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16 O N T H E C OV E R 46 Cash-savvy kitchens Flatpack designs for classic, country and farmhouse style PLUS bespoke beauties 54 DIY how to Install a window splashback, whip up a cookbook stand, get smart with a laundry refurb 74 Mixin’ it up with mince Reinvent midweek meals for the fam so moreish! 84 Fast Ed’s thrifty fritters 102 Aussie natives L ure the birds 108 Grow up + add lush life to bare walls 118 Easy build two tier fountain – fab! 126 Rock on and plant a steep slope 132 Set up a worm farm to enrich soil Wriggle on! 150 Recycle + reuse Garden in a jar plus cool ideas for candles, bath salts, sewing kits... 156 Fringe benefits Make a raffia mirror D E C O R AT I N G & C R A F T 16 Material world Bring home the colours and textures of coastal style 24 Sleep in peace Marry his ’ n ’ her style in the master bedroom 28 Creative in the kitchen Overhaul your kitchen for a cooking zone that’s as practical as it is polished 40 Kitchen must haves On trend appliances and accessories 58 Better decorating 150 Take one jar Turn humble glass jars into creative gifts or accessories It’s so easy! 156 Mirror mirror on the wall Create your own feature mirrors using forag ed and natural materials D I Y & B U I L D I N G 46 Out of the box Make your dream kitchen a reality, starting from the ground up 54 Love your laundry Show this hardworking hub TLC for space you love spending time in 140 Suspended planter Transform your ho hum patio into a little oasis of fabulousness 160 Solving the puzzle Free up your dining or coffee table with a mobile jigsaw puzzle workstation and storag e come inside 108 40 AUGUST CONTENTS 46, 28, BHG AUGUST

118 F O O D 74 Mixin’ it up with mince It’s already on your recipe rotation, so use these flavour hacks and combos for moreish meals 84 Fast Ed’s kitchen Put Asian faves on the menu alongside the sweetest of treats 92 Cooking with Karen Bring contemporary flair to a pair of tasty classics 95 Weeknight winner An easy recipe for a better dinner tonight 96 Better cooking G A R D E N I N G 102 Year-round colour with natives You’ll feel at home and so will the birds when you plant locals 108 Grow up the wall Use greenery to ‘paint’ a blank vertical canvas 112 Side gig Convert an outdoor side passag e into a potted garden room 118 Splash out! Install a water feature to brighten up a sun starved spot, then plant shady characters 122 Unplug your lawns Turn a rain affected swamp back into the verdant lawn you used to love! 126 Rocks are funky! Remake that barren hill with sweeping sways of boulders and plants 130 Put spring into your soil Rejuvenate your soil now for fab flowers and vegies with verve 132 Get a wrig gle room Set up a worm farm and turn kitchen scraps into food for your garden 136 Potent potions Simple recipes for natural herbicides, pesticides and fungicides 142 In your garden 144 Better gardening 146 Moon guide B E T T E R YO U 166 All eyes on you By the decade advice to help your eyes look as fresh as you feel 170 Rest and refresh The family guide to sleep 174 Better health S P EC I A L F E AT U R E 178 Unleash your super power How a little thought on where your super goes can pay big dividends for animal welfare bhg.com.au facebook.com/bhgaus inst ag ram.com/bhgaus pinterest.com/bhgaus VISIT US ONLINE FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES, PROJECTS AND GRE AT IDE AS R E G U L A R F E AT U R E S 12 Editor’s letter BHG Shop Australian wildlife garden art Better living Better tech Better finance Better pets Better stockists Privacy policy Better books 136 SEE PAGE W hen you subscr ibe Save 32% ISSUES FOR 6$30 28 AUGUST BHG

TV CONTENTS D E C O R AT I N G & C R A F T 24 Make over a master bedroom to artfully blend his and hers style 156 Take a mirror from functional to fab by decorating with raffia or twigs D I Y & B U I L D I N G 46 Relocate and reno your kitchen with a custom window, cookbook stand, lazy susan spice rack and clever storag e sugg estions 54 Show your laundry some love with a timber benchtop makeover and underbench storag e 160 Create a mobile table to keep your jigsaw puzzles and pieces tog ether F O O D 84 Fast Ed Apple beignets with caramel sauce; Strawberry, date and mixed nut tart; A cake to bake on a rainy day; Easiest strawberry mousse; Sweet potato and bacon fritters; Roasted Brussels sprouts and cottag e cheese potstickers 92 Karen Martini Ragu al bolognese; Simple fried chicken G A R D E N I N G 102 Plant natives for beautiful blooms and a sweet bonus for birdlife 108 Turn a blank wall into an enticing, even edible, slice of green 112 Convert a side passag e into an intimate outdoor room with a potted garden and fold down table 118 Build a multi level water feature surrounded by shady characters 122 Take your lawn from mush to lush with better drainag e and fresh turf 126 Beautify a barren hill with a boulder terrace and shade loving plants 132 Set up your own worm farm and harvest the rewards 136 Keep it natural with DIY herbicides, fungicides and pesticides watch us on t v Every issue we bring you projec ts and recipes from the show for you to make and cook N OT E Te l ev i s i o n c o n t e n t s u b j e c t t o s c h e d u l e c h a n g e s . C h e c k yo u r l o c a l p ro g ra m g u i d e s f o r v i ew i n g t i m e s . JULY TO AUGUST 102 92 112 84 SEEN ON BHG TV F R I DAYS 7.0 0 BHG AUGUST

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EDITOR’S LET TER Whether it ’ s a delectable winter warmer straight from the oven, cool cra that belongs on the wall or an eye catching addition to your garden, the sense of satisfaction that comes from creating things with your hands is unmatched. It ’ s a feeling we ’ ve embraced wholehear tedly this issue, from the kitchen and laundr y to the garden and great outdoors It ’ s just a ma er of deciding where to star t! In our kitchen update special (from page 28), we share the latest in trends , must haves and designer looks , and guide you through projects big and small, from whipping up a laz y susan spice rack to installing a custom window The laundr y gets a redo too, including underbench storage and an easy benchtop makeover (page 5 4) Elsewhere you can give an empty jar new life as a sewing kit or mini succulent garden (page 1 50), make your own raﬃa or twig mirror (page 1 56), install a tinkling fountain in the garden (page 11 8), terrace a sloped Few things in the world feel quite as satisf ying as being able to say those three little words... ‘I made this’ Hello! block in big , boulder ful style (page 126) the list goes on Hope you ’ ve got some weekends free to do it all. With all of this activity needing fuelling , it ’ s versatile mince to the rescue (page 74), from pasta nests and gourmet rissoles to a tasty take on apricot chicken. Fast Ed (page 84) also dishes up decadent delights , including a pudding that ’ s the ver y deﬁnition of ‘ it tastes be er than it looks’ (page 8 6) So easy and so yum! Enjoy the issue. BHG AUGUST

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l p r i c e s a n d m a y va r y A l l m a t e r i a l s e n t t o B e t t e r Ho m e s a n d G a r d e n s (w h e t h e r s o l i c i t e d o r n o t ) w i l l n o t b e ret u r n e d Un l e s s ot h e r w i s e a g re e d b e fo re h a n d , a l l r i g h t s i n c l u d i n g c o py r ig h t i n s u c h m a t e r i a l i s a s s i g n e d t o A re Me d i a P t y Ltd u p o n re c e i p t a n d A re Me d i a P t y Lt d m a y u s e o r s e l l t h e m a t e r i a l i n a l l m e d i a wo r l d w i d e i n p e r p e t u i t y w i t h o u t f u r t h e r c o n s e n t o r p a y m e nt B e t t e r Ho m e s a n d G a r d e n s d o e s n o t a c c e p t o r a s su m e re s p o n s i b i l i t y fo r s u c h m a t e r i a l De p u t y e d i to r A r t e m i s G o u ro s C rea t i ve d i re c to r S c o t t C a s s i d y Ed i to r Do ra Pa p a s

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M A T E R I A L W O R L D A S K I L L F U L M I X O F E A R T H Y M A T E R I A L S C A N M A K E Y O U R H O M E L O O K A N D F E E L L I K E A W A L K O N T H E B E A C H W H I T E OA K Utilise wo o d b e a m s in a lig ht s a n d y co l o u r a n d exp o s e d grain to e ch o yo u r ﬂ o o r i n g G R A S S C LOT H WA L L PA P E R G ive yo u r pale e sophistic ate d d e pt h w it h r i ch m a r i n e b l u e T W E E DY FA B R I C Ch o os e a lig ht o at m e al s h a d e fo r u p h o lste r y to a d d wa r mt h to yo u r n eut ral p ale e.

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Home shou ld fost er a sen se of rela xat ion . A nd for ma ny of u s , a beach get away i s w here we ’ve been most rela xed a nd at ou r happie st . S o it ’s ha rd ly su r pr i si ng t hat we look at ways t o br i ng t he colou r s a nd t ex t u re s of t he sa nd a nd su r f t o ou r i nt er ior s cr i sp w h it e s , su n bleached wood s , mood y blue s plu s plent y of t oucha ble mat er ia l s . Here ’s how t o do it . 1 INSPIR ED SH A PE S Yo u c a n n eve r h ave to o m u ch tex tu re ! It sto ps sp a ces fro m lo o k ing fl at w hile a d d ing inte rest . S o int ro d u ce wo o ds , wove n g ras s es a n d n u b by fa b r ic s su ch as t we e d o r b o u cle to give yo u r p ale e v isu al we ig ht a n d co nt rast S h a p e p lays a p a r t , to o n ote t h e clo u d like lig ht DA R K WO O D C osy u p yo u r n e u t ral s ch e m e w ith r ich ch o colate wo o d h u es R AT TA N Lo o k fo r e a r t hy tex tu re d et ails in fu r n itu re t h at yo u c a n re p e at in a cces s o r ies such as basket s S T U C C O A n c h o r yo u r s c h e m e w i t h a s m o ot h s to n e fi n is h fo r yo u r fi re p la ce s u r ro u n d Tr y Po r te r ’ s Paint s Fresco in S h ell G rey S H I P L A P Use p ainte d w h ite p l a n k s to a d d v isu al inte rest .

