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Year: 2023
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NOVEMBER!CONTENTS
128
118
come inside
16 Designs for longer days
32 Dive into water features
38 Green-light a shady spot
51 Win big! Last chance to enter
Garden of the Year comp
52 Sunny daze Sunflower bliss
38
64, 68 How to sow your
seeds for success
78, 88, 146 Drive up your kerb appeal,
box up a beaut vegie
patch, frame your TV
82 Build a swing, good
times guaranteed!
96, 118 Easy spring tray bakes Quick
one-pan quiche, just peachy fruit
slice, plus buzz-worthy honey treats
128 Affordable character
and charm
136 Try clever hacks for hallways
150 Create unbe-leaf-ably
beautiful foliage décor!
158 Wicked fun Halloween high
GARDENING
16 Stepping outdoors Create
your new fave room – outside!
26 Material comforts Mix hard and
soft elements for a serene scene
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32 Your own water view Make
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58
64
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a splash with a water feature
Made in the shade Transform
a dim spot with shade-loving
shrubs, trees and groundcovers
A hiding space Plant flowers and
foliage for an all-season green screen
Bold & gold Bring sunshine
every day with sunflowers!
Bee amazing Become a beekeeper
and reward yourself with honey
Great expectations Sow your
seeds now for a bountiful summer
Pop culture! Shape seed pops for
seedlings, then watch them grow!
70 A seasonal kitchen garden
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78
86, 178
88
Steal inspo for your vegie plot
from an incredible edible estate
Wicked wicking Set up a smart
self-watering bed for your garden
Sunny side up Put your vegie patch
out front in a cute window box
Down to earth Landscape a cosy
corner in with an earthy bench
Revive the drive Rev up your
driveway with paint and plants
90 In your garden
92 Better gardening
94 Moon guide
Cover photography Alan Jensen; styling Michele Cranston
ON THE COVER
150
16
DIY & BUILDING
82 In full swing Build an outdoor
hanging bench seat that rocks!
86, 178 Down to earth Go old-school and
rustic with a rammed earth bench
142 Wonder wall Tap into the
wonderful world of wall fixings
146 In the frame DIY a simple frame
to make your TV a work of art
FOOD
96 Tray bon! Plate up tasty tray
bakes that are a breeze to make
106 Cooking with Karen Lay
out a lovely brunch loaf and a
crowd-pleasing cheesy delight!
110 Fast Ed’s kitchen Add a
beefy twist to a fam fave, go
coconuts for custard and serve
up an oh-so-saucy pudding
118 Gold rush Buzz over the
sweetest honey spins on
luscious cakes and bakes
126 Better cooking
DECORATING & CRAFT
128 Savvy & snazzy Recycle, make
over, upcycle and update to add
affordable charm to your home
136 Gateway to glam Roll out the
welcome mat for décor hacks
to update your entry hallway
148 Better decorating
150 Turn over a new leaf Call
on nature for easy-make
homewares and gorgeous gifts
158 Halloween happy! Trick out
your house with colourful decos
162 Totally fascinating! Tie up
race-day style by making your
own head-turning bow fascinator
BETTER YOU
164 Hello sunshine Hot beauty
tips to beat the summer heat
168 Life’s great with mates Make
new friends and enhance your life
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172 Better health
REGULAR FEATURES
8 Editor’s letter
95 BHG Shop Deck out your yard
with unique metal bird art
174 Better finance
176 Better books
191 Better stockists
192 Privacy policy
194 Better pets
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Every issue we bring you projects and recipes from the show for you to make and cook
GARDENING
52 Grow sunflowers to brighten up
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86, 178
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your garden, table and your plate
Make cute seed pops to sow
your seedlings with ease
Explore a glorious kitchen garden
brimming with ideas to steal
Install a self-watering wicking
bed that saves water and time!
Put your vegie patch out front in
an eye-catching window box
Refresh your yard with an earthy
bench and landscaping to match
Revive your dull concrete
driveway with paint and plants
DIY & BUILDING
82 Build an outdoor hanging swing
seat with timber and sisal rope
86, 178 Get your down-to-earth project off
the ground by creating a rammed
earth bench with timber return
142 Hang your items with confidence
and patch any fixing failures
146 Craft a DIY frame for your TV
that’s as pretty as a picture
FOOD
106 Karen Martini Seedy breakfast
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loaf; Pull-apart mozzarella twists
with lemony garlic butter
110 Fast Ed Easy paella for the whole
family; Ika mata with tuna two
ways; Coconut vinegar dipping
sauce; Reverse roast lamb leg with
crunchy potato and asparagus
salad; Steamed coconut rice custard
with soursop and guava; Ultra
caramel self-saucing pudding;
Golden syrup and lemon cake
DECORATING & CRAFT
136 Zhoosh up your entry hallway with
art, shelves and clever décor hacks
162 Make a winning race-day bow
fascinator – it’s a head-turner!
GET IT ON
EDITOR’S!LETTER
Hello, there!
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Need some ideas on how to worship the sun
god with the longer days ahead? Let’s blur the
lines between our indoor and outdoor spaces!
his month, ready yourselves
for daylight saving (except for
those of you in Qld, WA and
NT, who won’t have to worry about
fading curtains and late sunrise!).
Along with more hours of glorious
sunshine, the next few months offers
some of the best fresh produce and
we’ve got just the recipes. Fuss-free
tray bakes (page 96) are made for
barbecues and potlucks, and there
are options for all tastes – spring
lamb, crustless quiche and a peachy
dessert that tastes like it took all day
to make. We take the guesswork
out of what drinks to serve, too, with
some top wine pairings. Cheers!
With all that hosting, you’ll want
to give your home a personality
makeover (page 128). Functional and
beautiful outdoor areas, though, are
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as much a necessity as indoor spaces,
especially this time of year – but where
to start? Try page 16, where you’ll
find plenty of inspiration for alfresco
furniture and décor, plus landscaping
tips, while DIYers can get into the
(ahem!) swing of things with our timber
and sisal bench swing seat (page 82).
For your patch, we’ve got a genius
water-saving hack (page 74) and
know-how for growing sunflowers
(page 52), so you’ll have their smiling
faces greet you come summertime.
One of the highlights of pu"ing
this issue together was cha"ing with
the marvellous milliner Catherine
Kelly. She’ll show you how to make
one of her scene-stealing fascinators
for the Melbourne Cup (page 162).
And let your minis help you make fun
Halloween projects (page 158).
I hope spring (and this
issue) has found you.
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– this is your last chance to
enter our BHG and Tuscan
Path Garden of the Year
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running to win $30,000 in cash
and prizes. Whether you have
a large lawn, bitsy balcony or
you’re aged 5-18, you can enter
one of four categories. Entries
close October 25, 2023 – see
page 51 for details.
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COMFORT ZONE
OUTDOOR!LIVING
Devise a versatile outdoor
space by borrowing the
‘open-plan living’ concept
from interior design. Here,
a series of interconnecting
spaces comprises separate
sitting and dining areas, linked
by the outdoor kitchen.
Slow cooking
Pizza ovens are a fabulous
indulgence to enjoy in a garden
– they gather people together like
no other feature and extend the
use of outdoor spaces into the
cooler months. Options include
traditional brick and clay, or a steel
off-the-shelf version, as here.
Green walls
Make use of foliage plants to
create privacy around your
outdoor zones. You don’t need
to enclose the area fully – decide
which views you want to obscure
(like the neighbour’s windows)
and use taller evergreen species
as living screens. Think viburnums,
lilly pillies or marvellous murraya.
Take a seat
Extra comforts
Two really handy features for an
outdoor living room are a coffee
table and a firepit. And in this
case, they’ve been combined into
one, thanks to a clever bespoke
solution. But if you’re buying
off-the-shelf versions, be sure
to choose items of the right scale
for the space – firepits, especially,
need to be large enough to
warm the area.
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GAP Photos/Joanna Kossak;
design Tony Woods Garden Club London;
feature text Roger Fox
Get a bit eclectic with your
outdoor furniture choices, to add
personality to the space. Instead
of the conventional padded bench
or daybed, try a mixed collection
of outdoor armchairs (there are
so many styles to choose from)
and dress them up with comfy
cushions in your favourite colours
– here, the purple and blue shades
of the cushions pick up on the
hues of the surrounding flowers.
STEPPING
It’s time to create your new favourite room – the one outside!
GAP Photos/Nicola Stocken;
design Hay Joung Hwang;
sponsor LG Electronics
OUTDOOR!LIVING
Pale panelling
Lighter coloured timber shades
work beautifully outside, giving off
a so! brightness and contrasting
a#ractively with plant greenery.
Consider this cute design, which
features an outdoor fireplace with
a simple black mantel shelf above.
A fringe of leaves
Use climbing plants to so!en
timber posts and beams, so
they blend into the surrounding
garden. Wisteria, used here, gives
glorious greenery in summer,
perfumed mauve flowers in
spring, and lets the sun shine
through in winter. Keep it in
check with periodic pruning.
Long Lunches
Continue the pale timber
look through to your choice of
furniture, with a classic trestle
table in light ash or birch tones
(consider modified wood versions
for easy maintenance). And put
your own stamp on it by mixing
up the chairs to keep the
mood casual.
A ROOM AMONG THE FLOWERS
An outdoor space attached
to the house is lovely and
flexible, offering covered
and open areas. This corner
allows for sunny lunches and
sheltered verandah activities.
Framed by Flowers
There’s an idea that outdoor living
areas demand modern spiky
plants – not so! If you love flowery
co#age-style plantings, then
consider bordering the area with
garden beds full of foxgloves,
delphinium, columbines and
cranesbill geraniums.
KEEP IT LIGHT,
OH-SO-FRESH
AND BREEZY
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YEAR-ROUND RETREAT
OUTDOOR!LIVING
Build a freestanding pavilion
to take outdoor living to the
next level. Providing that
the space (and budget) is
available, it offers a yearround outdoor living zone
with many uses, regardless
of the weather or season.
Keep it Rustic
The combination of timber and
metal creates a relaxed feel – it’s a
bit like a cabin in the woods. You
want to avoid anything stiff or
formal. Exposing the roof joists, as
here, adds interest and allows the
warm timber hues to shine.
Throw it open
Use large sliding or folding doors
to open the space up when you’re
entertaining, merging the inside
with the out. As for the interior,
built-in bench seating dressed
with upholstered seat and throw
cushions is all you need.
Setting the Scene
Instead of the usual lawn se"ing,
outdoor buildings look gorgeous
when bordered with their own
landscaped garden beds. For a
serene scene, try green and white,
as here, using white impatiens and
ornamental grasses.
Come dine with me
Choose a table to suit the shape of
the space – here, a long rectangle
offers room to seat a large group.
The pale-wood top with black legs
and chairs adds extra style.
LANDSCAPING TIPS
• For easy-care, pave the area
around garden buildings.
• Use large containers
planted with dramatic foliage
plants, to so#en structures.
Try philodendrons, yuccas
or cordylines.
• Plant hedges of evergreen
foliage plants to screen
unwanted views.
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OUTDOOR!LIVING
Background theme
Take advantage of ‘borrowed
landscape’ if your garden adjoins
parkland or bush. It doesn’t have
to be right next door – o#en,
suburban gardens offer a vista of
sky and tree tops, so use those
views when locating your retreat.
Subtle Separation
Create a sense of enclosure,
without boxing in the space, by
using sla!ed timber screening.
It’s a subtle divider with a
contemporary feel, and allows
airflow and offers glimpses of
the area beyond.
HIDDEN ESCAPE
Your outdoor living room can
be as simple as an inviting
cushioned sofa for you to chill
on. A leafy garden corner is a
good spot, ideally with winter
sun and summer shade.
Fill it with Flowers
Clipped evergreens aren’t the
only form of planted privacy –
borrow this idea and plant beds of
tall perennial flowers to provide
colour and height. Combine pink
coneflowers (Echinacea sp.) and
mauve veronica for a pre!y look.
Sit back and Relax
Outdoor sofas – built-in or
freestanding – take garden
relaxation to the next level. Go
for a weatherproof upholstery,
in a neutral shade, and add a side
table for convenience.
L A N D S C A P I N G TI P S
• For a co!age-garden effect,
like this one, plant flowers in
generous clumps, repeated
throughout the garden bed.
• To get a layered effect,
check the mature heights of
your plant varieties, then
stagger them from the tallest
(at rear) down to the lowest
along the front edge.
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A ROOM FOR ALL SEASONS
OUTDOOR!LIVING
Make your outdoors into an
all-season space with a heat
source. A wood-burning
stove has the charm of an
indoor fireplace and creates a
room-like feel. Cluster a sofa,
chairs, a coffee table and a
rug – winter is sorted!
The Dark Side
Dark charcoal shades have become
the fence colour of choice in recent
years and for good reason. This
colour makes garden boundaries
recede, rather than jump forward,
helping to create a sense of space.
It’s also a wonderful foil for the
many shades of green in a garden.
A Light Touch
The new generation of outdoor
cane and ra!an furniture is light
and weatherproof and creates a
brighter, breezier look than metal
or timber se!ings. It also has a
see-through quality, imbuing
spaciousness – add sca!er
cushions for a living-room feel.
Get on the Grass
For interesting foliage plants for
your outdoor room, suss out the
range of ornamental grasses.
They’re great textural plants,
informal in style, low maintenance,
and many produce wispy
flowerheads in autumn.
Brick parquet
Step on up
A device for delineating a si!ing
area is to raise it up above the rest
of the garden. A single step height
is all you need and keeps access
easy. It also creates a sense of
separation, without needing
to use screens or hedges.
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GAP Photos/Paul Debois;
design The Distinctive
Gardener
Think outside the box and
consider using recycled
sandstock bricks as flooring,
instead of modern pavers. They
have a lovely mellow, aged quality
to them. Here they’ve been laid in
a running bond pa!ern, on the
diagonal, with a solid brick border.
LANDSCAPE!DESIGN
1 GO FOR IMPACT
Introduce a bold mix of different materials to create
textural variety and visual energy. Here, the eye
travels from the dark fence to the contrasting natural
timber screen, whitewashed render, pale gravel and
large-format pavers. Add in a mix of verdant green
foliage, and you have a spectacular se"ing.
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SCREEN STAR
BREAK!UP!A!LONG!
STRETCH!OF!FENCE!
WITH!A!SLATTED!
TIMBER!SCREEN"
BUILT-IN SEATING
COMBINE!LOW!
RENDERED!WALLS!
WITH!NATURAL!
TIMBER!BENCHES"!
Get the balance of hard materials and
green plant life right for a tranquil scene
that you’ll love looking at and living in
COMFORTS
LANDSCAPE!DESIGN
B
eautiful outdoor
spaces are o#en
composed of much
more than just
plants alone. The materials
used, and the textures,
tones and pa!erns they
bring to the scene, create
the look and feel of a
garden landscape. They
give it its structure. To
make something special
in your own backyard, get
to know the hardscape
elements you love – items
like paving, pebbles, metal
fencing and timber – and
how you can combine them
to produce a landscape
which is visually exciting
throughout the entire year.
balancing act
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The structural elements
in your garden are also
what makes it practical
and liveable. You want
surfaces to walk, play and
put furniture on, as well
as structures for shelter,
and screens or fences for
privacy. There’s a range
of interesting landscaping
materials available – it’s so
easy to give your outdoor
zone personality!
JUST ADD WATER
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2 CORNER CURVE
Sla!ed timber isn’t only used
for outdoor screening – it
can serve as seating too, as
this clever corner garden
demonstrates. Featuring
cement rendered cubes for
a base, this curved bench
also provides an edge for the
garden bed, while still allowing
the plants to peep through
the space beneath.
MIXED MATERIALS
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3 NATURAL SHAPES
4 MIX AND MATCH
Lovely shapes and textures are
not restricted to landscaping
materials – you can use plant
foliage to achieve interesting
effects too. To create a look like
this, contrast trimmed hedges
of buxus and conifer with the
spiky stems of euphorbia,
the lime green fronds of a
blechnum fern and the low
rounded leaves of brunnera.
Dividing your garden into
different zones (dining, si"ing,
meandering and more), and
using a variety of materials,
forges an exhilarating space.
Great ideas to borrow include
the raised si"ing area (at le#),
the mix of concrete and timber
for floors and the use of low
banks of greenery to separate
and link the areas.
P L AY TO YO U R ST R E N G T H S
• With long, narrow gardens, concentrate your outdoor
living components near the house, then design the
space beyond as wilder and more kid-friendly.
• Lawns have a role to play in modern garden design, but
they can share the space. Decide how much lawn you need,
and how much mowing and trimming you can commit to.
• When choosing materials consider the maintenance:
timber decking needs oiling each year; paving needs a
periodic clean; natural timber is mostly maintenance-free.
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LANDSCAPE!DESIGN
CU R B I N G
TH E COSTS
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The duo of materials
and construction
costs are the most
expensive part of
building a garden – the
plants themselves are
o!en the cheapest
component. Consider
these hints to help
you save money.
• Check out recycled
building product
suppliers for stone and
pavers – they can be
half the cost of new
products. Or use
recycled bricks in
place of pavers.
• Work out which jobs
you can do yourself,
and contract out the
others. Laying your
own decking or paving
can save you a lot of
dollars. TIP Try online
tutorials for help.
• When choosing
decking, explore the
various alternatives
– costs can vary
between hardwood,
treated pine and
composite wood.
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6
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5 ENJOY THE
JOURNEY
Every outdoor space is a
landscaping opportunity –
even a set of garden stairs!
Use a series of planter boxes
to create a terraced garden
(as here), planted out with
low-maintenance ornamental
grasses and ferns. The
bo%om terrace doubles
as a cute si%ing spot.
Photography Future Publishing;
feature text Roger Fox
BLUR THE BACK
BOUNDARY"WITH!
EVERGREEN!
SCREENING!
PLANTS"
TAKE ADVANTAGE!
OF!NEIGHBOURING!
TREES!TO!FRAME!
YOUR!LANDSCAPE"
USE TIMBER SCREENS
TO!EXTEND!PRIVACY!
ABOVE!FENCE!LEVEL"
CONCRETE IS BACK
AS!A!SMOOTH"!SLEEK"!
CONTEMPORARY!
SURFACE#
6 SOFT
SEPARATION
Dividing a compact garden
into two different zones can
actually make it seem larger,
rather than smaller. Consider
building an outdoor dining
space straight off the house,
which flows onto a sunken
plant-filled area beyond. The
use of a low hedge divides
things up neatly.
7 THE LONG VIEW
If your garden offers an
abundance of space, why not
include double living zones?
Go sleek and modern near the
house and add a rustic ‘room’
at the bo%om of the garden
for alfresco eating. Here, the
contrasting textures of grey
concrete and lush lawn are an
enticing combo connected by
a smart stepping stone path.
ARRANGE YOUR
OUTDOOR ELEMENTS
JUST AS YOU WOULD
YOUR INTERIORS –
BALANCE FUNCTION
WITH STYLE
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WATER!FEATURES
YO U R OW N
WA T E R V I E W
Bring beauty, elegance and a stunning visual statement
to your outdoor area with a unique take on water
Photography GAP Photos/Christa Brand
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PAVING OPTIONS
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resh and flowing, water keeps
you going… And since we
can’t all live by the sea,
a harbour, river or lake – or have
room for a pool – a small water
feature on your balcony, deck or
in a garden bed will still li! your
mood and bring you joy. Water
also reflects light and sparkles
under the sun, giving your garden
an energising dynamic. It adds
interest to your outdoor spaces
and it can even be the focal
point of your backyard.
1 live streaming
A paved area is easy to maintain,
modern and shows off your plants.
But what about having a river
running through it? A tiler or
stonemason has the right tools to
cut a swathe through your paving
for a dynamic water feature!
WATER!FEATURES
2 Make a splash at your entrance
Upgrade your front door entry with a Patio Spout Pond
from Northcote Po!ery and paint a pre!y picture with
aquatic plants being fed by the integrated water spout.
Made from glass-reinforced concrete, it comes in Black or
Rust in three sizes, small (610W x 640mmH), medium
(810W x 700mmH), and large (1020W x 740mmH), from
$445 from selected outlets, northcotepo"ery.com.
BENEFITS
OF A WATER
FEATURE
• The sound of moving
water is soothing and
non-threatening, unlike
the intrusive noises of
city or suburban life
such as revving car
engines, honking horns
and overhead aircra".
• Looking into a pond
and quietly watching its
gentle movements is
therapeutic and takes
you away from life’s
daily turbulence.
• On a hot summer day,
running water cools
the garden down.
• Water adds a nice,
new texture to your
garden – it’s smooth
and shiny, creating
a complementary
contrast to your
garden plants.
• Water a!racts wildlife
– frogs, dragonflies,
skinks and lizards –
that’ll make your pond
their home. Regular
visitors will be birds
looking for a drink.
MOZZIE BUSTING
Word will get around the mosquito
world when you introduce a small
water feature into your garden.
Mozzies love water – it’s their
breeding ground! Here’s how to
keep the li!le blighters at bay.
• Add movement to your water.
Mosquitoes can’t lay eggs if the
water is moving. A small pump or
aerator keeps mozzies at bay.
• Add predators. Several small
creatures and fish thrive on
mosquitoes and their eggs. Frogs
eat mosquitoes, eggs and larvae.
Larvae are a treat for small fish.
NOTE Be careful not to overstock
fish as this can lead to issues of
waste. And check that the fish
you want are legal in your state.
• Add aquatic plants. These
a!ract beneficial insects and give
them protection from predators.
• Go deep. Mosquitoes tend not to
lay eggs in water that’s more than
30cm deep. Check with your local
council for any safety regulations.
3 soft and round
Try a water feature that comes in
several parts – amid lush hosta
leaves, plant a large, shallow tray
and several fountain balls, which
all release water into the pebbles.
3
HOW DO WATER
FEATURES WORK?
Many moving water features draw
water from a small reservoir under
the feature that contains a pump
to force the water up through a
hosing pipe. Water is then returned
to the reservoir and reused.
Traditionally, the pump is driven by
electricity so a handy powerpoint
has always been essential, but you
can now buy solar-powered pumps.
You won’t need a reservoir if
your feature is self-contained,
say in a large urn or tub, or is an
actual small pond dug in your
garden. But you still need a pump
to keep mosquitoes away.
4 smooth operation
Play up the natural beauty
of smooth stones by lining
the base of a large, shallow
galvanised metal tray with
them, then topping it up
with water. Be sure to add
movement to the water at
least once a day, or the
water will become stagnant
and start to smell as it turns
into a breeding ground for
bacteria and parasites.
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5 simply potting around
What else would you do
with old terraco!a pots
si!ing idly in your garden
shed but thread them
through a stake and put
them in your pond? You
can ‘weather’ new pots
by brushing them with
plain yoghurt and pu!ing
them in a shaded spot
for about a month.
TALL, ELEGANT
RUSHES HAVE
ADAPTED TO
GROW IN AND
AROUND WATER.
Photography Adobe Stock, Getty Images, GAP Photos/Nicola Stocken, Anna Omiotek-Tott. Prices are approximate and a guide only.
WATER!FEATURES
ART IS AN EXCITING
PART OF GARDEN
LIFE – JUST MAKE
SURE YOUR ART IS
WEATHERPROOF!
6 build a mini moat
Run a rill around your garden boundary
– it’s unobtrusive and doesn’t take up
very much space, but creates a liquid
link between the so! foliage and the
hardscape. This garden was designed
by BHG’s Charlie Albone and won
a Silver-gilt award at the 2016
RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
THE RILL HERE IS
CUSTOM-MADE
FROM BRONZE
CORTEN STEEL.
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As a hot summer looms, now’s the time to turn that shady, no-grow area of your garden into a cool, green retreat!
MADE IN THE SHADE
S
i!ing under the dappled shade of
large, mature trees is a treat on a
hot day, but the low light can be
a gardener’s pain. Make it a gain with
plants that shine in the shadows and
have shallow roots that can cope with
trees’ insatiable appetite for water and
nutrients. And take the opportunity
to paint greenery in a new light.
GARDEN!DESIGN
DAPPLED SHADED
AREAS HAVE
LIGHT FILTERING
THROUGH TREES
MOST OF THE DAY.
1 Make waves with
A SEA of green
Plant hostas of different
hues and pa"erns, and
golden Japanese forest
grass (Hakonechloa macra
‘Aureola’) in dri#s for a
sense of movement. To
brighten the scene, add
flowers to a foliage-heavy
corner with brilliant
white, glow-in-the-dark
mophead hydrangeas
such as ‘Annabelle’!
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GARDEN!DESIGN
THE BUILDING BLOCKS
Plan your low-light garden in layers, first with shrubs and trees, then with groundcovers.
CRABAPPLE
Tolerates light shade
and grows to 5m. Spring
blossoms are a bonus!
DOGWOOD
Spring flowers, autumn
leaves and bright red
stems in winter.
EASTERN REDBUD
JAPANESE MAPLE
SMOOTH HYDRANGEA
A small shrub that
produces big, big mops
of blooms in summer.
DWARF FOTHERGILLA
Flowers burst on bare
stems in late winter before
colour-rich foliage comes.
