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Tracy Rutherford's Strawberry and Prawn Salad 1 punnet strawberries 100g mixed lettuce leaves 1 avocado, diced 1 cup of bean sprouts or snow pea sprouts 3 shallots, sliced 12 large king prawns...
Free heritage tomato seeds with the September 2009 issue Burke's Backyard magazine! With the September 2009 issue of ‘Burke’s Backyard’ magazine, on sale Monday, August 24, you’ll find a free packet of rare heritage tomato seeds...
Tracy Rutherford’s sweet potato and cannellini bean mash 600g sweet potato 400g can white beans (eg, cannellini), rinsed and drained 2 tablespoons milk small knob butter (optional) black pepper to taste ...
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...
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,...
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...
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Gardenias
Gardenias are the ideal choice for pots or garden beds, giving year-round glossy green foliage plus deliciously perfumed white flowers in spring and summer. Click here for more