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T h e rest ful fe el of a co a st a l p a l e e d o es n ’ t d evel o p fro m t h e co l o u rs a l o n e Usi ng a b l e n d of tex tu res i n t a c t il e m ate r i a ls to evo ke t h e c a lm i ng h u es of t h e b e a ch t aw ny s a n d s , g ray w h ite cl o u d s a n d Pr u s si a n b l u e wate rs i n cl u d es m o re of t h e s e n s es T h e result is t ra n q u illit y yo u c a n s e e , to u ch a n d si n k i nto N atu ral ﬁ b res such as sis al and ra a n b r ing in lig ht to m e d iu m s h a d es of b row n D a r ke r s h a d e s of coﬀe e a n d d e e p wate r b l u e s b a l a n ce l i g hte r to n e s .

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3 43 CA L M & L IGHT O ve rs ize p e n d a nt l i g ht s a n d d i n i n g t a b l e s a re a m atch m a d e in h e ave n . H e re, t h e lig ht is t h e ro o m ’ s u n d e n i a b l e fo c al p oint w h ile it s jute fra m e e ch o e s t h e wove n n atu ral m ate r i a l s fe atu re d in ot h e r ro o m s fo r co ntin u it y T h e g rey t a b l e a n d g ra p h i c wallcove r ing cre ate a c alm c a nvas fo r wo o d e l e m e nt s i n va r i o u s s h a d e s n a m e l y t h e seating , co nsole, p i c tu re fra m e a n d d r i wo o d M id ce ntu r y exp a n d a b l e d i n i n g t a b l e i n Pe b b l e , $ 1 3 9 9, we ste l m . co m . a u . 4 STATE OF PL AY I f yo u h ave t h e luxu r y of sp a ce fo r a p lay ro o m , d e co rate it w it h k i d fr i e n d l y m ate r i a l s . H e re, t h e s ofa is a b l u e g rey l i n e n t h at h id es sp ills Yo u m ig ht a l s o co n s i d e r wa s h a b l e slip cove rs Piles of cu s h io n s c a n a d d h it s of m ute d co lo u r w hich yo u c a n ch a nge o n a w h im o r if t h ey n e e d a tu r n in t h e wa s h i n g m a c h i n e An d h ow a b o ut in clu d ing b la ck a n d w h ite a r t it c a n b e p h otos e n la rge d o n c a nvas o r a D IY cre ative inte r p ret atio n of yo u r ch il d ’ s n a m e, sp elt o ut . DESIGNER LIVING PA P E R I T S e p ies s a Sto n e wallp a p e r, a C a ro lin e Z H u r ley d esig n , c a ro l i n ez h u r l ey. co m . WA L L PA P E R J U T E WO O D

5 5 WOR K BA L A NCE I f yo u h a p p e n to h ave a w id e r t h a n u su al upst airs landing , yo u m ig ht fi n d it t h e id e al sp ot to tu ck in a h o m e offi ce/stu d y a re a fo r t h e fa m ily H e re, a m a black dining t able has b e e n co ralle d fo r use as a d es k , t h e co lo u r mimicking the living a re a ’ s s l ate h u e d stu cco fi re p la ce S hip la p walls also re p e at fro m t h e liv ing a re a w h ile t h e wall b e h in d t h e d es k is p ainte d a b lu e b la ck s i m i l a r to t h e ‘ s n u g ’ 6 MI X ED LO OKS Lo o k to wove n ra a n sto ols (of a ny st yle) fo r tex tu ral co nt rast to sle e k walnut c a binetr y a n d s m a r t s to n e l o o k wo r k m ate r i a l s Q u a r t z su r fa ces by C a e s a r s to n e o r p o rcelain by N e o lit h fo r yo u r b e n chto ps a n d s p l a s h b a ck a re hygie n ic ch oices t h at e ch o t h e lo o k of re al C al a c a a m a r b l e , w it h o u t h av i n g to s e a l t h e su r fa ce s o m u ch m o re p ra c tic al fo r h o m e co o k i n g a n d family living 6

DESIGNER LIVING 7 7 CO CO ON EFFECT Paint b o o kc as es , c a b in et r y a n d/o r walls in a s o b l u e b l a ck h u e re m i n i s ce nt of a n in k y n ig ht s k y. It w ill fe el wa r m e r t h a n a t r u e b la ck w h ile a d d ing d ra m a a n d a s e n s e of t h e at re to a s e p a rate, s n u g liv ing ro o m It ’ s als o im p o r t a nt to fo cu s o n co mfo r t , a b ly c a r r ie d o ut h e re w it h s o ot h ing tex tu res a h id e r u g a n d tu e d le at h e r s ofa , b ot h in lig ht , co o l b row n s An a ntiq u e s aw h o rs e/ coﬀe e t a b l e l e n d s a r i ch e r b row n a n d a f u r n i s h e d ove r t i m e l o o k To wa r m u p d a r k walls , u s e yellow u n d e r to n e s c a n e ch a i rs a n d go l d l i g ht s a n d fra m e s B E N JA M I N M O O R E Ch a ntilly L a ce O C 6 5 D U L UX R i m a l d o L E AT H E R AG E D B R A S S C A N I N G AUGUST BHG

8 PA L ET TE PL AY Eve n in yo u r ch il d re n ’ s ro o m s , it ’ s a go o d id e a to go w it h m ute d to n es rat h e r t h a n p r im a r y colo u rs , as t h ey w ill st a n d t h e test of tim e H e re, b r ig ht yellow is ove r lo o ke d fo r r ich m u st a rd cu s h io n s , a n d u m b e r c a nvas slip cove rs t h at q u ick ly a n d e asily co n ce al t h e s pindle b e ds w h ile m o d e r n ising t h e ro o m in a ﬂ as h . D res s t h e b e ds w it h lot s of di ﬀe re nt laye rs s o t h ey fe el m o re s o p h istic ate d . An d h ow a b o ut a g alle r y wall of a r t p r int s fe atu r ing a n a r ray of t ra n sp o r t atio n ve h icles c a rs , b u s es , t rain s , d ig ge rs a n d s o o n , et sy. co m . a u . DESIGNER LIVING 8 L I N E N M E TA L WA X C LO T H BHG AUGUST

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ROOM REVAMP C R E A T E A M A S T E R B E D R O O M W I T H A H A R M O N Y O F H I S ’ N ’ H E R S S T Y L E S L E E P I N P E A C E C O N T I N U E T H E B E D F R A M E T H E M E O F K E E P I N G S I G H T L I N E S O P E N W I T H T H E S I D E T A B L E S G O I N G F O R O P E N S H E LV I N G N O T D R A W E R S O R C A B I N E T S BHG AUGUST

1 W A L L O F W I N D O W S W h e n wall sp a ce is at a p re m iu m , get cre ative w it h yo u r layo ut H e re, t h e b e d is in fro nt of a b a n k of w i n d ows , b u t t h a n k s to a clas sic m et al fra m e it d o es n ’ t o bst r u c t t h e v iew, lo o k ing m o re like a d elib e rate d esig n ch oice SEEN ON BHG TV FRIDAYS 7.00 Z O N E Y O U R S L E E P I N G S P A C E W I T H A R U G L A R G E E N O U G H F O R T H E B E D A N D S I D E T A B L E S N A T U R A L F I B R E S L I K E J U T E G O W E L L I N A N E U T R A L S C H E M E Th is ma ster bed room had good bones but wa s lack i ng i n st yle With wh itewa shed t i mber ﬂoor i ng a nd oversi zed w i ndows it wa s a l ig ht , br ig ht bla n k ca nva s T he br ief wa s to create a pract ica l but welcom i ng space both pa rent s wou ld enjoy not fem i n i ne or ma scu l i ne but someth i ng i n bet ween . Usi ng a m i x of v i nt age a nd moder n f u r n it u re a nd accessor ies, a nd a neut ra l pa let te w ith pops of black a nd nat u ra l tex t u res, a h is a nd hers haven wa s created . B E F O R E

DAN I E LL A WI NTE R Let m e s h ow yo u h ow to t ra n sfo r m yo u r i nte r i o r s p a ce s t h e D IY way o n BHG T V, Fr id ays at 7p m o n Ch a n n e l 7 (Ap ologies may b e subje c t to change) G o to b h g. co m . a u fo r m o re d e co rat i n g t i p s a n d t r i c k s G E T T H E LO O K Australian Designers At Home by Jenny Rose Innes, $59.99, harryhartog.com.au. F O R S H O P P I N G D E TA I L S , S E E O U R S T O C K I S T S PA G E Hosley decorative bowl in Lightest Green, large, $39.95; small, $29.95, freedom.com.au.

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Mark Tuckey slat 3 shelf bedside table, $399 99, adairs.com.au.

Vintage washed linen standard pillowcase in Moss, $109 99/pair, adairs.com.au.

Vintage washed linen check European pillowcase, $79 99, adairs. com.au. architecture and interior design from $55 $65, harryhartog. com.au. urn in White, 41cm, $89 95; 30cm, $69 95, wheelandbarrow. com.au.

P h o t o g r a p h y S u e F e r r i s ; s t y l i n g V a n e s s a T i d y ; p r o j e c t s K a r e n z a J e w e l l BHG AUGUST

ROOM REVAMP

Greenwich round boucle cushion in Ivory, $69 99, adairs.com.au. Killarney table lamp, $199, amartfurniture.com.au. white check washed linen cushion, $89 99, adairs.com.au.