There are dozens of
varieties available of this
sculptural classic.
CLETHRA
A small, evergreen tree
with masses of fragrant
summer flowers.
You get bo!lebrush
flowers in spring and
blazing foliage in autumn.
OAKLEAF HYDRANGEA
A spring-summer
bloomer, the leaves
turn maroon in autumn.
AMELANCHIER
A dainty but tough shrub
with tiny flowers followed
by edible berries.
THINK OF GROUNDCOVERS LIKE A RUG ON FLOORBOARDS Your daily help at choking out weeds can include eye-catchers such as
sweet woodruff (or sweet-scented bedstraw), pink- and purple-tinged variegated ajugas (or bugleweed) and two-toned lamium.
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2 SPECIAL GUESTS
Give low-growing plants
with appealing features a li!
in a large pot so you can see
them be"er. Shade lovers
include (clockwise from le!)
fatsia (or aralia), coleus,
Tradescantia ‘Purple Heart’
and the sweet li"le mauve
browallia. Fuchsias love a
pot and deserve their own
spot, as does a rex begonia!
BETTER TIP
USE A SLOW-RELEASE
FERTILISER TO
ENCOURAGE
FLOWERING
AND VIGOROUS
FOLIAGE GROWTH.
BETTER TIP
BECAUSE THEY’RE
SHADE LOVERS,
YOU CAN CUT SOME
LEAVES AND
ARRANGE THEM IN
BOTTLES INDOORS.
3 SUMMER SPECTACULAR
Tropical and semi-tropical plants bring
drama to a shady garden because their
big leaves are designed to maximise
photosynthesis. Elephant’s ears’ leaves
can grow as long as your arm. Team with
miniature variations, like colourful
caladiums. You can grow them in cooler
areas so long as you treat them as
annuals, as they don’t tolerate frost.
GARDEN!DESIGN
BEYOND GREEN
The colour palette of a shady garden tends to be green-on-green, with colourful flowers
not being the main focal point. You can, however, find foliage that’s silver or gold, rich
purple, dusky blue or intense chartreuse to create flower-substitute bright spots!
4 A RAINBOW OF CORAL BELLS
While they shoot up flowering sprays in spring, coral
bells, or heucheras, are grown for the amazing colour
range of their deeply lobed foliage. And it’s not just
the dazzling golds, reds and purple colours that
change subtly through the seasons, but also the
colour pa!erns that make them stars of a shady spot.
They’re evergreen in all but the coldest climates.
5
5 shine a light on the big show
Small plants with silvery leaves brighten their surroundings, much like theatre
footlights, which makes them ideal when they’re put in the darker reaches of a
shade garden. Try the li!le Japanese painted ferns (top le"), which are crested with
silver, or the silver-daubed heuchera (top right) – it looks so regal when planted
with a purple variety. Brunnera (centre) grows from rhizomes so it weaves its
way through deeply shaded spots, throwing light as it goes, while silver-streaked or
spo!ed lungworts (right and bo!om) confine themselves to li!le mounds.
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GARDEN!DESIGN
SHADY ZONE
LANDSCAPING
Contrasts make a space more intriguing and
are super important in a dappled garden.
Vary plant textures and colours and offset
dense plantings with architectural elements.
10 same plant, so
many versions
Let leaves, or fronds in this
case, drape over a walkway or
stairway. It makes for a wild,
unrestrained and romantic
look. Just be sure they aren’t
prickly or harsh on your skin
as you sweep by.
Hostas are the champions
of the shade garden – they
come in myriad leaf sizes,
textures and shades of
green and they form large
clumps – o!en more than a
metre wide – of overlapping
foliage so they cut down on
the number of plants you
need. In summer, they shoot
up stalks that tower above
the leaves and from which
dangle li"le flowers in white,
cream, pink, pale blue,
lavender or purple. But
the foliage will always
get the gold star!
7 Make it an immersive
experience
If you have the space for
seating in your shade garden,
put it there! You’ll feel your
blood pressure fall the
moment you sit down.
Bring water with you so
you don’t have to leave!
8 A mirror, mirror
on the floor
A small water feature, such
as a pond or even a bird bath,
reflects even the smallest
amount of light – which is much
appreciated in a shade garden.
It also helps cool down your
garden on a hot day.
9 show off with A
layered effect
It’s easier to experience all
the rich diversity of a shade
garden when plants are
arranged with the shorter
ones in front and the tall ones
up the back. While there’s
contrast between the textures
of the lacy fern and the bold
bulk of the hostas, their
shapes are complementary.
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GREEN IS
A COOL
COLOUR,
SO IT’S
TERRIFIC
FOR YOUR
SUMMER
RETREAT
6
9
Photography Adobe Stock, Getty Images, GAP Photos/Anna Omiotek-Tott, Carole Drake
6 soft edges create
a warm invitation
HOSTAS ARE ALSO
DELICIOUSLY EDIBLE,
AND TASTE LIKE LEEK
OR ASPARAGUS.
THE CHANCES OF
ALGAE BLOOMING IS
GREATLY DIMINISHED
IN SHADED AREAS.
7
8
10
BETTER TIP
SLUGS AND SNAILS
LOVE HOSTAS, SO
SPREAD COFFEE
GROUNDS ON THE
SOIL – CAFFEINE IS
A DETERRENT AND
CAN BE POISONOUS
TO THEM.
GARDEN!COMP
1 seasonal splendour
Have your screen change
with the seasons with a bed of
summer-flowering perennials that
die down in winter to give your
garden light when the sun is low
and weak. You still have constancy
with them being boxed in with a
low, evergreen buxus hedge.
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When you want a place where you
can retreat in the summer, build yourself
a soft green screen and shut out the world!
GARDEN!COMP
2 screen saver
ECHINACEAS AND
GIANT HYSSOP (OR
AGASTACHE) ARE TALL
ENOUGH TO CREATE A
SUMMER HIDEAWAY.
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Photography GAP Photos/Paul Debois
Timber wall panelling under a pergola, as
here, keeps the garden feeling organic,
but it also hides what’s behind – maybe
neighbours, a utility shed, or where
you put your rubbish bins!
agapanthus
clematis
E
mbrace the seasons in
your garden – colourful
flowers in spring and
summer, brilliant foliage
in autumn, and gently draped
silhoue"es in winter when you
plan for the next and upcoming
seasons. A garden is continually
evolving until you get it just right!
If you’ve reached this point, you
may be the winner of the 2023
Garden of the Year competition,
where Be!er Homes and
Gardens and Tuscan Path have
joined forces to celebrate your
garden efforts (for details, see
page 51). This is your very last
chance – entries close soon!
brunnera
echinacea
giant hyssop
GARDEN!COMP
LOW-MAINTENANCE,
HIGH-IMPACT PAVING
Replace your lawn with outdoor tiles
in places where you want to put
your garden furniture – it can be
tortuous moving it around to get
the mower in! Try Tuscan Path’s
low-maintenance Sand Porcelain
Paver with a natural stone finish,
in 600 x 400 x 20mm, $21.36
per tile, and 600 x 600 x
20mm, $32.04 per tile,
from Bunnings,
tuscanpath.com.au.
4
3
3 MIX THE OLD WITH THE NEW
Let star jasmine and a climbing rose li% your eyes
from the poppies, penstemon and hydrangeas –
it’s a visual feast from every angle. These plants
may seem old-fashioned, but when they’re offset
by a contemporary fence they’re timeless!
4 star gazing
GARDEN OF THE YEAR
COMPETITION 2023
!"#,### in cash and prizes to be won!
This is your final chance – entries close 25
October 2023. So give yourself a pat
on the back for all your efforts.
To enter, see page 51
!" BHG NOVEMBER#$"$%
Photography GAP Photos/Paul Debois, Getty Images
Turn a decorative garden screen into an
innovative roof on your pergola – it so%ens
the summer heat, but lets the light in!
$30,000 in cash and prizes to be wON!
THE
JUDGES
OF
THE
DORA PAPAS
Editor
Better Homes and Gardens
competition 2023
Better Homes and Gardens, in partnership with Tuscan Path,
is searching for amazing Australian gardens and gardeners
Your garden
could be our
Garden of the
Year and featured
in Be!er Homes
and Gardens
magazine. For
more information
and to enter, visit
bhg.com.au/
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Open to small, courtyard, balcony or patio
gardens up to 50sqm
Young Gardener of The Year
Open to ages 5–18
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Garden editor
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Garden expert
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FABULOUS!FLOWERS
BOLD
GOLD
Bring sunshine to your life every day with a garden filled with sunflowers
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SEEN"ON"BHG"TV
FRIDAYS 7.00
B
eds of sunflowers are like a sea of
yellow, moving with the light and daring
to do what you can’t – look directly at
the sun. But you can look directly at the sun
in a way, by looking at sunflowers. Indeed,
you may have no choice to look, as they grow
up to four metres tall! Sunflowers are not
delicate or fragrant, they’re confident and
self-assured, and with their dazzling yellow
faces are the very colour of summer.
1 PETAL POWER
For something different, try a fluffy
sunflower such as the ‘Teddy Bear’,
which flowers for up to two months,
or the fuzzy ‘Double Dazzler’, right,
which grows up to two metres high.
FABULOUS!FLOWERS
STRAP!HERE
H OW TO G R OW
S U N F LOW E R S
Sow seeds in spring
to early summer in
a sunny spot about
60cm apart and 2-3cm
deep in nutrient-rich,
well-drained soil.
Sow more seeds than
you think you want as
some may be unviable.
Water daily for the
first 10 days during
germination.
As seedlings emerge,
mulch soil to help
prevent weeds and
keep soil warm.
Take steps against
slugs and snails to
protect your seedlings.
Feed with liquid
fertiliser every two or
three weeks, according
to instructions, (try
Yates Thrive All
Purpose Liquid
Plant Food, 500ml
bottle, RRP $14.43).
Blooming can take
from 80 to 120 days.
As the plants grow
taller, support them
with a bamboo stake
and soft garden twine.
Blooms last about
three weeks to a month.
G R OW I N G
I N P OT S
If your garden is
too small for giant
sunflowers, why
not try dwarf
sunflowers. This
variety grow to just
50-100cm, but still
produce stunning
blooms. The care
is the same as in
a garden bed,
but make sure
the pots have
good drainage.
2 ANNUAL GET-TOGETHER
Team your sunflowers
with black-eyed Susans
– the resemblance is
striking! Both blooms are
members of the daisy
family, one of the largest
plant families in the world.
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3 MULTITASKERS
While stunning in an
ornamental flower bed,
sunflowers are workhorses
in a vegie patch, casting
shade over le!uce and
spinach, and a!racting
pollinating bees
and bu!erflies.
5 VARIETY IS SPICY
Sunflowers range in colour with yellow or black
centres and dark red or variegated petals.
C O L L E C T YO U R
S U N F LOW E R S E E DS
Sunflowers are annuals, so if you want them again next
year, collect the seeds from the fading flowers and you’ll
have bursts of sunshine year a"er year – for free.
4 A NEVER-ENDING STORY
As the tiny florets wither,
seeds are exposed – get to
them before the birds do!
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Hang heads over a bucket
or bowl and remove seeds
with a fork or spoon.
Rinse seeds in colander,
dry on paper towels for 24
hours. Store in an airtight
container to keep safe
from possums, rodents and
birds. Sow next spring.
D I S P L AY I N G Y O U R
S U N F LOW E R S
Bring the sunshine indoors where you can
bask in the glow during a summer storm!
Here’s how
SEEDS FOR YOUR
KITCHEN#
Sunflowers each produce
hundreds of seeds encased
in a grey and white striped
hull. Save a big batch for
eating yourself, either raw
or roasted – both are yum!
Remove shells by putting in
a plastic bag, seal bag, lay
flat on counter and gently
crack with rolling pin. Put
in a bowl of water so shells
float and seeds sit on the
bottom. When dry, spread
on a tray, roast in oven at
150°C for 30-40 minutes.
• Use clean, sharp
secateurs to cut the stem,
about one metre down.
• Strip leaves from lower
half of the stem.
• Grasp all cut blooms in
one hand and start pulling
stems up and down until
you se$le on the best look
for your arrangement.
• Select the best-sized
vase or container for your
flowers – tall and narrow is
a chic choice. Make sure
the vase is clean.
• Trim stems at an angle
to allow greater water
penetration so that only
the flowers will be seen
above the vase rim.
• Remove leaves so only
those that pop over vase
remain. They give a more
natural look and also
help prop up the blooms.
• Fill the vase with
tepid water.
• Add flower food – or
make your own (see
instructions below).
• Place out of direct
sunlight, away from heat
sources and dra"s.
• Change water daily and
add flower food each
time. Your blooms may
last up to two weeks.
MAKE YOUR OWN FLOWER FOOD
Mix 2 tablespoons white vinegar and 2
tablespoons sugar in 1 litre of lukewarm water.
The vinegar helps prevent bacterial growth
(slime) and the sugar gives the flowers energy.
Photography Adobe Stock, Getty Images
When your sunflowers
are spent, the petals
wilt and the green back
of the flower head turns
brown. At the same time,
the seeds at the centre
will become apparent
as the tiny tubular
florets on top wither.
Cut off flower heads
about 25cm down the
stem with clean, sharp
secateurs. Pull out stems
and roots and put in your
green bin or compost.
If you’ve had rain, hang
heads in a cool, dry, dark
spot for two-three weeks.
Use a so" brush or gloved
hand to remove remaining
florets on top of seeds.
FABULOUS!FLOWERS
THE YOUNG
SUNFLOWER HEAD
IS ‘HELIOTROPIC ’
IN THAT IT WILL
TURN TO FOLLOW
THE SUN AS IT
MOVES THROUGH
THE SKY.
MELISSA KING
Let me show you
around a sunflower
farm on BHG TV,
Friday, October 6 at
7pm on Channel 7.
(Apologies, may be
subject to change.)
Go to bhg.com.au
for more garden tips
and tricks.
6 SEED SECURITY
If you want to collect
sunflower seeds for next
spring, you may be
beaten to them by birds.
While the sunflower is
dying on its stem, cover it
with ne!ing or pantihose
and secure around
the stem with so"
garden twine.
AMAZING
These little pollinators power the
planet – make beekeeping a fascinating
hobby and be rewarded with honey!
W
ithout bees, we would no longer have the food
we take for granted. Apples, peaches, pears,
plums, onions, pumpkin, cauliflower and avocado
are just a smidgen of the huge range of produce
that call on bees for pollination and the next generation of
edibles. But honey bee populations are in trouble all over the
world (see page 62). A beehive in your back garden will help out
this important pollinator and your reward for this simple task is
jars and jars of your own delicious honey. Here are some tips on
how to start and maintain your very own bee colony.
GOOD!BEEKEEPING
There’s gold in
those wattles
Late winter-early spring
flowering wa!les don’t
produce nectar, only
pollen rich in protein. Bees
take the pollen back to the
hive where it’s fermented
into food for bee larvae.
NOVEMBER"#$#% BHG &'
Smoke makes bees
think there is a fire,
so they prepare
to flee the hive by
gorging on honey,
which reduces their
stinging impulse.
INSIDE
THE HIVE
Open hives at midday on
a clear day – most bees
will be out foraging!
Raw beeswax is used to store honey in
the hive. Scrape it off a!er you harvest.
Extract your honey
from screens – but leave
enough for the bees!
BEFORE YOU START
Think about where you’ll
put your hive. The location
is important for keeping the
bees happy, pollinating
and producing honey.
• A hive needs all-day sun – or
a!ernoon shade in hot areas.
It also needs to be sheltered
from wind and breezes, and
away from domestic activities
such as a barbecue, pool,
entertainment areas, and
utility spots such as a
clothesline, shed or garage.
• Bees need a clear line of
flight, so avoid areas where
they have to fly through
where people gather.
• Provide a supply of water,
such as a bird bath, pond or
an automatic pet waterer.
• Check your local council
doesn’t have number
restrictions on hives.
• You need to register your
hive with your state or
territory government.
• Most hives in Australia
contain European bees –
and they sting. If you’re
allergic to bee stings,
beekeeping is not for you.
• Join a beekeeping club.
Beekeeping supplier
Ecrotek has a list of amateur
beekeeping clubs in all
states and territories.
To find one near you,
ecrotek.com.au.
Bee colonies are huge –
up to 60,000 bees per
hive – and consist of the
queen, a few hundred
drones and thousands
of worker bees. There
are also thousands of
eggs, larvae and pupae.
The queen’s role is to
lay eggs, up to 1500
a day in hexagonal wax
cells where they’ll go
through the larva and
pupa stages before
emerging as adults.
The queen can live
up to five years. There
is always a queen-inwaiting who takes
over when the old
queen dies. She then
leaves the hive for
the only time with the
drones and mates
mid-air with one of them,
returns to the hive and
begins laying eggs.
Drones are male bees,
their role is to mate
with a new queen bee.
Worker bees are sterile
females. They look a!er
the queen, nurse the
babies, keep the hive
clean and safe, collect
nectar and make the
honey. They also collect
pollen and resin to make
propolis to seal any gaps
or holes in the hive.
Worker bees only live
about six weeks.
GOOD!BEEKEEPING
B E E SWA R M S
This occurs when the hive becomes
overpopulated. Half the worker bees
and the queen leave the hive to set up a
new one elsewhere, and a new queen
is prepared in the old hive. Swarming
generally occurs in spring and early
summer. Good beekeepers know when
the colony is too large and organise to
split it themselves, preventing the swarm.
Working hard, but
Feeling right at home
Can you spot the tiny native
stingless bees harvesting nectar
and pollen from a kurrajong tree?
There are dozens of them , so
they’re from the same colony, not
solitary like so many native bees.
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WHAT’S
HAPPENING
TO THE
BEES?
It’s been a busy and
productive day for
this native bee –
its hind legs are
heavily laden with
pollen carried in
dense sets of hairs!
Honey bee populations
have been in trouble
since the 1990s.
HERE’S WHY
Loss of habitat.
Pollen, nectar, water
and a place to live
are bee essentials,
but urban sprawl is
making it harder for
them to find these
four in one place.
Australia has almost 2000
species of native bees, and
nearly all are solitary, so they
don’t store honey in their
nests. And most of them sting
– only about two per cent
are stingless. One stingless
bee, sugarbag (Tetragonula
carbonaria), is a social bee
and produces the popular
sugarbag honey. Sugarbags
are tropical or subtropical
creatures and will only
produce enough honey for
you to harvest as far south as
the south coast of NSW.
Other native bees only
produce enough honey for
themselves. Their natural
home is inside tree hollows
and they prefer to live in
the shade. Hives made for
European bees are not
suitable for them. Find
stingless bee hives and
information on their care and
how to split the hives when
they become overpopulated
at Bee Yourself,
beeyourself.com.au.
A brood chamber, or egg
cells, in a sugarbag hive. A
princess cell is on the le!.
Sugarbags are the only species
to build in a spiral pa"ern with
round not hexagonal cells.
The colour of this hive suggests
bees have foraged on a tree
with deep red resin.
Pesticides. The
spraying of chemicals
contained in many
pesticides are harming
the bees and their
environment.
Colony collapse.
This occurs when
most of the worker
bees quit the hive,
leaving behind the
queen, drones and
the nurse bees
(they’re apprentice
worker bees) that
care for the larvae
and pupae. Without
the worker bees, the
colony collapses.
Scientists still don’t
have a clear idea as to
why this happens.
Photography Sarah Hamilton, Adobe Stock, Getty Images
STINGLESS NATIVE BEES
Parasites. The varroa
mite, now of major
concern in NSW, feed
and reproduce on bee
larvae and pupae and
suck energy from adult
bees. Initially it causes
a reduction of the
honey bee population,
but ultimately colony
breakdown and death.
GOOD!BEEKEEPING
FOR
DELICIO
HONEUYS
RECIPE
S
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H OW YO U C A N H E L P T H E B E E S
• As farmlands become hostile for
wildlife, chemical-free domestic
flowerbeds can become sanctuaries.
• Include wildlife-friendly plants.
• Avoid chemical-laden insecticides
and pesticides.
•Avoid artificial turf.
• Plant a greater variety of plants,
including native species.
the Honey pots are
ready to burst!
The flowers of Australian
gum trees are heavy with
nectar that a!racts birds
and bees alike! The
competition is tough, so
lucky for them, koalas
only eat the leaves.
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GARDEN!BASICS
EXPECTATIONS
How good is growing things! Now’s the time to dig in
and start sowing your seeds for a bountiful summer
1 hard at work, drinking
A monarch bu!erfly taking a
drink of the abundant nectar
in an aster flower. Asters also
have lots of pollen, which the
bu!erfly takes to other
flowers for pollination, so
they can produce seeds.
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2 What a show!
Pre!y pink cosmos is an
annual plant, and a"er
flowering it dies. Before
that, though, it drops its
seeds from which the
next generation grows.
Delphiniums last two to
three years, a"er which
you can sow new seeds!
GARDEN!BASICS
rowing plants from seeds is an
inexpensive and very satisfying
way to stock up your kitchen with
fresh vegies, or fill your garden with
brilliantly colourful flowers. But it’s
more than just sow and forget. Your
soil needs to be healthy before you sow, your seeds
and seedlings need to be fed and watered, and you
need to be on the watch for insect pests that will
raid your lovely, sweet greenery before you get
the chance to harvest. Here’s how you do it.
FEED YOUR
SEEDS!
Young, growing
plants are like li"le
kids – constantly
hungry because of
the energy required
to produce their
leafy goodness or
beautiful flowers.
They need three
basic elements:
nitrogen for healthy
green growth,
phosphorous for
strong roots and
potassium for bigger,
healthier fruit. Yates
Thrive All Purpose
Soluble Fertiliser
(500g bag, RRP $8)
provides all
these needs.
Mix one or two
spoonfuls in a 9L
watering can to
water and feed at
the same time.
Young plants are particularly susceptible to insect
infestations. Just like any other living creature,
insects get hungry and seedlings or older, weaker
plants are their food of choice. Small sap-sucking
insects such as aphids, thrips, leafhoppers and
whitefly cause leaves to turn yellow, affecting
their ability to photosynthesize and
grow, while chewing insects, such
as caterpillars, can devour leaves
and fruit. You don’t invite them into
your garden, but you can evict them with
Yates Pyrethrum Insect Pest Gun (750ml
bottle, RRP $6.96) on a weekly basis
until they’ve disappeared. Pyrethrum
comes from the pyrethrum daisy
and has long been used as a natural
insecticide. Sprays made from the
daisy’s dried flowers and seeds can
be safely used on edible plants.
YEARS IN THE MAKING
Yates has been a vital and
trusted part of Australian
and New Zealand gardeners’
lives for 140 years. Its basic
gardening book, Yates
Garden Guide (RRP $45),
has been handed down from
generation to generation
and updated versions are
still available 137 years a!er
it was first published.
YATES.COM.AU
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Photography Adobe Stock, Getty Images.
Prices are approximate and a guide only.
Give your seeds the
best start by making their
growing environment
ideal. Adding rich organic
matter to your soil helps
improve structure,
encourages earthworms
and beneficial microbes,
and contains nutrients the
plants draw on as they
become established. Yates
Dynamic Lifter (17.5kg
bag, RRP $27.92) is a
blend of chicken manure,
blood and bone, fishmeal
and seaweed – it helps
turn dull dirt into rich,
life-giving soil.
PEST!BUSTING
IMPROVE!
YOUR!SOIL!
SOWING!SEEDS
• Spring is an ideal time to start a vegie patch, an
aromatic herb garden or a dazzling ornamental
display. The warm weather helps germination,
along with water and oxygen. Check out our
growing guide on page 90 for the seeds to sow
now according to your climate zone.
• Seeds come in many sizes and require
different growing conditions. Some need to
be sown deep, some just below the surface.
Some need to be soaked before sowing,
some can be sown directly into your
garden bed, others need to go into a
seed-raising mix, then transplanted
into your garden bed or larger
container a"er the first leaves appear.
• Always read the seed packet
instructions carefully.
• To buy heirloom, flower, herb and
vegetable seeds, visit yates.com.au.
3 fresh and fortifying
A well-nourished soil
and lots of good food and
water generates a bounty
of flowers that not only
look lovely, but also help
support other creatures
and create a healthy,
interacting ecosystem.
SEED!SAVERS
P O P C U LT U R E !
It's a small start when you grow flowering plants and vegies from
seeds – but it all ends with a gloriously big and fabulous finish!
S
ome seeds are so small
that sowing them can be
fraught – they fall from
your hand or slip through
your fingers. Or, once on the soil,
they’re blown away by a breeze.
Small vegetable seeds include
basil, broccoli, Brussels sprouts,
leek and tomato. Poppy, cosmos,
statice, sweet alyssum, petunia
and many daisy seeds are also
tiny. The solution is to incorporate
these seeds into a moist mixture
of bentonite clay and soil, or
compost, straight from the seed
packet to create seed pops or, if
you’re so inclined, seed bombs!
