Innholdsfortegnelse for June 2023 i Better Homes and Gardens Australia

Whether you’re looking to create a relaxing retreat, a family-friendly layout or an attractive ensuite, this issue is jam-packed with inspiration plus savvy advice on how you can spend less on your ideal bathing space – without sacrificing style. Immerse yourself and explore colour and tile trends, layout options including small-space solutions, and the latest in fixtures and fittings to suit your design aspirations (page 102). Go on, make a splash! And if you are heading outside, you may well wonder at the splendour of well-established autumnal gardens resplendent with flamboyant foliage and blooms – and perhaps be slightly envious of their beauty. Envy be gone… as with a little forward thinking you’ll find autumn is the ideal tree and shrub planting time. Or, if you’re an impatient soul (as…

You may associate autumn with brilliant, burnt-coloured foliage floating to the ground to create a kaleidoscopic carpet, but the season also sees a surge of spirited, flowering plants playing up in the softer seasonal light before winter puts them all to bed. Blackwood Ridge Restaurant and Gardens, located to the north west of Melbourne, shows you how to steal the march on spring and summer and be more glorious in a gentler glow. ABOUT THE GARDEN Set over 2ha, Blackwood Ridge is a collection of eight garden rooms. The Medici Garden is inspired by the 15th-century terrace garden of the Medici family’s Villa di Castello in Florence. The Pollinator Garden is all dreamy romanticism with drifts of perennials and grasses used to demonstrate the power of their structure, texture, movement…

ADAM DOVILE Let me show you how easy this transformation can be on BHG TV, Friday, 19 May at 7pm on Channel 7. (Apologies, may be subject to change) Go to bhg.com.au for more DIY tips and tricks. Replace your pergola, reseal the deck and paint the screening to spruce up your outdoor space. Add lighting, heating, comfy furniture and a rug to amp up the warmth factor so your alfresco entertaining area feels like an extension of your home, even in chilly months. Clever planting in autumnal shades gives a designer finish with lots of cosy colour! MIGHTY FEISTY Here are several brilliant planting ideas! EASY STEPS TO UPGRADE YOUR PERGOLA While you could simply replace your pergola roofing, it’s worth taking the time to also replace rotting timbers…

SEASON SPECIALS The cooler your autumn, the brighter your colours. 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. FLOWERS ALL ZONES Ageratum, cineraria, cornflower, salvia, statice, stock, verbena and viola. ZONES 1-3 Aster, chrysanthemum, cosmos, dahlia, gerbera, marigold, nasturtium, petunia, portulaca (top left), sunflower and zinnia. ZONES 4-6 Alyssum, begonia, erigeron (bottom left), foxglove, gazania, and polyanthus. VEGETABLES ALL ZONES Asparagus, broad beans, broccoli, carrot, cauliflower, kale, leek, lettuce, onion, spinach (top left) and turnip. ZONES 1-3 Artichoke (globe, Jerusalem), beans (bottom left), beetroot, capsicum, garlic, potato, pumpkin, sweetcorn, tomato and zucchini. ZONES 4-6 Peas and snow peas. “Every gardener knows that under the…

ED HALMAGYI Join me as I show you how to give your meals and desserts a seasonal makeover on BHG TV, Fridays at 7pm on Channel 7. (Apologies, may be subject to change.) Go to bhg.com.au for more food tips and tricks. BEAST OF A BURGER Preparation time 15 mins Cooking time 10 mins Serves 4 1kg pork and veal mince1 Tbsp Southern Style BBQ seasoning4 free-range egg yolks2 Tbsp smoky BBQ sauce1 cup fine white breadcrumbsSea-salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper, to season100g provolone, cut into 8 slices400g sauerkraut1 cup apple sauce2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil8 slices burger (or tasty) cheese4 burger buns, split Aioli, to serve½red onion, shaved, to serveSliced gherkins and mild mustard, to serve STEP 1 Put mince, seasoning, egg yolks, sauce and breadcrumbs…

Step to it and build yourself a clever stair chair. Using simple techniques and inexpensive plywood, you can cut, glue and screw your way to this convertible stepladder. Using dowels creates stronger joints and adds a handcrafted-style finish to create a timeless piece of furniture. EASY STEPS TO YOUR STAIR CHAIR Gather your supplies • 2400 x 1200 x 19mm plywood• 8g x 35mm screws• 9.5mm x 1.8m dowel• Piano hinge with supplied screws• Clear floor sealer You’ll also need Tape measure; carpenter’s pencil; circular saw; clamps; jigsaw; drill; 2 and 9.5mm bits; 180-grit sandpaper; 1m ruler; 8g countersinking bit; PVA glue; combination square; hacksaw; screwdriver; handsaw; tape; hammer; lint-free cloth; paintbrush For you to note • When positioned as a chair, the steps and seat are in…