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2 3 4 2 B E D D I N G F O R T W O A s t h e ce nt re p ie ce of yo u r ro o m yo u r b e d n e e d s to s h owc as e yo u r d e co t h e m e . L aye r i n g is t h e key to luxu r y b e d d ing a n d les s is m o re w h e n it co m e s to co l o u rs a n d p a e r n s yo u ’ ll b ot h like A sim p le ch e ck is h a rd to b e at , w it h was h e d lin e n offe r ing su btle tex tu re in a pale e of n eut rals w it h o n e a cce nt co lo u r. 3 S I D E - B Y - S I D E S T O R A G E Even with a built in wardrobe you may find you need more space to tidily hold two people’s stuff. Matching chests of drawers solve this problem and provide a sur face for ar tworks and accessories They can also double as a dressing table just add a mirror and decorative boxes and baskets to keep clu er at bay 4 G O F O R P R A C T I C A L P I E C E S Look for oppor tunities to include hidden storage in your bedroom with double dut y pieces such as this o oman O ffering seating without the bulk of a sofa or armchair, the lid li s up to provide a space to stash blankets or rotate seasonal wear such as winter jumpers . W H I T E S H E E R S P R O V I D E A S O F T B A C K D R O P T O K E E P T H E S P A C E O P E N A N D B R I G H T W H I L E D I F F U S I N G T H E L I G H T S O S I M P L E Y E T S O T R A N Q U I L

Is it tim e to over haul your kitch en? Th ese ideas will inspire a co oking zone you ’ ll enjoy sp ending time in Creative in th e K I T C H E N T H A N K S T O A B U N D A N T L I G H T C O U R T E S Y O F G L A S S B I F O L D S A N D W I N D O W S Y O U ’ L L F E E L A S I F Y O U ’ R E O U T S I D E P S I N D O O R P L A N T S H E L P B L U R T H E D I V I D E B E T W E E N I N S I D E A N D O U T Y O U R K I T C H E N W I L L S H I N E B R I G H T W I T H H I T S O F C H E E R F U L Y E L L O W F O R S I M I L A R S E A T I N G C O N S I D E R R E P L I C A P H I L L I P E S T A R C K M A S T E R S C H A I R S

KITCHEN DESIGN 1 A D D I N G U P T O P E R F E C T I O N W h e n yo u r k itch e n d o u b l e s a s a n e nte r t a i n i n g a n d l i v i n g a re a , it s h o u l d n ’ t l o o k to o ‘ k itc h e ny ’ S o o pt fo r a m ix of p ainte d a n d d a r k tim b e r ve n e e r o r wo o d lo o k c a b in et s , go m a ove r glos s ﬁ n is h es a n d m atch t h e k ick b o a rd to t h e u n it s . Cre ate a p re p n ich e a n d a d d fu n d e co rative ele m e nt s t h at p o p ag ain st t h e d a r k c a b in et r y. M m m . . . p e r fe c to!

AUGUST

Before you st a r t decid i ng on t he look , colou r, mat er ia l s a nd appl ia nce t y p e s for you r k it chen reno, it ’s i mp or t a nt t o con sider how you a nd you r fa m i ly u se a nd i nt erac t i n t he space. Hav i ng decided on t he layout , work t r ia ng le a nd st ora ge, t u r n you r at t ent ion t o t he f u n pa r t t he st yle! Moder n or t rad it iona l? A t r ied a nd t r ue t i mele s s pa let t e? O r, do you wa nt t o ex pre s s you r ﬂa i r w it h d i st i nc t ive t i mber s , sof t or mood y hue s a nd/or colou r f u l z i ng ? Read on for i n spi rat ion . BHG

2 3 4 4 M A K E A S P L A S H D o yo u p refe r t h e co nve n ie n ce of h av ing yo u r refre s h m e nt s o n t a p? Yes? T h e n s p l a s h o ut o n a t a p m ixe r t h at offe rs fi lte re d b oiling , ch i ll e d a n d eve n s p a r k l i n g wate r, w it h st yles and finishes to su it all k itch e n t y p es 5 D I S A P P E A R I N G A C T D e cid e d o n a n i s l a n d co o k to p? I n ste a d of a n i nt r u s i ve c a n o py or chimney st yle ra nge h o o d , go fo r a ce ra m i c i n d u c t i o n co o k to p w it h a p owe r ful i nteg rate d ex t ra c to r, su ch as S m eg ’ s H o b d ra nge, s m eg. co m . a u . 2 S A V V Y S T O R A G E Sto re yo u r d i s h e s a n d cro cke r y in stu rd y a n d d e e p d rawe rs lo c ate d as close as pos sible to yo u r d i s hwa s h e r o r s i n k s o yo u ’ re n ot walk ing b a ck a n d fo r t h w it h p iles of p lates Fo r secure storage, look to p l ate h o l d e r s o r p late p eg s . 3 P U L L I T O F F I f yo u h ave yo u ng ch il d re n , yo u ’ ll wa nt to avoid fi nge r m a r ks S o p u s h to o p e n u n it s a re o ut b ut h a n dles a re in j u s t l i ke t h e s e b r u s h e d b ro n ze p u lls M O D E R N AT T I T U D E Give you r k it chen a feel i ng of wa r mt h a nd a sen se of mo der n cha rac t er Here ’ s how • For longev it y, s t eer away f rom pr i ma r y colou r s, selec t i ng more mut ed t one s such a s g rey blue for pa i nt ed or la m i nat ed u n it s • O pt for a mat t fi n i sh for t i mb er or woo d look c a bi net r y t o ma ke t he g ra i n s t a nd out . • Reflec t you r ga rden v iews by i n s t a l l i ng a m i r rored spla shback t hat way doi ng t he d i she s won’t feel l i ke such ha rd work . • Treat you r sel f t o u nder floor heat i ng , a s it ’ s a com for t a ble way t o heat a n op en pla n k it chen . P h o t o g r a p h y F u t u r e P u b l i s h i n g B R I N G T H E E L E G A N C E O F T I M B E R P A R Q U E T R Y T O Y O U R K I T C H E N W I T H L U X U R Y V I N Y L T H A T ’ S I D E A L F O R A L L R O O M S I N C L U D I N G W E T A R E A S

S O F T E N T H E A N G U L A R L I N E S O F Y O U R K I T C H E N W I T H A S H A P E LY T R I O O F P E N D A N T S KITCHEN DESIGN 5 D E S I G N Y O U R I S L A N D W I T H A C O M B I N A T I O N O F C U B B Y H O L E S A N D D E E P D R A W E R S T H E C U B B I E S F O R Q U I C K A C C E S S T O C O O K B O O K S A N D T H E C A P A C I O U S D R A W E R S F O R P O T S P A N S A N D E V E R Y T H I N G E L S E Y O U W A N T T O K E E P O U T O F S I G H T I N S T A L L A M I R R O R E D S P L A S H B A C K A S I T W I L L L I G H T E N T H E E F F E C T O F T H E D A R K C A B I N E T R Y AUGUST BHG

C O L O U R I N G Y O U R C A B I N E T S ? B E F O R E C O M M I T T I N G T O A S H A D E P A I N T L A R G E B O A R D S I N T H R E E O F Y O U R P R E F E R R E D H U E S P L A C E T H E M I N Y O U R K I T C H E N A N D S E E H O W L I G H T A F F E C T S T H E C O L O U R S T H R O U G H O U T T H E D A Y 7 6 6 T U R N T H E C O R N E R B i fo l d d o o rs a re a g re at s o lutio n fo r a wal k in ‘ co r n e r ’ p a nt r y t h at is n ’ t d esig n e d o n t h e d iago n al An ot h e r p lu s is t h e d o o rs d o n ’ t im p e d e fo ot t raﬃ c 7 S H A K E I T U P Lin e yo u r walls a n d eve n yo u r sp las h b a ck w it h a clas sic co u nt r y ele m e nt g ro ove d wall panelling (also available as p reg ro ove d M D F s h e et s su it a b le fo r wet a re as) Toget h e r w it h a S h a ke r st yle p eg rail , t h ey e n d ow ﬂ at p a ck c a b i n et r y w it h r u ral (o r co u nt r y) ch a r m KITCHEN DESIGN 8 9 P h o t o g r a p h y K a b o o d l e K i t c h e n / F r o n t P o r c h P r o p e r t i e s F O R K I T C H E N C A B I N E T R Y, V I S I T K A B O O D L E . C O M . A U . BHG AUGUST

C O N S I D E R H A V I N G A H A N D S O M E R A N G E H O O D C O V E R M A D E T O M A T C H Y O U R F L A T P A C K C A B I N E T R Y P S A P E G R A C K W I L L K E E P Y O U R U T E N S I L S O R G A N I S E D A N D A T T H E R E A D Y 8 G O G R E E N Fe atu re p ale m os s g re e n a co lo u r d raw n fro m n atu re fo r S h a ke r s t y l e p e r i m ete r c a b i n et r y, s p r i n k l e i n w h ite fo r fre s h n e s s a n d wo o d a cce nt s fo r wa r mt h , p l u s d a s h e s of gla m b r u s h e d b ras s fo r a t h o ro u g h ly co nte m p o ra r y k itch e n h o n o u r i n g co u nt r y s t y l e .

C O U N T R Y A P P E A L De sig n a cook i ng space t hat ha r mon iou sly ma r r ie s t he prac t ic a l it y a nd si mpl icit y of a cou nt r y k it chen w it h s t yl i sh mo der n i sm a nd a mple f u nc t iona l it y, w h i le keepi ng a t ig ht g r ip on t he pu r se s t r i ng s • G o for flat pack c a bi net r y i n t wo hue s a s t u rd y w h it e i sla nd a nd mo s s y g reen p er i met er Pa i nt a nd save w it h K a bood le K itchen’s A lpi ne profi le raw b oa rd c a bi net f ront s PS , pick mat t for you r sheen • Cap t he i sla nd b ench w it h off t he shel f A mer ic a n oa k (a t a ke on t he cla s sic but cher ’ s block) a nd u se w h it e s t one, s t one look , qua r t z or prem iu m la m i nat e for you r rema i n i ng work t op s 9 S H I N E O N A fl as h of m et al d elive rs a g l a m co u nte r p o i nt to m a su r fa ces H e re, t h e b r u s h e d b ra s s a p ro n fro nt s i n k a n d lig

ht ﬁ x tu res m a ke fo r a d elig ht ful t alk ing p oint B elfast sin k , $ 9 6 9.9 0 ; Elysia n m ixe r, $ 3 0 9 9 0 , b ot h i n B r u s h e d B ra s s , a b i i nte r i o rs . co m . a u . C A R R Y T H E G R E E N O F Y O U R C A B I N E T R Y A C R O S S T H E P A N E L L I N G F O R A S E N S E O F C O H E S I O N F O R P R O T E C T I O N A G A I N S T S P I L L S A N D S P L A S H E S C O N S I D E R A G L A S S F R O N T S P L A S H B A C K O R T I L E S

• Add cha racter t h i n k ex posed ra f ters you ca n echo i n cabi net r y or a g la ss st r uct u re at back made to st a nda rd specs to spa re a bespoke bu i ld .

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KITCHEN DESIGN

• O pt for a mat t honey woo dg ra i n la m i nat e or veneer for ‘ t i mb er ’ u n it s a nd s wat ch t e s t D u lu x Jipi ng or si m i la r for t he pa i nt ed u n it s • Int roduce a reﬁ ned i ndust r ia l v ibe w it h st a i n less steel benchtops a nd concrete effect la rge for mat ﬂoor t i les (t r y A les L ig ht Grey Mat t t i les, beau mont t i les.com.au).