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EASY STEPS TO MAKING SEED POPS
Gather your supplies
• Bentonite clay
• Garden soil or
compost
• Packets of seeds
You’ll also need
Mixing bowl; measuring
cup; jug of water;
wooden spoon; small
bowls; drying rack
Photography Adobe Stock; project Josh Culpan
Here’s how
STEP 1 In a bowl, mix 1/2
cup of bentonite clay and
1/2 cup of soil or compost.
Add water until it reaches
a moist consistency.
STEP 2 Mix until water
absorbs all dry product.
You can add seeds to the
mix at this point.
STEP 3 Roll into small balls.
STEP 4 If you haven't
added seeds to the mix
yet, do now by rolling balls
around a bowl of seeds.
STEP 5 Dry for 24-48
hours in a cool, dry spot.
STEP 6 Plant according to
packet instructions.
STEP 1
STEP 3
STEP 2
STEP 4
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F O R YO U TO K N OW
Bentonite clay comes
from volcanic ash and,
as well as being used in
beauty therapies, is a
bonus in your garden,
too. It helps your soil
retain moisture and,
when combined with
compost, improves
the soil structure,
especially if you
have sandy soil.
STEP 5
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1
A SEASONAL
Take inspiration for your own vegie patch
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from an incredible edible estate!
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2
3
4
1 Plant beetroot and you can eat the fleshy
roots and the sweet, silky, tender leaves.
2 Nectar-rich salvias a!ract pollinators.
Their strongly scented leaves also deter
leaf-eating and sap-sucking insects.
3 Generally, heirloom carrots are more
resistant to pests, diseases and weather
extremes. 4 Rosemary is an aromatic herb
so helps ward off garden pests. 5 What’s
a back garden without a lemon tree?
Sweet-scented flowers in spring grow
into golden orbs that tart up any dish!
6 Isa brown hens clean up fallen fruit in the
orchard and feed on protein-rich insect
pests. 7 Ne!ing protects newly sown seeds
from birds and keeps white bu!erflies off
your cabbages. And they provide plants
some protection from frost. Even lacy
curtains will do! 8 Mint in a barrel – pick
it and toss it in with your peas!
6
5
7
8
GARDEN!WALKABOUT
A coiled spring The Montalto
vineyards at the end of winter are
poised and ready to burst into
tingling, twining life to produce
bo!les of chardonnay, pinot noir,
sauvignon blanc, riesling and rosé.
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About the estate
We’ve go!en so used to buying
grapes and oranges in summer
that we forget these are autumn
or winter crops that have been
flown in from the northern
hemisphere, or put in cold
storage so we can enjoy them all
year round. Montalto embraces
the gardening principles of
permaculture, organic pest
management, including companion
planting, and uses heirloom seeds
that are harvested each year for
planting next season. The result
is food that is more flavoursome,
colourful and vigorous.
Visit it
What Montalto
Where 33 Shoreham Road,
Red Hill South, Mornington
Peninsular, Victoria, about
an hour’s drive south
of Melbourne.
When Four-hour picnics,
including a guided walk around
the estate, daily from 11.30am,
$150/person. The Piazza at
Montalto outdoor restaurant,
every day, 11.00am–5.00pm.
The Restaurant at Montalto,
lunch Friday to Monday. For
private functions, including
weddings and festive events,
as well as garden workshops,
see the website.
More info montalto.com.au.
GRAHAM ROSS
Join me as I show you around
this enchanting estate on
BHG TV on Friday, October
13 at 7pm on Channel 7.
(Apologies, may be subject to change.)
Go to bhg.com.au for more
garden tips and tricks.
Photography Simon Griffiths
o experience what
food fresh from the
field tastes like – food
that hasn’t spent time
packed in transport,
stacked in storage, or has lingered
on supermarket shelves – head
out to Montalto, home to one
of Victoria’s oldest and largest
kitchen gardens. Spread over
more than 30ha, it has its own
vineyard, a 1500-stand olive
grove, an orchard and more than
a hectare of productive fruit and
vegetable gardens. From this
comes seasonal produce that’s
picked and prepared daily at the
estate’s kitchens. It’s a true estateto-plate experience. And they’ll
even show you how they do it!
9
10
11
9 You can’t beat a bit of beet on crusty toast!
10 Enjoy the view from the Piazza outdoor
restaurant. 11 Olives are a decorative as
well as a functional tree for a backyard.
The koroneiki olives are renowned for
the quality of their oil. 12 There are over 30
permanent sculptures in the Montalto
grounds, forming a trail that consists of
monumental works in open spaces to more
intimate works in the wetlands and among
the grapevines. 13 Pick up a perky pinot at
the cellar door. 14 If you want to encourage
pollinators, sweet peas will do that. But
pre!y as this annual is in spring, no parts of
the sweet pea are edible. 15 Gourds and
pumpkins can be either ornamental or
edible. Check with your nursery before
buying seeds. 16 Primulas a!ract
pollinators – the bonus is, they flower in
winter when not much else does!
12
14
13
15
16
WICKED
WATER!SAVER
Reverse your
traditional
garden habits
and let your
clever garden
water itself,
from below –
bottoms up!
1
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H
eading into a
long and hot
summer, saving
water becomes
a priority. But what if you
have your own reservoir of
water under your vegie plot
so your plants can draw up
a drink whenever they need
one, and what’s le" behind
doesn’t evaporate. A wicking
bed does just this, and it’s
the best water- and timesaving trick you can use in
your garden. Plus, it’s super
simple to put together.
HOW WICKING WORKS
Wicking is the movement of
water by ‘capillary action’,
where water from a reservoir
below the soil is drawn up and
evenly distributed through
the soil to the plants’ roots.
Excess water goes through an
overflow pipe, which ensures
the soil isn’t flooded and
doesn’t drown the roots.
2
3
4
5
The advantages are:
As water comes from
below, there’s no surface
water loss via evaporation.
Watering from above
can cause fungal damage
to foliage.
Roots that need the water
get it, not the top bits.
A constant water supply
means stronger, healthier
roots – think of plump, tasty
carrots and beetroot.
As the plant is always fully
hydrated, leaves don’t get
sunburnt during heat waves.
1 In a wicking bed, the important action takes place under the surface. 2 Coriander in spicy Thai or fresh
fish keeps coriander-lovers happy. 3 Pick your spinach when it’s a baby for a tender taste, or leave it
to mature for a crisper crunch! 4 Here’s a bunch of healthiness – silverbeet is an excellent source of
vitamins A, B and K. Chop it up and toss it in a salad. 5 Sca!er rosemary leaves over roast lamb.
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WATER!SAVER
EASY STEPS TO MAKING YOUR WICKING BED
This self-watering system is so smart that even when you go on summer holidays your plants won’t be neglected!
STEP 2
STEP 6
Gather your supplies
• Raised garden bed
with base
• PVC pond liner
• Scoria
• Slo!ed agricultural
pipe with end
coupling and cap
• Overflow tap, male
and female parts
• Silicone sealant
• Geotextile fabric
• Po!ing mix
• Vegie seedlings
• Sugar cane mulch
You’ll also need
Bulldog clips; electric
drill; 20mm hole drill
bit; caulking gun;
utility knife
STEP 3
STEP 7
Here’s how
STEP 1 Position your
garden bed in full sun
and on a level surface.
STEP 2 Line bed with pond
liner, ensuring there are no
holes or gaps along edges
and corners. Hold in
position with bulldog clips.
STEP 3 Add 25mm of
scoria to base of the bed.
STEP 4 Coil agricultural
(ag) pipe around scoria bed,
with cap end si!ing on rim
of garden bed. Cover pipe
with more scoria.
STEP 5 Drill 20mm hole
into side of garden bed,
just above scoria.
STEP 6 Install overflow
tap parts in drilled hole and
seal with silicone sealant.
STEP 7 Trim liner to just
above scoria.
STEP 8 Cover scoria
with geotextile fabric.
Cut opening for ag pipe
and trim fabric to fit.
STEP 9 Fill garden bed
with quality po!ing mix.
STEP 10 Plant seedlings,
cover mix with sugar cane
mulch and water well.
STEP 11 A"er a couple of
weeks when roots are
established, fill pipe with
water. Put cap on to prevent
mosquitoes breeding.
STEP 4
STEP 10
STEP 5
CHARLIE ALBONE
Let me show you more
garden and landscape
ideas to help your
garden grow on
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7pm on Channel 7.
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subject to change.)
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STEP 9
STEP 11
Go to bhg.com.au
for more garden tips
and tricks.
Photography Brent Wilson; project James West
STEP 8
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GROWING!VEGIES
SIDE up
Put yourself in the box seat when
you create a summer vegie patch
T
radition dictates that the vegie patch is out the
back, and you dress up your front garden with
ornamentals. But if it’s sunniest out the front –
and a vegie patch needs lots of sunshine – there’s
no reason why you can’t break with convention and grow
your edibles there. And by growing them in a window
box, you still have that ornamental touch – so clever!
improvising is fun!
Mulch helps keep weeds
away and keeps moisture
in the soil. If you have
some old hessian bags
lying around, they’ll do
the trick.
EASY STEPS TO A WINDOW BOX
A window box for your
vegies means you don’t
have to bend your back
when it’s harvest time.
Gather your supplies
• Pine H3 plinth
150 x 25mm x 2.4m (7)
• Pine H3 moulding
30 x 30mm x 2.4m
• Pine H3 fence paling
100 x 15mm x 2.1m (6)
• Galvanised 40mm
bugle screws
• Grow bag 25L (4)
You’ll also need
Tape measure;
combination square;
pencil; mitre saw;
40-grit sandpaper;
drill; impact driver;
brad nailer and brad
nails; utility knife;
trowel; selection
of seedlings
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Here’s how
STEP 1 Measure, mark and
cut all components to size
(see Components list below)
with tape measure, pencil,
combination square and
mitre saw. To create a
picket-style decorative edge,
measure and mark 20mm
from both corners on top of
all the Cladding components.
Cut along marked lines with
mitre saw. Sand all rough
edges with 40-grit paper.
STEP 2 For the first box,
square up 2 Outer panels
face down on a flat surface.
Components
PART
Outer panel
End panel
Corner support
Base support
Base panel
Cladding
SIZE (IN MM)
1200 x 150 x 25
415 x 150 x 25
300 x 30 x 30
365 x 100 x 15
1200 x 150 x 25
320 x 100 x 15
MATERIAL
Pine H3 plinth
Pine H3 plinth
Pine H3 moulding
Pine H3 fence paling
Pine H3 plinth
Pine H3 fence paling
QTY
8
8
8
6
2
30
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grow green gold!
You don’t need to dig
up a huge hole in your
yard to have your own
vegie patch – a large
container works just
as well and there’s no
hard labour involved.
GROWING!VEGIES
STEP 3
STEP 8
STEP 10
STEP 4
ITALIAN FLAIR
Then a!ach a Corner
support to each end flush
with Outer panels. Predrill
and screw bugle screws
20mm from Outer panel
corners with drill and impact
driver. Repeat Step for a total
of 4 Outer panel sections.
STEP 3 Connect the 2 outer
faces with 2 End panels to
form a box shape on both
ends. Predrill and screw
bugles 20mm from corner of
Outer panels on both ends.
STEP 4 Insert a Base
support across inner width
of box flush with edges of
Outer and End Panel
edges. Predrill and
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STEP 11
screw 2 bugles through Base
support and into Corner
support on both ends of the
Base support. Repeat for
other end of box.
STEP 5 Insert third Base
support across middle of box
and parallel to installed Base
supports. Predrill and screw
2 bugles from outer face into
Base support on each end.
Flip box, then lay 1 Base panel
along Base supports, flush
with Outer and End panels.
Predrill and screw 2 bugles
per joint through Base panel
and into Base support.
STEP 6 Repeat Steps 2-5
to complete the second
window box.
STEP 7 Starting on le" side
of one box corner, assemble 1
outer face Cladding to form a
bu! joint with 1 side Cladding
flush with box edge and box
base. Cladding will overhang
top by 20mm. With brad
nailer, a!ach Cladding to box
with 3 equally spaced brads
per Cladding component.
STEP 8 Lay 10 further
Cladding components on
outer face. Ensure all
Cladding is square and level,
then a!ach with brad nailer
and brads. Use 3 Cladding
components to repeat
method for le" side panel.
STEP 9 Install Cladding to
second box starting on right
side of box corner, then
repeat installation method
in Steps 7-8. When the boxes
are installed together the
cladding covers 3 box faces
with no visible join.
STEP 10 Mount boxes to
wall with appropriate fixings.
STEP 11 Insert 2 grow bags
per box and cut bag
according to instructions.
Plant your selection of
seedlings and water in.
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STEP 5
Try growing the Italian-inspired ‘Li!le Napoli’
tomato by Floriana. The roma-type tomato grows on
a compact plant and produces a bountiful crop of
full-sized fruit with a robust flavour, firm texture and
minimal seeds, making it a versatile ingredient for
sauces, soups or salads. It will thrive in a large pot
when put in a warm, sunny spot on your balcony or
deck. Available only from Bunnings, from $6.99 in
NSW and $7.25 in Victoria, bunnings.com.au.
hort
on
pace?
?
Check your local Bunnings for in season varieties available in your region.
HANGING!SEAT
IN FULL SWING
Elevate your outdoor area with an organic hardwood and sisal
rope swing seat. Simple to build, it adds instant serenity and
boho-chic for you to swish and sway your way through spring!
EASY STEPS TO BUILD YOUR HANGING BENCH
Make an easy macramé-style bench swing for the best seat in the house!
1 ECO WARRIOR
Blend in with your
surrounds with
your sustainable
hardwood seat.
2 tie up any
loose ends
Keep right on
swinging in
style by using
super-strong
sisal rope.
Gather your supplies
• 600 x 33mm x 2.2m
live edge timber panel
• Water-based exterior
timber stain
• Galvanised steel
square tubes (2)
25 x 25 x 1.6mm x 2.16m
• 45mm roofing screws
• 14mm x 10m natural
sisal rope (3)
• 15mm nylon
coated pipe clips
(10-pack) (2)
• 25mm bu!on head
galvanised screws
• Heavy-duty anchor
ring (2-pack)
• M8 x 60mm
galvanised cup head
bolts and nuts
You’ll also need
Tape measure;
combination square;
pencil; safety eyewear;
circular saw; jigsaw;
drill; 16mm spade bit;
orbital sander and
80-grit sandpaper;
4mm and 6mm drill
bits; paint pad;
hacksaw; impact
driver; clamps; level;
sawhorses (2)
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For you to note
• When choosing the best
place to hang your bench
swing seat, ensure you
have enough clearance.
• Hang seat under cover.
• For an outdoor option,
select an exterior grade
hardwood suitable for all
weather conditions.
• Use safety eyewear when
operating all power tools.
Here’s how
STEP 1 Use a tape measure,
combination square and
pencil to measure and mark
a midline along centre of
panel (300mm). Mark a cut
line 170mm from one end.
Cut with circular saw.
STEP 2 To prepare panel
for rope, measure and mark
a drill line 90mm from both
ends. Along drill lines,
measure and mark drill
points 30mm on both sides
of midline, then every
60mm therea"er for a total
of 8 equally spaced rope
holes on both ends.
STEP 3 Draw a freehand
sweeping line along all 3
straight edges to match the
‘live edge’ on front of panel
edge. Use a jigsaw with base
plate angle at 15 degrees
to cut out sweeping line
shapes on the panel.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
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Showcase your bench swing seat
against a backdrop of foliage and
flora. Dress it with cushions in so!
tones and stripes, then sit back and
watch your garden bloom.
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STEP 7
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STEP 12
cut to 300mm for 2 short
braces. With a 6mm drill bit,
drill a hole 30mm from both
ends of both braces. Drill 5
more equally spaced holes
on long 1750mm braces.
STEP 7 Arrange steel
braces on base of seat
panel, then predrill timber
through the brace holes
with 4mm bit, insert roofing
screws and tighten with
impact driver.
STEP 8 Determine your
final hanging position and
mark 2 anchor mounting
point locations on a
structurally graded timber
joist or truss, 1850mm
apart. To calculate rope
length, measure from
anchor point to ground,
then deduct 500mm for
the seat height. Double the
measurement, add 300mm
for fixing allowance. Cut
8 ropes to length.
STEP 9 With seat panel
face down, label holes 1-8
from farthest to closest
hole on both sides. Insert
rope through underside
of hole 1, thread through
(loose) anchor point ring,
then return through hole 2.
Tie a knot under hole 1.
A"ach 2 pipe clips to
secure the rope end from
hole 2 into seat base.
Predrill through pipe clip
holes with a 4mm bit, insert
bu"on head screws and
tighten. Repeat Step to
a"ach holes 7 and 8, with
the knots beneath hole 8.
Repeat method for the
other end of the seat.
STEP 10 Grab another
pair of hands to balance
the seat while you a"ach
anchor rings. Use the
anchor bracket holes as a
guide to predrill 2 holes at
marked location. Use a
6mm drill bit, then secure
with bolts and nuts. Check
the seat is level.
STEP 11 Repeat Step 9
for both seat ends to
a"ach rope between holes
3 and 4, then holes 5 and 6.
Tie off knots under holes
3 and 6, then adjust rope
till taut. Secure pipe clips
under holes 4 and 5.
STEP 12 Cut 2 lengths
of rope approx. 700mm,
then wrap top of ropes
4 times and tuck in ends.
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September 29 at 7pm
on Channel 7.
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subject to change.)
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for more DIY tips
and tricks.
Photography Sue Ferris and Alan Jensen; styling Vanessa Tidy; project Greg Sparke
STEP 4
STEP 4 Drill rope holes
through 8 marked drill
points with drill and
spade bit. Sand entire
seat with orbital sander
and 80g-grit sandpaper.
STEP 5 Apply 1 coat of
exterior timber stain to
both sides and all edges of
seat panel. Allow to dry.
STEP 6 To reinforce seat
panel, measure and mark
1750mm on both square
steel tubes. Cut to size with
a hacksaw. With the steel
offcuts, measure, mark and
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Go all natural with a bench made from colourful layers of
earth, rammed together to create a unique and intriguing pattern
W
hat’s old is so new again.
Rammed earth structures
have been around for
centuries, from the Great
Wall of China to the Alhambra palace
and fortress complex in Spain, so you
can say they’ve stood the test of time.
Fast forward by creating a rammed earth
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Granite flooring and
sandstone stepping stones
complement the seating.
•The process involves
compacting certain
aggregates into a
mould or formwork
to make building
blocks, build walls
or entire buildings,
layer by layer.
• Using this process
reduces our reliance
on concrete, which
contributes to
CO2 emissions.
• Rammed earth has
high thermal capacity,
meaning buildings are
cool in summer and
warm in winter. It is
fireproof, non-toxic
and it can be broken
down and recycled.
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An organic space keeps
you in touch with nature,
feels warm and comforting,
and looks stunning! Your
visitors won’t want to leave.
Instructions on page 178
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It’s a sizeable slab of concrete, so transform your driveway from splotched and speckled to clean and gleaming!
Gather your supplies
• Dulux Concrete &
Paving Etch & Clean
• Dulux Concrete &
Paving Primer
• Dulux Concrete &
Paving Finish in your
colour choice
You’ll also need
Safety eyewear;
chemical-resistant
gloves; stiff bristle
broom; pressure
washer; watering
can; paint stirrer;
paintbrush; large
extendable roller
and tray
Here’s how
STEP 1 Wear safety
eyewear and chemicalresistant gloves for
pressure washing and
handling any chemicals.
Sweep driveway of debris
with stiff broom, then
pressure-wash driveway.
Allow water to dissipate.
STEP 2 In a watering can,
add 1 part Dulux Etch &
Clean to 4 parts water.
Apply an even and liberal
layer of solution onto the
driveway, then work in with
broom. Keep surface wet
and top up water, if needed.
Leave for 15 minutes, then
scrub again with broom.
STEP 3 Rinse the driveway
with pressure washer, allow
to dry. Repeat Etch & Clean
cleaning process for heavily
stained surfaces.
STEP 4 Apply 2 coats of
Dulux Concrete & Paving
Primer to your driveway
with roller and a paintbrush
to cut in. Allow to dry for
2 hours a"er each coat.
STEP 5 Thoroughly stir
Dulux Concrete & Paving
Finish in your chosen colour,
then apply 2 coats to your
driveway with roller. Work
in small sections and
overlap edges as you go
to minimise raised edges.
Allow each coat to dry for
2 hours to complete.
STEP 4
STEP 2
STEP 5
STEP 3
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Take the edge off your concrete slab with colourful plants that are easy to care for as well as resilient.
CONVOLVULUS ’Silverbush’
is a hardy, fast-growing and
easy-to-grow groundcover,
with year-round silver foliage.
SENETTI have daisy-like,
large flowers emerging from
exuberant foliage. They flower
from early spring to summer.
LOMANDRA is an elegant,
native ornamental grass that
bursts open like a green
fountain all year round.
BRACHYSCOME, or the
native cut-leaf daisy, produces
tiny flowers year-round, more
so in spring and summer.
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In your
Jenny Dillon
Garden Editor
Spring is an energiser, inspiring you to lift your activity levels!
SEASON
SPECIALS
KEY'TO'CLIMATE'ZONES
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Mild warm summer
Cold winter
Flowering trees make
big statements!
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Warm summer
Cold winter
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Hot dry summer
Cold winter
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Hot dry summer
Mild winter
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Warm humid
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Hot humid
summer
Spring star
A star magnolia
raises your spirits
as winter fades.
PLANT NOW
Purple haze
Jacaranda’s indigo
flowers chase the
winter blues away.
Pink fringe
A blueberry ash
pushes out masses
of tiny flowers.
FLOWERS
VEGETABLES
ALL ZONES
ALL ZONES Asparagus,
Amaranthus (top
le"), cosmos, dahlia,
marigold, petunia,
verbena and zinnia.
Zones 1-3 Balsam,
celosia, salvia
and vinca.
Zones 4-6 Ageratum,
arctotis, aster,
candytu", cleome,
delphinium, dianthus,
godetia (bo!om
le"), impatiens,
nasturtium and
snapdragon.
beans (top le"),
beetroot, capsicum,
carrot, chilli,
cucumber, le!uce,
pumpkin, squash,
sweetcorn, tomato
and zucchini.
Zones 1-3 Cabbage,
garlic, globe
artichoke (bo!om
le"), radish and
sweet potato.
Zones 4-6 Brussels
sprouts, celery, leek,
parsnip and potato.
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In each issue we give ideas, tips and planting advice for
cooler, warmer, we!er and drier areas in each zone, so ask
at your local nursery which zone best matches your conditions.
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Many eyes go through the meadow, but few see the flowers in it
DRIFTS OF CLIVIAS
AND GIANT GERANIUMS
(G. MADERENSE ) PRETTY
UP A FLIGHT OF STEPS.
In the pink
UP!THE!
WALL
Are you tired of
seeing a boring bare
wall? A quick and
lovely fix is to grow
a pillar rose up it.
A"ach a length of
strong trellis just out
from the wall and train
your rose. Top pillar
rose choices include
the fragrant pink
‘Gertrude Jekyll’,
crimson red ‘Tess of
the d’Urbervilles’
and the vivid pink
‘Climbing Pinkie’.
GARDEN SECRETS
Shine a blooming light on the shady corners of your domain
1
GLOOM BUSTERS
The best flowering
plants star in full sun,
but don’t write off
those shady spots –
there is a select band
of shade-lovers who
are ideal for the job.
2
SHADY CHARACTERS
3
DIM WINNERS
Not to be overlooked
Two of the best are
are the large-leafed
strappy-leafed clivia
with showy blooms in a hostas, creeping blue
range of colours, and bugle (Ajuga reptans),
glossy-leafed, pinkPlectranthus ‘Mona
Lavender’ with their flowered bergenias and
lavender flower spikes. gorgeous native violets.
PINK
BERGENIAS
GARDENING ADVICE
FERTILISE fruit trees and summer-flowering shrubs.
MULCH garden beds and pots and top up water-storing
crystals in po!ing mix in preparation for summer. PRUNE
once-only spring-flowering roses when blooming has
finished. COLLECT seed from spring flower favourites,
such as poppies, for sowing next year. PULL OUT spring
weeds before they have time to get established. PRUNE
trees and shrubs to remove lingering, withered leaves.
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GARDEN+CALENDAR
moon guide
Use the phases of the moon to your advantage by following Milton Black’s planting guide
How to use the calendar
november 2023
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Moon enters
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Full Moon
7:16pm
Moon enters
Leo
5:20pm
Moon enters
Libra
6:07pm
Moon enters
Sagittarius
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You must plant all ABOVE-ground crops during the moon’s WAXING cycle.
You must plant all BELOW-ground crops during the moon’s WANING cycle.
Times are in Australian Eastern Standard Time, AEST. This applies to NSW, the ACT, Qld, Vic and Tas.
For SA and NT, deduct half an hour. For WA, deduct two hours. During Daylight Saving Time, add - hour.
ZODIAC SIGNS
Aries
The !" signs of the zodiac are divided into
four groups – fire, air, earth and water.
Taurus
Fire signs
Aries and Sagittarius
are in harmony with all
fruit. Leo is in harmony
with nuts and all
seed-producing crops.
