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Famous Australian people and landmarks on Burke’s Backyard
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Alice Springs
This week, Don and the Burke’s Backyard team visited Alice Springs. Don met some of the locals and had a... read more -
Philip Stray’s Garden
Well-known Melbourne landscape designer, Philip Stray, moved to a heritage-listed Victorian Gothic house four years ago. Philip’s new garden has... read more -
Quixley Water Garden
Don looked at an Adelaide courtyard garden designed by Andrew Quixley. Elaine, the owner, saw the Burke’s Backyard episode that... read more -
Mira Mira Fantasy Bed and Breakfast
Sheila and Nobby (Norman) Ward came to Australia from Britain about 20 years ago. Nobby is a builder, who grew... read more -
Table Tennis Champion
At 93 years old, Dot De Low is a keen gardener, indoor and outdoor bowler and a table tennis champion!... read more -
Jay Laga’aia’s Garden
Don visited actor Jay Laga’aia, his wife Sandie and their kids. Jay is currently playing the role of Mufasa in... read more -
Red Cow Farm
Don visited Red Cow Farm, a lovely garden in the Southern Highlands of NSW. Since his last visit in 1998,... read more -
Orchard House
Don visited Orchard House, a modern Melbourne garden incorporating both Mediterranean and Asian influences. The planning, construction and planting was... read more -
Glen Innes
This week, Don and the Burke’s Backyard team travelled to Glen Innes, New South Wales. They met the locals, looked... read more -
Glen Innes Garden
Don visited a beautiful country garden belonging to Fiona and Andrew McIntosh. The 8 ha (20 acre) cattle property has... read more