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A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of filling his northwest England garden with Australian plants.

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 offers information on the taxonomy of Ozothamnus, a genus of ornamental evergreens. It states that Ozothamnus ledifolius' aromatic leaves make the plant specie the most popular shrubby plant in Great Britain. It mentions that Ozothamnus ericifolius is similar to O. ledifolius, but their leaves and aroma are different. It further states that the genus is effective for acid soils and can help provide rich cultivation and propagation.

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 article provides information on the characteristics of several species of Telopea, a flowering plant which is commonly known as waratah. T. speciosissima typically forms a shrub to 3 meters high with flowers about 2.5 centimeter long. T. mongaensis, or the Braidwood waratah, can be easily cultivated on a well-drained site. The Gippsland waratah or T. oreades is considered the hardy species that will withstand frosts to at least about -12 degree Celsius.

Discusses a genus of the Australian plant, Richea included in the Ericaceae type citing cultivation potential in northern and western gardens in Great Britain. Growth and breeding patterns; Horticultural requirements; Cultivation techniques.

Provides information on the Himalayan flora based from exploring its mountain chain. Climate in the mountain ranges; Camping equipment, supplies and other modern technology that can provide modern travellers during the monsoon; Reasons for the failure of some herbaceous plants and alpines to survive the Chinese laundry conditions; Threats to the Himalayan flora and fauna; Objective of the exploration by two management professionals on the Indian Himalaya in 1990.

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.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues which include the observation on the widely planted species in the Micromeles section, new information on the collection of L 465 plant species and a review of Crinum plants by Alberto Grossi.

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.

The article focuses on the conifer plants Diselma and Pherosphaera. It explains that the plants, which are from Tasmania, are often mistaken for each other in nurseries in Great Britain, and offers information about the differences between the plants. The plants' characteristics and natural growing habits in Tasmania are examined and tips for how to maintain them in garden settings are also provided.

Several letters to the editor in response to articles in previous issues of the periodical "The Plantsman" in Great Britain, including one about the value of the Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit, and one about the review of the Hyacinthaceae trial and comments on variation in Scilla bifolia.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues on the origin of Geum cultivar, a confusion between Hoheria glabrata and Hoheria lyallii, and the survival of Banksia marginata at a garden.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to previously published articles, including a report about Arun italicum by Peter Boyce, a discussion comparing photography with conventional botanical illustration by Niki Simpson, and an account about the genus Richea by Jeff Irons.