Earth signs
Capricorn and Taurus are
in harmony with all root
vegetables that produce
crops below the ground,
including garlic. Virgo is in
harmony with all herbs.
Cancer
Air signs
Libra, Aquarius and
Gemini are in harmony
with plants that produce
flowers and perfumes.
Water signs
Cancer, Scorpio and
Pisces are in harmony
with above-ground
crops, including
trees, shrubs, lawns,
and leafy, juicy and
fleshy vegetables.
Gemini
Leo
Virgo
Libra
Scorpio
Sagittarius
Capricorn
Aquarius
Pisces
Best days
Second-best days
Best days
Second-best days
On these days, thin out seed boxes, sow all
types of seeds and plant seedlings that produce
their crop above the ground. These include all
varieties of peas, beans, corn, cabbage, cauliflower,
broccoli, Brussels sprout, eggplant, lettuce,
celery, silverbeet, spinach, endive, Chinese
cabbage, tomato, cucumber, asparagus crowns,
artichoke, marrow, pumpkin, capsicum, melon,
zucchini, chicory, sprouts, rhubarb, all herbs
(except garlic) and all agricultural crops, such as
sunflower, grains, cereals, canola and cotton.
During these days, you can also plant flowering
shrubs, annuals, flowers (not bulbs), cactus, flax,
tree ferns, passionfruit vines and kiwifruit. Plant all
fruit trees and trees that produce edible nuts, such
as almond, pecan, macadamia and walnut. Grapes
and banana can also be planted during these
times. Take cuttings from established trees and
shrubs, and propagate. This is also a good time for
planting trees and climbers and sowing new lawns.
On these days, sow all seeds and plant seedlings
of root vegetables that grow their crop below the
ground, such as carrot, parsnip, radish, beetroot,
onion, leek, swede, turnip, sweet potato, seed
potato, yam, cassava, peanut, garlic and ginger.
This is a good time to plant flowering bulbs, or
bulbs for propagation and development rather than
flowers. Also, plant bare-rooted trees, to develop
root growth, and refurbish established lawns.
A favourable time for transplanting all types
of established trees, shrubs, ferns and bulbs.
Weed and lightly feed. Water with
seaweed-type products only.
Destroy or spray weeds, pests and noxious
growth. Burn off, cut lawns, do heavy pruning and
clear rubbish – don’t plant or transplant anything.
Prepare soil and fertilise garden beds for future
planting; spread and make compost; feed all
established plants, shrubs and lawns, then water in.
This is the best time for dethatching or coring lawns.
Do not plant or transplant anything, as the
moon is adversely aspected with the sun.
Any questions? Email milton@miltonblack.com.au.
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GREAT!BAKES
TRAY BAKE LAMB
WITH ROAST VEG
AND SALSA VERDE
Make over your traditional
Sunday roast with zippy
salsa verde (herby green
sauce), and cook it in a
fraction of the time with
small lamb rump roasts.
Recipe on page 100
WINE PAIRING
Kim Crawford
Pinot Noir
KALE AND
GOAT’S CHEESE
CRUSTLESS QUICHE
Hearty and oh-so-scrumptious,
elevate this vego tart with vibrant
pickled radish and golden beets.
Recipe on page 100
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Sauvignon Blanc
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STICKY GLAZED
MISO SALMON
WITH MANGO
NOODLE SALAD
Delicious miso marinade works
overtime as both the salmon
marinade and the salad
dressing in this moreish main.
Recipe on page 100
WINE PAIRING
Kim Crawford Chardonnay
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!TURN!TOFU!INTO!A!FLAVOURSOME!
SUPERSTAR!IN!THIS!VEGO!SPIN!ON!
CLASSIC!THAI!STREET!FOOD!
TOFU LARB
WITH HERBS AND
LETTUCE CUPS
Put a tofu twist on your fave Thai
dish, and pair toasted ground
rice with fragrant herbs and a
kick of spice to round out your
lunch or dinner winner!
Recipe on page 102
GREAT!BAKES
TRAY!BAKE!LAMB!
WITH!ROAST!VEG!
AND!SALSA!
VERDE
KALE!AND!
GOAT’S!CHEESE!
CRUSTLESS!
QUICHE!
Preparation time 10 mins
Cooking time 45 mins
Serves 4
Preparation time 20 mins
Cooking time 55 mins
Serves 6-8
1kg baby potatoes, unpeeled, halved
500g Kent pumpkin, cut into wedges
1 tsp dried oregano
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
Sea-salt flakes and freshly ground
black pepper, to season
2 x 500g mini lamb rump roasts
2 red onions, cut into wedges
1 garlic bulb, halved horizontally
400g truss tomatoes
3/4 cup green olives, pi)ed
Feta, oregano leaves and lemon
cheeks, to serve
8 free-range eggs
11/2 cups thickened cream
11/2 cups milk
2 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 cup chopped herbs (we used
chives, thyme and flat-leaf parsley)
160g so$ goat’s cheese
1/2 bunch kale, stems discarded
1/2 cup grated Gruyère cheese
1/2 cup chopped green onions
2/3 cup self-raising flour
1 tsp baking powder
Sea-salt flakes and freshly ground
black pepper, to season
Olive oil spray
1 beetroot, peeled, spiralised, and
1/2 cup micro herbs, to serve
SALSA VERDE
1 cup picked mixed herbs, finely
chopped
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 anchovies, diced
1 Tbsp capers, diced
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
STEP 1 Preheat oven to 180°C
fan-forced (200°C conventional).
STEP 2 Combine potatoes, pumpkin,
oregano and half of the oil in a large
oven tray, toss to coat. Season. Add
lamb to tray, loosely cover with foil.
Roast for 30 minutes.
STEP 3 Increase heat to 200°C fanforced (220°C conventional). Remove
foil, add onion and garlic to tray. Drizzle
with remaining oil. Roast for 5 minutes.
Remove lamb from tray and put on a
plate, loosely covered with foil. Add
tomatoes and olives to tray, roast for a
further 10 minutes until vegetables are
golden and tomatoes have blistered.
STEP 4 Meanwhile, for Salsa verde, in a
bowl, combine all ingredients. Season.
STEP 5 Thickly slice lamb, serve with
vegetables, salsa verde and topped with
feta, oregano leaves and lemon cheeks.
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STEP 3 Coarsely chop enough kale to
fill 1 cup, reserving remaining leaves for
later. In a large bowl, combine chopped
kale, Gruyère, onion, flour, baking
powder and toss to coat. Season.
Stir in egg mixture to combine.
STEP 4 Pour mixture into prepared pan
and top with remaining kale and goat’s
cheese. Spray kale with olive oil. Bake
for 30-35 minutes loosely covered with
foil. Remove foil and bake for 15 minutes
or until quiche is firm and kale is crispy.
STEP 5 Meanwhile, for Pickled beet
and radish salad, combine golden
beetroot and radish in a medium bowl.
In a small saucepan on medium heat,
combine vinegar and sugar, stir until
sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat
and pour hot liquid over beetroot. Set
aside to pickle for 10 minutes. Drain.
STEP 6 Stand quiche for 15 minutes
before slicing. Serve quiche topped
with pickled salad, spiralised beetroot
and micro herbs.
STICKY!GLAZED!
MISO!SALMON!
WITH!MANGO!
NOODLE!SALAD
PICKLED BEET AND RADISH SALAD
2 golden beetroots, peeled, thinly
sliced
6 radishes, thinly sliced
1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
2 tsp caster sugar
Preparation time 15 mins
Cooking time 25 mins
Serves 4-6
STEP 1 Preheat oven to 160°C
fan-forced (180°C conventional).
Grease and line a 20 x 30cm
lamington pan with baking paper.
STEP 2 Whisk eggs, cream, milk, Dijon,
herbs and half the goat’s cheese in a jug.
1.5kg side of salmon, pin-boned,
skin-on
1/2 tsp sesame seeds
150g vermicelli rice noodles
1 bunch broccolini, trimmed
1 mango, sliced
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Tray bake lamb with roast veg and salsa verde
Kim Crawford Pinot Noir
Kale and goat’s cheese crustless quiche
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc
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CHICKEN PINEAPPLE
FAJITA BAKE
Pull dinner together in a flash by
adding a few clever ingredients,
including juicy pineapple, to
storebought spice mix. Yum!
Recipe on page 102
GREAT!BAKES
!IF!YOU!CAN’T!FIND!PEACHES!FOR!YOUR!
PEACH!CAKE"!TRY!NECTARINES#!WHEN!THEY!
AREN’T!IN!SEASON"!TRY!PEARS!OR!APPLES!
200g cherry tomatoes, halved
1 avocado, diced
200g frozen edamame, blanched,
podded
4 green onions, thinly sliced
2 long red chillies, sliced
1/2 cup coriander leaves, chopped, plus
extra whole leaves, to serve
1/2 cup mint leaves, chopped, plus
extra whole leaves, to serve
1/3 cup roasted peanuts, coarsely
chopped, to serve
MISO!MARINADE
1/3 cup teriyaki sauce
2 Tbsp white miso paste
1/4 cup mirin
1 Tbsp maple syrup
Juice of 1 lime, plus wedges, to serve
STEP 1 Preheat oven to 210°C
fan-forced (230°C conventional). Line
a large oven tray with baking paper.
Lay salmon on tray, skin-side down.
STEP 2 For Marinade, combine all
ingredients, except juice, in a small bowl.
Divide marinade into 2 bowls, set 1 bowl
aside. Brush half of the marinade over
salmon. Bake for 15 minutes. Sprinkle on
sesame seeds. Bake for 5-7 minutes or
until salmon is cooked through.
STEP 3 Meanwhile, put noodles and
broccolini in a large bowl. Cover with
boiling water and stand for 3 minutes, or
until noodles are so" and broccolini
vibrant green. Drain, remove broccolini
and rinse noodles under cold water.
STEP 4 Combine mango, tomatoes,
avocado, edamame, onion, chilli and
herbs in a large bowl. Add juice and
2 tablespoons of water to reserved
marinade and toss half through mango
mixture to coat. Toss remaining
marinade through noodles.
STEP 5 Serve salmon with noodles,
broccolini, mango salad, peanuts,
extra herb leaves and lime wedges.
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TOFU!LARB!WITH!
HERBS!AND!
LETTUCE!CUPS
Preparation time 20 mins
Cooking time 30 mins
Serves 4-6
1/4 cup uncooked jasmine rice
450g firm tofu, crumbled
1 Tbsp soy sauce
1 Tbsp finely grated ginger
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 Tbsp lemongrass paste
4 green onions, thinly sliced, green
part shredded
200g snake beans, chopped
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
3/4 cup picked coriander leaves
3/4 cup picked Thai basil leaves
1 long red chilli, sliced
Fried shallots, baby gem le%uce, torn,
and lime wedges, to serve
DRESSING
1/4 cup lime juice
1 Tbsp brown sugar
2 Tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp red chilli flakes
2 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
PICKLED VEGETABLES
2 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
1 tsp sugar
2 medium carrots, peeled
into ribbons
1 cucumber, peeled into ribbons
STEP 1 Preheat oven to 200°C
fan-forced (220°C conventional).
Spread rice on a large oven tray and
roast for 8 minutes until toasted. Cool
for 5 minutes, then transfer to a mortar
and pestle and pound to a coarse
powder. Set aside.
STEP 2 Crumble tofu into small chunks
in a large bowl. Stir in soy, ginger, garlic,
lemongrass, white parts of onion and
snake beans. Line a large oven tray with
baking paper, then drizzle with oil,
sca!er over larb mixture. Bake for
15 minutes, stirring halfway through
cooking. Add rice powder and bake
for a further 5 minutes or until beans
are cooked.
STEP 3 Meanwhile, to make Dressing,
combine lime juice, brown sugar, soy
sauce, chilli flakes and vinegar in
a small bowl and set aside.
STEP 4 For Pickled vegetables,
combine vinegar and sugar in a medium
bowl. Stir until sugar has dissolved. Toss
through carrot and cucumber, and set
aside for 15 minutes.
STEP 5 Stir remaining green onion,
herbs and chilli into larb. Serve larb in
le!uce cups drizzled with dressing,
topped with pickled vegetables, fried
shallots and with a side of lime wedges.
CHICKEN!
PINEAPPLE!
FAJITA!BAKE
Preparation time 10 mins
Cooking time 20 mins
Serves 4-6
40g fajita spice mix
1 Tbsp lime juice and 1 tsp finely
grated lime zest
11/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
500g chicken breast, cut in 2cm strips
1/2 cauliflower, cut into florets
1/2 pineapple, skin removed,
cut into chunks
1 red onion, cut into wedges
1 red, green and yellow capsicum,
cut into thin strips
PEACH AND CARAMEL
CUSTARD TRAY BAKE
Embrace new season
peaches in this simple
yet stunning sweet. Whip
it up when guests drop
by for arvo tea, but save
yourself a slice for later!
Recipe on page 104
1 avocado, cut into wedges, 1 cup
picked coriander leaves, 1 cup
sour cream, warmed so# tortillas
and 1 lime, cut into wedges,
to serve
STEP 1 Preheat oven to 210°C
fan-forced (230°C conventional).
STEP 2 Combine spice mix, lime juice
and zest, paprika and oil in a large bowl.
Add chicken, cauliflower, pineapple,
onion and capsicum, toss to coat.
STEP 3 Divide between two lightly
greased oven trays. Bake for
15 minutes. Turn on oven grill to
medium-high. Grill for 5 minutes
or until slightly charred.
STEP 4 Serve fajitas with avocado,
coriander, sour cream, warmed
tortillas and lime wedges on the side.
!
PEACH!AND!
CARAMEL!
CUSTARD
TRAY!BAKE
Preparation time 10 mins plus
15 mins cooling
Cooking time 40 mins
Serves 10-12
1/2 cup extra thick custard, plus
extra 1/2 cup
180g unsalted bu"er, at room
temperature
1 cup caster sugar
4 free-range eggs, at room
temperature
1 tsp vanilla extract
12/3 cups self-raising flour, si#ed
1 cup almond meal
2 yellow peaches, thickly sliced
1/4 cup flaked almonds
2 Tbsp demerara sugar
2 Tbsp apricot jam
CARAMEL CUSTARD SAUCE
1 cup extra thick custard
2 tsp dulce de leche or
caramel sauce
STEP 1 Preheat oven to 160°C
fan-forced (180°C conventional).
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Loosely line a 20 x 30cm lamington
pan with baking paper.
STEP 2 Using an electric mixer fi!ed
with a paddle a!achment, beat custard,
bu!er and sugar on high for 5 minutes
or until pale and fluffy. Add eggs one at
a time, until incorporated, followed by
vanilla (mixture may look a li!le curdled
but will come back together). Add flour
and almond meal and beat on low until
combined.
STEP 3 Spoon ba!er into prepared
pan and smooth top. Make 6-8 indents
in ba!er and spoon extra custard to fill
each hole. Arrange peaches around
indents. Sprinkle with almonds and
follow with demerara sugar. Bake for
35-40 minutes or until a skewer
inserted into cake comes out clean.
STEP 4 Meanwhile, to make Caramel
custard, combine custard and dulce de
leche in a small bowl, stir until smooth.
Refrigerate until ready to use.
STEP 5 Heat jam in microwave on HIGH
(100% power) for 15 seconds or until
warm. Brush warm jam over hot cake to
glaze and set aside for 15 minutes. Take
caramel custard out of fridge 10 minutes
before serving. Serve cake warm or cold
drizzled with caramel custard sauce.
STEP 1 Preheat oven to 140°C
fan-forced (160°C conventional).
Line a 20 x 30cm lamington pan
with baking paper.
STEP 2 Using an electric mixer
fi!ed with a paddle a!achment,
beat bu!er, sugars, eggs, vanilla, flour,
bicarb and cocoa on low speed until
combined. Increase speed to medium
and beat for a further 3 minutes or
until smooth. Add half of the chocolate
chips and hazelnuts and mix on low for
5 seconds or until combined.
STEP 3 Transfer dough to prepared
pan. Using back of a spoon, press
dough out to outer edges. Gently
press remaining chocolate chips
and hazelnuts into dough. Bake
for 25-30 minutes or until just
firm to touch.
STEP 4 Cool for 10 minutes in pan
before removing to a large board.
Sprinkle with crushed raspberries.
Break or cut into shards and serve
with ice-cream and warmed
chocolate sauce.
CHOC!CHIP!
AND!HAZELNUT!
COOKIE!SHARDS!
Preparation time 10 mins
Cooking time 30 mins
Serves 6-8
150g unsalted bu"er, so#ened
11/2 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup caster sugar
2 free-range eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups plain flour
1/4 tsp bicarbonate of soda
1/3 cup cocoa
3/4 cup dark chocolate chips
3/4 cup lightly roasted hazelnuts
Crushed freeze-dried raspberries,
vanilla ice-cream and warmed
chocolate sauce, to serve
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GREAT!BAKES
CHOC CHIP AND HAZELNUT
COOKIE SHARDS
Swirl gooey storebought choccy sauce
over this mega cookie for a seriously
luscious dessert. Swap hazelnuts for
macadamias, almonds or peanuts.
Recipe on opposite page
FABULOUS!FOOD
Entertain with ease with a beaut brunch star or an indulgent cheesy delight!
WITH!KAREN
SEEDY BREAKFAST LOAF
Rise and shine with a morning bake
packed with all the good stuff. Top it
with creamy rico#a and sweet maple
syrup for the ultimate coffee sidekick!
Recipe on page 108
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PULL-APART MOZZARELLA
TWISTS WITH LEMONY
GARLIC BUTTER
Say cheese! Hide gooey mozzarella
inside pillowy homemade bread and
douse with satisfying garlic bu!er for
an addictive, crowd-pleasing combo.
Recipe on page 108
FABULOUS!FOOD
Preparation time 10-15 mins
Cooking time 1 hour 15 mins
Serves 12
220g plain flour
1 Tbsp baking powder
11/2 tsp fine salt
3 Tbsp poppy seeds
3 Tbsp sesame seeds
3 Tbsp flax seeds
2 tsp fennel seeds
3 Tbsp pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
1/3 cup rolled oats or toasted granola
120g brown sugar
50ml maple syrup, plus extra, to serve
150ml sour cream or plain yoghurt
150ml coconut cream
100ml extra virgin olive oil
2 free-range eggs
2 Tbsp coconut flakes
Rico%a, to serve
STEP 1 Preheat oven 170°C
fan-forced (190°C conventional).
Grease and line a 10 x 23cm loaf pan.
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PULL-APART!
MOZZARELLA!
TWISTS!WITH!
LEMONY!GARLIC!
BUTTER!
Preparation time 30 mins
Cooking time 20-25 mins
Makes 15
3 x 7g sachets dried yeast
1 Tbsp caster sugar
620ml warm water
250ml extra virgin olive oil
930g plain flour, si'ed
50g milk powder, si'ed
11/2 Tbsp fine salt
11/2 large balls firm mozzarella,
cut into 8cm fingers
1 free-range egg
2 Tbsp thickened cream
Chopped mixed herbs, to serve
LEMONY GARLIC BUTTER
2 cloves garlic, crushed
100g unsalted bu%er
50ml extra virgin olive oil
50g sesame seeds
11/2 tsp citric acid
2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
STEP 1 Whisk yeast, sugar and 125ml
of the water in a bowl. Set aside for 5
minutes for yeast to activate and foam,
then whisk in remaining water and oil.
STEP 2 Add flour, milk powder and
salt to bowl of an electric stand mixer
fi!ed with a dough hook, then add
yeast mixture. Mix on medium speed
for 8 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
STEP 3 Transfer to a clean bowl, then
cover with a damp tea towel or cling
film and set aside somewhere warm
to prove for about 20 minutes, until
doubled in size.
STEP 4 Divide rested dough into
15 even pieces. Roll each piece into a
ball, then roll out flat. Cut slices at 1cm
intervals, lengthways, 3/4 of the way
down each bread round. Put a finger
of mozzarella at unsliced end and roll
up, starting at mozzarella end. Lay
seam-side down on a large lined oven
tray allow room for proving. Prove for
20 minutes, until slightly puffed.
STEP 5 Meanwhile, preheat
oven to 220°C fan-forced (240°C
conventional).
STEP 6 For Garlic bu!er, combine
all ingredients in a small saucepan
and cook on low heat until bu!er is
melted, simmer gently for 2 minutes,
stirring occasionally.
STEP 7 Whisk egg with cream and
brush top of dough. Bake for 20-25
minutes until edges are golden,
being careful not to overbake. Once
out of oven, rest for 5 minutes and
then spoon over garlic bu!er. Serve
hot, sca!ered with herbs.
Photography Brett Stevens; styling Michele Cranston; food preparation Sarah Mayoh; food assistant Jaimee Curdie
SEEDY!
BREAKFAST!LOAF!
In a medium bowl, combine flour,
baking powder, salt, seeds and oats
(or granola).
STEP 2 In a separate large mixing
bowl, combine sugar, maple syrup,
sour cream (or plain yoghurt), coconut
cream, oil and eggs. Whisk to combine.
STEP 3 Add dry ingredients to wet
and combine using a spatula, just
enough to come together, taking
care not to overmix.
STEP 4 Pour mix into lined pan and
top with coconut flakes. Bake for
1 hour 15 minutes or until a skewer
inserted in loaf comes out clean.
Remove from oven and allow to cool
in pan. Unmould and slice. Serve
slices topped with rico!a and
drizzled with extra maple syrup.
FOOD!IN!A!FLASH
FAST!ED’S
Whip up a Sunday roast to remember,
plus sublime seafood, a tropical island
treat and oh-so-delectable desserts
EASY PAELLA FOR
THE WHOLE FAMILY
Beef up this Spanish favourite
by adding meatballs – it will
feed your troops and you’ll
even have le"overs for later.
Recipe on page 114
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IKA MATA WITH
TUNA TWO WAYS
A traditional staple of the
Cook Islands, ‘ika mata’
translates to ‘raw fish’ and
is made with raw fish (here,
tuna) marinated in lime and
coconut milk. Serve it in a
coconut for a talking point!
Recipe on page 114
COCONUT VINEGAR
DIPPING SAUCE
Paired with seafood, meats or even
vegetables, this versatile condiment
packs a flavour punch every time.
Need less fire? Simply reduce the
amount of chilli to lower the heat.
Recipe on page 114
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meals and desserts
a seasonal makeover
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subject to change.)
Go to bhg.com.au
for more food tips
and tricks.
REVERSE ROAST LAMB LEG
WITH CRUNCHY POTATO
AND ASPARAGUS SALAD
Flip the script on regular roast lamb
by cooking it low and slow first, then
turn up the temperature to create a
delicious crust you can’t go past.
Recipe on page 114
!IN-SEASON!
ASPARAGUS!ADDS!
FRESHNESS!AND!
EXTRA!CRUNCH!
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FOOD!IN!A!FLASH
STEAMED COCONUT
RICE CUSTARD WITH
SOURSOP AND GUAVA
One for the coconut lovers!
Combine coconut milk, syrup
and shavings for a refreshing
treat that will instantly transport
you to a tropical island holiday.
Recipe on page 116
FOOD!IN!A!FLASH
EASY!PAELLA!
FOR!THE!WHOLE!
FAMILY
Preparation time 10 mins
Cooking time 45 mins
Serves 6
1/2 tsp fennel seeds
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
400g beef or lamb meatballs
2 brown onions, very finely sliced
2 sticks celery, finely diced and
chopped (leaves included)
8 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 bunch thyme, finely chopped
1 cup arborio rice
1 Tbsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
4 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup roasted capsicum strips
1 cup peas, blanched
Lemon wedges, flat-leaf parsley
and oven fries, to serve
STEP 1 Put a large pan on medium
heat and add fennel and cumin
seeds. Cook until they are fragrant
and set aside to cool. Roughly crush
in a mortar and pestle.
STEP 2 Pour half of the oil into a pan
and add meatballs. Cook, turning from
time to time, until browned. Add onion,
celery, garlic and thyme, then cook for
5 minutes until so$ened. Transfer the
meatballs to a plate, loosely cover
with foil and transfer the onion mix
to a separate plate.
STEP 3 Add remaining oil to pan and
pour in rice, cook, stirring o$en, until
rice becomes translucent. Return onion
mix to pan with spices, stir well, then
add stock. Simmer for 20 minutes on
medium, stirring regularly. Reduce
heat to low. Cook for a further 5-10
minutes, without stirring, until almost
all liquid has been absorbed.
STEP 4 Arrange meatballs and
capsicum on top of rice and cook for
5 minutes. Sca!er with peas. Serve
with lemon wedges, parsley and fries.
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IKA!MATA!WITH!
TUNA!TWO!WAYS
Preparation time 10 mins plus 1 hour
marinating
Cooking time nil
Serves 4
700g tuna fillet
Juice of 4 limes
1 red onion, diced
1 red capsicum, diced
2 ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 Lebanese cucumber, seeded, peeled
and diced
Sea-salt flakes and freshly ground
black pepper
1 cup thick coconut cream
2 coconuts, halved
Finely grated lime zest, to serve
STEP 1 Use a sharp knife to remove any
bloodline from tuna. Dice 500g in 1cm
cubes. Pour juice over, mix well, put in
fridge for 1 hour. Drain excess liquid.
