Innholdsfortegnelse for April 2021 i Better Homes and Gardens Australia

And at this time of year, the temperature is perfect for planting, pruning and prepping your garden. So where to start? For an instant payoff, transform your old or op-shop kitchen colanders into cute containers for hanging flowers and herbs (page 64). You can also set up an organic vegie patch (page 82), steal fab inspiration from a bush garden 50 years in the making (page 76) and plant spring bulbs (page 48) for a riot of colour to come. Oh, and don’t miss our special bulb offer on page 58. Elsewhere, the season is all about juicy, ripe pears. We show you how to grow (page 68), cook and eat them (page 94) – even in savoury dishes you might never have thought to try. Same goes for our…

WINDOW WOW For a streamlined and modern look, forgo architraves in favour of a shadowline around the reveal of your windows. As for a timber stain colour, select a rich shade of merbau or a colour to suit. Simply stunning! RAISE THE CEILING Raise a central section of your ceiling, even if only slightly, to make room for diffused lighting effects. Fit strip LEDs within the recess – you’ll love the mood, while the extra height enhances the sense of space. IT’S A KNOCKOUT Knock down part of a wall to open up a cramped galley kitchen to your living areas. Then extend your galley’s base units out and around the new opening for an island-like divider clad in timber for contrast. FOR SHOPPING DETAILS, SEE OUR STOCKISTS PAGE DESIGN…

FOR A SERIOUSLY SLEEK DESIGN MATCH YOUR CABINETRY AND BENCHTOP COLOURS BRIONY MIKROU, MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER, KABOODLE KITCHEN BENCH SOLUTIONS Consider an L-shaped kitchen layout and you may be able to carve out space for a work desk. And how about having an in-bench knife block and caddy for cutting boards at your fingertips all the time. Genius! THE DARK SIDE Black appliances, taps, sinks and accents – just look at those drawer pulls! – are having a moment. No wonder, with their stylish contrast to timber and white. PS, has the black shelving caught your eye yet? Delish! TOP DRAWER When it comes to built-in cabinetry, pay attention to the size of drawers. A variety of heights is crucial to accommodate cutlery and kitchen tools right through to large…

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Who doesn’t want an obelisk in their garden? A grand, towering monument that pays tribute to your toils and travails. Grand as this may look, its construction is simplicity itself. So add power to your patch, and make it pretty as well! Gather your supplies • Hardwood garden stakes 25 x 25mm x 1.2m (4) 50 x 50mm x 1.8m (4) • Marine plywood 1220 x 610 x 18mm • Wooden fence capital • Exterior spray paint • Landscape adhesive You’ll also need Tape measure; handsaw; drill; 50mm galvanised screws; masking tape; spirit level; carpenter’s pencil; 120-grit sandpaper Here’s how STEP 1 Measure and cut 25 x 25mm stakes into four 60cm lengths with a saw. STEP 2 Lay cut stakes in a square on plywood and temporarily screw together.…

SEASON SPECIALS These juicy goodies are now at your fingertips. THE FINEST VINE Imagine sitting under a pergola and reaching up to pluck fresh grapes. FUZZY FABULOUSNESS Nothing tastes as sweet as a peach that comes off your very own tree. POPS OF FLAVOUR Plums are perfect for sugary or sour snacks on the go. KEY TO CLIMATE ZONES ZONE 6 Mild warm summer Cold winter ZONE 5 Warm summer Cold winter ZONE 4 Hot dry summer Cold winter ZONE 3 Hot dry summer Mild winter ZONE 2 Warm humid summer ZONE 1 Hot humid summer PLANT NOW In each issue we give ideas, tips and planting advice for cooler, warmer, wetter and drier areas in each zone, so ask at your local nursery which zone best matches your conditions.…