Since its heyday in the '70s, macramé has made a major comeback and it’s easy to see why. It’s a fun way for you to create boho-style homewares and accessories using easy-to-master knots. EASY STEPS TO YOUR EARRINGS Gather your supplies • Twist cotton macramé cord in various colours • 20mm wooden ring beads • 20mm shepherd earring hooks • Small jump rings You’ll also need Clipboard; stiff-bristle comb; scissors; round nose pliers For you to note Also pictured are earrings made with lark’s head and half hitch knots, tutorials are available online. Here’s how STEP 1 Cut cord into ten 20cm lengths. Cut 4 lengths in one colour, 4 lengths in a second colour and 2 lengths in a third colour. STEP 2 Fold cord in single colour in…

MONEY-SAVING APPS The top 3 travel apps to help you save on your next holiday TRAVEL SAVINGS Looking for a great deal on a hotel or a flight? The Kayak app searches over 900 travel sites to find the best options. Use the ‘Explore’ function to discover a destination that is right for your budget. Set price alerts to find out when prices drop. There’s even a tool that lets you know if your hand luggage complies with your airline’s policy, kayak.com.au. GET THERE FOR LESS Want to get from A to B the cheapest, fastest way possible, whether by plane, bus, train or car? Enter any address, landmark or city as your destination in the free Rome2rio app – it instantly displays your travel options and booking info. There’s…

MAKE AUTUMN AWESOME!, PAGE 28 Project supplies Bunnings Small wood storage crate, 230 x 310 x 150mm, $12.50. Intergrain charcoal UltraDeck timber decking stain, 1L can, $59.95. Cabot’s oil-based satin Cabothane clear polyurethane timber varnish, 300g aerosol can, $16. Pillar geotextile drainage membrane mat, 1.8 x 10m, $38.75. Northcote Pottery UrbanLITE pot feet, 10cm in Lead, $4.93. MAKE THE CONTINENTAL DRIFT, PAGE 56 Shopping details Adairs Malmo Forest linen throw, $119.99. Country Road Harford dinner plate, $19.95. Minna tumbler in Amber, $17.95. Freedom Platypus cushion in Linen Green or Linen Sand, $79.95 each. Echidna cushion in Mild Green, $49.95. Pottery Barn Artisan handpainted round terracotta vase collection in Blue, $199. Provence scalloped edge planter in Terracotta medium, $69. Wheel & Barrow Avani set of 4 napkins in Caramel, $29.95. Project…

KNITTING ABBREVIATIONS Alt = alternate; approx. = approximately; beg = begin/ning; cont = continue; dec = decrease/decreasing; excl = excluding; foll/s = follows/following; garter st = every row knit; inc = increase/increasing; incl = including/inclusive; k = knit; p = purl; patt = pattern; psso = pass slipped st over; rem = remain/ing; rep = repeat/ing; sl = slip; st/s = stitch/es; stocking st = knit 1 row, purl 1 row; tbl = through back of loop; tog = together; ybk = yarn back; yft = yarn front; yfwd = yarn forward (bring yarn under needle then over into knitting position again, making a st); yon = yarn over needle (take yarn over top of needle into knitting position, making a st); yrn = yarn round needle (take yarn right…

Roses are the true-blue royals of our gardens with their majestic blooms, evocative scents and superior all-round appearance. And like many that are revered, they can put on a fuss that makes you think they require special treatment. Not so. Put them in a sunny spot, give them seasonal feeds, then a hard prune just before winter (think of the emperor with no clothes) and they’ll come back in summer, regally expecting your adoration. The plus is, that unlike many members of royal families, they don’t attract scandal, just love! CARE FOR ROSES THE JOB • Rose bushes need a prune every autumn/early winter, just before they become dormant. • Cut spindly branches and those that rub against each other, as rubbing makes them open to disease and insect attack.…

Having a small garden doesn’t mean making big sacrifices. Designing it to make an impact is an opportunity to use your imagination, be innovative and be exploitative – that is, turn your limitations into potentials. And, it means you can have dazzling plants that tend to be lost in a bigger plot. Every corner, every pathway, every open space in your garden can be turned into an instant winner! SMALL SPACE DESIGN TIPS • Avoid overcrowding your garden beds. • Grow up or along your walls. • Know how big your plants will grow before you buy them. • Layer plants with different heights and leaf sizes to create the illusion of a bigger space. • If you have back lane access for your car, use the car space as…

Think outside the square – or rectangular – garden and embrace your curves when designing your backyard space. You’ll make the scene more natural – think rolling hills or meandering streams in nature – and soften harsh linear boundaries, generating serene and comforting feelings. And as curves wrap around where you sit, eat, meditate or play, the space is made to feel more private and intimate, as well as relaxing and inviting. These two garden designs by Perth’s Tristan Peirce – a small pool and a terraced entertainment area with a firepit – ooze visual drama! CHARLIE ALBONE Let me show you around these stylish suburban gardens on BHG TV, Friday, 12 May at 7pm on Channel 7. (Apologies, may be subject to change) Go to bhg.com.au for more garden…