STEP 2 Mix onion, capsicum, tomatoes
and cucumber in a bowl, and season
generously. Mix in coconut cream,
then marinated tuna. Spoon into
halved coconuts.
STEP 3 Slice remaining tuna into thin
strips and lay on an oven tray, then
scorch lightly with a blow torch and
arrange on top. Serve with lime zest.
COCONUT!
VINEGAR!
DIPPING!SAUCE
Preparation time 15 mins
Cooking time 5 mins
Makes 2 cups
2 cups coconut vinegar
2 tsp fine salt
2 tsp coconut sugar
6 red bird’s eye chillies, chopped
4cm piece ginger, grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 makrut lime leaves, very finely sliced
1 pandanus leaf (available from Asian
grocery stores), finely sliced
1 tsp black peppercorns
Cooked prawns, tail on, deveined,
to serve
STEP 1 Pour vinegar into a saucepan
with salt and sugar, then cook on
medium heat, simmering until they
dissolve, then set aside to cool.
STEP 2 Put chillies, ginger, garlic, lime
leaves, pandanus and peppercorns in
a mortar and pound until a paste forms,
add to vinegar mix, stir well, then bo!le.
Serve dipping sauce with prawns.
REVERSE
ROAST!LAMB!LEG!
WITH!CRUNCHY!
POTATO!AND!
ASPARAGUS!
SALAD
Preparation time 10 mins
Cooking time 21/2 hours
Serves 8-10
2kg bone-in lamb leg
Sea-salt flakes and freshly ground
black pepper
1/2 bunch rosemary, leaves picked
1/2 bunch mint, leaves picked
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
8 medium potatoes, peeled and
halved
12 eschalots, peeled
12 cloves garlic, halved
4 bay leaves
4 bunches asparagus, trimmed
4 cups baby spinach
1 red onion, shaved on
a mandoline
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1/4 cup aioli
Juice of 1 lemon
Mint jelly, to serve
STEP 1 Preheat oven to 150°C
fan-forced (170°C conventional).
Make a series of shallow, parallel
cuts all over lamb leg, then season
generously. Combine herbs and
1/2 cup of the olive oil in a jug
and puree with a stick blender.
!CLASSIC!CHOC!
PUDDING!GETS!A!
SAUCY!UPDATE!
WITH!A!WARMING"!
GOOEY!CENTRE!
THAT’S!TOTALLY!
IRRESISTIBLE!!
ULTRA CARAMEL
SELF-SAUCING PUDDING
Take a simple shortcut to this dreamy
dessert by using storebought caramel
lollies to give you a luscious caramel
hit – one bowl just won’t be enough!
Recipe on page 116
FOOD!IN!A!FLASH
STEAMED!
COCONUT!RICE!
CUSTARD!WITH!
SOURSOP!AND!
GUAVA
Preparation time 10 mins
Cooking time 30 mins
Serves 6
800ml coconut milk
100g rice flour
180g caster sugar
8 free-range egg yolks
2 ripe bananas, sliced
1/2 cup coconut syrup
1/2 cup toasted shaved coconut
or coconut flakes
1 soursop, seeds removed,
flesh broken into pieces
2 guavas, scooped, peeled and
chopped
2 star fruit, sliced
1/4 bunch mint, leaves picked
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STEP 1 Pour coconut milk into a
saucepan and cook on medium heat
to simmer. Combine rice flour, caster
sugar and egg yolks in a bowl and whisk
until smooth. Gradually whisk in hot
coconut milk. Return to saucepan over
heat and cook until first bubbles appear.
STEP 2 Put banana slices in base of
six heatproof bowls, then top with
custard mixture. Cover, then steam
for 20 minutes, until custard is set.
Cool slightly, then top with coconut
syrup and then with coconut shavings.
STEP 3 Toss fruit with mint. Serve
custard bowls with fruit and mint.
ULTRA!CARAMEL!
SELF-SAUCING!
PUDDING
Preparation time 10 mins
Cooking time 40 mins
Serves 8
150g unsalted bu#er
11/4 cups plain flour
1 Tbsp cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup dark brown sugar,
plus extra 3/4 cup
1 free-range egg
1/2 cup milk
100g treacle
Finely grated zest of 2 oranges
100g chewy caramels, chopped
(we used Werther’s Original
Chewy Toffees)
2 Tbsp cornflour
2 cups boiling water
2 tsp vanilla extract
Vanilla ice-cream, to serve
STEP 1 Preheat oven to 170°C
fan-forced (190°C conventional).
Grease a 6-cup capacity baking dish
with 25g of the bu!er, then melt
remaining bu!er. Si" flour, cocoa and
baking powder into a bowl, then mix
in sugar.
STEP 2 Whisk egg, milk, treacle, zest
and melted bu!er in a second bowl.
Beat into flour mix with a wooden spoon
to make a ba!er. Fold in caramels, then
spoon into baking dish and fla!en top.
STEP 3 Mix extra sugar and cornflour
well, then sca!er over pudding. Mix
boiling water and vanilla and pour over,
then immediately bake for 40 minutes,
until just firm to touch in centre. Serve
pudding warm with ice-cream.
GOLDEN!SYRUP!
AND!LEMON!
CAKE!
Preparation time 10 mins
Cooking time 45 mins
Serves 10
250g self-raising flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp bicarbonate of soda
125g unsalted bu#er, at room
temperature
Finely grated zest and juice
of 2 lemons
125g golden syrup, plus extra 75g
100g caster sugar
2 free-range eggs
1/4 cup milk
Candied lemon strips, custard
and mixed berries, to serve
STEP 1 Preheat oven to 180°C
fan-forced (200°C conventional). Line a
13 x 23cm loaf pan with baking paper.
STEP 2 Si" flour, baking powder and
bicarbonate of soda into a large bowl,
add bu!er, then rub with fingertips
until fully incorporated. Add half of the
zest and juice, golden syrup, caster
sugar, eggs and milk, beat with a wooden
spoon until smooth, then spoon into
loaf pan. Bake for 40-45 minutes,
until a skewer can be inserted and
removed cleanly.
STEP 3 Meanwhile, heat extra golden
syrup, remaining zest and juice, and
1/3 cup water in a medium saucepan
on medium heat for 4-5 minutes until
syrupy, strain through a fine sieve. Brush
onto hot cake until all syrup is absorbed.
Top with candied lemon strips, then
serve warm with custard and berries.
Photography Brett Stevens; styling Michele Cranston; food preparation Sarah Mayoh; food assistant Jaimee Curdie
STEP 2 Put lamb leg on a roasting
rack in a roasting pan, then rub with
2 tablespoons of herb oil. Bake for
2 hours, brushing every 30 minutes
with more herb oil. Test lamb with a
probe thermometer – it should read
60°C, which is just above rare.
STEP 3 Increase oven to 220°C
fan-forced (240°C conventional),
brush lamb with remaining herb oil,
then roast for 30 minutes or until lamb
is 66°C (medium) when tested with a
probe. Remove from oven, cover with
foil, and set aside to rest for 10 minutes.
STEP 4 Meanwhile, steam potatoes
for 15 minutes or until very tender, then
set aside to cool completely. Combine
with eschalots, garlic and bay leaves,
toss with remaining olive oil, and arrange
in a roasting pan. Add pan to oven in final
30 minutes of lamb cooking time.
STEP 5 Blanch asparagus in boiling
water for 30 seconds, until just tender,
then refresh in iced water. Cut into 5cm
lengths. Mix with roasted vegetables,
spinach, onion and walnuts. Mix aioli
and lemon juice, pour over salad, and
mix gently. Serve lamb with salad and
mint jelly.
GOLDEN SYRUP
AND LEMON CAKE
Drench this lovely, light lemon
loaf cake in a sticky syrup for a
sweet li!le slice of heaven!
Recipe on page 116
HONEY JUMBLE SANDWICHES
Elevate gloriously nostalgic homemade
honey jumble biscuits with orange
blossom-scented bu!ercream, then
decorate them with pre!y pink icing!
Recipe on page 122
Put delicious honey spins on sweet sensations – they’re the bee’s knees!
DIVINE!DESSERTS
HONEY HAZELNUT
SEMIFREDDO WITH
LEMON CRUMBLE
Get the scoop on a dreamy
dessert with sweet semifreddo
topped with storebought
lemon bickies – shhh, it’s
your cheat’s shortcut...
Recipe on page 122
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DIVINE!DESSERTS
STICKY HONEY
& MACADAMIA
CHOCOLATE CAKE
What a stunner! Honey-covered
macadamias take centre stage
in this decadent a!ernoon tea
treat, which is dazzling enough
for you to dish up for dessert too.
Recipe on page 122
WHITE CHOCOLATE
AND HONEY
BLUEBERRY
CHEESECAKE SLAB
Entertain with ease with a
creamy cheesecake topped
with in-season berries
bursting with flavour and
sprigs of fresh mint – yum!
Recipe on page 124
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DIVINE!DESSERTS
HONEY!JUMBLE!
SANDWICHES
Preparation time 30 mins plus
1 hour se!ing
Cooking time 20 mins
Makes 12 sandwiches
125g unsalted bu"er, so#ened
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup Wild Nectar Organic Honey
1 free-range egg
11/4 cups self-raising flour
1 cup plain flour
3 tsp ground ginger
2 tsp mixed spice
1/4 tsp bicarb soda
ICING
1 cup pure icing sugar, si#ed
1 Tbsp unsalted bu"er, melted
1-2 Tbsp boiling water
2-3 drops pink food colouring
1/3 cup pistachios, crushed
toothpick. Dip half of the biscuits
face-side down into icing, gently rotating
biscuit to get a swirl. Put on a lined
baking tray and sprinkle with crushed
pistachios. Put aside for 1 hour to set.
STEP 6 For the Bu!ercream, in a stand
mixer, beat bu!er until pale and fluffy.
Gradually add icing sugar mixture, beat
until fluffy. Add honey and vanilla, beat
until combined. Transfer to a piping bag
fi!ed with a fluted nozzle.
STEP 7 Put un-iced biscuits, base-side
up. Pipe bu!ercream over biscuits, then
top with iced biscuits to serve.
HONEY!
HAZELNUT!
SEMIFREDDO!
WITH!LEMON!
CRUMBLE
Preparation time 25 mins plus
freezing
Cooking time nil
Serves 8
BUTTERCREAM
125g unsalted bu"er, so#ened
11/2 cups icing sugar mixture, si#ed
2 Tbsp Wild Nectar Orange Blossom
Honey, at room temperature
2 tsp vanilla bean paste
4 free-range eggs separated
1/4 cup caster sugar
1/3 cup Wild Nectar Organic Honey,
warmed, plus 1 Tbsp extra
600ml carton thickened cream
1/2 cup finely chopped roasted
skinless hazelnuts
1/2 x 250g packet Lemon Crisp biscuits
STEP 1 Preheat oven to 160°C
fan-forced (180°C conventional).
Line 2 oven trays with baking paper.
STEP 2 In a large bowl, using an electric
mixer, beat bu!er and sugar together
until creamy. Add honey and egg,
beating until combined.
STEP 3 Si" flours, ginger, spice and
bicarb soda into a large bowl. Fold into
bu!er mixture until well combined.
STEP 4 Roll tablespoons of mixture
onto trays. Bake for 15-20 minutes until
golden and firm. Cool biscuits slightly on
trays before transferring to a wire rack
to cool completely.
STEP 5 For Icing, in a bowl, combine
icing sugar, bu!er and enough water to
form a thick, spreadable icing. Add a few
drops of food colouring and swirl with a
STEP 1 Line a 6-cup capacity loaf pan
with plastic wrap.
STEP 2 In a small bowl, using an electric
mixer, beat egg yolks and sugar together
for 3-4 minutes until thick and pale. Stir
honey through.
STEP 3 In a medium bowl, beat cream
until so" peaks form. Gently fold egg
yolk mixture into cream.
STEP 4 In a clean bowl, using an electric
mixer, beat egg whites until stiff peaks
form. Gently fold into cream mixture
in 2 batches. Lightly mix hazelnuts
through and pour into prepared
pan. Freeze for 3 hours or overnight
(see Cook’s tip).
STEP 5 Roughly crush biscuits in
a snaplock bag using a rolling pin.
Remove semifreddo from freezer
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10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle
biscuits over semifreddo, drizzle with
extra honey, then serve in scoops.
COOK' S TIP
So"en semifreddo slightly before
serving to make it easier to scoop.
STICKY!HONEY!
&!MACADAMIA!
CHOCOLATE!
CAKE
Preparation time 20 mins plus freezing
Cooking time 55 mins
Serves 10-12
3/4 cup Wild Nectar Organic Honey,
warmed
2 cups unsalted macadamia nuts
150g unsalted bu"er, so#ened
1 cup caster sugar
3 free-range eggs, separated
100g melted dark chocolate
3/4 cup self-raising flour
1/2 cup plain flour
2 Tbsp cocoa
3/4 cup bu"ermilk
STEP 1 Preheat oven to 160°C
fan-forced (180°C conventional).
Lightly grease and line a 22cm round,
solid-base cake pan with baking paper.
STEP 2 Pour warmed honey over
base of pan and sprinkle with nuts.
Freeze for 15 minutes.
STEP 3 In a medium bowl, using an
electric mixer, beat bu!er and sugar
until creamy. Beat in yolks, one at a time,
until well combined. Mix chocolate in
lightly. Fold in si"ed combined flours
and cocoa, alternating with bu!ermilk.
STEP 4 In a clean, small bowl, beat egg
whites until so" peaks form. Fold into
cake mixture. Spoon over nuts in pan,
smooth top. Bake for 50-55 minutes
until cooked when tested. Cool in pan
for 10 minutes (don’t allow to completely
cool or the honey will firm and cake will
be difficult to invert). Invert cake onto
wire rack to cool completely. Serve.
DATE AND WALNUT
SCONES WITH HONEY
CINNAMON BUTTER
Simply mix up and bake these fluffy
beauties, then top with a whipped
honey bu"er that has a hint of spice
and is surprisingly easy to make.
Recipe on page 124
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8
DIVINE!DESSERTS
Preparation time 30 mins plus
3 hours chilling
Cooking time 50 mins
Serves 12
1 x 250g packet Bu"ernut Snap
biscuits
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
100g unsalted bu"er, melted
3 free-range eggs
3/4 cup caster sugar
500g cream cheese, so'ened
180g block white chocolate, chopped
and melted
1/4 cup Wild Nectar Organic Honey,
plus extra, to drizzle
1 cup frozen blueberries
Fresh blueberries, fresh raspberries
and small mint leaves, to serve
WHAT’S#THE#BUZZ?
Made from hives located in
Northern Vic and regional NSW,
Wild Nectar honey is 100%
Australian, cold-extracted raw
honey. Available in Pure, Orange
Blossom and Organic, this sweet
nectar comes in handy 375g
squeeze bo!les, 350-450g jars
and a 1kg pail for true honeyenthusiasts (Pure and Organic
only) – there’s an ideal size for
every kitchen cupboard! From
$7.50, wildnectarhoney.com.au.
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STEP 1 Preheat oven to 160°C
fan-forced (180°C conventional). Line
a 20 x 30cm baking pan with baking
paper, extending paper on long sides.
STEP 2 In a food processor, pulse
biscuits until they’re rough crumbs.
Add almonds, pulse into small crumbs.
Add bu!er, process to combine. Press
mixture evenly into pan and bake for 10
minutes until golden. Cool completely.
STEP 3 Reduce oven temp to 140°C
fan-forced (160°C conventional).
STEP 4 Beat eggs and sugar in a bowl
of a stand mixer fi!ed with a paddle
a!achment. In a separate bowl, beat
cream cheese until smooth. Gradually
beat egg mixture into cream cheese,
then beat in melted chocolate and
honey. Fold frozen blueberries through
mixture (mixture may swirl), transfer
immediately to pan and smooth top.
STEP 5 Bake for 35-40 minutes or
until just set and centre has a slight
wobble. Refrigerate for 3 hours. Use a
hot, sharp knife to cut into rectangles
and serve with fresh blueberries,
raspberries, mint leaves and drizzled
with extra honey.
DATE!AND!
WALNUT!SCONES!
WITH!HONEY!
CINNAMON!
BUTTER
Preparation time 20 mins
Cooking time 15 mins
Makes 6
2 cups self-raising flour
40g unsalted bu"er, chopped
3/4 cup pi"ed dates, chopped
1/3 cup walnuts, toasted, chopped
1/4 cup brown sugar
150ml milk
1 free-range egg, beaten
1/2 cup pure icing sugar
2 tsp hot water
HONEY CINNAMON BUTTER
125g unsalted bu"er, so'ened
2 Tbsp Wild Nectar Orange Blossom
Honey, plus extra, to drizzle
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
STEP 1 Preheat oven to 200°C
fan-forced (220°C conventional).
Line an oven tray with baking paper.
STEP 2 Si" flour into a large bowl. Add
bu!er. Rub in lightly using fingertips.
Stir in dates, walnuts and sugar.
STEP 3 Make a well in the centre of the
flour mixture. Pour in combined milk and
egg, reserving about 1 tablespoon. Using
a bu!er knife, mix quickly to a so", sticky
dough. Do not overmix.
STEP 4 Turn onto a lightly floured
surface. Shape into a 16 x 12cm rectangle
(approx. 3cm high). Using a floured knife,
cut out 6 square-ish scones. Arrange
close together on tray. Brush with
reserved milk mixture.
STEP 5 Bake for 12-15 minutes, until
scones sound hollow when tapped.
Cool on a wire rack.
STEP 6 In a small bowl, combine icing
sugar and enough hot water to create
a thick icing. Drizzle icing over scones.
STEP 7 For the Honey cinnamon bu!er,
in a small bowl using an electric hand
mixer, beat all ingredients together.
Serve scones with honey cinnamon
bu!er and drizzled with extra honey.
Photography Con Poulos; styling Jaimee Curdie; food preparation Tamika O’Neill; recipes Sarah Murphy. Prices are approximate and a guide only.
WHITE!
CHOCOLATE!
AND!HONEY!
BLUEBERRY!
CHEESECAKE!
SLAB
ON!SALE!NOW
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KITCHEN!MATTERS
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[
T H E L AT E S T P R O D U C T S A N D T R E N D S
]
GIN WINNER
Produced in the Hunter Valley of
NSW, Wild Ren Gin, $87 for 700ml,
showcases Australian botanicals
such as lemon myrtle, aniseed myrtle
and Tasmanian pepperberry. Simply
add your favourite soda or tonic
and enjoy! wrenwines.com.au.
PINE TIME
Pizza pizzazz
Create woodfire-style pizza
indoors or outdoors with the
Ooni Volt 12 Electric Pizza Oven,
$1499. Fitting easily on a kitchen
benchtop, it reaches 450°C
in just 20 minutes and cooks a
pizzeria-approved slice of yum
in 90 seconds! au.ooni.com.
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BEST OF
THE BAKES
Create stunning bakes with I’ll Bake!
by Liberty Mendez (Harper Collins,
$45). Each recipe in this beautiful
book features just five simple steps,
plus each chapter is accompanied by
a Spotify soundtrack to amp up the
joyful cooking vibes in your kitchen.
Prices are approximate and a guide only.
CUPPA MAGIC!
Elevate your tea time with a beaut blend
from Pukka, including Mint Refresh,
Supreme Matcha Green or Joy, $8.95
for a pack of 20, pukkaherbs.com.au.
Add a fresh burst of pineapple
to your fruit bowl. Select the
juiciest pineapple by choosing a
fruit that is heavy for its size with
no so! spots or bruises. For the
best eating, slice it up, pop it in
an airtight container and store
in the fridge for up to 4 days,
australianpineapples.com.au.
savvy & SNAZZY
Take the time to recycle, upcycle, update and make over for a home brimming with personality!
NIFTY!MAKEOVER
S ECU R E!A!B OO KCA S E TU R N E D - D I S P L AY!
CA S E!TO!YO U R!
WALL!WITH!F IXI N G S!
AP P RO P R IATE!FO R!
YO U R!WALL!SO!IT!
DO E S N ’ T!TO P P LE #
1 PAINT MAGIC
Convert a flatpack
bookcase into a gorgeous
display case. If your unit
has a laminate finish,
degloss it with fine
sandpaper, apply a
water-based primer
suitable for laminate, then
apply two coats of paint.
Brass pulls provide the
luxe factor. Billy bookcase
with panel/glass doors in
White, $279, ikea.com/au.
2 MIX IT UP
Put the wow factor into
your dining room by
suspending a striking
light fixture over the
table. For a similar
pendant, shop for
decorative light bulbs
to suit the Ronald 10
Light Linear Pendant
(incl. wood beam), $439,
templeandwebster.
com.au.
I N CO R P O R ATE!
SCU LPTU R AL!
P L ANTS!THAT!
WO R K!A S!A!FO R M!
O F!LIVI N G!ART#!
TAKE!A!M IX-AN D - MATC H!
AP P ROAC H!TO!S E ATI N G #!
A!B E N C H!T YP I CALLY!
S E ATS!T WO!TO!TH R E E!
P EO P LE!AN D!TE N DS!
TO!CO ST!LE S S!THAN!
I N D IVI D UAL!C HAI R S #!
NOVEMBER!"#"$ BHG %"&
NIFTY!MAKEOVER
3 LAYER UPON LAYER
Bring lovely texture into a neutral living space to
prevent it looking dull and uninteresting. Layer
natural linens, shaggy rugs, woven baskets and
timber elements and the room will come alive.
Keen to try your hand at a bit of easy DIY? Cut
strips of timber bead to desired length (some
shorter than others), sand the ends, then a!ach
to a lampshade at irregular heights. PS When
fixing a floating shelf above your sofa, check
the placement. You don’t want to hit your
head when you’re leaning back.
4
5
H
ouses aren’t homes without a liberal
dose of character and personality
sprinkled throughout. Even with
li!le time and even less money,
you can add charm with savvy shopping and
the will to try your hand at a li!le DIY – the
no-power-tools-required type. Unless you’re
a skilled tradie or DIYer, it’s best to leave the
complicated stuff like tiling to the professionals
– it pays in the long run. All you need is the
ability to communicate your vision. But back
to what you can do: transform bare walls with
wallpaper or add panelling, revamp secondhand
or hand-me-down furniture, or get cra#y with
paint, decals and simple macramé.
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4 ISLAND
DREAMING
5 PATTERN
PLAY
6 HACK OF
A CABINET
Looking to give your
kitchen peninsula or
island a na!y, modern
makeover? That’s
where wood slat trim or
a prefabricated feature
panel comes into the
picture. A!ach the slats
or panel to the back of
the peninsula or island
and, hey presto, you
have a fabulous new
architectural feature.
A tight budget can
be a good thing as it
encourages creative
thinking. You may dream
of a stone or marble
splashback, but for a
luxe-for-less option get
imaginative with tiles
and use hardware-store
white subways in a chic
herringbone pa!ern. To
finish, use grey grout to
match the floor tiles.
Update a tired unit with
wooden dowels for
up-to-the-minute style.
Simply cut dowels to size
and sand smooth, wiping
away dust with a damp
lint-free cloth before
gluing the dowels to the
door fronts. Finish with a
clear ma! varnish. When
dry, a!ach black brass
semi-circle pulls (try
Etsy for similar). Smart!
6
NIFTY!MAKEOVER
7
8
UPCYCLE!"!SAVE
Unleash your inner DIY designer and
restore or revamp old furniture.
Check out local charity shops, and
online buy, sell and swap groups, as
well as online auctions for pieces
you can transform inexpensively.
Plus, save a bundle by shopping
online for overstocked, discontinued
or end-of-line wallpapers or fabric
rolls at discounted prices.
7 EMBRACE
FLORALS
Push the boundaries
with a snappy wallpaper
that packs quite the
proverbial punch. Once
you might have avoided
vintage florals and dark
colours in a neutral
se#ing, but with the right
furniture, accents and
lighting, modern and
moody oversized
florals add opulence.
G ET!C R E ATIVE!WITH!TH I S!
U N I Q U E!WALL!PAN E LLI N G!D IY!
I D E A "!F IX!EVE N LY!S PAC E D!
BAT TE N S!#AN G LE D!AT!O N E!E N D$!
O F!EQ UAL!LE N GTH!AC RO S S!TH E!
WALL %!ALTE R NATI N G!B ET W E E N!
TH O S E!THAT!‘ R I S E ’!F RO M!TH E!
S KI RTI N G!AN D!TH O S E!THAT!
‘ FALL’!F RO M!TH E!C E I LI N G "!
10 TROPICAL
OASIS
9
If your jungle wallpaper
is limited to two walls,
create cohesion with a
jungle-themed shower
curtain to avoid a bathing
space of two halves. But
why stop there when you
can also take advantage
of your bathroom’s
humid conditions to give
it a lush tropical feel with
greenery that thrives in
those exact conditions.
10
8 STEP UP
Li!le touches can imbue
your home with bags of
character. For a stairwell,
try a wainscoting effect
with plain timber ba!ens
and a paint colour to
complement your décor.