PEAR AND GRAPE SALAD Preparation time 40 mins Cooking time nil Serves 6 4 cups thinly sliced stemmed kale2 cups thinly shaved Brussels sprouts3 red and green anjou pears, halved, cored and sliced1 orange, peeled and sliced1 cup cumquats, halved1 cup red seedless grapes, halved½ cup olive oil⅓ cup Prosecco or dry white wine¼ cup white wine vinegar2 Tbsp finely chopped shallots1 Tbsp chopped fresh chives2 tsp Dijon mustard¼ tsp sea-salt flakes¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper STEP 1 Mix kale and Brussels sprouts in a serving bowl. Arrange pear, orange, cumquat and grape over the top. STEP 2 Put oil, Prosecco, vinegar, shallots, chives, mustard, salt and pepper in a screw-top jar and shake well. Drizzle over salad. Serve. SOFT AS A CLOUD AND DRIPPING IN GOOEY SYRUP THE…

BY OVEN ROASTING THE TOMATOES YOU GET A BEAUTIFUL BURST OF SWEET AND TART FLAVOUR BBQ PRAWNS WITH CUCUMBER RELISH Preparation time 20 mins plus 15 mins marinating Cooking time 10 mins Serves 4 to 6 16 extra large green king prawns in shells, heads and tails on60ml fish sauce60ml extra virgin olive oil4 Tbsp coconut cream Steamed rice, to serveCoriander leaves and fried shallots, to garnish CUCUMBER RELISH 4 Tbsp caster sugar100ml water1 tsp white peppercorns1 clove garlic½ bunch coriander, leaves picked and chopped and roots cleaned½ tsp sea-salt flakes3 long green chillies, finely sliced2 red bullet chillies50ml fish sauce Juice of 3 limes3 kaffir lime leaves, finely shredded2 Lebanese cucumbers, peeled in strips and cut into small dice (5mm) STEP 1 To make cucumber relish, add sugar and water…

Do you have an awkward area of your home that has no real function and so has become a dumping ground? Don’t give in to the mess or buy furniture that doesn’t quite fit - turn it into a cosy cranny everyone can use. With a clever kitchen cabinet flat-pack hack - plus a few pieces of plywood - you can build a seating, storage and shelving combo to suit any space. Use it to read, study or watch movies on your iPad - it’s the ultimate me-time retreat! “Go from crowded and cluttered to calming and charming with sneaky storage and soothing colours” EASY STEPS TO BUILD YOUR BOOK NOOK Made from flat-pack kitchen cabinets, plywood and pine, this book nook is a cut-and-screw job with no complicated carpentry…

PROJECT 1 TIMBER WINDOW MAKEOVER Without a regular coat of paint, timber windows can rot. Left unchecked, they can quickly become beyond repair and need replacement. It's much better to get in early with a quick fix. Gather your supplies • Epoxy filler • Oil-based undercoat • Enamel paint • Glazing bead, 6mm Tasmanian oak quad moulding You’ll also need Paint scraper; old wood chisel; wood hardener; putty knife; various grades of sandpaper; paintbrush; exterior PVA glue; painter's tape; exterior gap filler Here’s how STEP 1 Use a paint scraper to remove loose or flaking paint from window. STEP 2 Use an old chisel to remove brittle glazing putty from around the glass in the window. STEP 3 Use the chisel or scraper to remove any rotten wood from…

Mothers, daughters and the ties that bind them have long been fertile ground for storytellers. Throw nuptials into the mix, as Gretel Killeen does in My Daughter’s Wedding, and you can only be certain of one thing - the path to true love, in all its guises, never runs smoothly. Billed as a ‘heart-aching comedy', the diary-style novel finds its voice in Nora, a middle-aged mum who's daughter Hope cut off all contact four years ago - no warning, no explanation. Then one day, she calls: "I'm coming home, I'm getting married, the wedding is in three weeks and it's your job to organise it”. So begins a hi-jinxed journey to "I do”. RELATIONSHIPS IN FOCUS Gretel says the jumping-off point for the tale - which adds a third generation…

