Famous Australian people and landmarks on Burke’s Backyard
Burke’s Backyard recently visited the home of Pat and Sharon Soars who run the company Australian Native Landscapes Pty Ltd, that specialises in the production of potting mixes, mulches and other landscaping materials. The design of the waterfront house and...
Norris Native Garden, Capalaba, Queensland Open garden The Norris garden is open this weekend (1-2 November) under Australia’s Open Garden Scheme (AOGS). Date: 1-2 November, 1997 Time: 10-4.30pm Address: 3 Timbertop Court, Capalaba, Queensland Phone: 1900 155...
Ralph and Lesley Challenger have created an interesting fantasy garden called ‘Binnowee’ in Queensland. Binnowee means green place and the Challengers have created a wonderful green oasis to relax in and enjoy. The garden started when their daughter,...
Paronella Park is an historic park and garden complete with a crumbling Spanish castle in the depths of the rainforests of tropical north Queensland. History Paronella Park was built by José Paronella, who was from Catalonia in Spain. He came to Australia in 1911 and...
Pear Tree Cottage Pear Tree Cottage at Dunkeld near Hamilton in Victoria, is a charming garden that has been beautifully designed by its owner Patricia Learmonth. The garden takes full advantage of a natural view towards the Grampians, which is framed with an avenue...
In the nursery industry of Australia, Robbie Engall was one of the good ‘old fashioned’ growers, who apart from growing good quality citrus and roses, stood out as a decent, likeable bloke, with a touch of lovable larrikin thrown in for good measure....
Burke’s Backyard Overseas Ireland Helen Dillon’s Garden, 45 Sandford Road, Ranelagh, Dublin.Telephone: (353) 1 4971308. Helen Dillon’s book, The Flower Garden, published by Conran Octopus, available at good book shops for $24.95. For mail order...
Royal Queensland Show – Qantas Amazing Australia For Queenslanders the Royal Queensland Show, held each August, will always be known as The Exhibition or, affectionately, as the ‘Ekka’. It is run by the Royal National Agricultural and Industrial...
Adobe Architecture, Aeroplane Graveyard, Decorated Car, Gila Monster, Hummingbirds, Lotusland, Martha Schwartz Design Garden, Prairie Dogs, Pueblo Indians, Rio Grande, Roadrunners, Route 66, Wild West. Adobe Architecture Many cultures have used adobe or mud brick...
Don and the Burke’s Backyard team visited the 2003 Sydney Royal Easter Show. Highlights include the District Exhibits, fine food and wine displays, woodchopping, horses, cattle, dogs, cats, horticulture and arts and crafts. New things to see this year include...