Position the top rail
roughly in line with the
banister then, working
from the bo!om up,
a!ach a vertical ba!en
at every second tread.
9 WILD FOR
JUNGLE LEAF
Wallpaper is o#en
overlooked as an option
for your bathroom, yet
it can be an economical
alternative to fully-tiled
walls. Look for a bold
design to add colour,
but check it has a vinyl
coating or a scrubbable
finish to give it greater
durability in a highhumidity area.
NOVEMBER!"#"$ BHG %$$
HAVE!A!GO!AT!AN!E A SY!
MAC R AM É - LI KE!WALL!
HAN G I N G!WITH!M ETAL!
R I N G S #!LO N G!F R I N G I N G!
AN D!P ETITE!P O M P O M S $
12
13
11
11 RIDE THE
WAVE
12 CLIMB A
MOUNTAIN
13 GET
KNOTTY
Bring a sense of fun and
colour to your li!le one’s
room with a scalloped
feature wall you can
paint yourself. But, if
you don’t like messing
around with paint, there
is a wallpaper alternative
– for similar, check out
redpandawallstickers.
com.au. And if you want
to further personalise
the wall, try a pre!y
floral deco or two.
For similar, visit
tinywalls.com.au.
Your child’s imagination
will be free to roam in
a room decorated with
mountain scenery. Make
it easy on yourself with
a similar peel-and-stick
geometric mural – Kids
Mountain Wall Mural
at etsy.com.shopia
wallarts. Staying with
the triangular theme,
check out the similar
Levede Bed Wooden
Timber House pine
frame, $178.95,
bunnings.com.au.
From wall hangings and
pot hangers to deck
chairs and swing seats,
macramé is back in
vogue. Fancy ge!ing
hands-on? There are
workshops and online
video tutorials aplenty
to teach you the basic
knots and techniques. If
that’s a bridge too far to
cross, buy ready-made.
Hammock Chair Swing
Bed in Cream (similar to
hanging chair), $93.99,
gardeon.com.au.
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NIFTY!MAKEOVER
Photography Future Publishing. Prices are approximate and a guide only.
U N S U R E!W H I C H!S HAD E S!
TO!U S E!FO R!YO U R!F E ATU R E!
‘ B E D H E AD ’ ?!D ECI D E!O N!
YO U R!ACC E NT!B E D D I N G!
F I R ST"!TH E N!H E AD!TO!TH E!
HAR DWAR E!STO R E!FO R!A!
CAR D!O F!TO NAL!PAI NT!
C H I PS!TO!COO R D I NATE #!
14 AND SO TO BED
In lieu of a traditional bedhead, create a focal point by painting
a circle featuring segments in different tones of green. To create
the circle, tie a pencil to one end of string (the length of the circle
radius) and a push pin at the other end. Push pin into wall, then,
holding string taut, draw your circle. Tape small overlapping strips
of painter’s tape around circle outline, then use strips of masking
tape to segment the circle before painting each section.
When dry, a"ach a floating shelf across the middle.
HALLWAY!HACKS
1 deck the halls
Get clever with colour
and accessories to turn a
neglected passing-through
place and dumping ground
(as our passages tend to be),
into a pre!y and practical
area of your home that is
a pleasure to be in.
GATEWAY TO
Try these paint and décor tricks for
a hallway that says “Welcome in!”
Y
ou rarely get a second chance to make a
good impression, and the corridor is the
first room seen on entering your home.
From creative paint colour ideas and bold wall
art, to DIY designer-approved floating shelves
and functional furniture, read on to have your
hallway headaches sorted in just a weekend.
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SEEN!ON!BHG!TV
FRIDAYS 7.00
To energise an entryway with
heritage features, use an uplifting
blue-green colour on the walls, which
also highlights any white detailing.
Here, Dulux White Box was used.
Treat the door as an
opportunity to bring
bold colour into the
serene scheme. Here,
the vibrant blue hue
connects with the
vivid artwork.
2 enjoy the journey
Hallways need to provide
good flow, but they’re
also visual destinations.
Punctuate the journey
with art, floral wall décor
and furniture that blends
and collides, then anchor
the end of your corridor
with another substantial
piece of eye-catching art.
This offers added depth
and interest to explore
what lies beyond.
TRY OUT A
FUN PAINTED
ARCH TRICK
Painting an arched
doorway is a simple job
you can do yourself. You
can test the look by cutting
out an arch from white
cardboard and placing it
on top of the doorway to
see if you like the effect.
Use a bold colour
at the end of the
hallway around
the door to make
it advance visually.
Here, Dulux
Duck Egg Blue
was used.
3 A D D C U RV E A P P E A L
3
Not all arched doorways require major
construction work and a big budget.
Here, the doorway at the end of this
hall was at odds with the so" archways
leading up to it, disrupting the sense of
flow. Instead of installing an expensive
arched fanlight, painting a semi-circle
over the top of the doorway in white to
match the door gives the illusion of
depth and a third archway. Here’s how.
hallway steps
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STEP 1
STEP 1 Find your centre
Measure top of door frame width.
Mark centre. A!ach one end of
string to bar clamp and secure to
frame centre. Extend string out
to one side to determine radius.
Tie chalk to this end of string.
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STEP 2
STEP 2 Steady your hand
Keeping the string taut, draw
the arch from the centre to the
le", then to the right. Make sure
you keep the angle of the chalk
consistent as you draw so the
arch is even all the way around.
STEP 3
STEP 3 Come half circle
Using an angled cu!ing brush is
key here. Go over the edge of the
line with your brush, then fill in the
middle with a brush or mini roller.
Start at the top of the arch and
work all the way down.
HALLWAY!HACKS
Create a
beautiful dance
between old
and new, as
here, where an
original ornate
architrave sits
alongside a
contemporary
art feature.
4 WOW T H E M W IT H
A R T WO R K
A large-scale painting
is an easy way to
add drama to your
colour scheme. Pick
something you love
and let it guide your
pale!e. Here, the
brilliant blues in
Kylie Sam’s abstract
work Victorious
set the tone,
kyliesams.com.
A place to sit and put on your shoes is
a canny interior idea. The sandy-hued
bench, sisal rug and timber floors pair
with the blue palette to evoke a calm
vibe reminiscent of the seashore.
HALLWAY!HACKS
EASY STEPS TO YOUR FLOATING SHELVES
Style your entrance with these affordable wall accessories – they’re super easy to build!
STEP 4
STEP 5
You’ll also need
Tape measure;
combination square;
pencil; mitre saw
(or box and hand saw);
PVA glue; lint-free
cloth; painter’s tape;
drill; 25mm spade bit;
sanding block; 80-grit
sandpaper; paintbrush;
screws; wall fixings;
level; fresh-cut flowers
Here’s how
STEP 1 Measure and mark
all components (see list of
Components below) with
tape measure, combination
square and pencil. Cut 45
degree mitre corners on all
Sides and End caps with
mitre saw (or mitre box and
hand saw). Cut Base, Top
and Insert square at 90
degrees. Sand sawn edges
with 80-grit sandpaper.
STEP 2 Before assembly,
drill 2 equally spaced wall
fixing holes through 1 Side
of both boxes. On same
side of Wall hook box,
a!ach 5 equally spaced
coat hooks. Predrill and
use screws provided.
STEP 3 To assemble Wall
boxes, apply PVA to mitre
corners of Sides, then
a!ach to End caps. Apply
tape across the joints to
brace while it sets. Apply
a bead of PVA around Wall
box edges, a!ach Base and
Top (to relevant box). Tape
across joints to secure.
Wipe excess PVA with
damp cloth. Allow to dry.
STEP 4 Mark 3 equally
spaced drill lines along
length of Insert, then 6
lines across Insert width.
THESE SHELVES ARE
YOUR GO-TO ACCENT
FOR ADDING BEAUTY
AND PRACTICALITY
Wall vase box components
Part
Side
End cap
Base
Insert
STEP 7
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DETAILS AND PROJECT
SUPPLIES, SEE OUR
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Size (in mm)
90 x 8 x 600
90 x 8 x 110
110 x 19 x 600
90 x 8 x 580
Wall hook box components
Part
Side
End cap
Top
Drill 12 holes where the
marked lines intersect
along the outer 2 drill lines.
STEP 5 Within the middle
section of the Insert, drill 6
equally spaced holes along
centre drill line. To create a
finger hole, drill a 25mm
hole with a spade drill bit.
STEP 6 Sand boxes with
sandpaper and block.
Apply an even layer of stain
to boxes with paintbrush.
Allow to dry, then apply
2 coats of varnish. Allow
to dry a"er each coat.
STEP 7 With appropriate
fixings to suit your wall type,
thread screws through drill
holes on each box Side
while ensuring level. A!ach
boxes to wall. Fill organisers
with water then insert into
Wall vase box. Place Insert
so it rests on top of the
organisers. Insert and
arrange fresh-cut flowers.
Size (in mm)
90 x 8 x 900
90 x 8 x 110
110 x 19 x 900
Material
QTY
Material
QTY
Dressed pine
Dressed pine
Tasmanian oak
Dressed pine
Dressed pine
Dressed pine
Tasmanian oak
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
Photography Sue Ferris; styling Vanessa Tidy; project Karenza Jewell
STEP 3
Gather your supplies
• 110 x 19mm x 1.8m
Tasmanian oak
• 90 x 8mm x 1.2m
dressed pine (4)
• Plastic tray organisers
250 x 85 x 63mm
• Interior wood stain
• Satin varnish
• Coat hooks
5 add an elevated touch
Floating shelves are chic
and useful without taking
up any floor space, but
forge!ing to use the
underside is a common
mistake. This design trick
is not only space-savvy,
doing double duty as a
display for objets d’art and
a handy coat rack, but can
be done as a DIY project
in only a few hours.
Turn your hallway into
an immersive space
by engaging multiple
senses. Style with scent
and artistry, by placing
fresh fragrant flowers
on an out-of-the-way
floating shelf to dazzle
the nose and eyes.
Juliet LOVE
Let me show you more stellar
decorating ideas to transform
your home on BHG TV on
Fridays at 7pm on Channel 7.
(Apologies, may be subject to change.)
Go to bhg.com.au for more
decorating tips and tricks.
DIY!WALL!FIXINGS
Y
our walls are not only the
framework to your home,
but they’re also for hanging
countless necessities
and decorative pieces to make your
home liveable and lovely. Whether
you hang curtains, art, shelving or
appliances, you need the right fixing
for the job or gravity will prevail!
Read on for which fixing to use for
different wall types and items, and
how to patch up any fixing failures.
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SEEN!ON!BHG!TV
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HANG YOUR FAVE
ART TO CREATE A
GRAND GALLERY.
From a glorious gallery wall to hanging
a tumble dryer, get to know your anchors
from your plugs, so you can attach secure
and safe wall fixings in a flash!
DIY!WALL!FIXINGS
Cavity wall
with stud:
timber screw.
Cavity walls are made from a timber stud
frame with plasterboard sheets mounted.
Cavity walls sound hollow when knocked and
are warm to touch. Wherever possible, predrill
and screw directly into centre of studs to
achieve the strongest hold. Use a stud finder
to locate studs. Studs are around 45mm wide
and around 450mm apart. When a stud is not
available, select an anchor with an appropriate
weight rating for the fixture (and contents!).
For heavy items, brace 2 studs with a timber
rail and screws, then mount onto the brace.
MASONRY WALLS
Cavity wall
with no stud:
wall anchor.
Masonry
wall: plug
and screw.
Masonry walls are most o"en made of brick
or concrete. They feel cold to touch, and
dense when you knock on them. Select
the appropriate wall plug and screw for
your fixture, then drill with an SDS drill
or hammer drill to the depth of the plug.
Hammer in plug till flush. Insert and tighten
screw. Use handy mounting hooks with
screws for wall art and décor.
EASY STEPS TO PATCH A HOLE
Gather your supplies
Selleys Spakfilla Wall Repair
Kit; paint to match your wall;
lint-free cloth; nap roller; tray
Here’s how
STEP 1 Remove any loose
plaster, then sand around
hole with sandpaper from kit.
Apply patch for holes over
30mm wide and ensure
30mm clearance around hole.
STEP 2 With spatula
included in the kit, scoop a
liberal amount of premixed
filler, then apply to patch until
covered. Smooth surface with
scraper so hole is flush with
surface. Allow to dry, then
repeat for any shrinkage.
STEP 3 Sand area with
sanding block included in kit,
then wipe with damp cloth.
Touch up paint work with nap
roller and tray. Allow to dry.
FOR PROJECT
SUPPLIES, SEE OUR
STOCKISTS PAGE
Paint your masonry bits
to match your plugs for
a smart visual cue!
MASONRY WALL
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
CAVITY WALL
APPLICATION*
PLUG
DRILL BIT
SCREW
TIMBER
SCREW
FIXING NO STUD
Light art, frames, clocks
White
5mm
4-6G 35mm
6G 60mm
Wall anchor
Medium-duty frames, toilet roll
and towel holders, utility hooks
Red
6mm
6-9G 35mm
6-9G 60mm
Wall anchor
Heavy artwork, mirrors, light
shelves, light fi!ings
Green
7mm
10-12G 50mm
10-12G 60mm
Heavy-duty wall
anchor
Dryer, TV mounting bracket,
Blue
cabinets, curtain rails and blinds
8mm
12-14G hex
40mm
12-14G hex
60mm
Brace 2 studs
before fixing
Heavy-duty shelving brackets
9-10mm
14-16G hex
40mm
14-16G hex
60mm
Brace 2 studs
before fixing
Orange
This is a general guide only, please check with and/or engage a qualified tradesperson before mounting heavy items.
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Photography Tiff Bancroft, Adobe Stock; project Greg Sparke
CAVIty WALLs
Louise Rutten and Claire Duncan.
Image credit: Dan Smith – Lampoluce.
house to home
With the aim to creating comfortable
and secure homes, Linen House
partners with Housing All Australians
to provide linen and bedding
to women in need.
A
Image credit: Ken Spence.
s one of Australia’s most popular homewares
brands, Linen House has been a long-term
supporter of Housing All Australians (HAA),
helping to address women’s homelessness in
a practical and measurable way.
Since partnering with the not-for-profit, for purpose
organisation, Linen House have put their generosity
into play by supplying bedding and homewares
for Housing All Australians’ pop-up housing projects,
including Garden House and Lake House. The Lake
House alone has provided temporary housing for
over 125 women.
For Linen House Marketing Director Claire Duncan,
it’s the business history that underlies their stronggiving program to support these women.
“Linen House was started by my parents 30 years
ago this year, and remains family driven,” says Claire.
“Giving back has always been integral to the
business. It feels that our partnership with Housing
Linen House is proudly donating
All Australians is a natural extension of our family
5 per cent of online profits
values and being a family business.”
for the month of October 2023
For co-founder and chair of HAA Louise Rutten,
to Housing All Australians.
solving homelessness requires everyone
to get involved. “Very few people truly understand
the implications of Australia’s housing crisis, and how it will
negatively impact the lives of many people over the coming
decades. We cannot just turn on a tap to produce more
affordable homes. It will take decades. And while governments
and opposition parties continue to debate if, how and when
to build the additional homes, an increasing number
of Australians are becoming homeless.”
“Our pop-up projects are great but they’re a short
term solution,” says Louise. “People and the private sector
have to come together to find solutions to the housing
crisis. Join us to create change; everyone contributing
will make an impact.”
LET’S HOUSE ALL AUSTRALIANS
Join your peers in the private sector working to end
homelessness. Become a corporate partner, donate,
fundraise, or suggest a shelter site. Your business can
change lives. For more information scan the QR code
or visit housingallaustralians.org.au
Housing All Australians is proudly supported by Are Media’s Unhoused Social
Change Initiative to shape a better future for all Australian women.
FLATSCREEN!DECO
IN
THE
Turn your telly
into a work
of art with an
easy DIY frame
that’s as pretty
as a picture!
M
ounting a widescreen TV is a popular
and practical option for your lounge
room layout, but may overpower your
walls and distract from your décor. Hide your
TV in plain sight with a frame fit for a gallery
feature wall, then upload your favourite
masterpiece to suit the room’s style.
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EASY STEPS TO A TV FRAME
Gather your supplies
• 30mm x 2.4m pine
corner moulding (2)
• 30 x 15mm x 3m pine
dado moulding (2)
• Mitre corner clamps
• Corner brace bracket
50mm (4-pack)
• White paint
• Rub ’n Buff
Antique Gold
• Satin varnish
• Luggage strap
25mm x 2m (2-pack)
• Weatherseal tape
6 x 19mm x 5m
You’ll also need
Tape measure; pencil;
combination square;
hand saw; mitre box;
80-grit sandpaper;
sanding block; PVA
glue; screwdriver;
drill; painter’s tape;
scissors; lint-free
cloth; paintbrush
Photography Sue Ferris; styling Vanessa Tidy; project Greg Sparke
For you to note
• For inspiration and how to
display artwork on your TV,
head to artcast.tv/stream.
Here’s how
STEP 1 Measure the height
and width of your TV with a
tape measure. Add 70mm
to each measurement to
determine the amount of
timber needed. Adjust
Frame components (see
list below) accordingly.
STEP 4
STEP 8
STEP 2
STEP 6
STEP 9
STEP 3
STEP 2 Measure and mark
all frame components with
tape measure, pencil and
combination square. Mark
a 45 degree cut line, then
cut with hand saw and mitre
box. Sand rough edges
with 80-grit sandpaper.
STEP 3 Apply PVA to a
corner of 1 Frame side.
A"ach to corner of Frame
top, then clamp together.
Place a corner brace into
frame corner, predrill
through all holes and insert
screws from packet. Use
screwdriver to screw tight.
Repeat for remaining
3 corners to complete
outer frame.
STEP 7
STEP 4 Flip frame onto
back. Apply PVA bead along
all 4 frame sides. A"ach
dado moulding onto frame,
then use painter’s tape to
brace dado to frame while
the PVA sets. Allow to dry,
then remove tape.
STEP 5 Apply 2 coats of
white paint to all outer faces
of frame with a paintbrush.
Allow to dry between each
coat. With sanding block
and 80-grit sandpaper, sand
Frame components (*for a 55 inch TV, approx. 770 H x 1300mm W)
PART
Frame sides
Frame top and bottom
Moulding sides
Moulding top and bottom
SIZE
840* x 30 x 30mm
1370* x 30 x 30mm
840* x 30 x 15mm
1370* x 30 x 15mm
MATERIAL
Pine corner moulding
Pine corner moulding
Pine dado moulding
Pine dado moulding
QTY
2
2
2
2
front and sides of frame
to smooth and create a
distressed effect.
STEP 6 Apply Rub ’n Buff
to a lint-free cloth, then rub
entire frame to ‘antique’ it.
Once you’re happy with the
effect, allow to dry. Apply
2 coats of varnish. Allow to
dry a#er each coat.
STEP 7 Flip frame. Unscrew
corner brace screws on one
side of Frame top and
bo"om, then thread ends
of luggage strap under
screw holes. Replace screws
to secure strap in place.
Repeat for opposite side.
STEP 8 To protect TV,
a"ach weatherseal tape
along internal frame edges.
Cut to fit with scissors.
STEP 9 Push frame onto
(mounted) TV front, then
clip and tighten straps to
back of TV. Upload TV art.
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DETAILS AND PROJECT
SUPPLIES, SEE OUR
STOCKISTS PAGE
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FRAGRANCE
NOW THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT!
Texture is an antidote to the o"en sterile look of minimalist interiors, so
tap into the trend for fluted finishes with the Airlie Entertainment Unit in
White, featuring rippled-effect drawers, $299, groovefurniture.com.au.
Refreshing and upli!ing, the blend
of sweet, juicy pineapple, crushed
lime and sugarcane in this diffuser
will infuse your home with the scent
of a tropical oasis. Crushed Lime &
Pineapple Fragrance Diffuser, $49.95,
peppermintgrovefragrances.com.
MODULAR STYLE
Dynamic duo
Curtains or blinds? Now you can
have both in one: the so! elegance of
curtains with the versatility of blinds,
which you can walk through whether
they’re open or closed! At the turn of a
wand, opaque fabric folds offer privacy
and full or filtered light. And just like
curtains, these Veri Shades can
be drawn back, POA, verishades.com.
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SOAK!UP!
THE!SUMMER
Lounge in comfort! Make the
most of sunny days with a plush
sunlounger made from sturdy
acacia timber. Ravona Outdoor
Sunlounges, $599 each, and
Ravona side table, $149,
harveynorman.com.au.
Prices are approximate and a guide only.
Not so long ago, flatpack storage
units didn’t offer much by way of
customisation, especially on the
decorative front. Fast forward to
today and check out the smart
Lugna modular storage units you
can customise to suit your needs
and style, bunnings.com.au.
MAKE!IT
1 TI M E F O R
G I F TI N G
Printing has never
been so simple. Start
early before the festive
gi!ing season is in full
swing by gathering flat
leaves, such as
hydrangea, maple, sage
and the like, to create
gorgeous cards, tags and
gi! wrap that captures
the beauty of nature.
Instructions on page 154
T U R N OV E R A
NEW LEAF
Put your stamp on your homewares and gifting with these easy-make
ideas to create beautiful botanical impressions on fabric and paper!
2 Z H O O S H YO U R
N A P E RY
Stencilling is not a new
technique, but using what
nature provides in
abundance to create a
sublime stencilled effect
on your table linens may be
new to you. Using fabric
paint (or artist’s acrylics
with a fabric medium
additive) ensures the paint
is absorbed by the fabric
fibres and when heat set,
the design becomes
permanent and the fabric
stays so". Bring on
your next dinner party!
Instructions on page 154
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3
4
5
3 DESIGNS ON A CUSHION
Harness the power of the sun to create leafy
impressions on plain cushion covers, as here,
or on a piece of fabric which you can frame. This
one-of-a-kind décor uses garden leaves and a dye
that develops colour when exposed to the sun.
Give it a try, it couldn’t be easier!
4 A L L LIT U P
Seeking a low-cost solution to keep the kids and
yourself entertained? Snip a few leaves from
flowers, bushes or trees in your yard, then se!le
in for an a"ernoon of cra"ing. All you need is a
wax crayon or two and paper to create leafy
impressions you can then cut and apply to a
plain and inexpensive or old lampshade.
5 LOV E LY A N D L E A F Y
Head to the park or fossick around your garden
for your favourite shape of living leaves with clear
veins so they make a good impression on a rolledout sheet of air-dry clay. You can use these pre!y
li!le ‘bowls’ for jewellery or as tealight holders.
Instructions on pages 154 and 156
MAKE!IT
6 BAG S O F FA L LI N G
L E AV E S
Update a canvas or
linen tote with stamped
leaves and fabric paint.
While you could use natural
leaves, you’ll find the choice
of stamp designs difficult to
resist. Before you rush
headlong into fabric
stamping, practise the
technique on scrap fabric
to ensure a clean imprint.
Totes of style!
Instructions on
page 156
for PROJECT
SUPPLIES, see OUR
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MAKE!IT
remove paper towel and leaf.
Repeat this step as many
times as necessary to
complete card, tag or gi!
wrap design. Allow to dry.
STAMPED!
STATIONERY
Gather your supplies
• Plain cardstock
• Wallpaper lining paper
• Selection of leaves
• Stencil brush
• Green artist’s
acrylic paint or
water-soluble inks
• Wallpaper roller or
rubber brayer
You’ll also need
Scissors; scrap paper;
kitchen paper towel;
drop cloth
Here’s how
STEP 1 Cut and fold card to
make gi! tags and greeting
cards to desired size. Use the
wallpaper lining paper to
make stamped gi! wrap.
STEP 2 Wash your leaves in
warm water and dry with
paper towel. When dry, lay a
single leaf face down on
scrap paper. Working
quickly, use stencil brush to
apply paint or ink stippling
(pouncing) from centre of
leaf out to edges.
STEP 3 Working on a flat,
covered surface, place leaf
(paint or inked side down) on
folded card, tag or lining
paper. Put paper towel on
top and roll across leaf using
the rubber brayer. Carefully
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STENCILLED!
TABLE!LINENS
Gather your supplies
• Selection of leaves
• White linen or co"on
table runner + napkins
• Low-tack
painter’s tape
• Stencil brush
• Green fabric paint
paint up and into paint
bristles. Blot excess paint
on kitchen paper towel.
The brush should appear
almost dry.
STEP 4 Using a straight up
and down motion, pounce
green fabric paint inside the
masked area and around
each leaf edge. For a so!er
look and for shading, use a
light swirling motion. Avoid a
sweeping motion toward the
edges of the leaf to prevent
paint seeping under the leaf.
Let paint dry.
STEP 5 When paint is dry,
remove the painter’s tape
and each leaf. Follow the
fabric paint manufacturer’s
instructions to fix/heat set
the fabric paint.
You’ll also need
Newspaper or drop
sheet; paint pale"e;
kitchen paper towel
Here’s how
STEP 1 Wash the runner and
napkins to remove dressing.
When dry, iron each piece.
