Famous Australian people and landmarks on Burke’s Backyard
Iris Book One of the most spectacular achievements in plant breeding this century is the development of modern irises. There are many different iris species and within the main garden irises such as tall bearded and Japanese iris, exist a myriad of colour and forms....
Chorney Studios is at Younghusband, near Murray Bridge in South Australia. It is the sculpture studio of Michael and Wink Chorney, a husband and wife team. What began as a small enterprise is now crafting garden ornaments which resemble historic archaeological...
‘Burke’s Backyard’ visited the home of aviation ‘nut’ Sam Grima, who is only four years old. His father, Anthony, has built Sam a cubbyhouse in their backyard in the shape of a Qantas aeroplane. In the cubby Sam can pretend to be the...
At the front of Rainbow Ridge Nursery (see ‘New books’ this week) is an unusual hedge. Rather than just a straight row of plants this hedge appears to be plaited together or knotted as if made with a knotted cord. The design is based on a traditional...
Japanese Chins Breed: Japanese Chin Temperament: independent, lap dog Cost: $300 plus Lifespan: 10 years Recommended for: older people, singles and families with older children Dumpage rate: low Popularity: increasing, ranks 83 out of 174 breeds in Australia...
The cherry blossom is the symbol of Japan, as well as being the symbol of spring. The blooming is celebrated in Japan with cherry blossom festivals, which are an attraction for both locals and tourists from around the world. For hundreds of years the Japanese have...
Yengo Mount Wilson is an elevated region in the Blue Mountains west of Sydney just off the Bells Line of Road. As well as having a cool, mountain climate due to its elevation, the area is also endowed with deep, fertile basaltic soils. The combination of the two make...
At Lower Portland, ninety minutes from Sydney’s CBD, is a grand 1860s villa with wide verandahs which overlook the Colo river. Peter Valder recently visited this tranquil country home, which is currently up for auction. Country retreat Situated on 20 ha (48...
Waldecks Nursery ‘Burke’s Backyard’ recently visited Waldecks Kingsley Nursery in Perth, WA. Some of the innovations and plants available included: Pansies in Plant-A-Pots – These are a six pack of plants growing in biodegradable pots of peat...
Situated at Mt Macedon, Victoria, is an 11 hectare (26 acre) garden belonging to Paula and Lindsay Fox. Hascombe is an historic property, dating from about 1870, which Don visited recently to discover the magic of its spectacular mountain plantings. Hascombe was...