1 0 T A K E N O T E Cre ate n otewo r t hy co nt rast and inte rest in a cle a n lin e d k itch e n by b l e n d i n g wa r m wo o d d o o r fro nt s w it h m a g rey g re e n u n it s Usi n g t h e s a m e t y p e wo o d to fra m e t h e b ase u n it s ties toget h e r t h e lowe r a n d u p p e r c a b i n et s a n d b re a ks u p a sp a n of u n ifo r m c a b i n et r y.

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1 1 I N T H E G R O O V E St ainles s steel wo r k to ps a re exce ptionally hygienic a n d yo u c a n p ut a ny t h i n g o n t h e m w it h o u t wo r r y i n g a b o u t s t a i n s o r b u r n i n g A l s o fo rgo c a b i n et r y h a n d l e s fo r ﬁ nge r g ro oves a n d yo u r k itch e n w ill t a ke o n a cle a n , u n clu e re d a p p e a ra n ce D I S P L A Y H O U S E P L A N T S N O T C R O C K E R Y C L U T T E R O N A L O N G F L O A T I N G S H E L F Y O U R U N I T S W I L L S T A R W I T H A U I E T P L A S H B A C K T R Y E C O N O M I C A L X M M W H I T E S A T I N T I L E S T U C K A C A S U A L S E A T I N G A R E A U N D E R T H E G A L L E R Y L A N D I N G A B O V E S O Y O U C A N W A T C H T H E K I D S P L A Y I N T H E G A R D E N

1 2 13 1 2 O N A H I G H Li u p d o o rs m e rge st yle with prac tic alit y, p rov id ing full a cces s to u p p e r c a b i n et s t h at a re ot h e r w i s e h a rd to re a ch H e re, t h e ra nge h o o d is co n ce a l e d by t h e wall c a b in et w hile it s e asy li d o o r reve als sto rage s h elves a b ove . 1 3 L I G H T S O N Prefe r sle e k , u nfu s sy lig hting in ste a d of a s e r i e s of p e n d a nt s ove r yo u r isla n d ? Tr y a p a re d b a c k l i n e a r s t y l e , o e n d im m a b le fo r eve n i n g a m b i e n ce Fo r similar, visit b e a co n l i g ht i n g. co m . a u . 10 1 1 P h o t o g r a p h y F u t u r e P u b l i s h i n g

A re you faced w it h t he d i lem ma of d i ffer i ng t a s t e s? O ne of you ha s a pa s sion for r u s t icit y a nd da rk woo d w h i le t he ot her prefer s a clea n , mo der n ae s t het ic . You c a n b ot h b e happy!

• K nock t h roug h wa l l s t o el i m i nat e d i ng y a nd cra mp ed room s i n favou r of p eople f r iend ly con nec t ed space s dou sed i n w h it e t hat put t he sp ot l ig ht ﬁ r m ly on t he b eaut y of t i mb er g ra i n

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O P E N T O C H A N G E

1 5 C O U N T E R I T St ainles s steel s p l a s h b a cks a n d co u nte r to ps w ill oﬀe r a refres h ing resp ite to a l l s t a i n e d c a b i n et r y Alte r n atively, lo ok to w h ite s to n e o r q u a r t z

15 14 16 1 6 M I D - C E N T U R Y M I X G ive yo u rs elf le ave to st ray fro m t h e fo u n d at i o n s e s t a b l i s h e d by yo u r r u stic k itch e n T h is m id ce ntu r y st yle dining se ing effor tles sly blends in d u e to it s d a r k st ain 1 7 E A R T H Y V I B E S I f u sing r u stic sla e d t i m b e r fo r c a b i n et r y, stick w it h fl at fro nt s a n d s q u a re d off e dges . Mirror it in st ainles s s te e l i s l a n d d o o r s PS , if d esire d , swa p st ainles s ste el fronte d u n it s fo r a m id g rey p a i nt o r l a m i n ate fi n i s h 1 4 L O O K I N G O U T Re m ov i n g walls o p e n e d u p t h i s k itch e n to t h e d i n i n g ro o m a n d to v iews of t h e a d join ing te r ra ce O ve r h a u l yo u r ow n sp a ces a n d it co ul d d o t h e s a m e fo r yo u , w h ile e asing t raffi c fl ow a n d e n co u rag i n g co nve rs atio n b et we e n t h e k itch e n a n d n e i g h b o u r i n g ‘ ro o m s ’ .

• W here wa l l s a re load b ea r i ng , ma ke a feat u re of t he supp or t i ng b ea m s by leav i ng t hem ex p o sed a nd/or h ig h l ig ht i ng t he supp or t i ng colu m n s ’ i ndu s t r ia l s t yle ﬁ x i ng s. P h o t o g r a p h y G A P I n t e r i o r s / J u l i e n F e r n a n d e z BHG

KITCHEN DESIGN 17 A L L O W F O R A S T A I N L E S S S T E E L I N S E T B E N C H T O P S O T H E T I M B E R S U R R O U N D P U L L S T O G E T H E R T H E D I S P A R A T E M A T E R I A L S U S E D T H R O U G H O U T S O F T E N A N G U L A R L I N E S W I T H F U N A N D P L A Y F U L O R G A N I C S H A P E S L O O K O U T F O R S I M I L A R R A F F I A P E N D A N T S H A D E S F O R Y O U R I S L A N D A N D A R O U N D M I R R O R A N D I N T E R E S T I N G B A L L O R G L O B E S T Y L E L I G H T I N G A S I N T H E D I N I N G R O O M H E R E

Ta k ing it s co lo u r cu es fro m t h e le a dlig ht w i n d ows , t h i s k itch e n ’ s m a fi nis h Po p py S e e d (ch a rco a l ) a n d Fet a W h i p (w h ite) s ch e m e offe rs a yo ut hful t a ke o n t ra ditio n al r u ral/ f a r m h o u s e s t y l e , re info rce d h e re w it h K a b o o d l e K i tc h e n ’ s Alpin e p rofile do ors .

It may b e ha rd t o b el ieve, but t h i s elega nt fa r m hou se k it chen i s a s sembled f rom ﬂat pack u n it s A si mple pa let t e a nd r ich a nd cha rac t er f u l det a i l s buoyed by plent i f u l dayl ig ht u sher i n cha r m • Do you r best to h ig h lig ht or ig i na l a rch itect u ra l feat u res i n you r k itchen desig n for a u n ique blend of t rad it iona l a nd contempora r y

1 8 C L A S S I C U P D A T E

• A ch i m ney brea st w it h over ma ntle, be it fau x or aut hent ic to t he home, add s i m mea su rable nost a lg ia a nd cha r m . Go on li ne a nd sea rch for t i mber corbels to su it you r new ‘fa r m house’ k itchen

AUGUST

T I M E L E S S T R A D I T I O N S

KITCHEN DESIGN

• A mpl i f y t he look w it h g lea m i ng copp er pa n s a nd v i nt a ge ket t le/s 1 9 B E N C H M A R K W hy b re a k t h e b a n k fo r a t i m b e r b e n chto p w h e n yo u c a n s ave w it h t h e re alistic lo o k a n d fe el of K a b o o d l e K i tc h e n ’ s 3 8 m m t h ick s q u a re e dge p re m iu m l a m i n ate b e n chto p s? H azeln ut , a n u y b row n with an irregular grain , was p icke d as it co ul d b e cu sto m is e d to size F O R K I T C H E N C A B I N E T R Y, V I S I T K A B O O D L E . C O M . A U . BHG

A L L O W D U A L A C C E S S T O Y O U R I S L A N D T O P U T G O T O I T E M S W I T H I N R E A C H 2 0 2 1 2 0 N A T U R A L M E D L E Y Fo r a n evo lve d ove r tim e fe el , u s e a m ix of wo o d to n es r u stic s to o l s , re cla i m e d ﬂ o o r b o a rd s t h at wo r k w it h a m o n o ch ro m at i c s ch e m e 2 1 N O D T O T H E P A S T S e e k t ra d iti o n a l b ro n ze o r b ra s s t a p s p l u s b l a ck o r b ra s s h a n d l e s a n d k n o b s a n d a b u t l e r ’ s sin k All of t h es e invest a m o d e r n k itch e n w it h a much a dmired timeles s qualit y M ushro om k n o b a n d 6 4 m m C u p h a n d l e s , b ot h i n M a B la ck ﬁ n is h , k a b o o d l e . co m . a u . 18 1 9 P h o t o g r a p h y K a b o o d l e K i t c h e n S A V O U R G A R D E N V I E W S W I T H A B U T L E R ’ S S I N K P E R F E C T LY C E N T R E D U N D E R A B A N K O F W I N D O W S T O P P E D E L E G A N T LY B Y A N O R N A T E C O R N I C E

K I TC H E N M U ST- H AV E S On trend appliances and accessories for the hub of your home C U P S O F G O O D N E S S Ac a d e my m e a s u r i n g cups in co p p e r w it h b ra s s h a n d l e s , $ 4 9 9 5 , i s a l b i . co m . a u . L U X E S I N K M e m o Ze n n a s t a i n l e s s s te e l d o u b le b owl sin k in G o l d , B ro n ze, G u n m et a l o r N i cke l , $ 93 0 , re e ce . co m . a u . F O R C O F F E E C O N N O I S S E U R S C oﬀe e G r in d e r in B la ck , $ 3 8 9, s m eg. co m . a u . C H A M PAG N E TA S T E S S m eg 5 0’s Ret ro 2 slice to aste r a n d e l e c t r i c ke le in Ch a m p a g n e M a e, $ 2 9 9 each , h a r vey n o r m a n . co m . a u . I N D U C T I O N A N D G A S I N O N E C O O K T O P 9 0 cm U ltim ateTaste 9 0 0 hy b r id in d u c tio n w it h g as b u r n e r co o k to p EH H 9 5 7B E , P OA , e l e c t ro l u x . co m . a u . F LO R A L K I TC H E N H azel te a towel a n d ove n m i s et , $ 3 9 9 5 , i s a l b i . co m . a u . G O F O R G O L D M iz u D r i M K 2 G o os e n e ck pull o ut sink mixe r in B r u s h e d G ol d , $ 6 6 0 , re e ce . co m . a u . S E T T H E TA B L E An d re Ve rd ie r D e b ut a nt 2 4 p ie ce cutle r y set in B lack / B ras s , $ 3 6 9.9 5 , i s a l b i . co m . a u . C O M I N G S O O N E x p e r i e n ce t ra d it i o n a l , ste a m , m i c rowave , i n ove n b a r b e c u e , a i r fr y a n d sto n e co o k i ng w it h t h e D o l ce S t i l N ovo O m n i C h ef 6 0 c m wa ll ove n B l a ck w it h va p o u r cl e a n SOA6 6 0 6AP N R , $ 9 9 9 0 , s m eg. co m . a u . B A R S T Y L E B el m o nt b a r chair with B lack b e nt wo o d b i rch frame/ra a n b a ck , $ 2 6 9, ozd e s i g n f u r n i t u re . co m . a u . B OW L E D OV E R B alti dish (st ainles s ste el/bras s/ co p p e r) 2 0 x 2 0 5 x 5 5 cm , $ 1 7.9 5 , i s a l b i . co m . a u . BHG AUGUST KITCHEN INSPIRATION