STEP 2 Cover a large, flat
surface with newspaper or
drop sheet. Lay your runner
or napkin on top. Mask off
the areas you wish to stencil.
STEP 3 Working with one
piece at a time, arrange
leaves within each masked
section. Pour a li"le paint
onto paint pale"e, then dip
tip of stencil brush into paint
(about 3mm up from the tip).
Swirl stencil brush on paint
pale"e to evenly distribute
SUNLIGHT-ACTIVATED!
CUSHION!COVER
Gather your supplies
• Plain linen or co"on
cushion cover
• Corrugated
cardboard (to fit
inside the cushion)
• Selection of freshly
picked leaves with
stems a"ached
• SolarFast
(sunlight-activated
dye) in desired colour
• SolarFast Wash
• Paintbrush
• Salt
For you to note
A!er exposing to sun,
remove undeveloped dye
by washing with SolarFast
Wash. Colour development
is not complete until a!er
washing. White areas of
print will also become whiter
with washing. If you can’t
wash your cushion cover
immediately, store it in a
dark, cool place between
exposure and washing.
Here’s how
STEP 1 Wash and dry your
cushion cover to remove
the dressing.
STEP 2 Place corrugated
cardboard inside cover to
avoid dye bleeding through
between the layers of fabric
when applying the dye. Use a
brush to dampen the cushion
front with water (enough to
moisten but not saturate it),
so the fabric sticks to the
cardboard. Apply the dye
to the cushion cover front.
STEP 3 Quickly press the
leaves and stems onto the
wet cover so they cling on,
then place the cover outside
to expose it to sunlight. The
best time to do this is in the
middle of the day when the
sun is directly overhead.
STEP 4 Leave outside until
leaf images appear (about an
hour) before bringing the
cushion cover indoors (away
from the sunlight). Remove
leaves and cardboard, then
immediately wash the cover
as per the manufacturer’s
dye and wash instructions.
When working with textiles,
it’s best to machine wash
using the ho"est possible
cycle and 24ml of the wash
solution. When dry, the
cushion cover will be so! to
the touch, washable, lightfast
and permanent.
P L A N T- I F U L G I F T S
A thoughtful gift guide for the garden guru’s
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
SCAN TO SHOP
1. Indoor plant hamper, $139.95. 2. Plant trellis bee, $104. 3. Kookaburra steel garden art, $79. 4. Personalised gardening trowel multi-tool, $148. 5. Pot plant tea
towel $34.50. 6. Indoor watering can, $60.50. 7. Herb growing kit - twin pack, $38. 8. Hanging plant pot, $56.50. 9. Personalised garden box kit, $149.99
MAKE!IT
ALWAYS WORK WITH FRESH LEAVES TO
CREATE YOUR DESIGNS. TORN OR DRY LEAVES
DON’T CREATE NEARLY AS GOOD AN IMPRESSION
IN CLAY, ON FABRIC OR ON PAPER – GO GREEN!
LEAFY!LAMPSHADE
Gather your supplies
• Selection of leaves
• Thin white paper
• Green wax crayon
• Scissors
• Plain lampshade
• Needle and thread
Here’s how
STEP 1 Lay a clean, dry leaf,
face down, on your work
surface. Holding paper in
place on top of leaf, lay the
crayon down over the
paper-covered leaf, then rub
across leaf evenly, continuing
until image is complete.
STEP 2 Repeat Step 1 until
you have sufficient leaves to
decorate your lampshade.
Following the leaf outline,
carefully cut out each leaf.
STEP 3 Position your first
leaf at the centre of your
lampshade and, using needle
and thread, a"ach it in place
with a single tiny stitch.
Continue a"aching more
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AIR-DRIED!CLAY!
COASTERS
clay in an airtight container.
Press back of each leaf into
clay gently but firmly enough
for the veins and edges to
register and make an imprint.
STEP 3 Discard the leaves
and cut around the shapes
using the cra# knife. Place
each clay leaf inside a bowl,
gently pressing so it curves.
Leave in place until
completely dry – this may
take several days. Remove
clay leaves from bowls
before applying a wash of
diluted watercolour paint.
Gather your supplies
• Selection of large
leaves
• White air-drying clay
• Cra# knife
• Bowl
• Green watercolour
paint
• Paintbrush
• Airtight container
Here’s how
STEP 1 Choose clean, dry
leaves to make impressions
in the clay. Go for fairly large
leaves (with clearly defined
veins) that are big enough to
rest cups on.
STEP 2 Working quickly, roll
out enough clay for two leaf
shapes at a time. The clay
should be about 3-5mm
thick. As clay dries in the
open air, keep any remaining
LEAF-PRINT!TOTE!
OR!SHOPPING!BAG
Gather your supplies
• Plain linen, canvas
or co"on bag
• Low-tack painter’s tape
• Leaf design stamp
• Artist’s paintbrush
• Green fabric paints
• A4 cardboard sheet
• A4 plastic sleeve
• Kitchen paper towel
For you to note
With the variety of leaves
and sizes of stamps available,
before you begin stamping,
it’s best if you roughly
determine the placement
and number of rows of leaves
you can fit within the masked
area of the bag.
Here’s how
STEP 1 Carefully wash your
bag to remove any dressing.
When dry, lay the bag flat on
your work surface. Mask off
the area you wish to stamp.
Place cardboard inside the
plastic sleeve, then place it
inside the bag, line it up with
the tape on the front of the
bag. This helps prevent paint
bleeding through to the back
of the bag.
STEP 2 Use the paintbrush
to apply fabric paint to the
stamp. Starting in the centre
of the bag, press the paintloaded leaf stamp down
firmly and li# off cleanly.
Continue stamping from the
centre outwards until the
stamped design is complete.
For a tonal effect, use more
or less paint and different
shades of green. For a faded
look, remove excess paint by
dabbing the leaf on paper
towel before stamping the
bag. Let paint dry.
STEP 3 Fix paint in place by
following the fabric paint
manufacturer’s instructions
for heat se"ing.
Photography Future Publishing
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angling them as you go.
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SPOOKY!CRAFT
HALLOWEEN
Hocus-pocus,
time to refocus!
Upend the usual
Halloween black
and orange with
vibrant colours
and a fun vibe
1 HALF AND HALF
Put down the carving tools and
pick up your paintbrushes for these
colour-blocked eye-catchers. Simply
paint faux pumpkins in two coordinating
colours of acrylic cra! paint. If you’re
worried you can’t make a straight line,
tape off the middle with painter’s tape
before painting the first colour. Add glitz
with a gold paint pen. Use it to colour
stems and freehand squiggles, dots and
other simple shapes – scarily cra!y!
IF USING REAL
PUMPKINS, SPRAY
THEM WITH PRIMER
BEFORE COATING
WITH ACRYLIC
CRAFT PAINT.
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PHOTOCOPY TO
ENLARGE BAT
TO DESIRED
SIZE, THEN
CREATE A CARD
TEMPLATE.
2 U P, U P A N D AWAY
Bring on a big, bubbly
installation that’s a
landing spot for bats,
witches, spiders – you
name it. Trace around a
card template to create
several paper bats or
your preferred motif.
Blow up a balloon and
knot the tail. Repeat
with balloons in
different sizes to make
clusters of two or three
using balloon garland
tape to secure the
balloons together.
Work with glue dots
or dabs of glue from a
low-temperature glue
gun to a"ach paper bats
to balloons. Secure the
installation to the wall
with self-adhesive mini
hooks and clear
nylon thread.
SPOOKY!CRAFT
4 FAC E T I M E
Jack-o’-lantern planters flashing funky ‘hairdos’
are sure to spark joy. It starts with the vibrant
two-colour backdrop. Spray-paint a band on the
top outside of a small cylindrical cement or ceramic
planter; let dry. Lightly spray-paint a bo"om band
in a different colour, overlapping colours. Repeat
with a second coat. Cut jack-o’-lantern features
from iridescent peel-and-stick vinyl. Adhere to
planters. Plant with succulents, cacti, or other
plants that emulate spiky or curly hair.
5 C O LO U R SY N C
3 A ST E P A B OV E
Stairs painted in happy hues inspired this rainbow border of
pumpkins. If your décor is neutral, no worries! The pumpkins will
give it a jolt. For colour inspiration, look at paint chips online or
at a hardware or paint store. Spray paint makes quick work of the
process. If you’re brushing with acrylic paint, paint the pumpkins
white first to minimize the coats required to get brilliant colours.
For a durable, long-lasting top coat on a real pumpkin, clean the
pumpkin and spray it with white primer before you paint.
Pile painted pumpkins on your mantle or console for
an abundant display. Tweak the rainbow to welcome
in super brights, such as bubblegum pink and lime
green, and introduce different tones of the colours
for variety. Anchor each colour grouping with a large
pumpkin, then stack and tuck away! If rainbows aren’t
quite your thing, opt for a monochromatic look using
neutrals, blues or your preferred colours... Finish
with an equally colourful seasonal garland.
5
BRING ON THE BRIGHTS
BRILLIANT!SHADES!OF!PINK!"BLUE!"GREEN!
AND!MORE!LOOK!SPOOKY!COOL!
FOR VERTICAL
STRIPES, PAINT
ALONG THE RIBS OF
A PUMPKIN – THE
GROOVES ARE
BUILT-IN GUIDES.
6 ANYTHING GOES
Capture the bold colours, high contrast and geometric designs of the 1980s with a
grouping of pumpkins. To get the look, use acrylic cra! paint to jazz up pumpkins. Start
with a few solid single colour pumpkins, then move on to colour-blocked designs and
freehand geometric shapes like circles, triangles and checks. You’ll have almost as much
fun as the kids in creating these Halloween decos – no tricks, just a cra!y treat!
NOVEMBER"#$#% BHG &'&
If you’re seeking a head-turning fascinator for this year’s
Melbourne Cup race, take your cue from a true artisan
F A S C I N AT I N G !
HAT!TRICKS
T O TA L LY
A WOMAN OF
MANY HATS
F
or as long as there has been racing, the hat
has been an essential trackside accessory.
Melbourne Cup fashion is a sport in itself,
and no race day would be complete without
a fascinator or hat. Whether you’re looking for
a simple, classic style or a more contemporary
design – and celebrating at home or heading
to the historic Flemington Racecourse on
November 7 – you’ll need a headpiece that
matches your dynamite dress. Read on as
Sydney-based milliner Catherine Kelly offers
you the know-how and winning inspiration to
create your very own crowning glory.
S E C R E T TO
SUCCESS
Sinamay is a stiff but
malleable natural
material, woven from
the abaca plant, and
is favoured by
milliners because it’s
easy to handle.
Spraying a little water
on the fabric as you
work with it can make
it even easier to style.
Catherine Kelly is the
nimble-fingered milliner
behind Embellish
Atelier, set up in a
beautifully restored
historic building in
Sydney’s Rozelle.
It’s where the
award-winning artisan
offers fun hat-making
workshops. You can also
buy everything you
need from her web shop
and sign up for online
tutorials. With
almost 20 years
of experience,
Catherine knows her
stuff. She uses only the
finest textiles and draws
inspiration from her
travels, love of
architecture, and years
of teaching millinery.
Her skill in cra"ing
captivating headpieces
that can easily translate
from winning trackside
looks to wardrobe
staples is the reason
women flock to her
studio. Each piece
is so much more than
millinery – it’s a story, a
feeling and a lifelong
wardrobe investment.
For more info, or
workshops and
supplies, go to
embellishhats.com.
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FRIDAYS 7.00
EASY STEPS TO MAKE A BOW FASCINATOR
Get yourself race-day-ready
and create one of Catherine
Kelly’s stylish, scene-stealing
fascinators – the best part is,
it’s easier than you think.
Gather your supplies
• Length of sinamay
in Watermelon
• 11cm sinamay hat
base in Rose Violet
• Pronged white or
black elastic
• Beeswax thread
conditioner
Photography Sue Ferris, Vanessa Tidy; styling Vanessa Tidy; project Catherine Kelly; research Karenza Jewell
You’ll also need
Measuring tape;
needle; pink
thread; thimble;
pins; scissors
Here’s how
STEP 1 To make the big
bow, cut a 65cm-long strip
of sinamay on the bias to
measure 40cm wide.
Cu!ing on the bias makes
the fabric more malleable.
STEP 2 Fold in half to 20cm
wide, then fold both long
edges into middle to form
a 10cm-wide strip.
STEP 3 Stretch out strip of
sinamay, lay out onto a work
surface. Trim ends to neaten.
STEP 4 Gently steam-iron
sinamay until flat. Bring both
ends together to form a loop
and pinch centre. Pin to hold
in place.
STEP 5 Using a matching
thread, coated with
ST Y L E TI P
• For an extra-luxe touch,
hand-stitch a bird-cage
veil to your fascinator,
or simply hand-stitch
the veil over the bow
for a layered look.
STEP 9
STEP 1
STEP 5
STEP 10
STEP 2
STEP 6
STEP 11
STEP 3
STEP 7
STEP 12
STEP 4
beeswax conditioner to
strengthen, discreetly
hand-stitch centre of bow
together. Remove pins.
STEP 6 For the bow’s centre
tie, cut a 30cm-long strip of
sinamay to 4-5cm wide.
STEP 7 Press strip in half.
Fold both long edges into
middle to make 1 long strip.
STEP 8 Stretch strip out
onto a work surface, then
gently steam-iron until flat.
STEP 8
STEP 9 Wrap sinamay
strip around bow centre,
then hand-stitch in place
with beeswax-coated
matching thread.
STEP 10 Pin fascinator
sinamay bow to centre
of sinamay hat base.
STEP 11 Hand-stitch in
place, using beeswaxcoated matching thread.
STEP 12 At either side
of sinamay hat base,
make a small opening in
the bias edging to insert
pronged elastic. Use white
elastic, as here, for fair
hair, and dark elastic for
darker hair, to help conceal
the elastic. Push the prongs
into the bias on each side.
Pin in place. Hand-stitch
to secure.
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SUPPLIES, see OUR
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BETTER!BEAUTY
L
L
O
E
H
10 hot beauty tips and tricks to help you beat the heat
W
arm balmy
nights,
the sun’s
embrace and cool
ocean swims are not
far away, but before
you strip down and
reach for a delicious
cocktail, get ready to
make a few tweaks to
your beauty routine
so you’ll look and feel
great all summer long.
GOOD
TO
KNOW
TOS S T H E OL D
Check the
expiration date on
your sunscreen. If
the date has been
and gone, toss it
out and replace it,
otherwise it could
let you down.
1
When the heat is on…
1
Mist and
tone
Skip the morning
face wash, unless
your skin is oily
and will feel
be!er if you do a
cleanse. Instead,
use a refreshing
mist, followed by a
vitamin C serum, if
you have one, and
then apply your SPF.
The combination of
vitamin C plus SPF
has been shown to
help neutralise free
radical damage from
sun exposure.
1 Rosewater
Balancing Mist, $40,
Jurlique. 2 Jojoba
Water Toning
Mist, $22.95, The
Jojoba Company.
3 Purifying Mist
Toner, $49, IKKARI.
2
3
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3
4
2
5
6
Wear
sunscreen
Sunny day
or not, always
wear sunscreen,
preferably with
a sun protection
factor (SPF) of 50.
It’s key to reducing
your chances of
ge!ing skin cancer,
pigmentation and
the premature
ageing of your
skin. There are
formulations that
cater to all needs.
4 Good
Morning SPF 50
fragrance free,
$34.95, We Are
Feel Good Inc.
5 Feather Light SPF
50+, $25, Beauti-fltr.
6 Sport Mineral
Sunscreen SPF
50+, $29.00,
Invisible Zinc.
Cleanse
nightly
Removing
your sunscreen,
perspiration and
the rest of the day’s
grime helps prevent
breakouts, irritation
and preps your skin
for nightly care.
Avoid using a harsh
cleanser that leaves
your skin feeling
tight or dry.
7 Ruby
Crystal Cleanser,
$80, Roccoco
Botanicals.
8 Radiance Reset
Anti-Pollution
Cream Cleanser,
$83.95, Bespoke.
9 Extra Gentle
Cleanser, $19.99,
Neutrogena.
7
8
9
12
10
4
13
Review
products
The lush
night creams your
skin lapped up
in winter will be
too much in the
warmer months, so
switch to lighterweight products.
TIP Products
with soothing
ingredients such
as aloe vera can be
just what your skin
needs a"er sun
exposure.
10 Skin
Renewal Serum,
$88, Grown
Alchemist. 11 Rose
Blossom Hydrating
Mist, $59.95, Mukti.
12 Eternal Youth
Light Hydrating
Day and Night
Cream, $69.95,
Dr. LeWinn’s.
13 Calendula and
Aloe Soothing
Hydration Masque,
$98, Kiehl’s.
SPF 101
THE!SUN
FEELS
GREAT"
BUT!DON’T
THINK!FOR
ONE
MOMENT
IT!ISN’T
HARMFUL
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Liberally apply
your sunscreen
20 minutes
prior to sun
exposure. For
top protection,
you need to
use at least one
teaspoonful
per limb, one
each for the
front and back
of your torso,
and one for
your head, and
don’t forget
your ears. It’s
also essential to
reapply it every
two hours, or
sooner if you’ve
been swimming,
or exercising
and sweating.
BETTER!BEAUTY!
5
Drink up
Exfoliate
weekly
Banish dulllooking superficial
dryness by
exfoliating once
or twice a week.
Either use a physical
exfoliant, which has
micro particles to
polish the skin, or
a chemical version,
which loosens and
clears the surface
of dead skin cells.
14 Cleansing
Complex Polish,
$81, iS Clinical.
15 Glow Exfoliator,
$40, Go-To.
16 Comfort Scrub,
$53, Clarins.
Water that is.
When you’re hot
your body will
try to cool down
by perspiring,
but you lose
moisture during
this process too,
and can become
dehydrated
and lethargic.
Drink water
throughout
the day to stay
hydrated, and
don’t wait until
you’re thirsty
before you
have a drink,
because by then
you’re already
dehydrated.
15
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SHADE#AND
MINIMISE
DIRECT#
SUNLIGHT
#WHEN#UV
#RAYS#ARE
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17
18
19
6
Add
colour
If you want a
tan, don’t lie in the
sun and risk ge!ing
skin cancer, fake it.
Whether you want
a hint of colour, a
deep tanned effect,
or somewhere in
between, it can
easily be achieved
in a ma!er of a few
short hours.
17 Gradual
Tan Lotion, $19.99,
Tanologist.
18 Self-Tanning
Oil Mist, $43, Isle
Of Paradise.
19 Self-Tan
Mousse, $34.95,
Three Warriors.
Master the fake
The golden rules for applying
self-tanner are: exfoliate the day
before or on the day; apply a
body lotion to knees, elbows and
feet first, as the drier areas will absorb
more tanner; massage the
self-tanner in well and wash your
hands immediately a!er.
7
Be smooth
Get your body
summer-ready
by ramping up your
TLC. Make a habit
of exfoliating once
or twice a week to
remove the build-up
of surface dryness.
Your body products
will absorb be!er,
and if you’re using a
self-tanner, it will go
on more evenly.
20 Ori Lab
Refresh Scalp and
Body Scrub, $46.95,
Nak Hair. 21 Berry
Exfoliating Shower
Foam with AHA,
$20, Sundae Body.
22 Bergamot Salt
Polish, $35, Polished.
23 Classic Medium
Turkish Bath Deep
Exfoliation Body
Mi!, $39.99, Mi!en.
20
21
22
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23
24
25
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26
27
Double
benefits
Tanning your
face is a no-no,
but if you want to
add colour to your
complexion, use a
BB cream or a tinted
moisturiser with SPF.
Or, apply a face selftanner, which will
last for a few days,
and then all you’ll
need to do is apply
your sunscreen
each morning.
24 BB Cream
SPF 15, $29.95, Bali
Body. 25 Tinted
Moisturiser SPF
50+, $21.95, Natio.
26 Gradual Tan Face
Lotion, $17.99, Bondi
Sands. 27 Plumping
Face Tan Serum,
$29.90, Azure Tan.
9
Tame your
mane
Once humidity
levels go up, frizzy
hair becomes an
issue. It can happen
to anyone, but if your
hair is on the dry
side, damaged, curly
or grey, be prepared.
The best thing you
can do is infuse your
locks with hydration
as much as possible.
28 Shook
Mix + Fix Bundling
Spray, $79.95, Curl
Wow. 29 Frizz
Ease Weightless
Wonder Featherlight
Smoothing Crème,
$20.99, John Frieda.
30 Hydr-8 Leave-In
Conditioner,
$56, Vegamour.
29
30
Good sun sense
will protect
your soft skin
and gorgeous
hair colour.
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GOOD
TO
KNOW
COVER UPS
If you’re going to
be outdoors for an
extended period
of time, as well as
reapplying your
sunscreen every
two hours, wear UV
protective clothing
and a hat. It’ll help
make having fun in
the sun safe and
easy for you.
Swap your cozzie
for a sun suit
Be sun safe while
swimming by
wearing a
protective
swimsuit. Tribe
Tropical Womens
Long Sleeve
Swimsuit – Kingfisher
Cove, $158.90,
hardtofind.com.au/
bhg.
10
Protect
Colour
If your hair
is coloured, make
sure you give it a
rinse immediately
a!er taking a dip in a
chlorinated pool. The
chlorine is not kind
to hair colour or your
skin, for that ma"er.
Limit your hair’s sun
exposure by wearing
a hat or si"ing in
the shade.
NOVEMBER!"#"$ BHG %&'
BETTER!FRIENDS
LIFE’S GREAT WITH
Everyone needs a friend or two, and it’s never too late to make them
T
hey’re those special
people you can
rely on to help you
celebrate your wins
and encourage you to keep
going when times are tough.
Friendships can also reduce
feelings of loneliness and
isolation, in fact, they’re
just as important to
your well-being as
exercising regularly
and eating right.
!"# BHG NOVEMBER$%&%'
But having great friends
isn’t just a ma!er of luck,
friendships take effort, no
ma!er what age you are.
Whether it’s to build a new
connection, or to keep the
love flowing between besties,
you get back what you put in.
Here’s how to develop and
nurture lasting friendships.
WHY ARE FRIENDS
SO IMPORTANT?
All human beings journey
through life with greater ease
when they have the love and
support of friends. Yes, life
goes on without them, but it’s
a whole lot sweeter when
you’re in good company.
TRUE FRIENDS
A healthy, balanced
friendship is give and
take with mutual respect.
When either of you are
having a bad day or going
through a rough patch, you
give each other love and
support without judgement.
You accept their way of
handling a situation is right
for them, even if you’d
do it differently, because
everyone needs to learn
and grow in their own way.
SOCIAL STAMINA
If it’s been a while since you went to a party or gathering and you feel anxious,
that’s okay. Once you put yourself out there, your social skills will soon bounce
back. Just like muscles, the more you train, the stronger your skills will be.
QUALITY OVER
QUANTITY
When life gets busy, you
may be less inclined or able
to socialise, or maybe you’re
a bit of a recluse. But, here’s
a reality check – you’ll be
doing your mental health
and well-being a favour if
you make the effort to build
new friendships. It doesn’t
take much, and while
it’s fun to have a mix of
friends and acquaintances,
cultivating meaningful
relationships with a special
few helps ensure you’ll have
friends who’ll be there for
you through thick and thin.
GOOD
TO
KNOW!
LOYALT Y
M AT TERS
When you stand
up for yourself or
change a behaviour,
some people might
not like it, but it’s
your right to do so.
True friends will
stand by you.
Take small steps
Smile at strangers
as you’re passing
by and say,
“Good morning/
a#ernoon”, or
invite a neighbour
or family member
in for a coffee
or morning tea.
Start a
conversation
Ask open-ended
questions to
encourage people
to share their
stories instead
of responding
with one word
answers. Try it
out with close
friends who
you’re already
comfortable with.
or a class, it takes
the pressure
off the need to
converse, and the
chances are you
won’t be the only
one on your own.
Join community
groups
Go to activities or
meetings where
you can sit and
listen, or join in as
you wish. When
there’s a reason
for the gathering,
such as a meeting
Increase the
numbers
Gradually work
your way up to
a$ending longer
get-togethers
in bigger groups.
FRIENDSHIP IS BORN
AT THAT MOMENT
WHEN ONE PERSON
SAYS TO ANOTHER:
“WHAT! YOU TOO?
I THOUGHT I WAS
THE ONLY ONE”
C.S. LEWIS, AUTHOR
If you feel
awkward, take
a break to get a
drink or go to the
restroom. It’s also
smart to have an
exit plan, such as
needing to relieve
the babysi$er
or let your dog
out. You can also
tell people in
advance if you
plan to only stay
for an hour.
BETTER!FRIENDS
LET US BE GRATEFUL TO THE PEOPLE WHO
MAKE US HAPPY, THEY ARE THE CHARMING
GARDENERS WHO MAKE OUR SOULS BLOSSOM
MARCEL PROUST, WRITER
STAY IN TOUCH
The key to staying in sync
with friends who live a
long distance away is to
keep in contact regularly –
it doesn’t have to be a call,
a quick text is great too. A
li!le goes a long way with
long-time friends and the
positivity will carry over
from each call or message.
