Caulerpa taxifolia
The invasive marine plant, cold tolerant Caulerpa taxifolia threatens coastal ecosystems in NSW. By growing quickly, it overruns seagrasses and alters marine habitats. Caulerpa taxifolia can easily be spread. Pieces that break off can start whole ... [... more]
NSW Dept Primary Industries |
Donovan's Cottage
Just over a year ago the local council in this small coastal town was thinking of demolishing this dilapidated cottage to make way for a parking lot. Then Murray Pollock came along. Murray had his reasons for wanting to buy the derelict cottage. ... [... more]
NineMSN OurHouse |
Pebblebug Lipocallia australensis Kirkaldy
Some nogodinids (such as the Varciini) are delicate lacy-winged insects but the Lipocalliini (the pebblebugs*) have the tegmina opaque and convex. Most nogodinids are forest-dwelling insects, commonly found in moist coastal forests but the ... [... more]
NSW Agriculture |
Chamaelaucium
West Australian coastal shrub or small tree (2-3 m) with needle-like leaves 2cm long. The waxy flowers vary from greenish-white through pink to red and are produced from August to November and are useful for interior decoration and flower ... [... more]
Janine's Garden |
Larry Sheehan
Larry Sheehan is a freelance writer who has contributed to Outside, Travel & Leisure, Coastal Living, and other magazines and has written extensively for cable television. He and his wife, Carol, live in western Massachusetts. Who could resist ... [... more]
Random House |
John Doerper
Fodor's Compass Coastal California 2ed.Created by local writers and photographers, Compass American Guides are the ultimate insider's guides, providing in-depth coverage of the history, culture, and character of America's most spectacular ... [... more]
Random House |
Diane Hammond
In the small coastal town of Hubbard, Oregon, your man may let you down, your boss may let you down, life may let you down . . . but your best friend never will. Welcome to Hubbard, where Petie Coolbaugh and Rose Bundy have been best friends ... [... more]
Random House |
Evelyne Daigle
In coastal villages along the St. Lawrence River, gentle breezes signal the coming of spring - and the arrival of the first whales. Evelyne Daigle, respected biologist and educator, explores the mysteries of the... click for more> is an author ... [... more]
Random House |
Hebe
There are over 100 species of Hebe. They are evergreen shrubs and mostly native to New Zealand; although some are also found in Australia and even South America. They grow in a wide range of habitats from coastal to alpine regions and range from ... [... more]
Janine's Garden |
Scaevola fanfare
Its ground hugging habit makes Scaevola an excellent ground cover or basket plant. Ideal for coastal gardens as some of its 100 species are tolerant to salt spray. Small succulent leaves on short brittle stems. The foliage is covered in ... [... more]
Janine's Garden |
Richard Russo
Richard Russo lives in coastal Maine with his wife and their two daughters. He has written five novles: Mohawk, The Risk Pool, Nobody's Fool, Straight Man and Empire Falls, and a collection of short stories, The Whore's Child. Richard Russo ... [... more]
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