A D D A P O P O F C H E E R Po r tofi n o 9 0 cm wallm o u nt c a n o py ra n ge h o o d KPFA9Y W a n d Po r tofi n o 9 0 cm i n d u c t i o n co o ke r C P F9 I PY W i n S u n s h i n e Yellow, P OA , s m eg. co m . a u . B OA R D M AT T E R S Arc s e r v ing b o a rd 3 6 cm , $ 5 9 9 5 , m a x we l l a n d w i l l i a m s . co m . a u . O L I V E S A N D L E M O N S Dav is & Wa d d ell S icily te a towel 5 0 x 70 cm in Yellow/G re e n , s et of 2 , $ 2 2 .9 5 , i s a l b i . co m . a u . 5 0 ’ S C H A R M S m e g h a n d m ixe r in Pastel G reen (in clu d es w hisks , fl at b e ate rs a n d d o u g h h o o ks), $ 1 8 9, h a r vey n o r m a n . co m . a u . T H R E E I N O N E M u lti g r i ll co nt a c t g r i ll a n d b a r b e cu e CG H 1 01 2 D, $ 3 3 9, d e l o n g h i co m /e n a u I D E A L F O R FA M I L I E S Fre n ch d o o r 6 0 9 L fr idge fre eze r w it h ice a n d wate r in Dark St ainles s WH E61 70 B B , $ 4 6 9 9, we st i n g h o u s e . co m . a u . S I N K W I T H R E V E R S I B L E F R O N T ! M e m o H a r p e r s i n g l e b owl b u t l e r sin k 76 0 m m in Fire clay W h ite, $ 1 6 8 0 , re e ce . co m . a u . P E R I O D F E AT U R E S Pos h C a nte r b u r y Englis h b asin m ixe r t a p in Ch ro m e, $ 3 8 2 , re e ce . co m . a u . B O I L E D E G G B R E K K I E B A R Dav is & Wa d d ell S icily eg gcups , 3 d esig n s in M ulti , $ 9 9 5 e a ch , i s a l b i . co m . a u . S C A N D I F E E L M eg s b a r c h a i r i n Oa k , $ 2 79 Pre o rd e r at ozd e s i g n f u r n i t u re . co m . a u . S E T T H E S C E N E A N D T H E TA B L E Dav is & Wa d d ell S icily O live p la ce m at s in G re e n/M ulti , s et of 4 , $ 3 4 9 5 , i s a l b i . co m . a u . V I N TAG E A P P E A L Wilt s h i re e n a m e l co l a n d e r 2 4 cm i n B lu e/ W h ite, $ 3 4 , w i l t s h i re . co m . a u . BHG AUGUST KITCHEN INSPIRATION

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KITCHEN INSPIRATION A B S O R B I N G M E L B O U R N E Au s t ral i a n a M e l b o u r n e co o n te a towel 5 0 x 70 cm in B lu e/M ulti , $ 1 9 9 5 , i s a l b i co m a u O N A P L AT T E R M ez ze c a ke s t a n d 2 0 cm in Ochre, $ 2 4 9 5 , m a x we l l a n d w i l l i a m s . co m . a u . P r i c e s a r e a p p r o x i m a t e a n d a g u i d e o n l y . D u e t o t h e p r i n t i n g p r o c e s s , c o l o u r r e p r o d u c t i o n i s a g u i d e o n l y . M A K E M I N E W I N E ! LG 8 b o le m in i w in e fr idge, $ 5 9 9, a p p l i a n ce s o n l i n e co m a u H O P U P S e a cli ﬀ sto ol 6 4 cm H in M in di Antiq u e B row n , $ 1 2 9, ozd e s i g n f u r n it u re . co m . a u . Y E S TO WA F F L E S ! Dav is & Wa d d ell ele c tric non stick waﬄ e m a ke r, $ 8 9.9 5 , i s a l b i . co m . a u . M A D E I N I TA LY 6 0 c m C l a s s i c py ro l y t i c st a i n l es s ste e l ove n S FPA63 0 1T V X , $ 2 3 9 0 , s m eg. co m . a u . R E D H OT WO K D i s hwas h e r s afe , n o n s t i ck wo k CKF W3 0 01 RD M , $ 2 4 9, s m eg. co m . a u . C R U N C H Y A N D D E L I C I O U S IdealFr y Hot air fr ye r in B lack , $ 2 6 9, d e l o n g h i . co m /e n a u . B A K E T O I M P R E S S N o fu s s t wo to n e n o n s t i ck b u n dt t i n 2 1 x 9 cm , $ 1 8 , w i l t s h i re . co m . a u . S E RV E A S I D E Arc ra m e k in s s et of 4 in Te rraco a , $ 1 9.9 5 , m a x we l l a n d w i l l i a m s . co m . a u . S I C I LY I S M Y LOV E S m eg D olce & G a b b a n a cit r u s ju ice r, $ 8 9 9, h a r vey n o r m a n co m a u T I M E H O N O U R E D + T R A D I T I O N A L L a n c a s te r 8 4 0 m m ce ra m i c b u t l e r sin k , $ 1 6 8 5 , re e ce . co m . a u . BHG AUGUST

s m e g . c o m . a u T H E P O W E R O F 7 I N 1 A W H O L E S U I T E O F C O O K I N G T O O L S A T Y O U R F I N G E R T I P S E x p l o r e a n d e x p a n d y o u r c u l i n a r y r e p e r t o i r e w i t h t r a d i t i o n a l , s t e a m a n d m i c r o w a v e t e c h n o l o g y u s e d s i n g l y, s e q u e n t i a l l y o r s i m u l t a n e o u s l y w i t h t h e a d d e d o p t i o n o f n e x t l e v e l i n o v e n b a r b e c u e , a i r f r y e r a n d s t o n e c o o k i n g . C o n f i d e n c e t o e x p l o r e . g a l i l e o s m e g c o m a u

O U T O F KITCHEN CREATION Rea d y t o c re a t e t h e k i t c h e n yo u ’ ve a l w a y s d re a m e d of ? S t a r t f ro m t h e g ro u n d u p t o c re a t e a n i nv i t i n g h u b a s p ra c t i c a l a s i t i s p o l i s h e d If budget permits, have bi folds installed for an indoor outdoor feel

SEEN ON BHG TV FRIDAYS 7.00 T H E B O X B E F O R E mad e fo r livi n g A n u n d e r u s e d d i n i n g s p a ce b e co m es t h e n ew o p e n p l a n k itch e n . T h e va r iet y of ch o ices fo r c a b i n et a n d b e n c hto p ﬁ n i s h es i n a ﬂ at p a ck k itch e n l et s yo u m ix co l o u rs a n d m ate r i a l s fo r a d esig n e r l o o k Lo a d s of n atu ra l l ig ht a ll ows fo r t h e u s e of d a r k c a b i n et r y w h i l e t i m b e r h i g h l i g ht s d raw i n n atu ra l wa r mt h Clad a slimline wall unit and build open shelves with your island bench timber as an over the window feature using the cabinet door material as the shelf backing , too. AUGUST BHG

pen pla n l iv i ng put s t he k it chen r ig ht at t he hea r t of you r home. So i f you r s doe sn’t fit t he bi l l, reloc at i ng it may be t he be st opt ion W h i le t h is l i kely mea n s a big ger budget , you c a n save by doi ng some of t he prep work , opt i ng for a flat pack you c a n i n st a l l you r sel f a nd bu i ld i ng a cu stom feat u re w i ndow On a sma l ler sc a le, sma r t storage idea s let you ma ke t he most of you r space. O d r e s s to i m pr e s s Acces s o r i s e w it h d a r k a n d n atu ra l a cce nt s to s u it . Ad d co l o u r w it h a s t ate m e nt va s e b r i n g li g ht i n The splashback ’ s window floods the kitchen with beautiful natural light . ke e p a s ecr et ? T h e e nt r y to a p owd e r ro o m is cleve r ly h id d e n by c a b in et d o o rs t h at m atch t h e t all cu p b o a rds o n e i t h e r s i d e

STE P 3 STE P 4 STE P 2 STE P 5 STE P 6 KITCHEN CREATION E ASY STEPS TO MAKE A COOKBOOK STAND Use benchtop oﬀcut s to make a matching cookbook st and For you to note The stand uses lef tover kitchen benchtop material. To make from scratch, use 2 pieces of 1 5mm ply wood STEP 1 Mark out base for holes to attach handle and for screws to attach to back Make handle holes 1 5mm from 1 long edge and 82mm from each end Make screw holes for the back 20 mm from the other long edge and 50 mm from each end STEP 2 With the base sitting on scrap timber, drill handle holes using a 5mm drill bit and screw holes using a countersinking drill bit STEP 3 Spread glue on end of back and sit base on top. Predrill back through holes in base, then screw together with 50 mm screws STEP 4 Sand timber Remove dust , then apply 2 coats of clear hardwax oil with white scourer. Leave to dr y for 12 hours , then sand lightly before applying a second coat . Allow to dr y. STEP 5 Using the supplied screws , attach the D handle to the base STEP 6 Position shelf bracket on the back 6 0 mm from the bottom of the stand. Predrill and screw in place with 20 mm screws Gather your supplies • B a se 9 0 x 1 8 x 26 0 mm Tasmanian oak • B a ck 3 0 0 x 26 0 x 3 2 mm benchtop material • 9 6 mm black D handle • 1 8 5 mm quad shelf bracket You’ll also need Tape measure; pencil; drill; 5 mm drill bit ; countersinking drill bit ; PVA glue ; 5 0 and 2 0 mm screws; 2 4 0 grit sandpaper; Kaboodle Kitchen clear hardwax oil; white scourer AUGUST BHG

