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The article offers information on several species of the Craspedia flower and how to cultivate them. It says that the plant is a tricky one to grow, as it requires plenty of moisture in highly aerated soil, with plenty of drainage and shade. Several species reportedly exist in England, Australia and New Zealand and are so diverse that other plants, such as the Pycnosorus, were mistakenly believed to be a variety of the Craspedia. A description of some is included, such as the C. coolaminica, C. costinia, and C. Crocata.

The article provides information on dwarf conifers that grow in the southern hemisphere. Such conifers lack the genetic diversity of those from the northern hemisphere. Some southern conifers are naturally small, and some have leaves pressed closely to their stems. There are only two temperate latitude dwarf conifers in South America.

The article talks about Pentachondra pumila, an evergreen shrub with thick shiny leaves. The shrub is dotted with white flowers during spring. The author believes that the plant is suitable to container gardening. He says that the plants are self-sterile and fruits will only be obtained if two genetically different plants are cultivated. Other Pentachondra species are described including the Pentachondra ericifolia, Pentachondra dehiscens, and the Pentachondra involucrata.

The author offers tips for growing Bellendana montana or Mountain Rocket, which is said to be the only member of the genus Bellendana in the family Proteaceae. He suggests sowing 1 gram of Bellendana seed on the surface of an open soil mixture in a six-inch pot, which should be placed outside in a cool, shady area off the ground. Since Bellendena plants grow best on poor mountain soils, he advises growers to use very acid compost that is well-aerated and low in nutrients. Properly grown Bellendena plants are said to bloom after five or six years.

The author comments on the photographs of the Azorella compacta and the Pycnophyllum broides that was published in the July 2006 issue of "The Rock Garden." He says that the two unrelated plants have adapted to the climatic conditions by adopting the same shape. He notes that botanists regard similar looking plants as examples of convergent evolution.

The article explains how to grow celmisias in Ireland. It states that though not indigenous to the island or its climate, they can thrive under the right conditions. It states that each petal is actually a flower, and describes the different parts which constitute its sexual organs. It reports that reproduction usually occurs through insects, though for semi-arid areas, wind pollination is the norm. Lacking either means, it suggests rubbing a newly opened flower and rubbing its disk on another, fully mature one, to ensure pollination.