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BOOK REVIEWS Smart Gardening is all you need for gardening success! You’ll soon find that this clear and encouraging book will become your ultimate one-stop reference to growing your own food. Anyone who’s ever eaten a fresh-off- the-vine tomato knows that there is nothing better than the taste of home- grown produce. You might think it’s too hard to grow your own fruits and vegetables, but Marcelle Nankervis, horticulturalist, garden guru and media darling, will show you how easy it is. Smart Gardening Grow your own fruit and vegetables Author: Marcelle Nankervis Publisher: Exisle Publishing RRP: $34.99 Written especially for the southern hemisphere, it is designed for anyone who wants to harvest their own fruit and vegetables and generally live a more sustainable life. Whether your home is in the hot tropics or the cool mountains, you’ll find everything you need to know to start gardening for the future: reducing your global footprint while also saving money. The handy monthly reference guide takes the guesswork out of when to An invaluable companion to Yates Garden Guide, a popular and highly respected gardening reference, Yates Garden Planner will help you become a better gardener. With clearly set out and easy-to-follow weekly and monthly tips, useful gardening information and planting guides for each major Australasian climatic zone, Yates Garden Planner will see you safely through the gardening year. Yates Garden Planner How to plan a year in your garden Author: Yates Publisher: Harper Collins RRP: $27.99 Demystify the rites and rituals of pruning, pest control, what to plant where and when, and make the most of your garden with this easy-to-use and practical gardening aid from a tried, tested and trusted name in gardening products. Plan your garden with confidence, learn the best plants for your region and see the benefits of all your hard work as you begin to harvest and enjoy the results of a well- planned garden. 138 THE RETIREE SUMMER plant and when to harvest, ensuring that you receive a constant supply of fresh organic produce from your garden, no matter what its size. In addition, Smart Gardening includes tips for preparing your soil, how to prune what when, water-conscious gardening and companion planting, effective yet environmentally friendly pest control, and much more. It’s all about getting your garden to work for you! Marcelle Nankervis was raised on a small farm where her family grew their own produce. This developed a love of gardening that led to Marcelle obtaining a degree in Horticulture. Since graduating, she has worked in the horticultural media for over 16 years. Having lived and worked in several climates around Australia, Marcelle has a passion for gardening for the future and making it really easy for everyone to get involved. This is her second book. Weekly gardening notes, what to plant and when, monthly pruning and feeding guide, monthly pest watch and plant of the month.