, provided the garden is kept well tilled and fertilised, ready to replace one season's salad ingredients with the next. Structured around the four seasons, this book describes a range of plants, including herbs and some fruit, with notes about their growi... read more
| Author: | Jon Muller |
How, when and why we prune - a comprehensive guide to pruning that is specific to New Zealand conditions.
| Author: | Jennifer Fleming (Author) |
Household Wisdom is a 'mash-up' of Shannon Lush & Jennifer Flemings' successful books Save and How To Be Comfy combined into one beautifully bound hardback edition. Packed with clever ideas to help you get the most from everyday household items - in the process you'll save money save time and save the planet! Shannon ... read more
| Author: | Yates |
This bestselling book has been fully updated to include the latest available practical remedies and solutions for your garden. Covering a wide variety of common disorders affecting flowers, fruit, vegetables, shrubs and trees, YATES GARDEN PROBLEM SOLVER provides clear colour illustrations of weeds, pests and diseases, allowi... read more
| Author: | Alan Watt |
This book is a treasure trove of guidance and wisdom, advice based on years of practical and personal experience. It is a comprehensive guide to building your own wood-fired oven. It offers a brief history of wood-fired ovens, basic design considerations, and a guide to starting your wood fired oven project. Appendices cover ... read more
| Author: | Carter Glass |
Complete DIY tile installation instructions with over 350 how-to, step-by-step photos; tool and material selection guides with full-color photography; design inspiration; the most up-to-date tile products and projects, such as recycled glass tile and other environmentally friendly and sustainable tile, new advancements for ti... read more
| Author: | Malena Skote |
In this delightful book, Malena Skote shows you how to make decorative projects using concrete and so create long-lasting objects that can stay outside all year round. This inventive and inspiring new book has clear instructions and covers everything you need to know, including how to create and use moulds in silicon, wood an... read more
| Author: | Marina Niven |
This is a colourful exploration of the many ways in which you can use paint to transform your home. Some of the decorative finishes may seem complicated buy, once you have mastered the basics, you will find that they are well within your reach.
| Author: | Robyn Paterson & Tammy Williams |
Ever wished you'd paid more attention when Grandad replaced a washer, or changed the oil in the car, or hung a curtain rod? Here's another must-have household bible - the perfect companion volume to Tips from your Nana - to help with everyday tasks as well as the more fun stuff, like making home brew and elderberry wine. This... read more
| Author: | "Fine Homebuilding" |
| Series: | For Pros, by Pros |
Tiling is one of the most popular DIY projects among homeowners. Relatively affordable as DIY projects go, tiling is also one of the most popular among homeowners. New tile can cover a multitude of sins and transform a space, from tiny entry to spacious kitchen, in a matter of hours, if it's done properly. This book presents ... read more
| Author: | Justin Newcombe |
More than any other people in the world, Kiwis live their lives in the backyard. Whether it's a quarter acre or a tiny patch of lawn, owhether you aspire to a burgeoning veggie garden and a few chooks or to relaxing by a palm-edged pool, a good spot for your barbecue is always a must. The Kiwi Backyard Handbook is an esse... read more
| Author: | Chris Peterson |
A comprehensive deck design tool that is packed with useful information and stunning, full color photos. From choosing deck materials to complementing the architecture of your house, this book covers every aspect of the design process to help you create a custom deck that's perfect for your home and yard. Written and research... read more
| Author: | Creative Publishing International |
| Series: | Black & Decker |
The most detailed, most current and most complete deck-building book on the market. It reflects the latest changes in building codes and it features deck-building materials that are popular today. The additional two signatures (32 pages) contain all new deck plans with complete plan drawings, and the DVD will show real time c... read more
| Author: | Horticulture New Zealand |
A comprehensive book on all you need to know about the wide variety of vegetables available to us in New Zealand.
| Author: | Helen Cook |
Get Growing gives people of all ages the gardening basics, as well as fun projects and activies to spark the imagination and cultivate green thumbs. Children don't need to know everything there is about edible gardening to get started. The book re-introduces the idea that food comes from nature - not the supermarket - and t... read more
| Author: | Tony Foster |
Plant Heritage New Zealand looks at the unique characteristics of New Zealand's plants, what makes them so special. It delves into the origins and evolution of the plants, how they have inspired songs, poems and works of art, Maori myths, stories and proverbs associated with them, and their many uses as a natural resource. Pa... read more