Don’s new book, ‘Indigenous’, is the story of his own garden. It describes how he transformed a bush block with virtually no soil into a family retreat with a lush, native garden that looks as if it’s been there forever. As the story of the garden unfolds Don also includes some details of the development of the Burke’s Backyard television program.
The plantings in the garden are a showcase of what can be achieved with native garden design, and how a garden can become a habitat for native wildlife. The garden has evolved over time and Don shares all the highs and lows, offering information not only on native gardens, but also on building driveways, installing ponds, dams and waterfalls, bagging bricks, keeping pets and much more.
‘Indigenous’ is a testament to Don’s commitment to educating gardeners everywhere about Australian native plants.
‘Indigenous’ by Don Burke, is published by Allen & Unwin (ISBN: 1741143713). It is available from all good book stores for $49.95.