{"id":66,"date":"2026-08-13T04:41:35","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T04:41:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/photographsofaustralia.com\/photos_and_books\/?page_id=66"},"modified":"2026-08-15T05:24:23","modified_gmt":"2026-08-15T05:24:23","slug":"home-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.photographsofaustralia.com\/photos_and_books\/","title":{"rendered":"Photos and Books"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Welcome to the new website. Previous site removed by gremlins<\/strong>. Will take me some time to create an appealing and informative site, so please be patient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This site began many years ago as a place to showcase my photographic images. But life has moved on and there are more than images to be discovered here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gardening and wildlife books by Stephanie Jackson, published by New Holland Publishers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CLICK ON A BOOK COVER TO READ AN EXTRACT FROM THE BOOK<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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CREATING A BIRD FRIENDLY GARDEN<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

By Stephanie Jackson<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This beautifully illustrated book provides a wealth of information to enable readers to create their own corner of paradise that wild birds will be eager to share.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

REVIEWS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Australian<\/em>. \u201cIf you want expert advice on how to attract native birds to your garden, you\u2019ll love Stephanie Jackson\u2019s book. Creating a Bird-Friendly Garden,\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Canberra Times.<\/em> \u201cA must for anyone who loves gardening or appreciates the birds that bring gardens fully to life. Stephanie Jackson’s expert advice and excellent photographs will help you select the best plants for your particular part of the country.\u201d  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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AUSTRALIAN WILDLIFE ON YOUR DOORSTEP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

By Stephanie Jackson<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NOW IN ITS SECOND EDITION<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you thought you knew everything there was to know about your local wildlife, and seen everything there is to see, then think again. This unique guide to the birds, animals and invertebrates that can be found close to the average Australian home Whether you\u2019re a newcomer to nature or a lifelong enthusiast, this book encourages you to look at your surroundings with fresh eyes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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THE EASY GARDENING HANDBOOK<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

By Stephanie Jackson<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Book review in The Senior. <\/em>Want to create a beautiful garden that requires a minimum of maintenance? T<\/em>he Easy Gardening Handbook reveals the many and varied techniques you can use to do just that. This informative and entertaining book, written with subtle humour, focuses on tough, resilient and drought-tolerant plants, and also provides tips on how to successfully grow plants in containers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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ENCOUNTERS WITH AUSTRALIAN BIRDS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

By Stephanie Jackson<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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THE PRACTICAL GARDENER’S GUIDE TO TREES, SHRUBS AND CLIMBERS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

By Stephanie Jackson<\/p>\n\n\n\n

provides readers with a wealth of information to enable them to create a garden dominated by highly resilient plants which can thrive in Australia’s sometimes tough environments.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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