Best Backyard Citrus
Citrus trees were an integral part of an Australian backyard and still have an important place in today's garden. Not only does the Vitamin C in their fruit protect against colds and flu in the colder months, citrus are also highly productive. ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Environmental solution:
Small ferny bright green growths in your lawn in winter are the beginnings of the nasty prickles that will bother you in summer as they indicate bindii. The colder months are the time to deal with bindii (Soliva pterosperma) in lawns as it will ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Water Chestnuts - The French Alternative
Jackie French loves the crunchy texture and flavour of water chestnuts. However, they are high maintenance plants, which need at least eight months of frost-free growing. Duck potatoes are a great alternative for colder areas. They are easy to ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Banana Smoothie- ANNETTE SYM
Place ice cubes into a blender, crush cubes. Place all other ingredients into blender and blend until thick. The colder the milk and banana the thicker the smoothie. Diabetic, Kid friendly, Low cholesterol, Low fat, Vegetarian 1 medium size ripe ... [... more]
Australian Womens Weekly |
Mandarin Tart- Recipe From The Queensland Fruit And ...
Beat cream cheese and sugar together and fold through cream. Arrange mandarin slices, brush with glaze and serve chilled. For those colder days place tart under the grill and slightly warm. Honey to glaze, gently heated Spoon in pastry case and ... [... more]
Australian Womens Weekly |
Mitre 10 Plan- Control Common Garden Pests
Winter is all about the rugs and uggs but it also means that the garden nasties want to join in on the fun too with the colder months attracting bugs and insects into your home. Keep those winter nasties at bay as All dedicated gardeners no doubt ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
