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Lemongrass adds a lemony flavour to all sorts of Asian dishes, from soups to stir-fries, curries and marinades. This tropical grass thrives in the heat of summer and is also very well suited to being grown in a pot. In the December 09 issue of Burke’s Backyard...
For Don’s radio listeners, we also have a bonus recipe that can be made now from canned corn, or later on this summer, from freshly harvested home-grown corn. Served with crispy bacon on the side, plus sour cream and chives, these are a fabulous breakfast treat. • 1...
New Scientist magazine recently included an article about a spray product that was released in August, 2009. Researchers at the University of Queensland developed a spray which they say is based on scientific proof that when grasses and green leaves are cut, at least...
In the December 2010 issue of Burke’s Backyard magazine, on sale now, Elizabeth Swane has some great ‘tomato-troubleshooter’ tips for gardeners everywhere. Everyone loves to have a go at growing tomatoes, and while they might be the tastiest home-grown crop they...
As a special bonus for Don Burke’s 2UE listeners, Tracy Rutherford has created a easy chicken curry that is rich with authentic curry flavours. Tracy’s Chicken Curry Preparation time: 30 minutes Cooking time: about 40 minutes Serves: 4 1 tablespoon...
When you buy the January 2011 issue of Burke’s Backyard magazine, on sale now nationally, you’ll find a packet of Winter Tomato seeds attached to the cover. These special tomato varieties come from cool climate zones, where summers are short and cool, and they’re...
Harvesting pumpkins When ripe, pumpkins will have taken on their ripe colour (which varies with the variety you have grown) and the stem which connects the fruit to the plant will have dried and become wrinkly and woody. Use secateurs to cut the ripe pumpkins from the...
Yes, there are some totally delicious hibiscus plants which you can grow in your garden, and in the March 2010 issue of Burke’s Backyard magazine, on sale now everywhere, Peter Valder tells you all about these three plants: • okra (a vegie which is great in soups...
Rosella Jam recipe Cut the stalks off at the base of the husk and push the seed cases out of the husk (calyx). Put the seeds and stems on to boil with sufficient water to cover, for half an hour. Strain and measure the liquid. Weigh the husks, boil them in the liquid...
Rosemary and other great culinary herbs As a bonus for Don’s radio listeners, we have a recipe for one of the best of the traditional, classically simple pizzas – potato and rosemary pizza. It’s a great idea for entertaining served as an entrée. Potato and rosemary...