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  • Gourds

    Mansoor Noor wrote to Burke’s Backyard to tell us about the very long gourds grown by his uncle, Mashuk Ali.... read more

  • Best Trees For Autumn Colour

    Autumn foliage plants are a great investment around the home. They provide shade in summer, put on a fabulous colour... read more

  • Blue Arrow Conifer

    The popular ‘Swane’s Golden’ is a fabulous conifer for use in narrow areas, but until recently there hasn’t been a... read more

  • Evergreen Magnolia

    Don showed an evergreen magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) in flower. The evergreen magnolia, or Bull Bay magnolia as it is commonly... read more

  • Oxalis

    Most people think of oxalis as a serious garden weed, which must be eradicated at all cost. However, Peter Valder... read more

  • Mines Bigger Than Yours

    Don received a letter from Mrs Eileen Fourro, who was surprised and amazed when she harvested her potato crop. All... read more

  • Marigolds

    One of the best known of all garden flowers: the common marigold. Plant details Common name: English or pot marigold... read more

  • Melianthus

    Peter Valder thinks that this dramatic, South African native should be planted more often. Plant details Common name: Honey bush,... read more

  • Nerines

    These elegant, South African natives are amongst Peter Valder’s favourite bulbs. They are hardy, easy to grow and they add... read more
  • Ornamental pears

    New Ornamental Pears

    In recent years, ornamental pear trees have been very popular in Australian gardens. A favourite in cool climate areas is... read more

  • Ornamental Ginger

    Most people are familiar with edible ginger (Zingiber officinale), but it is only one of hundreds of members of the... read more
  • Black olives in a bowl

    Curing Olives

    You’ll need: fresh black or green olives salt water sterilised glass jars with lids* 1. First, wash and prepare the... read more