A city slicker turned farmer’s wife, Annabelle Hickson knows firsthand what it means to get back to basics. Her journey from journalist to garden lover showed her the power and joy to be found in growing and then showing your own plants. Take a leaf out of her book and discover how just a few sprigs of greenery or a bowl of blooms can transform your interior spaces with - as she calls it - luxurious, affordable and compostable splendour! DO THIS In this arrangement the proportions are great - the cosmos flowers sit naturally in the tiny vase. NOT THIS Here you have more vase than cosmos, leaving an unnatural, uninspiring lump. NATURAL BEAUTY In her book A Tree in the House (Hardie Grant, $50), Annabelle Hickson invites you…

Almost everyone is a little afraid of something - and that’s good. Having a certain amount of fear has helped us to survive. But today, many of our fears have less to do with reality and everything to do with how we’re wired. HOW IT WORKS Fear starts in the part of the brain that alerts the body when we see something potentially dangerous. Say you’re out walking and something catches your eye in the grass. The image-processing centre in your brain might say ‘snake!’ and trigger fear. But within seconds the thinking part of the brain assesses the situation, whether it’s ‘never mind, that’s a garden hose’ or ‘snake-run the other way!’ CONTROL FACTOR A big part of the fear is lack of control. The less predictable you feel…

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SHAKER CRAFTERS ESPOUSED THE PRINCIPLE ‘BEAUTY RESTS ON UTILITY’ GREY MATTERS Grey or greige tones can look completely different under natural and artificial light. So it’s imperative you paint up sample swatches to test in your kitchen before you commit to an expensive mistake! UNIVERSAL APPEAL The beauty of Shaker cabinetry lies in its unpretentiousness. Without elaborate mouldings and little to no decoration, its understated elegance and simple lines make it contemporary and forever timeless. PLATE IT UP Where you can, opt for contemporary full-height storage, not least of all for its clutter-busting effect. As a counterpoint that blends storage and style, include a useful plate rack – utterly charming! FOR SHOPPING DETAILS, SEE OUR STOCKISTS PAGE DESIGN NOTES Large family? Equip your kitchen with a bank of built-in convention,…

beautiful blossoms in spring, blissful shade under their drip-tipped leaves in summer and a bounty of sweet juice from the golden teardrop-like fruit in autumn. That’s a pear tree for you! Or the fruit can be a gorgeous green, ruby red or mellow yellow. One of the easiest fruit trees to grow in your backyard, you can also train it up a wall or include it in your pocket orchard in a tiny space. PLANTING • Bare-rooted pear trees are much cheaper than buying in a pot. Plant in winter when the roots are dormant and as soon as you pick it up so the roots don’t dry out. • Soak in water while you dig a hole twice as wide as the roots, add organic matter and build a…

As the heady days of quick-growing summer vegies pass and you start helping winter’s slow coaches reach their potential, think about changing your gardening style. Instead of tackling pests and diseases as they appear, act so these perils don’t eventuate in the first place. Here are tips on how you can take control of your patch. YOUR CARE PLAN • Rotate your crops to ensure pathogens don’t build up in the soil. • Plant small native shrubs to provide food and shelter for small birds, which will eat plenty of pests as soon as they arrive. • Ensure your garden is in the sun and has good air circulation so plants don’t develop fungal diseases. • Water the soil, not the foliage, in the morning. If leaves are left wet…

THE BROCCOLI IN THIS DIVAN SOAKS UP THE CHEESY SAUCY FLAVOURS FOR A DELISH SERVING OF GREENS EVEN THE KIDS WILL DEVOUR! EASYSCHNAPPS RASPBERRY AND HAZELNUT TART Preparation time 15 mins Cooking time 45 mins Serves 12 4 punnets raspberries215g caster sugar½ cup breakfast marmalade175g unsalted butter, at room temperature½ tsp ground cinnamon¼ tsp ground cloves1 free-range egg1 free-range egg yolk¼ cup butterscotch schnapps125g plain flour, plus extra 1 Tbsp175g hazelnut meal250g mascarpone150ml thickened cream½ cup icing sugar, plus extra, to dust2 tsp vanilla pasteChopped pistachios, to serve STEP 1 Preheat oven to 190°C fan-forced (210°C conventional). Combine 2 punnets raspberries in a medium saucepan with 75g of the sugar, marmalade and ¼­ cup water. Cook over medium heat for 20 minutes, until thickened. Set aside to cool. STEP 2 Put butter,…