Keeping plants indoors means you’re taking them out of their natural environment and putting them into an alien one. Many indoor plants come from tropical or sub-tropical areas and they live in the jungle understorey where it’s shady, warm and moist. If your plants regularly fail and you’re about to give up on trying to keep them alive – but will miss the bursts of greenery they provide – try a bit of technology. Science is a wonderful thing! NINJA TURTLE Fix the problem of forgetting to water your plants with a bit of whimsy and cuteness. Not so high tech but effective nonetheless, the self-watering terracotta turtle – or puppy or cat – from Northcote Pottery is an aid that you spike into your potting mix, fill with water,…

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KAREN MARTINI Join me as I show you how to make delicious dishes on BHG TV, Fridays at 7pm on Channel 7. (Apologies, may be subject to change) Go to bhg.com.au for more food tips and tricks. BROWN BUTTER FRIANDS Preparation time 30 mins Cooking time 20 mins Makes 9 180g unsalted butter, chopped200g pure icing sugar, sifted120g almond meal60g plain flour, sifted1 tsp ground cloves½tsp salt flakes150g free-range egg whitesFinely grated zest of 1 lemon or orange125g raspberries ICING 350g pure icing sugar50ml lemon juice STEP 1 Preheat oven to 200°C fan-forced (220°C conventional). Lightly grease a 12-hole, ½-cup-capacity friand pan. STEP 2 In a small saucepan on medium heat, cook butter until nut brown, swirling pan to colour evenly. Set aside for 15 minutes. STEP 3 In a…

EASY STEPS TO SWAP YOUR ROLLER DOOR FOR A STACKER Remove your old garage door and install a new sliding stacker to let in the light and bring the outdoors in. Gather your supplies • 70 x 45mm H3 treated pine framing • 100mm flashing • 2145 x 2700mm stacking aluminium sliding door kit • 8g x 32mm black button head screws • Sliding patio door lock You’ll also need Drill with various bits; tie-down straps; ladder; tape measure; pencil; mitre saw; reciprocating saw; nail gun with framing nails; snips; level; packers; screwdriver For you to note • Moving a roller door is heavy and is a two-person job. Secure tie-down straps around drum, then continue to wind it in the opening direction a few times to release the…

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STOW AND STASH POCKET Skill Easy knitting Measurements Small 14 x 14cm Large 25 x 25cm Gather your supplies PATONS TOTEM  MERINO 8 PLY 50g: Sizes S (L), Colourway 1: 1 ball (4435 Platinum), Colourway 2: 3 balls (4442 Blazer Blue); 3.25mm knitting needles; wool needle for sewing seams; wooden dowel or wooden stick approx. 20 (30)cm long. Tension 24sts and 50 rows to 10cm over garter st (every row knit) using 3.25mm needles. Correct tension is not essential for this project. NOTE Pocket is worked on smaller needles than usually recommended for this yarn. Twisted cord Make first then use rem yarn for knitting.Using 18 (24) lengths of yarn 200 (350)cm long, knot the strands together at each end. Attach 1 end to a fixed point, insert a knitting…

MATTRESS STITCH M1 – MAKE 1 STITCH (LEFT) M1R – MAKE 1 STITCH (RIGHT) CASTING ON SEAM STITCH FLAT SEAM GARTER STITCH FLAT SEAM CHECKING KNIT STITCH TENSION KNITTING ROW TENSION SLIP-STITCH HOW TO BLOCK Blocking is the pinning out of each piece of work to the correct size and shape. 1 Arrange piece(s) on a padded surface, wrong side up. Using rust-proof pins, anchor each piece at each corner. Use a ruler or tape measure to check measurements, then place pins at 2cm intervals, angling them through the edge into the padded surface. 2 Re-measure and check that the lines are straight. Re-pin as necessary to correct the shape and size. 3 Check the ball band for pressing instructions as any special requirements will be listed there. Synthetics are…

CHAIN STITCH (CH) DOUBLE CROCHET (DC) DOUBLE TREBLE (DTR) FRONT POST TREBLE (FPTR) Yarn over hook, insert the hook (from front of work) from right to left round the post of the required stitch. Complete the treble as usual. SLIP STITCH (SL ST) TREBLE (TR) FOUNDATION TREBLE CROCHET STITCH TENSION 16 treble in 10cm width With tension square on a flat surface, check the stitch tension by placing a pin vertically into the fabric a few stitches in from the side edge. Measure across 10cm and place another pin. Count the number of stitches between them. CROCHET ROW TENSION 9 rows in 10cm length To check the row tension, place a pin horizontally into the fabric a few rows from the upper edge. Measure down 10cm and place another pin.…

