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The Bird Whisperer
The Bird Whisperer © Don Burke. How would you feel if you were kidnapped by aliens and taken... read more -
Vale Ben Swane
Legend, Hero and Champion are all very true descriptions of Ben Swane but Brave Trail Blazer and Immensely Practical Nurseryman... read more -
The Ultimate Guide to Butterflies in the UK and How to Prevent Their Decline
Rachel, a friend of Burke’s Backyard from the UK, has recently shared her concerns with us regarding declining butterfly populations... read more -
Vale Kim Morris
Sadly, on 9 January we lost Kim Morris, one of Australia’s most awe-inspiring horticulturists. In spite of massive problems with... read more -
Finch Aviaries
Finch Aviaries AVIARY NESTING SHRUBS. Native plants Acacia howittii ‘Honey Bun’ (dwarf wattle) Ht 1.5m Baeckea virgata ‘Miniature’ (or Dwarf)... read more -
Winter Tomatoes
This year’s Burke’s Backyard Winter Tomato seeds include the popular Giant Tree Tomato and three other cool-season varieties for you... read more -
Living With The Bush
Living with the bush Reader Meg Blackman’s email asking for more tips on caring for soils has sparked a new... read more -
How Water Works in Australia
How water works in Australia Don Burke says recent research proves that everything from lowly weeds thriving through to ancient... read more -
Don’s Tips – Bare-Rooted Trees
July is the best month of the year to buy all deciduous plants. The best selection of fruit trees... read more -
Don’s Tips: Pergolas
Nothing can beat the sheer pleasure of sitting out the back of your house under a pergola while enjoying a... read more -
Don’s Tips: Tropical Plants Now
February is the last month of summer, so it’s your last month to safely plant tropical plants so that they... read more -
Don’s Tips: Tropical Plants
It’s time to plant tropical summer fruit trees like avocados, mangos, guavas and citrus. Yes, CITRUS are tropical fruits originating... read more