BAKED RISONI WITH HARISSA PRAWNS Preparation time 5 mins Cooking time 25 mins Serves 2 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil1 small onion, finely chopped1 clove garlic, sliced 250g cherry tomatoes100g risoni1 cup vegetable stock1 ½ Tbsp harissa paste100g kale, sliced½ small bunch dill, chopped400g raw peeled prawns1 lemon, ½ uiced,½ cut into wedges2 tsp soy sauceSea-salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper, to season STEP 1 Preheat oven to 160°C fan-forced (180°C conventional). Heat olive oil in an ovenproof frying pan on medium. Saute onion for 5 minutes, or until so. and lightly golden. Add garlic and fry for 30 seconds, then stir in tomatoes with a splash of water. Simmer for 5 minutes, or until tomatoes start to burst and turn saucy. STEP 2 Stir risoni, stock, 1…

Being a tween means you no longer treat your bedroom like a toy factory and want a space that’s a little more grown-up but still fun. Here’s how to give your kid a space to meet their changing needs and interests without doing a total overhaul. The walls, flooring, window treatment and light fitting remain the same, as the key to the transformation is custom-designed, built-in furniture. The scheme is kept neutral so their fave colours can be brought in with accessories. EASY STEPS TO BUILD YOUR STORAGE BOXES Made from plywood, the DIY furniture in this tween bedroom is budget-friendly and, with no complicated joinery, is easy to assemble. Just cut, glue and screw! First you make square and rectangular boxes, then a. ach them to wall-mounted panels. In…

Older homes offer character in the form of charming architectural features, but can also suffer from awkward floorplans. You can transform an uninviting space using a rich colour palette and clever solutions to make the most of unused areas and boost storage. Take inspiration from this ‘cosy industrial’ makeover and give your place a style injection. A huge feature is the DIY day bed that makes the most of an often underutilised space under the stairs. Genius idea or what? LIVING ROOM REVAMP To get your FREE project sheet with all of the step-by-step images and instructions for these painting and DIY projects for your living room revamp, just head to bhg.com.au/tara-creates-a-cosy-winter-living-room and download it to your computer or device. It's super simple and you'll have it instantly! FOR SHOPPING…

choc delights Call off the hunt! Chocolate eggs hide in plain sight in these hanging decorations that do double duty as an Easter brunch nibble or a take-home gift for guests. Instructions on page 162 papered eggs Brighten a batch of white ceramic or plastic eggs by decoupaging them with graphic luncheon napkins which you can find in abundance at selected kitchenware stores. Instructions on page 162 get wrapping Delight the kids with a sweet scene sitting within a raffia egg. Inside, felted toy bunnies on mossy pebbles mingle. So cute! Instructions on page 162 “MAKE THE EASTER BUNNY FEEL RIGHT AT HOME WITH A NEST OF COLOURFUL EGGS” CHOC DELIGHTS Here’s how Start with papier-mache eggs that are pre-cracked so all you need to do is apply chalk paint…

cleanse STEP 01 start by washing any dirt, oil and makeup off your face and neck. Make sure you're not using any products that are going to dry your skin out (it will feel tight if it's dry). Why? If your cleanser dehydrates the skin cells, then all your products afterwards will have repair work to do. Instead, use a low-foaming cream or oil cleanser. TRY 1 Toleriane Caring Wash Cleanser, $27.95, La Roche-Posay. DIY MASK Don’t have a mask? Make one! Combine 1 Tbsp full cream milk yoghurt, 1 tsp manuka honey and 2 drops tea tree oil (if you get breakouts) or rose essential oil (if your skin is dry). Smooth on the face and neck and relax for 20 minutes. Wipe off with a muslin cloth (gentler on…

