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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 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

                                    The Bird Whisperer     © Don Burke. How would you feel if you were kidnapped by aliens and taken... read more

Legend, Hero and Champion are all very true descriptions of Ben Swane but Brave Trail Blazer and Immensely Practical Nurseryman... read more

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 AVIARY NESTING SHRUBS. Native plants Acacia howittii ‘Honey Bun’ (dwarf wattle) Ht 1.5m Baeckea virgata ‘Miniature’ (or Dwarf)... read more

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  Reader Meg Blackman’s email asking for more tips on caring for soils has sparked a new... read more

How water works in Australia Don Burke says recent research proves that everything from lowly weeds thriving through to ancient... read more