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Sick Lawn in Spring

...ise, water and mow correctly the lawn will grow strongly and outcompete most of the weeds. Further information For full details on lawn care, don’t miss Don’s lawn guide, a free 24-page zipout in the October edition of the Burke’s Backyard Magazine. The magazine is available at newsagents and supermarkets for $5.20.... read more

Don’s Tips: Backyard Farms – Vegie Gardens

...paving around each section to make planting and harvesting really easy. On page 190 of my book Organic** we look at potager gardens which are a very attractive way of growing vegies in gridded garden beds. You could also choose to grow a vertical vegie garden. These are grown against sunny walls and the kits are available at nurseries or hardware stores. And don’t forget that you can grow fruit trees flat against a wall by a process called ‘espali... read more

Herbaceous Peonies

...th buds. Further reading The Gardener’s Guide to Growing Peonies by Martin Page (Florilegium, $39.95). ISBN 0-9586498-7-1. Availability Peonies are planted in autumn and winter and are available from many nurseries at this time in the cooler parts of the country. Plants are also sold as potted specimens throughout the year. Try the following nurseries for a range of peonies. ACT: The Heritage Nursery Banks St, Weston Park, Yarralumla, 2600 Phone:... read more

Clown Fish: Nemo Roadtest

...hinwalla, President of the Marine Aquarium Society of Australia. For more information on Clown fish, log onto the Society’s web page at; www.masa.asn.au/nemo.... read more

Names for colour variants in wild birds

...ety names used in bird breeding clubs etc. Simple, easy to understand and remember. Maybe a mix of names such as dilute, pastel, pied, albino, white, mottled (for the age-related fading), and brown. Then everyone will be on the same page. Then, we would be free to enjoy the simple pleasures of observing and breeding birds much more easily. To see more of Lesa’s photos visit Lesa April Photography: https://m.facebook.com/Lesa-April-photography-1052... read more

Building a Wine Rack

...k 8 gauge x 32mm 1 x pkt bullet nails, 15mm 1 x 250ml PVA adhesive glue 1 x 200ml Wattle Wood Gel (we used Western Jarrah) 1 x MDF sheet (3 x 900 x 600mm) Acrylic paint (whatever colour you like) 1 x 500ml Wattle Estapol Gloss Step by step instructions Cut 2 pieces of 19mm x 285mm maple to match the length of a wine bottle (300mm). These will be the ends of your wine rack. Cut 4 x 600mm lengths of the 40mm x 40mm maple. These will be your supports... read more

Burke’s Backyard in England – Leeds Castle

...or English cottage garden was built around 1978-79 and designed by Russell Page. It has brick paving and neat box hedges enclosing beds filled with colourful perennials and fragrant annuals, such as roses, iris, lavender, pinks, poppies, lupins and granny’s bonnets. The Culpeper Garden houses collections of catmint (Nepeta sp.) and bergamot (Monarda sp.), reflecting the Culpeper family history and their ancestor, herbalist Nicholas Culpeper. Don s... read more

Bushfire Tips

...at: www.bushfire.nsw.gov.au/communityfiresafety/bushfirechecklist.htm This page includes advice on preparation, equipment, evacuation and what to do when the fire approaches. For more information about bushfire safety contact your local Fire Control Centre, your local Fire Brigade, or phone the NSW RFS Information Line (1 800 654 443). Bushfire contacts Victoria – Country Fire Association Web: www.cfa.vic.gov.au Phone: (03) 9262 8444 SA Country Fi... read more

Fireweed

...rimary Industries and NSW Agriculture include Bromoxynil (sold as Bromocide 200, Brominil 200 and Buctril 200). The herbicide should be applied on young plants before flowering. More chemical is required on flowering or mature plants and control is less effective. For more details on herbicide control, rates and products consult the Queensland Department of Natural Resources or NSW Agriculture (details below). CSIRO is currently working on a biolo... read more

Leeds Castle

...or English cottage garden was built around 1978-79 and designed by Russell Page. It has brick paving and neat box hedges enclosing beds filled with colourful perennials and fragrant annuals, such as roses, iris, lavender, pinks, poppies, lupins and granny’s bonnets. The Culpeper Garden houses collections of catmint (Nepeta sp.) and bergamot (Monarda sp.), reflecting the Culpeper family history and their ancestor, herbalist Nicholas Culpeper. Don s... read more

Mosaic Tray

...(see the template in the September issue of the Burke’s Backyard magazine, page 104), from a source book or from your imagination. It’s a good idea to tackle a simple design for your first project, and as you gain confidence and experience, work with more complex designs. Materials wooden craft frame, ours measured 35cm (14″) x 55cm (22″) ceramic tiles – assorted colours and sizes, but preferably the same thickness. Ask for cheap or free damaged o... read more

Pulled pork chilli with crunchy slaw

...spoon honey 2 tablespoons toasted pepitas (see note, in box top right this page) 1. Preheat the oven to 150°C. Heat the olive oil in a flameproof casserole dish over high heat. Add the pork, and brown all over, then set aside on a plate. 2. Reduce the heat to medium and add the onion and capsicum. Cook for about 5 minutes or until soft. Stir in the crushed garlic, cumin, coriander and ground chilli and stir them in for about 30 seconds. Add the to... read more