HOLEY MOLEY!, P64 Project supplies Bunnings Grunt 1 x 10m non-woven geotextile membrane drain mat fabric, $36. Cyclone 1220mm fibreglass insect screen, $9.90/m. Brunnings 25L tomato and vegetable growing mix, $4.20. Grunt 10mm x 10m sisal twisted rope, $12. Whites outdoor wall bracket, various sizes and designs, from $7.98. HIGH STAKES WINNER, P8O Project supplies Bunnings Project Panel 1220 x 610 x 18mm AA grade mixed hardwood marine plywood, $61. Growies 50 x 50 x 1800mm hardwood garden stakes, $28.99/pk3. Growies 25 x 25 x 1200mm hardwood garden stakes, $14.98/pk6. Heritage 88mm external capital turned round fence post top, $17. Dulux 340g flat black Duramax spray paint, $12.88. Selleys 415g Liquid Nails landscape stone concrete adhesive, $12.85. TWEEN DREAM, P128 Project supplies Bunnings 18mm plywood. Cabot’s Cabothane Clear Interior Water Based Varnish. Selleys…

Updating or renovating your kitchen is like navigating choppy waters – do you take the safe but staid route or risk choices that may date quickly? As always, there is a happy medium, but you’ll need patience and lots of research so you get all the details just right. Feel free to borrow any of these ideas. Allow yourself to be inspired by the charm of the Victorian and Georgian eras and design an elegant, modern-day cooking and entertainment space influenced by the character, furniture forms and proportions of these periods. You may wish to pare back some of the details, but fine craftsmanship is essential if the kitchen is to stand out from the rest of the pack. TREAT YOUR ISLAND and yourself to a wine chiller. As it’s…

CHROME ACCENTS For shine and pop, look to cool chrome and brushed stainless steel appliances, tapware, hardware and pendants. Let exposed decorative hinges in on the act for authenticity and to add a visual boost. COLOURFUL ATTITUDE Prefer a punchier look? Add a colour hit of soft blue with an undertone of grey so it’s in tune with the veining of the marble. GO UP A LEVEL With an all-white kitchen, layers of interest are key. Stir the pot, so to speak, with worktops at varying heights. Note the slight elevation of this all-marble breakfast bar. Marble not in the budget? Check out quartz lookalikes! SHAKE IT UP For authentic-looking cabinetry, opt for Shaker or a raised and mildly decorated frame around a recessed panel so you can take in…

Forget those memories of the Australian bush being harsh and unforgiving – a bush garden can be a magical place. With plants that fit in naturally with the environment, you can create outdoor garden rooms that can be used for eating and entertaining or as places of retreat for reading and thinking. When you need to build a small structure – a potting shed, a little studio – make the trees part of it. And, such is the sculptural nature of so many native plants, real art becomes a natural fit in this landscape. Here’s how to make the bush your own. ABOUT THE GARDEN As an architect, Philip Cox has created iconic public buildings around the world. On a personal level, he has been creating a tribute to the…

A spade digs holes, a shovel shifts stuff–that’s the general rule. Except some shovels dig and some spades shift. But which ones? To help you out with your yard work, here’s a handy guide to the range of digging tools out there and their optimal use in the garden. Short- or long-handle garden spade The flat blade makes this ideal for digging, planting and defining a garden/lawn edge. It has a narrow mouth for maximum digging depth and power over a smaller area. The long-handle spade gives better leverage for taller people. Digging/shifting or bull-nose shovel The slightly pointed blade is good for digging into a loose pile of materials, such as aggregates and mulch. The mouth has less resistance than a flat edge, especially with loose or awkward materials.…

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. How to use the calendar 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),…

“I can’t express how much I love this book! I didn’t want it to end!” REESE WITHERSPOON Where the Crawdads Sing Delia Owens (Little Brown, $22.99) Rumours about the ‘marsh girl’ have haunted Barkley Cove, on the North Carolina coast, for years. When Chase Andrews is found dead, locals suspect Kya Clark, aka the ‘marsh girl’, is the killer. But Kya is not what they say – she is sensitive, intelligent and has survived for years alone in the marsh. When two young men from town become intrigued by her wild beauty, Kya opens herself up to a new life, until the unthinkable happens. Painfully beautiful, this coming-of-age story and murder mystery has been a best-seller for two years. It’s a must-read if you haven’t yet. Alchemy and Rose Sarah…

