Gardening from Christison Rare Books, IOBA SABDA

(Cape Town: Struik, 2010) 9781770072176. 4to; pictorial boards; pp. 368, incl. index; profusely illustrated in full colour. Boards ever so slightly rubbed. Near-fine condition. Uncommon. "The secret of waterwise gardening is to know what vegetation region we live in and to choose plant species which are suited to that region. Plants that are indigenous to an area do not need… Read more about this item

(Cape Town: Tafelberg, 1985) 0624022269. Illustrations by Brenda Clarke. 4to; laminated pictorial boards; decorative endpapers; pp. 176, incl. index; full-colour plates; line drawings in text. Every so slightly rubbed. Very good condition. Afrikaans text. "In twintig ryklik geïllustreerde hoofstukke laat Eve Palmer die lig val op kruie in kos, met resepte vir onder meer gegeurde brood, botter, souse, jellies, tee… Read more about this item

(Cape Town: Metz Press, 2008) 9781919992716. 259 x 210 mm; laminated pictorial wrappers; pp. 160, incl. index; lavishly illustrated in full colour. Earlier owner's name signed on half-title. Near-fine condition. Afrikaans text. "Die ontwerp van 'n tuin beteken om die plek en omgewingstoestande ten beste te benut. Eietydse tuine is propvol ontwerpidees en inspirasie, en 'n lieflik geïllustreerde gids oor… Read more about this item

(Cape Town: Struik, 2002) 1868727882. 280 x 215 mm; laminated pictorial wrappers; pp. 112, incl. index; full-colour photographs of each of the species considered. Light creased to bottom fore-corner of upper cover. Very good condition. "Gardening with Indigenous Shrubs offers the most comprehensive directory of indigenous South African shrubs ever published, as well as practical information on how to… Read more about this item

(Salisbury: Galaxie Press, 1975). Illustrations by Len Curling and Joan van der Merwe. 4to; original red boards, lettered in gilt on spine; pictorial dustwrapper; decorative endpapers; pp. 184, incl. index; profusely illustrated with map, line drawings, tables, colour photographs. Dustwrapper a little rubbed and quite edgeworn; trace of foxing to edges; gift inscription to front free endpaper. Very good condition.… Read more about this item

(Cape Town: Purnell, 1975) 360002870. Large 8vo; original pale green boards, lettered in darker green on spine; price-clipped pictorial dustwrapper; pp. (x) + 90, incl. index; line drawings and diagrams; photographs, in colour and monochrome. Dustwrapper rubbed and edgeworn, with earlier owner's tape repairs to edges; trace of foxing to endpapers and edges. Very good condition, in a fair dustwrapper.… Read more about this item

(Cape Town: Human & Rousseau, 1990) 0798127201. 4to; laminated pictorial boards; pp. 96, incl. index; full-colour photographs. Boards very slightly rubbed; printed card with "Easy Growing Hints" mounted to rear pastedown. Very good condition. "Written by South African nurserymen for South African gardeners, only plants suitable for our conditions and freely available in our garden centres are… Read more about this item

(Cape Town: Struik, 2001) 9781868726295. 280 x 215 mm; laminated pictorial wrappers; pp. 153, incl. index; line drawings; colour photographs. Fine condition. "This comprehensive guide to vegetable gardening in South Africa, written specially for the home gardener, is based on practical experience and intimate knowledge of local growing conditions. ... The text is complemented by colour photographs and… Read more about this item

(Cape Town: Struik, 2005) 1770071962. 4to; laminated pictorial boards; pp. 107, incl. index; full-colour photographs; diagrams; maps. Fine condition. "Bulbs provide us with some of the most beautiful and mysterious blooms in the garden. There is nothing quite like planting a plain-looking bulb or corm, only to see it explode into a magnificent bloom a few months… Read more about this item