STE P 7 With mitre saw, cut door jamb material to make top, bo om and sides of window frame. M ake top and bo om full width and sides the height les s 3 6 mm for thicknes s of top and bo om . Allow 5 1 0 mm clearance around window to house frame. O n your bench , bu 1 side pie ce into top M ark the top where the side pie ce me et s it . STE P 8 S et cu ing depth on mitre s aw to suit depth of rebate on jamb material Use

chisel to KITCHEN CREATION Gather your supplies • T imber to match width of house frame • 1 4 0 x 3 0 mm rebate d door jamb • Alcor bituminous ﬂashing • Insulation to suit wall thicknes s • 1 0 mm plasterboard • G las s (from a glazier) • E x terior wall cladding You’ll also need Hammer; chisel; re ciproc ating s aw; masking tape; demo bar; tape measure; spirit level; framing nail gun and 75 mm nails; plastic ; mitre s aw; PVA glue ; drill; countersinking bit ; 5 0 and 75 mm screws; window packers; utilit y knife; stud adhesive ; 3 0 mm plasterboard screws; wood ﬁller; sandpaper; undercoat ; painting equipment ; enamel paint f o r S H O P P I N G D E TA I L S A N D P R OJ E C T S U P P L I E S , s e e O U R s t o c k i s t s pag e

STE P 2 STE P 3 STE P 1 STE P 5 STE P 6 STE P 7 STE P 9 STE P 1 2 STE P 8 STE P 1 1 E ASY STEPS TO INSTALL A CUSTOM WINDOW Make your own custom window frame and use the savings for a better kitchen For you to note You’ ll ne e d a glazier to provide and inst all the glas s in the new window. Here’s how STE P 1 Use hammer and chisel to remove architrave around existing window. Loc ate ﬁxings holding the window into the frame and cut through them using re ciproc ating s aw.

STE P 5 Using timber to match width of existing frame, build a simple stud frame to ﬁt in existing window opening to raise sill height M ake stud frame level and nail this into existing frame Temporarily wrap out side of frame in plastic for prote c tion

STE P 2 Tape glas s using masking t ape for s afet y, then c arefully remove.

STE P 3 Use hammer and demolition bar to remove skir ting and architraves from wall and interior wall lining from around window.

STE P 4 Determine sill height for new window. Take into account height of kitchen benchtop, usually 9 0 0 mm , plus about 1 0 0 mm for the splashback

STE P 6 Construc t another frame to go at top of your window opening to bring down height of window and allow for slimline storage c abinet s above it H old in position so underside is level and nail into place

Working from line marked in Step 7, make multiple pas ses through timber, going towards the end . STE P 9

STE P 1 5 STE P 1 6 STE P 1 3 SEE PAGE remove waste timber and make bo om of cut smooth and ﬂush with rebate.

STE P 1 5 Cut pie ces of insulation to ﬁll spaces bet we en studs

STE P 1 0 Repeat Steps 8 to 9 to cut the other end of top pie ce and both ends of bo om in the s ame way STE P 1 1 S pread glue along end of 1 side and bu into cut at end of top Pre drill through top into side using countersinking bit , then screw together using 5 0 mm screws Repeat at ever y corner to as semble entire window. M easure diagonals to che ck for square and leave for glue to set .

in the wall . STE P 1 6 Use utilit y knife to measure and cut your plasterboard to size to cover wall under window Apply dabs of adhesive to timber wall studs , then pres s plasterboard against wall and screw in place using plasterboard screws STE P 1 7 H ave your glazier a end site to cut and fit glas s into window frame. STE P 1 8 Fill screw holes in window frame with filler and allow to dr y S and smooth then undercoat and paint with enamel paint STE P 1 9 Reinstate ex terior wall cladding where you have adde d the frame for the new window. PI CTU R E WI N D OW Cre ate a s p l a s h b a ck w it h a d i ffe re n ce by m a k i ng it a w i n d ow ! T h e eve r c h a ng i n g l ig ht a n d l a n d s c a p e a d d d ra m a F OR F L AT PAC K C O M P O N E N T S , V I S I T K A B O O D L E . C O M . AU . A t i m b e r b a s e tu r n s fu n c t io n a l t ra ck l ig ht i ng i nto a st y l i s h co m p l e m e nt to t h e i s l a n d AUGUST BHG

STE P 1 2 Cut leng th of flashing to go along sill of window with 5 0 mm at each end to turn up side of window opening S it in place on sill STE P 1 3 Li window frame into opening so rebate is facing out side. M ake inside flush with interior wall linings on either side Use packers bet ween window frame and house frame to hold window level and sides plumb Predrill and screw through top and sides of window frame into the frame with 75 mm screws STE P 14 Fold flashing up so it sit s against bo om of Save 37% w hen you s u b s c r i b e EO F Y O F F E R window frame. Also fold it up at sides so it forms a tray under window.

STE P 2 STE P 3 STE P 1 STE P 4 STE P 5 STE P 6 STE P 7 STE P 8 E ASY STEPS TO MAKE A L A ZY SUSAN SPICE RACK G et ready to cook up a storm ! Ke ep your spices , s auces , oils and condiments in easy reach to sprinkle and splash STEP 3 Stack circles on bench so ‘A’ marks made in Step 1 align Clamp to bench Use countersinking bit to drill holes at the 3 points marked in from the edge in Step 2 . Unclamp pieces and drill countersunk holes in bo om piece where drill bit came though STEP 4 Cut 3 leng ths of dowel 1 6 0 mm long. At both ends of each piece, drill pilot hole with countersinking bit . STEP 5 Spread glue on end of 1 dowel piece and sit 1 circle on top so counter sunk hole is facing up. Screw through circle into dowel using 40 mm screw Repeat to a ach all dowels to circle. STEP 6 Turn assembly over and spread glue on ends of dowels Making sure ‘A’ marks on both pieces are roughly in line, sit second circle on top so holes in this piece match up with the dowels Screw together STEP 7 On third timber circle, the base, sit laz y susan mechanism so it ’ s exactly centred. Use pencil to mark screw access hole on mechanism onto base Remove. Use 1 8 mm spade bit to drill hole through base STEP 8 Reposition mechanism on base, making Gather your supplies • 4 0 0 x 1 8 mm round timber panel (3) • 2 8 6 x 1 2 mm Tasmanian oak dowel • L az y sus an me chanism You’ll also need Pencil; so t ape measure; combination square ; clamp ; drill; countersinking drill bit ; PVA glue ; 4 0 mm screws; 1 8 mm spade bit ; 2 mm drill bit ; 1 5 mm screws; wood pu y; 1 8 0 grit sandpaper; sanding block ; Kaboodle Kitchen clear hardwax oil; white scourer Here’s how STEP 1 Align 2 round timber panels and draw a line across the edge of both Mark this with an ‘A’. This will help with assembly later STEP 2 Using tape measure, mark 3 points 41 9mm apar t around circumference of 1 circle. At each of these points , draw a square line onto face and mark a point 20 mm from edge of circle ADAM D OVI LE J o i n m e to exp l o re m o re i n s p i r i n g i d e a s fo r h o m e p roje c t s a n d i m p rove m e nt s o n BHG T V, Fr i d ays at 7p m o n Ch a n n e l 7 (A p o l o g i e s , m ay b e s u b j e c t to c h a n ge) G o to b h g. co m . a u fo r m o re D I Y t i p s a n d t r i c k s . KITCHEN CREATION

STE P 1 0 STE P 1 2 STE P 9 P h o t o g r a p h y S u e F e r r i s B r e n t W i l s o n ; s t y l i n g V a n e s s a T i d y ; p r o j e c t s C h r i s C o r t , G r e g S p a r k e sure screw access hole aligns with drilled hole Predrill using a 2mm bit , then screw mechanism to base using 1 5mm screw STEP 9 Sit base with mechanism on rest of unit so edges are aligned Turn base until you can see a screw hole in mechanism through 1 8 mm access hole drilled in base Predrill through hole and screw in place Rotate base and repeat for all screw holes in the mechanism STEP 10 Fill screw holes in unit top with wood pu y Fill deep holes in layers , le ing it dr y between applications . STEP 11 Use sandpaper and sanding block to sand entire unit Remove dust STEP 12 Apply 2 coats of oil to unit with scourer. Leave to dr y for 12 hours , then sand lightly before applying the second coat S T O R E D A N D S O R T E D T h e fu n c tio n alit y of yo u r n ew k itch e n d o es n ’ t sto p w it h t h e r ig ht layo ut , d esig n a n d s ele c tio n of a p p lia n ces H ow yo u fit o ut t h e c a b in et inte r io rs w ill als o m a ke a m as sive d i ffe re n ce to h ow yo u r k itch e n o p e rates E V E RY T H I N G I N I T S P L AC E Cle a r co nt ain e rs ke e ps p a cket s s o r te d a n d u n d e r s h e l f b a s ket s m a ke u s e of a n o waste d sp a ce D o n ’ t fo rget t h e b a ck of t h e d o o r it ’ s id e al fo r s h o p p ing list s a n d ute n sils! W H AT A LOA D O F R U B B I S H ! D e aling w it h k itch e n waste s h o ul d b e o n e of t h e fi rst co n sid e ratio n s A w id e d rawe r hid es t h e u gly m u st h ave t h at is b in s w h ile s e p a rate co nt ain e rs let yo u s o r t waste at t h e s o u rce .

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LAUNDRY REVAMP LAUNDRY LOVE YOUR 1 C L E A N U P A N D K E E P C A L M A go o d lo o k ing la u n d r y is a p le as a nt p la ce to sp e n d t i m e , m a k i n g yo u r wa s h i n g wo r k lo a d e asie r Us e a d a r k b e n chto p to a n ch o r yo u r co l o u r s ch e m e , to n i n g w it h b l a ck t a pwa re a n d s h elv ing Cle a n a n d cr isp w h ites a n d n eut rals ke e p t h e ro o m lig ht a n d a re e asy to m a i nt a i n B E F O R E Yo u r l a u n d r y i s l i ke l y b o t t o m of t h e l i st w h e n i t c o m e s t o h o m e m a i n t e n a n c e, b u t i f yo u g i ve i t a l i t t l e b i t of l ove, yo u c a n m a ke i t l o o k a n d wo r k a w h o l e l o t b e t t e r. P l u s , yo u ’ l l p re s e r ve i t fo r m a n y yea rs t o c o m e ! BHG AUGUST

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STE P 3 Remove door from adjacent c abinet Hold the panel for one side of the storage unit against the side of this c abinet such that their front e dges are ﬂush Pre drill with a 3 mm drill bit , then screw through c abinet into panel using 3 0 mm screws Gather your supplies • 2 4 0 0 x 59 5 x 1 6 mm white melamine panel • White silicone • S helf suppor t s You’ll also need Tape measure; pencil; circular saw; clamps; straighte dge ; drill; various drill bit s; 3 0 , 1 5 and 5 0 mm screws; 2 0 mm angle d bracket s; scrap ply; stopping block ; c aulk ing g un E STEPS TO BUILD UNDERBENCH STORAGE

STE P 4 O n panel pie ce for other side of unit , a ach angle d bracket s to top and back edges of the panel using 1 5 mm screws Inser t panel into opening , making sure it is parallel to panel on the other side Pre drill and screw through bracket s into benchtop and wall to se cure panel Use 5 0 mm screws into the wall .

