From seeds to leaves – a complete guide to growing Australian shrubs and trees from seed By Doug and Robin Stewart ISBN 186395225X, published in 1999 by Bookman Press, b&w, soft cover, 166 pages Price $25.00 plus $11 postage within Australia, overseas postage please request a quote

If you have an interest in the power of seeds to transform the earth, or in planting Australian native trees and shrubs on a small or large scale, this book is for you. It describes how to collect your own fruit and nuts; extract, store and germinate the seeds in the right way and in the best seasons; plant out, water, mulch, protect, fertilise and prune your plants for best results. There are also sections on botanical names and identifying plants by flower and seed, and an ABC of information about Australian species.

About the authors

Doug and Robin Stewart have a long association with growing Australian plants from seed, both as farmers and through the Landcare movement. They have a keen interest in the conservation of native fauna and flora, as well as experience in the planting of vegetation to restore degraded land.

Table of contents

• Introduction
• 1. Seed collection
• 2. Extracting the seed
• 3. Seed needing special treatment before sowing
• 4. Planting the seed
• 5. Transplanting and growing on
• 6. Planting out
• 7. Botanical and common names made easy
• 8. Trees and shrubs for special situations
• 9. Idenfication by flower and seed
• 10. Seed for purpose: an overview
• Appendix: an ABC of Australian plants and seeds
• Index