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Native Birds Adapting to Man Made Environments
This group of birds may surprise you! A rainbow lorikeet, a crested pigeon and a noisy miner, all native birds... read more -
‘Red Red Red’ -NSW Christmas bush
‘Red Red Red’ -NSW Christmas bush There is a new New South Wales Christmas bush which is much better than... read more -
Names for colour variants in wild birds. -Text © Don Burke. Over the years, the names for... read more
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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 -
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