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STE P 6 H old template against one panel and push it up into the benchtop D rill 1 0 mm de ep holes through it Use a stopping block on your drill bit to ensure you don’ t drill too de ep. Repeat at the back , then on the other panel . STE P 7 Use c aulking gun to r un a thin bead of silicone around the bo om of the panels where they meet the ﬂoor. This will help prote c t the panels from water STE P 8 Cut shelves to suit dist ance bet we en side panels Inser t shelf suppor t s into the holes , then sit shelves in place

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STE P 5 Use scrap pie ce of ply wood to make a template to drill holes for shelf suppor t s in the side panels . Mark holes about 8 0 mm apar t and towards the middle of the c abinet . D rill holes using a 5 mm bit Here’s how STE P 1 M easure both sides and the top and bo om of your opening to ﬁnd the width and height of the space N ote these down STE P 2 Use circular s aw to cut melamine panel pie ces to size to suit your dimensions . If you don’ t have a track s aw, as use d here, clamp a straighte dge to the timber to ac t as a guide for your s aw M ake sure you cut the pie ces so the e dge d side of the board will be visible.

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STE P 4 P 8 P 6 P 1 P 7 P 1 0 paint Charcoal B hardwax grey silicone also need M ethylated spirit s; scourer; cloths; scraper; wood pu y; sanding sponge ; paintbrush ; c aulking gun ; spray bo le ; silicone shaping tool

STE P 5 Use s anding sponge on benchtop to smooth wood pu y Also give benchtop a once over wipe to remove any residual dir t Remove dust STE P 6 Use paintbr ush to apply 2 coat s chalk paint to benchtop Allow to dr y and s and lightly a er ﬁrst coat STE P 7 Use a cloth to apply black hardwax to benchtop, according to the produc t instruc tions STE P 8 Use c aulking gun to apply a bead of silicone to junc tion of benchtop and wall . Cut noz zle on the silicone on an angle so it is just larger than the width of the gap.

STE P 1 0 Use silicone shaping tool to smooth out silicone and blend with the sur faces . Wipe tool regularly to remove exces s , then ﬁnish with a ﬁnal r un along it . STE P 1 1 Apply silicone to the join bet we en sink and benchtop in same manner

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WINTER RECIPES S PAG H E T T I A N D M E AT B A L L N E S T S It ’ s your family fave but not as you know it! Cooked in a Texas muﬃn pan , you combine the pasta , sauce and meatballs in a pasta pie! Reci p e o n pa ge 8 0 This simple staple is already in your recipe rotation so check out these ﬂavour hacks and combos for truly moreish meals MMINCE I X I N ’ I T U P W I T H BHG AUGUST

A P R I C OT C H I C K E N R I S S O L E B A K E This retro dish has had an easy tray bake revamp! It ’ s also a less sweet version of the classic, as you switch the apricot nectar for juice. Re ci p e o n p a ge 8 0

L A M B , TO M ATO A N D C A P S I C U M P I D E A flatbread with filling usually spiced mince and veg pide is traditional Turkish pizza. And taking the time to make your own dough is well worth the extra effort! Re ci p e o n p a ge 8 0

C H I C K E N C A R B O N A R A M E AT B A L L S Fa m i l y f r i e n d l y m e at b a l l s p a i re d w it h ﬂ avo u r p a cke d ch o r izo e l evates t h e cl a s sic c a r b o n a ra to n ew (a n d eve n t a st ie r) h eig ht s A n d d o n ’ t st i nt o n t h e p a r m es a n ! Re ci p e o n p a ge 8 2 WINTER RECIPES

P OTATO A N D B O L O G N E S E G R AT I N Give pasta the night oﬀ and combine hearty bolognese with a potato gratin for an oh so satisfying bake Make the sauce the night before for a super easy dinner! Reci p e o n pa ge 8 2

B AC O N -W R A P P E D R I S S O L E S W I T H C H I L L I JA M These aren ’ t your run of the mill rissoles! Wrapped in streaky bacon and ser ved with an easy DIY chilli jam, your weeknight dinners just got snazzy! Reci p e o n pa ge 8 2 WINTER RECIPES AUGUST BHG

Preparation time 20 mins Cooking time 40 mins Makes 8 300g spaghe i 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 brown onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, crushed 400g tomato puree 2 Tbsp tomato paste 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar Sea salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper, to season 500g pork mince 1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs 3 free-range eggs 1/3 cup chopped basil, plus extra leaves, to serve 1 cup finely grated parmesan, plus extra, to sprinkle Mixed salad leaves, to serve

STEP 1 Preheat oven to 180 ° C fan forced (200 ° C conventional) Grease an 8 hole, 1 cup capacity Texas muﬃn pan In a saucepan of boiling salted water, cook spaghe i following packet instructions. Drain.

STE P 3 Sti r p u ree, h a lf of the tom ato paste a n d vi nega r i nto onion m ix tu re i n fr yi ng pa n . B ring to the boil . S i m m er for 2 m i n utes . S eason .

STE P 3 H eat oil i n a l a rge ﬂ a m ep roof roasting pan on high . Cook ris soles for 2 m i n utes on each sid e, u ntil gold en . Rem ove from heat . Ad d zucchini , onion , c a psicu m , stock m ix tu re a n d h a lf of the a p ricot s to pa n . Dollop ja m over ris soles . STEP 4 Roast for 25 minutes. Baste with juices and add broccolini. Drizzle broccolini with extra oil. Roast for a further 10 minutes, until cooked through and sauce is glossy.

STEP 2 Meanwhile, in a large fr ying pan , heat the oil on medium . Cook onion and garlic for 4 5 minutes Transfer half to a large bowl to cool.

STEP 4 Add mince, breadcrumbs, 1 eg g, basil and remaining paste to cooled onion mixture Season Mix well. Shape into 24 balls. STEP 5 In a jug, whisk remaining eg gs with parmesan and mix into pasta. Season. Divide among muffin holes, shaping into nests with indent in centre STEP 6 Put 1 tablespoon sauce and 3 meatballs in each nest. Spoon over sauce; sprinkle with extra parmesan. STEP 7 Bake for 25 30 minutes, until golden and meatballs are cooked through Cool in pan for 5 minutes Top with extra basil and ser ve with salad. APRICOT CHICKEN RISSOLE BAKE Preparation time 20 mins Cooking time 40 mins Serves 4 750g chicken mince 40g sachet French onion soup mix 1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs 1 free range egg, lightly whisked Freshly ground black pepper, to season 1/2 cup chicken stock 700g container apricot halves in juice, with juice reserved 2 Tbsp olive oil, plus extra 1 Tbsp 2 zucchini, cut into large chunks 1 red onion, finely chopped 1 red capsicum, cut into large chunks 1/4 cup apricot jam 1 bunch broccolini, trimmed Cooked couscous and finely chopped coriander, to serve

Preparation time 35 mins plus 1 hour proving Cooking time 30 mins Serves 4 1 cup lukewarm milk 1 sachet (7g) dried yeast 1 tsp caster sugar 21/2 cups plain bread flour 1 tsp sea-salt flakes 1 Tbsp olive oil 1/3 cup red pepper relish 1 free-range egg, beaten 2 Tbsp sesame seeds Greek yoghurt and coriander leaves, to serve FILLING 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 brown onion, finely diced 2 cloves garlic, chopped 500g lamb mince 1 Tbsp tomato paste 2 Tbsp zaatar (Middle Eastern herb and spice mix) 2 tsp ground cumin 2 tomatoes, diced 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves Finely grated zest of 1 lemon Sea-salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper, to season STE P 1 I n a jug , com bi ne m ilk , yeast a n d suga r. S et asid e i n a wa rm pl ace for 5 m i n utes , u ntil foa my. Put fl ou r a n d s a lt i n a l a rge bowl a n d m a ke a well i n centre. Ad d yeast m ix tu re a n d oil Usi ng a fl at bl a d ed k nife, m ix to a dough . Knea d on a lightly fl ou red su r face for 1 0 m in utes , u ntil s m ooth and elastic . Pl ace in a greased bowl , cover a n d set asid e i n a wa rm pl ace for 1 hou r, u ntil dou bled i n size STEP 2 Meanwhile, for filling, heat oil in a large fr ying pan on medium. Cook onion and garlic for 4 5 minutes, until tender. Add lamb; cook for 4 5 minutes, BHG

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STE P 1 Preheat oven to 1 8 0 ° C fa n -forced (2 0 0 ° C conventional). I n a bowl com bi ne m i nce, h a lf of the sou p m ix , b rea d cr u m bs a n d eg g. S eason S h a p e i nto 1 2 ﬂ at ris soles STEP 2 In a large jug, combine stock, remaining soup mix and apricot juice.

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STEP 5 Top with remaining apricots. Toss couscous with coriander. Ser ve chicken and vegies with couscous. LAMB TOMATO AND CAPSICUM PIDE

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C H I P OT L E B E E F W I T H C R I S PY SW E E T P OTATO A N D JA L A P E N O S A L S A M a ke m o u t hwate r i n g M ex i c a n s t y l e b ow l s of f re s h ra i n b ow co l o u re d ﬂ avo u r to s p ice u p yo u r w i nte r n ig ht s . Re ci p e o n p a ge 8 3

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STEP 6 Bake for 15 20 minutes, until golden. Drizzle with yoghurt and sprinkle with coriander. Ser ve. CHICKEN CARBONARA MEATBALLS

STE P 2 Ad d m i nce a n d cook for 4 5 m i n utes , u ntil well b row ned , b rea k i ng u p lu m ps . Sti r i n tom ato paste a n d cook for 1 m i n ute. Pou r w i n e i nto pa n to d egl aze.

