People and Places
Proudly brought to you by:
Famous Australian people and landmarks on Burke’s Backyard
-
Allan Seale MBE, 1919-2001
This week, Don had some very sad news. Much-loved gardening personality Allan Seale passed away on February 16, 2001. Allan... read more -
Al-Ru Farm
Twenty years ago, sheep grazed within 10 metres of Ruth and Alan Irving’s small cottage. They planted a few trees,... read more -
Australia Post Stamps
Give your stamps the personal touch by having a photograph of your choice printed on the tab of each stamp.... read more -
Bewilderie
Mal Pugh began working on his garden about 20 years ago. He wanted a backyard that was low maintenance, but... read more -
Bob’s Tree House
Bob Prudhoe is an electrical engineer, with an MA in systems engineering and a post-graduate diploma in heating, ventilation and... read more -
Car Collector’s Garden
David and Pauline Bowden have lived on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast for six years. Their 4 hectare (10 acre) property was... read more -
Car Part Art
Don visited sculptor James Corbett at his studio in Caboolture, near Brisbane. Unlike traditional sculptors, who work in stone or... read more -
Dr. Grahame Webb
The Clunies Ross National Science & Technology Award started in 1991 to honour Sir Ian Clunies Ross, a famous Australian... read more -
Graham Pizzey
Graham Pizzey Don had some sad news to announce on this week’s program. Leading bird expert Graham Pizzey, who was... read more -
Peardie’s Place
Peardie’s Place John Peard is a legend in the world of Australian Rugby League. A sterling career as five-eight saw... read more -
Portsea House and Garden
Don and the ‘Burke’s Backyard’ team visited Margaret Porritt and Warwick Callander, who were spending the weekend at their spectacular... read more
