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Australia's Best Shed Competition
Burke's Backyard — For the terms and conditions for our competition, click here For the full details of the Trojan Tools to be won in the Best Shed competition, click here For photos of some of the entries so far, click hereMore…
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Mini orchards
Burke's Backyard — If you reckon your backyard is too small for fruit trees - think again! There's an incredible variety of dwarf and mini fruit trees available that are perfect for pots or today's shrinking backyards. You don't have to wait to win Lotto before ...More…
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Growing apples
Burke's Backyard — Lots of people of all ages would happily say that apples are their favourite fruit. Whether you eat them fresh and crisp as a snack anywhere, anytime, or turn them into a crowd-pleasing dessert that always gets demolished, these fruits will ...More…
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Don's mini-fruit tree makeover
Burke's Backyard — Don's wonderful TV backyard makeover created everything you could need in an outdoor living area plus a mini-orchard of 11 dwarf fruit trees that will grow little higher than the fence. We all dream of having the backyard with everything: areas ...More…
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Carrot growing tips & recipes
Burke's Backyard — Carrots are one of the best vegies you can get kids started with in the garden. They don't take up much space, either, so even if you have only a small patch of sunny ground available, you can get a small crop of carrots growing. Carrots (Daucus ...More…
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Best backyard citrus
Burke's Backyard — Don Burke says some citrus trees are much better performers in gardens than others. If you want a healthy citrus tree a great start is to take Don's expert advice and plant one of his 'best' varieties. No fruit has affected civilisation as ...More…
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Tomatoes need
Burke's Backyard — There's a huge choice available in tomatoes, so read the label carefully, or ask the staff at the garden centre, to find out which type is which when you're shopping for seedlings. In general, though there are two main types of tomato ...More…
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Nasturtium - Plant of the week
Burke's Backyard — This wonderful plant is often taken for granted. As well as producing brightly coloured, cheerful flowers, it is the ideal plant for a child's first garden. The seeds are large and easily handled by little fingers, and the plants are easy to ...More…
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Woodruff: The French Alternative
Burke's Backyard — Back in Medieval England fragrant herbs were strewn on floors to disguise household smells. Among the plants used were rosemary and lavender as well as what may be considered the sweetest and most fragrant herb of all, woodruff. This little herb ...More…
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Water Chestnuts - The French Alternative
Burke's Backyard — 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…
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Turnip Rooted Parsley: The French Alternative
Burke's Backyard — Turnip rooted or Hamburg parsley (Petroselinum crispum var. tuberosum) is a hardy vegetable resembling a carrot in shape and appearance. The beige coloured roots have a celery-like flavour, and the stems and leaves can be eaten just like regular ...More…
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Tropical Fruit Makeover
Burke's Backyard — Don visited Mick and Anna Perri at their home on Sydney's northern beaches. Mick is an expert gardener who has been growing fruit and vegetables on his property for 24 years. Don asked Mick to take part in a trial of some new and unusual fruit ...More…