Books

Aspects' prides itself on having Perth's best selection of gardening books, from Australian native flora through to garden design and propagation. Our selection also includes a wide range of books on travel, art and design, natural and cultural history, cooking, and Australian and children’s literature.
Colour Guide to Spring Wildflowers of Western Australia: Part 1

Colour Guide to Spring Wildflowers of Western A...

Colour Guide to Spring Wildflowers of Western Australia: Part 1 - Kalbarri and the GoldfieldsEddy...

Colour Guide to Spring Wildflowers of Western Australia: Part 1 - Kalbarri and the GoldfieldsEddy Wajon This book is the first guide to Western Australian wildflowers which groups the flowers by colour rather than by family, genus or area. Each plant is described in very simple, clear, non-technical terms. This book is designed for those with no knowledge of botany, tourists and locals alike, but who have a curiosity and love of beautiful wildflowers. This conveniently sized field guide conta...

$19.95

Australian Native Plants: Concise Edition

Australian Native Plants: Concise Edition

Australian Native Plants: Concise EditionJohn W. Wrigley and Murray Fagg This concise edition of ...

Australian Native Plants: Concise EditionJohn W. Wrigley and Murray Fagg This concise edition of the phenomenally successful 'Australian Native Plants' (now in its fifth edition) makes it even easier to choose Australian native plants for your garden. This book includes: More than 1500 species and cultivars that are easy to obtain and grow, many illustrated with colour photographs plants divided into chapters: Ground Covers, Rockery Plants, Water Features, Shrubs, Trees, Annuals and Bedding ...

$59.95

Starting Out with Natives

Starting Out with Natives

John Wrigley and Murray Fagg 'Starting Out with Natives' will help you discover what fun and how ...

John Wrigley and Murray Fagg 'Starting Out with Natives' will help you discover what fun and how easy it is to grow natives. Growing native plants is easy. Whether you are a complete beginner or a seasoned gardener, 'Starting Out with Natives' will help you choose species to suit your area and your garden. Plants are grouped alphabetically by common name and the species described are generally available either in your local nursery or at specialist native nurseries. The plants featured in t...

$32.95

Hakeas of Western Australia

Hakeas of Western Australia

Jennifer A. Young This field and identification guide to the Western Australian hakeas, encompass...

Jennifer A. Young This field and identification guide to the Western Australian hakeas, encompasses and updates the trilogy of Field Guides to the Botanical Districts of the South-west of Western Australia into one complete volume, with additional information covering the northern botanical provinces.

$39.95

Birdland by Leila Jeffreys Birdland

Birdland

BirdlandLeila Jeffreys In 'Birdland', Australian fine-art photographer Leila Jeffreys presents us...

BirdlandLeila Jeffreys In 'Birdland', Australian fine-art photographer Leila Jeffreys presents us with a bird-watching experience like no other, drawing birds out from their leafy shadows and airy territories and presenting them to us with the skill and intricate detail of a portrait painter. The result is a stunning encounter with some of the world's most beautiful birds. On display are fine feathers of all types. Eagles in burnished battle armor, cotton candy-pink cockatoos, owls in spangle...

$55.00

Tummy Troubles

Tummy Troubles

Nandi Chinna and Rebecca Maddern, Illustrated by Ji Min Trouble lies ahead for the wildlife of Ki...

Nandi Chinna and Rebecca Maddern, Illustrated by Ji Min Trouble lies ahead for the wildlife of Kings Park when they snack on peoples food rather than their own bush tucker. Follow the adventures of Pobblebonk the frog, Chatsy the Raven and friends in this special Kings Park story. This book is part of a series of Kings Park story books and is exclusive to Aspects. All books feature wildlife characters who live in Kings Park and include gentle conservation messages designed to help kids learn ...

$9.95

Banksia Woodlands

Banksia Woodlands

Banksia Woodlands: A Restoration Guide for the Swan Coastal PlainJason C. Stevens, Deanna P. Roki...

Banksia Woodlands: A Restoration Guide for the Swan Coastal PlainJason C. Stevens, Deanna P. Rokich, Vernon J. Newton, Russell L. Barrett and Kingsley W. Dixon (editors) Banksia woodlands represent an important part of the rich fabric of Southwest Australia’s biodiversity. Their close proximity to the sprawling Perth Metropolitan Region has seen losses of 60% of woodland lost in areas with many of the remnants under increasing threats from processes associated with fragmentation. Integrating ...

$45.00

Kings Park Souvenir Book

Kings Park Souvenir Book

Souvenir book celebrating Kings Park and Botanic Garden over the past century, containing spectac...

Souvenir book celebrating Kings Park and Botanic Garden over the past century, containing spectacular photographs and informative text.

$14.95

Chunyart and the Cheeky Parrot Chunyart and the Cheeky Parrot

Chunyart and the Cheeky Parrot

Alton WalleyIllustrated by Sandy Fordham, Rosalie Okely and Richard Walley Chunyart had dreamed o...

Alton WalleyIllustrated by Sandy Fordham, Rosalie Okely and Richard Walley Chunyart had dreamed of this day since he was a little boy. He was finally old enough to go hunting with his dad. A young Nyoongar boy called Chunyart is taking his first journey towards becoming a man. He has much to learn from his family about the land and its useful plants. But with a cheeky parrot for a friend, there is plenty of mischief along the way. This book has been produced by Kings Park Education to celebra...

$19.95

A Joy Forever: The Story of Kings Park and Botanic Garden Sale!

A Joy Forever: The Story of Kings Park and Bota...

A Joy Forever: The Story of Kings Park and Botanic GardenDr Dorothy Erickson 'A Joy Forever', wri...

A Joy Forever: The Story of Kings Park and Botanic GardenDr Dorothy Erickson 'A Joy Forever', written by Western Australian historian Dr Dorothy Erickson, details the history of Kings Park. From its early establishment to becoming the most visited tourist destination in Western Australia, an internationally-respected research facility and the State's symbol of the ultimate sacrifice many of its people made in a time of war. This book also tells of the importance the Kings Park land has held i...

$24.95 $49.95

Growing Australian Native Plants from Seed

Growing Australian Native Plants from Seed

Growing Australian Native Plants from Seed: For revegetation, tree planting and direct seedingMur...

Growing Australian Native Plants from Seed: For revegetation, tree planting and direct seedingMurray Ralph With increasing community recognition of the many problems associated with past clearing of native vegetation, interest in the propagation of indigenous plants has dramatically increased over the past few years. This has led to a greater diversity of native plant species being grown, including native grasses, aquatics, lilies and herbaceous species. This book outlines methods used to pro...

$30.00

Complete Guide to Australian Birds Complete Guide to Australian Birds

Complete Guide to Australian Birds

George Adams This book is the most up-to-date guide to Australian birds available. Written in eve...

George Adams This book is the most up-to-date guide to Australian birds available. Written in everyday language, with crisp, brilliant digital images taken in the wild, this authoritative guide includes: The first entry and photograph of the previously believed extinct Night Parrot The recently recognised as a full specie Lesser Sooty Owl The Thick-billed Grasswren All seven species of Quail-thrush The Paperbark Flycatcher Rare photographs of the male Superb Lyrebird in courtship displ...

$45.00