This teenager’s room was crying out for a study space and more storage. But at less than 3 x 3m, it presented a layout challenge. The solution? Custom-built furniture. And you don’t need to spend thousands on a chippie – with a bit of woodwork and flat-pack cabinetry, you can install a built-in desk with a fold-down top, and a platform bed with heaps of hidden storage. Then it’s down to paint, linen and accessories to give the room a modern boho vibe. EASY STEPS TO MAKE A BUILTIN, FOLDDOWN DESK Gather your supplies • Laminated timber panels, 2100 x 600mm • 70mm butt hinges (3) • 65mm easy-fit hinges (2) You’ll also need Tape measure; pencil; circular saw; drill; countersinking drill bit; PVA glue; varied screws; cloths; combination square;…

Finding a piece of furniture to keep your front entry zone organised can be a challenge, so why not build your own? This custom unit has storage sitting high and low for everyone’s bits and pieces, coat hooks for jackets and handbags, and even a bench where you can sit down to take off your shoes and enjoy a little breather before heading into the mayhem. EASY STEPS TO BUILD UNIT Gather your supplies • 2400 x 1200 x 18mm MDF (1) • 2400 x 1200 x 9mm decorative MDF wall lining (1) • 66 x 18mm x 5.4m primed pine (1) • 42 x 18mm x 2.4m primed pine (1) • 18mm x 2.4 m quad moulding (2) • 92 x 18mm x 5.4m primed pine (1) • 70…

Quick! Buy this kit now and you’ll have time to slow-stitch an adorable tote for treats, featuring the cutest of embroidered bunnies. Then, with bag in hand, keep the kids entertained as you lead them on the ultimate Easter egg hunt! BUY NOW! ONLY $79.95 INCLUDED UN YOUR KUT • Reclaimed/upcycled fabric pack in neutral colours • Calico backing fabric • Calico lining fabric • Skeins of hand-dyed threads (4) • Instruction booklet • Iron-on transfers (2) • No. 22 chenille needle for slow-stitching • No. 8 milliner's needle for embroidery NOTE: Kit fabrics make one bag only. Better Homes and Gardens. SHOP BUY YOUR EASY-STITCH EASTER BAG KIT AT BHGSHOP.COM.AU Postage and handling additional. Delivery within Australia only. Offer available while stocks last. FOR SHOPPING DETAILS, SEE OUR…

It's not just your emotional and physical wellbeing that are impacted by stress - your skin also takes a hit. The way in which your body naturally responds to times of stress is a defence mechanism, however, if it's prolonged, the response can also have negative effects on your skin. At the root of the problem is the hormone cortisol. It spikes when you're feeling stressed and can trigger breakouts, dryness and inflammation. Here are three complexion-calming solutions. BREAKOUTS Cortisol prompts the oil glands to crank out more oil. This increased production of oil can lead to clogged pores, which in turn causes inflammation another factor that exacerbates breakouts and causes blemishes. ■ Fast fix When a pimple pops up, keep your fingers off it with a stick-on patch. When…

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With more than 29 million* pets in Aussie households, that's a lot of fur to sweep up - and they don't lift a paw to help! But our furry friends are worth every scrub. • Despite a ‘no furniture' rule for your pet, we know what really goes on when you're not home! Prevent sofas from getting covered in fur (and allergens!) by covering them with washable sheets. • Invest in a vacuum cleaner with extra-strong suction, good brush action and a quality filter that cleans upholstery and floors. • Add a lint roller to your cleaning caddy, plus compostable wipes such as DOG wipes by Dr Lisa for the body, paws and even butt! • Neutralise odours with bicarbonate of soda. Sprinkle it on rugs, carpets and even upholstery…