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Natural Control of Garden
Pests
Jackie French
We are thrilled to announce
the release of new edition, completely revised and updated,
of this excellent book. We stocked it for many years and
we're at a loss to replace it with a different title when it
became unavailable. It includes companion planting, birds
and
other pest predators, descriptions of common pests, the
making and use of organic pesticides as well as an invaluable
Pest Control Calendar.
BN100 $22.00
Organic
Control of Common Weeds
Jackie French
1997
Learn how weeds
can be controlled using your own home-grown
natural herbicides, in addition to a multitude
of other cheap, environmentally-safe techniques
such as mulching, solarisation or
applications of urine, steam or boiling water.
156 pp
BO110 $18.00
Bug
The Ultimate
Gardener’s Guide to Organic Pest Control
Tim Marshall
2010
Learn the
difference between good bugs and bad bugs; find
out how to make home-made remedies that are
safe, non-toxic and don’t cost the earth.
Leading organic specialist Tim Marshall
discusses Integrated Pest Management and
outlines an excellent Bug Action Plan to help
you identify and deal with the pesky creatures
that can cause havoc in your garden. Dozens of
“bugs” are profiled and control methods
suggested for the bad guys.
Described by
Peter Cundall as ‘an outstanding organic
gardening tool’, “Bug” is an excellent reference
for the Australian gardener. Illustrated with
line drawings. 238pp
BB119 $25.00
Weed -
The Ultimate
Gardener’s Guide to Organic Weed Control
Tim Marshall
2010
Managing weeds
effectively and without chemicals is all about
developing long-term strategies. Leading organic
gardening specialist Tim Marshall explains how
to tackle problems systematically, species by
species. He outlines the differences between
good weeds and bad weeds, gives tips on weed
identification and provides remedies and methods
of control. Learn how to wage an effective war
on unwanted plants in your garden: understand
the weeds, recognise how they multiply and
compete and then exploit their weaknesses.
Common garden
weeds are listed alphabetically with suggestions
on how to deal with them easily and effectively,
without the use of chemicals.
The book also
covers weed legislation, Weeds of National
Significance, and includes a weed control quick
reference table. Illustrated with line drawings.
240pp
BW120 $25.00
Pest Repellent Plants
Penny Woodward 1998
Create a healthy, organic garden free of pests.
This well-researched book is a full-colour guide
with clear descriptions, cultivation notes for
over 60 plants and recipes for sprays, oils and
dusting powders you can make at home. 128 pp
BP120 $20.00
What
Garden Pest or Disease is That?
Judy McMaugh 1995
The best book in Australia to help you identify
over 500 pest insects and diseases of garden
plants, all with colour photographs. This book
offers organic and chemical control strategies
for each problem. It also includes sections on
Planning and Maintaining Your Garden and a
detailed section on plant care laid out
alphabetically. 312pp
BW100 $55.00
Chemical Free Pest Control
Robin Stewart 2002
This book contains everything
you need to know to make pests unwelcome in your
home & garden, from ants, cockroaches, dust
mites to slugs, cane toads and
foxes. Its household, pet care and
garden procedures are extremely easy to follow,
economical & environment-friendly. 347pp
BC111 $22.00
Neem - India’s Miraculous
Healing Plant
Jean Pütz (USA) 2000
This book provides an insight into this
versatile tree, which has been used for more
than 4,000 years. Chapters look at neem’s
ecology, its use in cosmetics, herbal medicine,
animal care and as a natural pesticide. 92pp
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