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  In the October 2009 issue of Burke's Backyard magazine, on sale now nationally, our Kitchen Garden special feature is all about growing vegies and fruits in pots – and cherry tomatoes are a wonderful choice...

Green Mango Salad 1 small green mango, peeled, flesh cut into matchsticks 2 tablespoons shallots, sliced finely 1 tablespoon fresh coriander leaves 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, chopped 2 tablespoons chopped roasted peanuts...

Antonio’s tomato toast crusty bread, sliced thickly (sourdough is ideal) several large garlic cloves, cut in half several ripe tomatoes, cut in half olive oil, for drizzling salt, for sprinkling ...

Turmeric   (Curcuma longa syn. C. domestica) A good looker: turmeric is a good looking garden plant with broad, green tropical-style leaves throughout the summer growing season. Though it's a tropical plant that thrives on heat...

2UE watermelon growing tips & recipes Growing tips: watermelons need space to grow, a sunny spot (at least six hours of sun a day) and plenty of moisture, a rich soil and a warm, frost-free climate,...

Fresh tomato soup Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: about 40 minutes Serves: 4 2kg ripe tomatoes 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2...

Groundcover herbs In the February 2010 issue of Burke's Backyard magazine, on sale now, don't miss our special Kitchen Garden story on 'Groundcover Herbs'. These are the flavour-filled herbs such as oregano, marjoram, thyme and mint which...

In the November 2009 issue of ‘Burke’s Backyard’ magazine, on sale Monday October 26, our popular Kitchen Garden section is all about growing zucchini and squash. As well as giving you all the gardening tips you’ll need to...

Growing tips Zucchini is another vegetable originally brought back from the Americas (along with chillies, tomatoes, potatoes and chocolate) by the Spanish Conquistadors. These are fast-growing, warmth-loving plants, and spring is the ideal time to plant seeds...

A good start Surveys show that about 30% of people often skip breakfast, yet it is the most important meal of the day. Nutritionist Rosemary Stanton says that eating breakfast gets your metabolism going and provides the kick start...