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In line with our aim to bridge the knowledge gap between the scientific and wider communities, Croaking Environment Resources has established this website to facilitate the exchange of information and the distribution of education materials. Every effort has been made to ensure that any information provided is as current and accurate as possible, although we cannot guarantee that this is so. No liability or responsibility will be accepted for any loss, damage, cost or expense incurred by any user of this website or the information, products or links to third parties included therein.
for Australian Gardens
Native grasses, through their versatility, striking and elegant forms and their beautiful flowers, foliage and seed heads, can greatly enhance your garden. They can be mass-planted or used singly as a feature, and be grown around ponds, along paths or in containers. Native Grasses for Australian Gardens is a complete guide to native grasses and grass-like plants, with full-colour images. Price: $23.50. Find out More...
Creating Havens for Native Birds
Written by award-winning ornithologist Graham Pizzey, The Australian Bird-Garden gives an in-depth look at the fundamental aspects of creating a bird haven in your own yard. RRP $39.95 Find out More...
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Grow Your Own Bushfoods is the first-ever comprehensive and practical guide to growing and harvesting more than 140 kinds of Australian bushfoods right in your own backyard. Written with an emphasis on using natural growing methods, Grow Your Own Bushfoods enables everyone to enjoy Australian bushfoods while at the same time preserving our endangered plant species. RRP $22.95. Find Out More...
Care of Australian Wildlife is the definitive guide for all Australians wishing to protect and care for Australia's amazing wildlife and to help minimise the effect of urban and rural sprawl on the environment. Now revised and with completely up-to-date resources in the appendices, this accessible and practical guide outlines the numerous dangers facing our native animals and how to care for the sick and injured. Price $24.50. Find Out More...
Nestboxes can provide an opportunity for native birds and mammals to breed that they wouldn't otherwise have. This practical and informative book guides you through the process of selecting, constructing, installing and maintaining a selection of nestboxes for a variety of native Australian birds and mammals. Price: $19.50. Find Out More...
Creating an ideal habitat for native frogs in your own backyard
Creating a frog-friendly garden is easy, fun and environmentally beneficial. Attracting Frogs to Your Garden is a complete guide to 'frog-scaping', the increasingly popular art of transforming your backyard or property into a welcome habitat for local native frogs. It offers practical advice on the essentials of enjoying frogs in your garden. RRP $16.95 Find out More...
From what's hot to rot, to bins and worm farms, Compost is the practical guide to transforming your household and garden refuse into eco-friendly fertiliser. Price: $35. Find out more...
This practical guide shows how we can contribute to conserving water in our home and garden. Waterwise House and Garden takes a planned approach to saving water in the home using different household reticulation options including the use of rainwater tanks and recycling greywater. It shows how to eliminate unnecessary watering in the garden by working with nature to create a garden that is both enjoyable and sensitive to ethe environment. Price $28.50. Find Out More...
Our gardens are guzzling between one quarter and one half of all domestic water. With our very dry land, where fresh water is a relative trickle, we need to get waterwise... and fast!. Waterwise Gardening sets out the Six Vital Principles by which we can have a beautiful garden and save water, too. Price $24.95. Find Out More...
Green Pages Lifestyle Magazine
Green Pages Lifestyle magazine is packed with information to help you find green solutions. The magazine features articles by prominent Australians, informative reviews of various industries, technologies and products, and a directory of over 5000 green businesses and organizations. Find Out More...
Ecosilk bags are an ideal alternative to plastic shopping bags. They are versatile, all-round shopping bags, light and compact. Suitable for all your shopping needs - at the supermarket, corner store, butcher, liquor store, book shop, fruit and vegetable shop - or anywhere you would normally require a plastic bag.
More and more people are looking for practical ways to do something about critical environmental problems such as global warming, water shortage, the loss of biodiversity, and chemical-laden food. In this timely and very down-to-earth book, Gardening Australia presenter Josh Byrne shows you how you can contribute to a cleaner, greener world in your own backyard. Price $34.95. Find Out More...
Creating Your Eco-friendly Garden shows you how to develop an environmentally friendly garden for little cost. Practically written, it is based on the author's first-hand experience as well as the wealth of knowledge she has amassed working at Grass Roots, Australia's most popular self-sufficiency magazine. Water efficiency, biodiversity, soil conversation, use of native and biodiversity-friendly plants, organic methods, use of recycled materials and avoidance of environmental weeds are themes that feature strongly throughout the book, and will appeal to gardeners with strong environmental values. RRP: $39.95. Find Out More...
The number of habitats available to Australia's native plants and animals is rapidly shrinking. In Habitat garden, you will learn how to design and grow a garden that suits the conditions of your area and supports an array of beautiful wildlife. This guide shows how to design and make gardens in all climates, from coastal to alpine. It advises on how to select and propagate native plants, manage weeds and pests, and gives instruction on practical projects, such as building a multipurpose pond. RRP: $27.95. Find Out More...
