Books & Publications

Quintessentially Oz by Janine Mendel

Quintessentially Oz

Australian Gardens in the New Millennium, a book by Janine Mendel

Janine Mendel's designs are contemporary and innovative ... this book is a feast for the senses, an inspiration.

— John Patrick, Landscape Architect and ABC Gardening Australia Presenter

Award-winning Western Australian garden designer Janine Mendel's unique approach to urban landscape design is showcased in this stunning book. Her contemporary designs reflect the Australian lifestyle and our response to the demands of a harsh climate.

Produced in lavish hardcover format, Quintessentially Oz is a book for modern Australian living, reflecting the brightness and optimism for which Australians are renowned.

It features a collection of hand‐drawn and coloured plans chosen from the 700+ gardens that Janine has designed which illustrate her geometry of garden design.

For people wishing to reinvent their garden — or just wanting some inspiration — this book will be a welcome new title.

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COntemporary Australian Garden Design book cover

Contemporary Australian Garden Design

By John Patrick & Jenny Wade

This is the kind of book every one of us should have. It's the words of wisdom, the skill and imagination of our greatest garden designers.

— Peter Cundall. Presenter, Gardening Australia

Gardening Australia's design guru John Patrick and Garden Enthusiast Jenny Wade take you on a tour of twenty of Australia's most beautiful gardens and introduce you to some outstanding garden design.

CultivArt Landcape Design - Janine Mendel features on page 179.


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Other Publications

CultivArt's gardens have also featured in the following newspapers and magazines in Australia and around the world.