(Cape Town: Struik, 1985) 0869772562. 4to; laminated pictorial boards; pp. 128, incl. index; colour photographs. Afrikaans text. Boards quite rubbed; archival tape reinforcing to tail of spine; somewhat foxed; earlier owner's original purchase invoice mounted to rear pastedown. Good. "Plant Inheems is professor Kristo Pienaar se keur uit ons inheemse planterykdom en is geïnspireer deur sy… Read more about this item

(Pretoria: Briza, 2012) 9781875093861. 260 x 210 mm; laminated pictorial wrappers; pp. 272, incl. index; full-colour photographs; tables. Fine condition. "With Healing Foods, prolific author Margaret Roberts brings nature's pharmacy into our homes and into our lives. Step by step, and easily accessible, she showcases the super foods and warns of the danger foods, and lists the… Read more about this item

(Cape Town: The Spearhead Press, 2000) 086486468X. Tall, squarish 8vo; original green boards; laminated pictorial dustwrapper, housed in removable protector; pp. viii + 119; charming colour illustrations. Earlier owner's bookplate to front free endpaper. Near fine condition. "In a Country Garden … is compiled so that the reader can enjoy the seasonal changes, month-by-month, in this narrative… Read more about this item

(Cape Town: New Holland, 1997) 1853684686. 210 x 150 mm; laminated pictorial wrappers; pp. 112; colour photographs; line drawings. Fine condition. "This little book is the story of a man and a woman's love of a particular small garden and the thoughts and musings it brings to mind over the changing seasons. It is not a gardening… Read more about this item

(Cape Town: Struik, 2003) 1868728056. 190 x 160 mm; laminated pictorial wrappers; pp. 103 + (i), incl. index; illustrations. Small pen mark to title page, otherwise fine. "If you've ever needed quick simple advice on how to sow and select garden plants, prune roses best, mow the lawn most easily, eliminate those pests and weeds and wow the… Read more about this item

(Cape Town: Struik, 1988) 0869773631. Tall 12mo; laminated pictorial boards; pictorial endpapers; pp. 137, incl. index; full-colour photographs. Ownership inscription to front endpaper; a little light foxing. Very good condition. "A Visitors' Guide to Gardens in South Africa provides brief descriptions and superb colour photographs of more than 100 gardens that are open to the public. … Read more about this item

(Cape Town: Struik Lifestyle, 2011) 9781770079601. 260 x 192 mm; laminated pictorial wrappers; pp. 176, incl. index; liberally illustrated with photographs in full colour. Fine condition. "Written for Southern African conditions, this book guides you through the magical realms of bonsai as a hobby, horticultural practice and art form. The text reflects the natural progression most people… Read more about this item

(Cape Town: Struik, 2001) 1868725073. 280 x 235 mm; laminated pictorial wrappers; pp. 256, incl. index; liberally illustrated with full-colour photographs; some diagrams. Light bump to top fore-corner; earlier owner's name on half-title. Near-fine condition. "Gardening with Keith Kirsten is an illustrated and practical guide that allows gardeners of all levels of expertise to enjoy this rewarding… Read more about this item

(Cape Town: Struik, 1994) 1868255816. 280 x 214 mm; laminated pictorial wrappers; pp. 96, incl. index; liberally illustrated with full-colour photographs. Slightly sunned on spine. Near fine condition. "The unparalleled interest in the rich variety of indigenous plants in southern Africa has increased to such an extent that our gardens and parks can today boast an indigenous… Read more about this item

(Cape Town: Tafelberg, 2000) 0624038408. 4to; laminated pictorial boards; pp. 144, incl. index; profusely illustrated in full colour, with photographs of the environments and species considered; map. Earlier owner's name signed on front free endpaper. Near fine condition. "South Africa's rich regional diversity makes local gardening a huge challenge. Based on ecological principles regarding regional indigenous… Read more about this item

(Cape Town: Metz Press, 2001) 1875001212. 260 x 212 mm; laminated pictorial wrappers; pp. 136, incl. index; full-colour photographs. Bump to head of spine; earlier owner's name signed on title page. Near-fine condition. "Brimful of practical tips and advice, Colour in your garden will help you make the most of colour by fostering an awareness of the… Read more about this item