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As a two-time winner of silver-gilt medals for his garden designs at the world-famous Chelsea Flower Show in the UK, Better Homes and Gardens landscaper, Charlie Albone, was always going to produce a stunner at the 2023 Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show (MIFGS). So stunning in fact, that his garden took out two medals – the Gold Show Garden Award and the Horticultural Media Association Award for best use of plant life, and the coveted Best in Show trophy! Here’s how he did it… ABOUT CHARLIE’S GARDEN From little things big things grow. The concept started with creating a garden in a multitude of variously sized pots and containers but evolved into lush garden beds enveloping two recycled shipping containers. Parts of the walls were removed to create a…

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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 1 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…

MOUSSAKA-STUFFED EGGPLANTS Preparation time 45 mins Cooking time 45 mins Serves 6 4 medium eggplants (375g each)½cup extra virgin olive oilSea-salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper, to season1 medium onion, finely chopped2 cloves garlic, crushed¼tsp ground allspice½tsp ground cinnamon500g lamb mince400g can diced tomatoes2 Tbsp tomato paste⅓cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves, plus extra sprigs, to serve⅔cup grated mozzarellaSteamed broccolini, to serve TOPPING 1 cup Greek yoghurt250g firm ricottaPinch ground nutmeg1 free-range egg, lightly beaten BABA GHANOUSH 2 Tbsp tahini1 clove garlic, crushed½tsp ground cumin2 Tbsp lemon juice1 Tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves STEP 1 Preheat oven to 180°C fan-forced (200°C conventional). Halve eggplants lengthways. Scoop out flesh, leaving a 1cm border. Finely chop flesh and put half in a bowl, add 1 tablespoon of the oil, season and…

To stay cosy this winter without running up your energy bills, do an assessment of your place to work out where and how you can make your home more efficient when it comes to warming it up. You’ll be surprised how easy and affordable it is to reduce heat loss, provide extra insulation against the cold, and block draughts. All it takes is a trip to the hardware store and a few simple DIY projects. FLICK THE SWITCH Your ceiling fan direction in summer should be anticlockwise for a downdraft, which creates that direct, cooling breeze. Your fan direction in winter needs to be clockwise to create an updraft and circulate warm air around the room. STAY SAFE Winter means heaters, so be fire safe. Get an extinguisher and fire…

Not all breasts are created equal, far from it, and even your own may differ in size and shape, and that’s nothing to be embarrassed about. But don’t take them for granted either. Every woman needs to give her boobs, big or small, care and attention. Here’s how. GET TO KNOW YOUR BREASTS HANDS ON Doing a breast check once a month will teach you what’s normal for your breasts and importantly, will help you to pick up any irregularities sooner rather than later. For self-exams, it’s easier to pick up changes when lying down. HERE’S HOW Lie on your back. Put your right hand behind your head. Use the middle fingers on your left hand to gently press down, circling your entire breast. Squeeze your nipple to see if…

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INTERMEDIATE CROCHET RIDGE COWL AND BEANIE Seeking to update your winter wardrobe with a splash of colour? This slouchy beanie and cowl set in ravishing boysenberry is just what you need! Tactile textured crochet stitches are shown off beautifully as the set is worked in ultra-soft Australian Superfine Merino By Cleckheaton 8 ply, sourced from superfine Merino wool growers in Australia. Instructions on page 20 EASY KNITTING ASPECT BLANKET Chilly nights on the sofa are far more enjoyable with a comfy, cosy blanket to cuddle. Worked in two mitred panels that are joined when knitting is complete, this vibrant blanket pattern looks complicated yet it is incredibly easy to master. For this blanket, you’ll need five balls of budget-friendly Panda Crypto 8 ply in Rose Garden and a 4.5mm circular…

RIDGE COWL AND BEANIE Skill Intermediate crochet Measurements Cowl 75cm circumference x 22cmL Beanie sizes M (L) To fit head 56 (58) cm Gather your supplies AUSTRALIAN SUPERFINE MERINO BY CLECKHEATON 8 PLY 65g: Cowl 3 balls (Boysenberry – 79), Beanie 2 balls (Boysenberry – 79); 4mm crochet hook; pompom maker (for Beanie); wool needle for sewing in ends Tension Cowl and beanie have been designed at a tension of 17tr and 10.5 rows to 10cm over tr fabric. To work a tension square, using 4mm hook, make 27ch. Work 15 rows treble fabric. Fasten off. Check your tension carefully. If less sts to 10cm use a smaller hook, if more sts use a larger hook. Special abbreviation 5tr cluster = * yoh and draw up a lp in next st, yoh…