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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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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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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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Wool Mix: The French Alternative
Burke's Backyard — If you use Jackie's wool mix recipe and follow her tips, your winter woollies will smell of sunlight and soap with just a dash of eucalyptus. Dissolve 2 tablespoons of Jackie's wool mix in a bucket of hot water. Wash woollies gently by hand, then ...More…
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Woodfired Oven Garden
Burke's Backyard — When Chris and Michelle Hetherington bought an old house north of Perth, they realised they needed to 'makeover' the garden. They also needed extra space in the house. They achieved both aims with a covered garden room or pavilion between the ...More…
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Wheat Pillow
Burke's Backyard — Rita Hill demonstrated how to make a fabulous wheat pillow that can be heated or chilled, then used to bring some comfort into your life. Hot pillows are particulary good to cuddle on a chilly winter night, and cold pillows are great for ...More…
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Wax Lanterns
Burke's Backyard — Rita Hill showed how to make wax lanterns to give your home a warm, cheery glow. They can be used indoors or outdoors and they're wonderful for parties, or for that special romantic dinner. First fill a round balloon with water until it expands ...More…
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Updating a Lounge
Burke's Backyard — Rita Hill has a good eye for a bargain, so she was very excited when she found a fantastic 1930s-era Club lounge suite by the side of the road in a recent council clean up. Although the suite had seen better days, Rita thought it would be a crime ...More…
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Tree Lanterns
Burke's Backyard — Rita Hill showed how to light up those summer nights and add a festive touch to your garden. Cut the wire into 50cm lengths. Twist and loop the wire to create detachable jar handles that can be hung over branches and bushes in the garden. Hang ...More…
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Tile and Bathroom Cleanser - The French Alternative
Burke's Backyard — Jackie French recommends this tile and bathroom cleanser. It is simple to make, works a treat and smells divine. Put all the ingredients into a blender and blend together (don't mix too much or it will overflow). Rub the mixture onto dirty ...More…
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Thingummies: The French Alternative
Burke's Backyard — Find a clean, squat flower pot. Block the drainage hole with a piece of Blu.Tack to prevent the wax from leaking out before it sets. If using ready-made candles, melt them and remove the wicks (reserve a wick to use in your 'Thingummy'). Cut the . ...More…
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Stylish Photo Albums
Burke's Backyard — Use these step by step instructions from Rita Hill to jazz up your old photo albums. You'll be surprised how stylish they can look! Measure and cut the fabric to cover the album. Allow enough fabric to turn over the edges. Measure the inside of ...More…