PERSONAL
BOUNDARIES
PURE FREEDO M
Close friendships are not only
a source of love and support,
they’re liberating. You get to be
you and are loved for it.
Everyone needs
boundaries. What are
they? Basically they’re
what you will and won’t
accept in any interaction.
They’re guidelines which
can help to keep you safe
physically, mentally and
emotionally. For example,
it could be a relative
stranger asking you
very personal questions,
you being treated
disrespectfully, or
someone touching you
without your consent.
They’re all boundary
violations. So if you ever
feel uncomfortable or
unsafe on any level, trust
your instincts and talk to
a trusted friend or seek
professional help.
Keep in mind, maintaining
your boundaries may
disappoint or annoy some
people, but that isn’t a
valid reason to not look
a"er yourself.
CHANGING
DYNAMICS
When a friend is dealing
with emotional trauma
or a stressful situation, it
can alter their behaviour
IT’S THE FRIENDS
YOU CAN CALL
UP AT 4AM
THAT MATTER
MARLENE DIETRICH, FILM STAR
and potentially impact the
friendship. For example,
they may be more negative
than usual and/or want to
talk about their struggles
more o"en. Try saying
something like, “Hey, you
don’t seem like yourself
lately, is everything okay?”
Or, “You’re a special friend,
but I’m having a hard
time with...” Your friend
may not be aware of how
they’re coming across and
appreciate your concern
and honesty. Being a
supportive listener is
important, but you
also need to be
upfront and
take care
of yourself.
B E N E FI TS O F
FR I E N DS HIPS
BE-FRIEND YOU
Doing things for those
you care about is a good
thing, but not if it’s at
your own expense. For
instance, if you do or say
something just to please
them, be it a friend, family
member or partner, but in
the process you’re denying
your own needs, that’s
not good. How you treat
yourself teaches others
how to treat you. So if
you’re an habitual peoplepleaser take stock of your
choices and make sure
they align with your
values and needs.
MAKING FRIENDS
If you’d like to meet new
people, put yourself in
situations where you can,
for example community
groups, workshops or
simply interacting with
co-workers. Having a
shared interest is a terrific
conversation starter. Just
remember, not everyone
can or will become a close
friend, but you can still
enjoy their company on a
casual level. Alternatively,
you might hit it off with
someone right away
and feel completely
comfortable around them.
• Increase your sense
of belonging
and happiness.
• Emotional support
and help reduce
stress levels.
• Improve your selfconfidence, self-worth
and self-esteem.
• Help you cope
with traumas.
• Steer you towards
healthy habits, such
as exercise.
• Encourage you to
pursue your hopes
and dreams.
• Motivate you to
learn, grow and
be at your best.
GOOD
TO
KNOW!
Photography Adobe Stock
FA ST O R S LOW
Great friendships
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from day one. Either
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from both sides.
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REACH OUT
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trademark
humour,
Academy
Award-winning
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collection of life lessons to
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celebrate being full of possibility,
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HAVE A
LAUGH
MONEY!MATTERS
better finance
G E T A H A N D L E O N YO U R H O M E E X P E N S E S A N D K N OW T H E M U S T-A S K Q U E S T I O N S F O R YO U R B R O K E R
Stay on top of housing costs
With current interest rates so high, it pays to find ways to save
GET A PLAN
TOGETHER
MAKE THAT CALL
Many of us are in the
situation where our
fixed-rate loan will be
expiring soon, and with
the recent interest rate
rises to much higher
rates than when the
fixed-rate loan was
initially secured, that will
mean a dramatic increase
in loan repayments. It
will help immeasurably
to be prepared. Talk to
your financial institution
to find out how much
the weekly repayments
will be when it expires,
and work on a budget in
anticipation. If you start
putting money away
now, the burden may
not be as heavy.
Key enquiries for your
MORTGAGE
BROKER
REACH OUT
It’s a stressful time
Don’t give your financial
financially,
but help is
institution all the control.
available.
Free
financial
Talk to your financial lender
counselling
is
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to find out if they are giving
for anyone by calling the
you the best possible rate
National
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available. Before you make
1800
007
007 (ndh.org.
that call, research what the
au).
Also,
the
Australian
best rate is on the market,
Financial
Complaints
have that figure handy
Authority (AFCA) can
and ask to speak with your
consider
a complaint you
lender’s retention team. If
have
about
a credit, finance
your lender says they’re
or
loan
product
you have
giving the best rate, switch
with
your
financial
firm,
to a lender that can
afca.org.au.
offer a better deal.
CHOOSE WISELY
Check they are licensed
and accredited by the
Mortgage and Finance
Association of Australia
(MFAA) or the Finance
Brokers Association of
Australia (FBAA).
ASK ABOUT THE
LOAN PROCESS
Speak with your broker
about the paperwork
required for the loan
application process,
such as tax returns, bank
statements, payslips etc.
WORDS OF WISDOM
HAPPY!IS!THE!HOUSE!THAT!SHELTERS!A!FRIEND!
Ralph Waldo Emerson, writer
This financial information is general in nature and does not take into consideration your personal circumstances.
If you need advice, please seek out a licensed financial adviser.
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CHECK THE FEES
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valuation and settlement
fees, so you can adjust
your budget accordingly.
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A girl and her mother have
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The girl dreams of a life as an artist. A life outside
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Jeff Apter
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In early 1980, at 21, Neil
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Leah Kaminsky
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It’s 1933 and a young German,
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BACKYARD!REFRESH
500
250
500
Long outer
beam
EASY STEPS TO YOUR
COSY CORNER WITH
A DOWN-TO-EARTH SEAT
Build a rammed earth bench with timber return
and landscape it seamlessly into your yard.
Gather your supplies
• Marking spray paint
• Road base 100kg
• 2400 x 1200 x 16mm
MDF panels (3)
• 100 x 100mm x 2.4m
treated pine H4
posts (7)
• 14g x 100mm
galvanised bugle
screws
• 70 x 45mm x 3m
treated pine H4
framing (3)
• Hardwood garden
stakes 450mm
(24-pack)
• Gold loose
decomposed (deco)
granite 200kg
• Brown loose deco
granite 100kg
• Pink loose deco
granite 100kg
• Cement bag 20kg (5)
• Garden soil 100L
• Native plant selection
• 100mm x 2.4m treated
pine H4 splits (3)
• Threaded galvanised
M16 rod 3m
• Galvanised hex
M16 nuts (10)
• Galvanised M16
washers (10)
• Heavy-duty angle
bracket 40 x 230 x 2mm
• 12g x 45mm hex screws
• Exterior stain and
varnish
• 19 x 19 x 2.7m primed
tri quad moulding
• 100 x 16mm x 4.8m
treated H4 pine edging
• Stepping stones (7)
• Waterproof sealer
500
250
100
16
Long middle
beam
Long split
round edge
Threaded rod
Washer
450
32
Nut
Angle bracket
Short middle
beam
TIMBER BENCH RETURN
ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM
Short outer
beam
Short split
round edge
Deco granite is a combo
of earth-toned natural
materials.
You’ll also need
Tape measure; shovel;
wheelbarrow; rake;
level; hose; safety
eyewear; drill; pencil;
combination square;
impact driver; circular
saw; hammer; nails;
scrap plywood sheet;
hose; heavy-duty
tamper; float; trowel;
plastic sheeting; fork;
claw hammer; scutch
hammer; mallet; hand
saw; sponge; multi-tool;
35mm spade bit, 18mm
spade bit, 6mm drill
bit; plane; hacksaw;
clamp; M16 socket;
orbital sander; 40-grit
sandpaper; tray;
roller; paintbrushes
Components for Formwork
PART
Outer face
End cap
Corner form
Waling post
Stud
Batten
Sole plate
Cleat
Brace
Stake
Round edge notch
Spacer back
Spacer side
Spacer brace
SIZE (IN MM)
2200 x 500 x 16
500 x 450 x 16
500 x 19 x 19
2400 x 100 x 100
450 x 70 x 45
650 x 70 x 45
400 x 70 x 45
45 x 25 x 100
450 x 25 x 100
450 x 25 x 100
200 x 100
360 x 100 x 16
200 x 100 x 16
184 x 70 x 45
MATERIAL
MDF
MDF
Primed tri quad moulding
Treated pine H4 post
Treated pine H4 framing
Treated pine H4 framing
Treated pine H4 framing
Hardwood stake
Hardwood stake
Hardwood stake
Treated pine H4 split
MDF
MDF
Treated pine H4 framing
QTY
2
2
4
4
6
4
6
6
6
6
1
1
1
2
Here’s how
PREPARE!GROUND!
AND!BUILD!
FORMWORK
STEP 1 To prepare the
ground, measure and mark
a 3 x 3m area with tape
measure and spray paint.
Dig out turf and soil to
90mm depth with shovel
and wheelbarrow. Level
with rake and level.
STEP 2 Apply road base to
full marked area except for
planting area (about 1/4 of
area). Use wheelbarrow to
pour, then spread and level
to 40-50mm depth with
rake. Compact by foot,
then mist with hose.
STEP 3 Measure and mark
formwork components (see
opposite page for list of
Components) with tape
measure, combination
square and pencil. Wear
safety glasses and cut to
size with circular saw. Put
2 Waling posts parallel on a
flat surface, around 300mm
apart. Centre an Outer
face onto posts so post
overhang is equal on both
ends. Predrill 8 equally
spaced pilot holes through
Outer face for each post,
insert bugles and screw
tight. Repeat for second
side and remaining 2 posts.
STEP 4 Assemble 2 Outer
faces and 2 End caps into a
box shape, top and bo#om
open. Predrill 4 equally
spaced holes on edge
of End cap and into Outer
face. Insert bugles and
screw tight. Repeat to
secure second End Cap
to other end.
STEP 5 Put formwork box
in chosen location and
ensure it is level, plumb and
square. To brace End caps,
screw Ba#ens to Waling
posts with a bugle screw on
each corner. Brace sides
with 3 equally spaced Studs
on both sides. Screw Studs
to Waling posts with bugles
inserted on an angle.
STEP 6 Lay Sole plate on
ground at 90 degrees to
side of Stud. A#ach with a
timber screw. A#ach Cleat
to top of Stud with timber
screw, put diagonal Brace
to underside of Cleat, then
hammer a stake into ground
at footing of diagonal Brace
so it bu#s against Sole
plate. Repeat for a total
of 6 sets of side formwork
components.
STEP 7 A#ach Corner
forms to all internal corners
with hammer and 2 nails per
corner. Measure and mark
approx. 100mm from
ground on 2 inside diagonal
corners of box. Draw
rammed earth layer lines
with curved, sweeping lines
to connect marked corners.
Repeat for 3 layers in total.
STEP 8 On a piece of
scrap plywood, mix 10
shovels of brown deco
granite with 1 shovel
of cement.
FORMWORK COMPONENTS
Stud
Cleat
Waling post
Spacer
Batten
Sole plate
Brace
Outer face
Stake
End cap
STEP 4
STEP 7
STEP 5
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 6
STEP 8
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LANDSCAPE!AND!
PLANTING
STEP 9
STEP 11
STEP 10
Mist with hose while mixing
with shovel until mix is
moist and crumbly but not
too wet.
STEP 9 Shovel brown
granite mix into box. Tamp
as you go until you reach
the first layer line, then
smooth out with float.
Repeat Steps 8 and 9 with a
pink deco granite layer and
a gold layer until 100mm
from box top (you will have
some gold granite mix le!
over, set it aside).
STEP 10 To prepare a
rebate joint connection for
timber bench return, select
a corner for the connection.
Press Round edge notch
(curved side face down)
into rammed earth mix to
make an indent (this will
a"ach to the timber bench).
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Hammer in until flush with
top surface then smooth
any displaced mix.
STEP 11 Assemble Spacer
back and Spacer side into
an ‘L’ shape. Predrill and
screw 3 equally spaced
bugles through Spacer back
edge and into Spacer side.
Put spacer around notch in
corner of box and tap down
with mallet until edges are
flush with box top. Insert
Spacer braces, then predrill
and screw Spacer back to
braces with timber screws.
STEP 12 Fill box to the top
with le!over gold granite
mix (avoid Spacer). Screed
until smooth with a float.
Cover with plastic sheeting.
Allow to set for 1 week.
STEP 13 Disassemble
bracing and box. Set Waling
posts and notch aside for
bench return. Set Stakes
aside for edging. Apply 2
coats of sealer to rammed
earth bench with roller.
Allow to dry a!er each coat.
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STEP 14 Before installing
stepping stones, chip away
all edges with scutch
hammer to create a so!,
organic-shaped edge.
Mix up cement on scrap
plywood according to
instructions on bag. With a
trowel, lay cement on road
base and place stones on
top. Hammer stones into
cement with mallet. Adjust
as needed until stones are
level, then haunch edges
with trowel. Wipe stones
with wet sponge to remove
cement debris.
STEP 15 Dig over planting
section, add garden soil
then mix with shovel and
fork. Plant your selection
of native plants.
STEP 16 To install pine
edging, dig trench around
perimeter of whole area.
Lay pine edging along
trench. Hammer hardwood
stakes into ground to
support edging at around
500mm intervals. Predrill
and screw Stakes to edging
with timber screws. With a
multi-tool, cut top of Stakes
flush with edging.
STEP 17 On scrap piece
of plywood, mix 20 shovels
of gold deco granite with
1 shovel of cement. Shovel
mix onto road base surface
(around whole area except
for planted section). Mist
with hose, then compact
with tamper and foot until
Add a fringe of hardy native
plants, including lomandra,
kangaroo paws and coastal
rosemary, and step up to your
bench with stepping stones.
granite is level with edging.
STEP 18 Put remaining
gold granite mix on top
of planted bed. Spread
until even with rake.
Photography Alan Jensen; styling Vanessa Tidy; projects James West, John Rae
BUILD!A!TIMBER!
BENCH!RETURN
STEP 19 Measure, mark
and cut all components to
size with tape measure,
combination square, pencil
and circular saw (see list of
Components below). Cut
pine posts to around half
depth with circular saw,
then flip over to complete
cut on other side.
STEP 20 On one end of
all Split round edge pieces,
measure and mark 100mm
along one side, then
draw a connecting line at
45 degrees to corner on
other side of split. Cut all
4 splits with hand saw.
STEP 21 Before assembly,
chamfer all edges on all
components with plane to
so!en edges.
STEP 22 Place 1 Long split
round edge face down.
Measure and mark drill
points as shown in Timber
bench return assembly
diagram (page 178). With
drill and spade bit, drill 4
holes to a depth of around
20mm. Centre 18mm spade
bit on each hole centre, drill
all the way through. Repeat
for second Long split.
STEP 23 Lay drilled Long
split on top of a Long outer
beam and square up flush
on all edges. Use holes as a
template to drill halfway
through all 4 holes. Flip and
repeat from other side to
complete holes through
beam. Repeat for second
Long outer beam, Long
outer split and Long middle
beam (flush on one end).
STEP 24 Repeat Steps
22-23 for Short splits and
beams, but drill just 1 hole.
STEP 25 Measure and
mark 5 lengths of threaded
rod to 430mm. Cut with
hacksaw.
STEP 26 Assemble Long
beams and splits per
Timber bench assembly
diagram (page 178). Insert
rod through all 4 holes.
A"ach at both ends with
washers and nuts. Tighten
with socket. Repeat for
Short splits and beams
(1 length of rod only).
STEP 27 Assemble and
clamp long and short parts
together. Centre angle
bracket on joint, predrill,
insert hex screws, tighten.
STEP 28 Apply 2 coats of
exterior stain. Allow to dry
a!er each coat.
STEP 29 A"ach notch to
underside of timber bench
with bugles, line it up with
indent on rammed earth
bench. With an extra pair of
hands, li! timber bench and
lower onto rebate joint.
STEP 14
Dovetail joinery is strong
and brings visual interest
to your timber bench.
STEP 16
STEP 23
STEP 17
STEP 26
STEP 20
STEP 22
STEP 27
Components for Timber bench return
PART
Long middle beam
Long outer beam
Long split round edge
Short middle beam
Short outer beam
Short split round edge
SIZE (IN MM)
1900 x 100 x 100
2000 x 100 x 100
2000 x 100
450 x 100 x 100
350 x 100 x 100
450 x 100
MATERIAL
Treated pine H4 post
Treated pine H4 post
Treated pine H4 split
Treated pine H4 post
Treated pine H4 post
Treated pine H4 split
QTY
1
2
2
1
2
2
STEP 29
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Project supplies Bunnings
Garden Basics garden soil mix,
25L bag, $4.98. Mr Fothergill’s
seeds, variety, from $5.18.
The Little Organic Company
Organic bentonite clay, 500g
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page 74
Project supplies Bunnings
Corrugated steel raised garden
bed, various sizes, from $175.
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pond liner, $147.52. Ki Carma
red scoria landscape stones,
16kg bag, $12.99. Vinidex 65mm
x 20m slotted draincoil, $46.12.
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Press 100g wet area silicone
sealant, $16.50. GRUNT 1 x 10m
non-woven geotextile membrane
drain mat fabric, $41.64. Scotts
Osmocote premium potting mix,
25L bag, $9.28. Garden Essentials
12m2 organic sugar cane mulch
bale, $13.72.
Sunny side up, page 78
Project supplies Bunnings
150 x 25mm 2.4m plinth H4
treated pine sawn, $10.50. Porta
30 x 30mm 2.4m DAR square
H3 treated pine, $32.40. 100
x 15mm 2.1m fence paling H3
treated pine wet, $3.80. Buildex
16G x 50mm galvanised bugle
head rapid drive batten screws,
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premium tomato and vegetable
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In full swing, page 82
Shopping details Adairs
Belgian vintage washed cushion
in Lilac or Forest, $79.99 each.
Otis Wisteria boucle cushion,
$79.99. Belgian stripe vintage
washed linen cushion in
Forest, $89.99.
Bunnings Tuscan Path White
Harper cylinder pot 28cm,
$59.38; 42cm, $169. Hanging
pot Emerald Falls – dichondra
argentea, $39.95. Birds nest fern
– asplenium nidus, $69.95.
Country Road Vivi clear glass
jug, $69.95. Vivi glass tumbler,
$17.95 each. Spotlight Rope side
stool, $40.
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laminated, $85. Intergrain
UltraDeck timber decking stain
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Australian Handyman Supplies
25 x 25 x 1.6mm 2.16m galvanised
steel square tube, $25.80. Zenith
12G x 45mm galvanised hex
head metal screws, 50 pack,
$16.54. GRUNT 14mm x 10m
natural sisal rope, $25.88. Kinetic
15mm nylon coated copper
pipe saddle clips, 10 pack, $9.50.
Zenith 8G x 25mm galvanised
button head stitching timber
screws, 28 pack, $4.95. Heavy
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Zenith metric M8 x 60mm hot
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bolts and nuts, 25 pack, $12.42.
Revive the drive,
page 88
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Coloured Sealer Matt Medium
Tint, 4L, $126.90.
Gateway to glam,
page 136
Shopping details Freedom
Orissa floor runner 80 x 300cm
in Natural, $399. Broadway
scatter cushion in Navy,
$39.95. James Lane Jaque
Terrazzo stool side table in
White, $249.
Kylie Sams Victorious original
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timber varnish, 500ml, $31.50.
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microfibre mini roller set, $8.25.
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Storage utile multi-purpose long
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Project supplies Bunnings
Selleys Spakfilla Wall Repair
Kit, $14.50.
In the frame, page 146
Shopping details Adairs
Malmo soft linen cushion in
Pine, $74.95. Provincial Home
Living Hex cushion 40 x 60cm,
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Porta 30mm 2.4m moulding
pine external corner round
edge clear, $32.80. Porta 30
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sheet dado rail clear, $11.70.
Trojan 75mm mitre and corner
clamp, $9.98. Zenith 50mm zinc
plated corner brace bracket,
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$8.40. Moroday Grey Econo
weather seal tape, $5.55. Dulux
1Step Prep Primer, Sealer &
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Cabothane satin water based
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varnish, 500ml, $31.50. Spotlight
Amaco Rub ‘n Buff Metallic
Finish Antique Gold, $18.90.
Turn over a new leaf,
page 150
Project supplies Eckersley’s
Art & Craft Jacquard SolarFast
Dye, 118ml, $16.95; SolarFast
Wash, $21.50. Officeworks Wax
crayons, from $2.95 a set. Kadink
white air-drying clay, 1kg, $14.12.
Spotlight Fabric paint, from
$9.80. Artist’s acrylic paints,
from $7. Cotton table runner,
$21. Rubber brayer, $31.50.
Wallpaper Direct Wallpaper
lining paper, from $33.
Totally fascinating,
page 162
Project supplies Embellish
Atelier Sinamay base, 11cm, in
Rose Violet, $4.65. Plain weave
92cm sinamay in Watermelon,
$19.50 per metre. Bob’s Beeswax
thread conditioner, from $5.50.
Pronged elastic in white or
black, $0.75.
Down to earth,
page 178
Shopping details Country
Road Cove linen cushion in
Willow or Toffee 60 x 60cm,
$99. Lorne jug in Husk, $49.95.
Lorne tumbler, $14.95 each.
Project supplies ANL Deco
Granite Pink gravel, $80.00
per tonne. Deco Granite Gold
gravel, $130.00 per tonne. Deco
Granite Brown gravel, $78.00
per tonne. Road base, $68.00
per tonne. Sandstone flagging
sawn, $110 per m2. Bunnings DyMark 350g Fluoro Green Spray
& Mark paint, $6.95. MDF panel
2400 x 1200mm 16mm, $39.30.
100 x 100mm 2.4m H4 treated
pine post, $24.50. Zenith 14G
x 100mm galvanised type 17
batten bugle head timber
screws, 25 pack, $16.15. 70 x
45mm outdoor framing MGP10
H3 treated pine 3m, $18.30.
Growies 50 x 25mm 450mm
hardwood garden stakes,
24 pack, $36.99. Cement
Australia 20kg white cement,
$23.04. Scotts Osmocote
garden soil premium planting
mix, 25L, $9.98. 100mm 2.4m
pole splits H4 treated pine
wet, $12. Hobson Engineering
M16 x 3m hot dip galvanised
threaded rod, $20.95. Zenith
M16 hot dipped galvanised
hex nut, $0.67. Zenith M16 hot
dipped galvanised washer,
$0.51. Pryda universal heavy
duty angle 40 x 40 x 230mm,
$7.92. Zenith 12G x 45mm
galvanised hex head with seal
timber screws, 10 pack, $4.95.
Porta 19 x 19mm 2.7m moulding
white pine FJ primed tri quad,
$9.30. 100 x 16mm 4.8m edging
H4 treated pine wet, $9.35.
Cabot’s Aquadeck sample
pot in Jarrah, 250ml, $11.90.
Crommelin 6L Natural Finish
Penetrating Sealer And Water
Repellent, $99.
Better pets, page 194
Shopping details BeakBox
BeakBox mini for small birds,
$150. Get Flocked The Aviator
bird harness and leash mini,
$59.95. Kazoo Natural wooden
rainbow, $26.95. Parrotbox
Avian Fashions flight suit Tux
with Tails, small, $45.98.
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As a bird owner, you can’t just wing it – here’s what to consider
KEEP IT CLEAN
Like all other pets,
Robot vacuums, like
our feathered friends
the Roomba, are a
also need special care
great way to keep your
for a happy, healthy
home clean of the
life. Birds are highly
smallest of feathers
intelligent and require
and droppings, saving
regular vet check-ups,
appropriate housing and you hours of sweeping
and vacuuming. Avian
a quality, balanced diet
flight suits are cleverly
with fresh water daily.
designed soft, stretchy,
Pet parrots also need
reusable pet bird
mental stimulation and
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PLAYTIME
Smart bird toys can
keep your feathered
pets entertained and
engaged. For instance,
try hanging colourful
foraging balls, and
wheels and toys such
as the Natural Wooden
Rainbow toy by Kazoo.
Plus, check out the
BeakBox, which plays
music every time your
parrot pulls or pushes a
break-resistant lever.
Recent research shows our
pets love holidaying just as
much as we do. In fact, 41% of
dog owners say their holidays
become more enjoyable when
they take their pets away with
them. Doggos on vacation
appear happier (40%), better
behaved (39%), more playful
(55%), excited to meet new
people and explore new
things (51%), and wag their tail
more (48%). Here’s a list of
pet-friendly places to check
out with your best mate.
1 The coastline of Australia
is dotted with dog-friendly
beaches. Be sure to check the
off-leash rules before you go.
2 Dog-friendly wineries are a
wonderful spot to enjoy a glass
of vino and good cheese, with
gourmet treats for your pooch.
3 Many camping sites also
welcome pets! Camping is an
ideal opportunity to explore
the surroundings, hiking or
even canoeing with your dog.
4 Have a meal at the local dogfriendly pub or café, followed
by a play at a nearby dog park
while you’re in town. You might
even find a pet-friendly market
or family event nearby.
5 Pet-friendly accommodation
is your best bet. Try, stayz.com.
au/travel/pet-friendly, or
holidayingwithdogs.com.au.
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