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STEP 3 Heat oil in a large fr ying pan on medium. Cook meatballs for 3 4 minutes, until starting to golden Add chorizo and cook, stirring, for 2 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.

Preparation time 30 mins Cooking time 25 mins Serves 4 500g chicken mince 1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs 2 Tbsp finely chopped chives 1 Tbsp finely chopped flat leaf parsley leaves 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/4 cup finely grated parmesan, plus extra 1/3 cup grated, to serve Sea-salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper, to season 375g spaghe i 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 chorizo, thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 300ml light thickened cream 2 free-range eggs, lightly whisked 2 zucchini, peeled into ribbons Red vein sorrel leaves, to serve STEP 1 In a bowl, mix chicken mince, breadcrumbs, chives, parsley, onion powder and parmesan. Season. Roll balls from 2 tablespoons of mixture, using damp hands. Chill for 10 minutes.

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STEP 2 Meanwhile, cook spaghe i in boiling salted water following packet instructions Drain Set aside

STEP 3 Preheat oven to 180 ° C fan-forced (200 ° C conventional). Line 2 oven trays with baking paper STEP 4 Punch down dough and knead for 1 minute on a ﬂoured surface. Divide into 4 and roll each quarter out to a 12 x 22cm rectangle. Place pieces on trays.

until browned, breaking up lumps. Add tomato paste and spices, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, parsley and zest Season Cool

STEP 4 Lightly whisk cream and eg gs in a small bowl Reduce heat to low and add pasta and zucchini ribbons to pan. Pour over cream mixture and cook, tossing, for 1 2 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly.

STEP 1 Heat oil in a large, heav y-based saucepan on high Cook onion , celer y, carrot and pance a for 4 5 minutes , until onion is tender Stir in crushed garlic and cook for 1 minute.

STEP 6 Preheat oven to 1 8 0 ° C fan forced (2 0 0 ° C conventional). Lightly grease six 11/2 cup - capacity ramekins Place on 2 oven trays

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STEP 5 Top with extra parmesan and rein vein sorrel to ser ve.

POTATO AND BOLOGNESE GRATIN Preparation time 30 mins Cooking time 1 hour 30 mins Serves 6 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 brown onion, finely chopped 1 stalk celery, finely chopped 1 carrot, peeled, finely chopped 50g sliced pance a, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 300g lean beef mince 2 Tbsp tomato paste 1/4 cup red wine 410g can tomato puree 400g can diced tomatoes 1 dried bay leaf 1/4 tsp dried oregano Sea salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper, to season 2 Tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves Mixed salad leaves, to serve GRATIN 300ml light thickened cream 4 cloves garlic, crushed 5 sprigs thyme 1kg desiree potatoes 2 cups grated cheddar

STEP 5 Leaving 2cm borders, spread 1 tablespoon relish on each piece. Top with ﬁlling. Pinch long edges in, twist, then press up into a boat shape, leaving centres open. Brush pastr y edges with eg g and sprinkle with sesame seeds

STEP 7 Layer half of the potato, cream mixture and cheese in dishes Top with bolognese, then repeat potato, cream mixture and cheese layers.

STEP 8 Bake for 30 35 minutes (cover with foil if overbrowning ), until golden. Stand for 10 minutes Ser ve with salad BACONWRAPPED RISSOLES WITH CHILLI JAM Preparation time 25 mins Cooking time 40 mins Serves 4 750g pork and veal mince 3/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs 1 brown onion, grated 1 carrot, grated 1/2 cup grated tasty cheese 1/4 cup chopped ﬂat-leaf parsley leaves P C P M M

STEP 4 Meanwhile, to make gratin , put cream , garlic and thyme in a small saucepan and cook on medium heat until boiling. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 3 minutes . Remove from heat . Let infuse for 1 5 minutes . Strain into jug , discard thyme and season STEP 5 Meanwhile, put potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with cold water. Parboil for 5 8 minutes, until just tender. Allow to cool, then thinly slice.

STEP 3 Add puree, tomatoes, bay leaf and oregano Bring to the boil Reduce heat to low and simmer for 25 30 minutes, until thickened. Season. Stir in parsley. Cool and remove bay leaf.

STEP 2 Wrap each pa y with 2 bacon slices, securing with toothpicks. Put seam side down on a lined oven tray Cover and chill for 10 minutes.

STEP 4 Preheat oven to 160 ° C fan forced (180 ° C conventional). Heat oil in a large, non-stick fr ying pan on medium Cook rissoles for 2 minutes on each side until evenly browned. Transfer to a lined tray. Bake for 10 12 minutes, until cooked through. Ser ve with mash, beans and chilli jam. CHIPOTLE BEEF WITH CRISPY SWEET POTATO AND JALAPENO SALSA Preparation time 15 mins Cooking time 30 mins Serves 4 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 brown onion, finely chopped 500g beef mince 1 red capsicum, finely chopped 35g sachet smokey chipotle seasoning 400g diced tomatoes with paste 1/4 cup chipotle in adobo sauce 400g black beans, drained, rinsed Sea-salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper, to season Vegetable oil, to shallow-fry 1 sweet potato, peeled into ribbons 1 cup grated mozzarella 1 avocado, cut into quarters Sour cream, sliced shallots, lime wedges and corn chips, to serve JALAPENO SALSA 1 small fresh jalapeno 2 shallots, thinly sliced 1 cup roughly chopped coriander stems and leaves 1 tsp finely grated lime zest 2 Tbsp lime juice 1/3 cup olive oil

STEP 4 Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan on high. Shallow fr y sweet potato in batches for 1 minute each, until almost browned. Remove with tongs and drain on paper towel.

STEP 3 For jam, put onion, capsicum, chilli, garlic and ginger in a food processor; pulse until ﬁnely chopped. Put in a heav y based saucepan Add tomatoes, sugar and vinegar. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer for 10 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick. Remove from heat. Cool.

STEP 3 Meanwhile, for salsa, thinly slice half of the jalapeno and reser ve. Remove seeds from remaining half, roughly chop and put in a food processor. Add shallot, coriander, zest, juice and oil. Process. Set aside.

STEP 5 Sprinkle cheese over beef and place under a hot grill until just melted.

STEP 1 Put mince, breadcrumbs, onion, carrot, cheese, parsley, eg g and garlic in a large bowl. Mix well. Season. Shape 1/2 cup portions into 8 pa ies.

1 free-range egg 2 cloves garlic, crushed Sea salt ﬂakes and freshly ground black pepper, to season 8 rashers streaky bacon, halved lengthways

STEP 6 Plate up chipotle beef, sweet potato, avocado and sour cream. Drizzle with salsa and garnish with shallots and reser ved jalapeno. Ser ve with corn chips and lime.

STEP 1 Heat olive oil in a large ovenproof fr ying pan on medium. Cook onion and beef, stirring, for 8 minutes, until brown, breaking up any lumps Add capsicum and chipotle seasoning and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes

2 Tbsp olive oil Mashed potato and steamed green beans, to serve CHILLI JAM 1 red onion, chopped 1 red capsicum, seeded, chopped 5 long red chillies, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 tsp chopped fresh ginger 400g can cherry tomatoes 1/4 cup caster sugar 1/4 cup red-wine vinegar

STEP 2 Add tomatoes, chipotle in sauce, beans and 3/4 cup of water. Stir until combined Simmer for 7 minutes, or until thickened. Season.

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FAST ED’S kitchen Asian faves are on the menu with potstickers and fried rice, then things get sweet with fritters, beignets and strawberry tart and mousse! FOOD IN A FLASH A P P L E B E I G N E T S W I T H C A R A M E L S AU C E You’ll love this take on traditional French style doughnuts. Made by dipping apple slices in a dough ba er, then deep fr ying, they’re puﬃly yummy. Ser ve with a fast but fab caramel sauce Reci p e o n pa ge 8 8

SEEN ON BHG TV FRIDAYS 7.00 E D HALM AGYI Join me as I show you how to give your meals and desser ts a seasonal makeover on BHG T V, Fridays at 7pm on Channel 7 (A p o l o g i e s , m ay b e s u b j e c t to c h a n ge) G o to b h g. co m . a u fo r m o re fo o d t i p s a n d t r i c k s . S T R AW B E R RY, DAT E A N D M I X E D N U T TA R T This reimagining of a clas sic d ate ro ll is t h e p e r fe c t s h owc as e fo r t h at d es s e r t all st ar fresh strawberries A n o b a ke t re at w it h a fr u it y, n u y, sp ic y t a r t b as e, t h e ﬁ lling is cre a my, zest y a n d sy r u py We g u a ra nte e yo u ’ ll m a ke i t a g a i n a n d a g a i n Re ci p e o n p a ge 8 8 AUGUST BHG

A C A K E T O B A K E O N A R A I N Y DAY This desser t isn’ t glam, but it is delish! Made with packet biscuits, condensed milk and canned apricots, it ’ s a bit retro ingredients wise, and designed for dig ging in not showing oﬀ on Insta Deﬁnitely one to make with your kids. Re ci p e o n p a ge 8 8

E A S I E S T S T R AW B E R RY M O U S S E With just three ingredients this fancy looking desser t is also the simplest one you’ll ever make Layer strawberr y puree, strawberr y mousse and fresh strawberries, then dust with icing sugar and you ’ re done! Re ci p e o n p a ge 9 0 FOOD IN A FLASH AUGUST BHG

STRAWBERRY DATE AND MIXED NUT TART Preparation time 1 0 mins plus 1 hour chilling Cooking time nil Serves 8 1 0 3/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted 1/4 cup pistachios, toasted 1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted 2 cups pi ed Medjool dates, roughly chopped 1 cup raisins, chopped 1 tsp ground cardamom 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground cloves 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted 500g co age cheese 2 sprigs rosemary, ﬁnely chopped Finely grated zest of 2 oranges 1/4 cup maple syrup, plus extra, to drizzle 2 punnets strawberries, hulled, halved STE P 1 Chop nut s roughly, then combine with se e ds , fr uit and spices in a bowl Knead by hand until mix ture begins to stick , then add coconut oil and mix again . Pres s into a 2 2cm t ar t tin , then chill until set STEP 2 Combine co age cheese, rosemar y, zest and syrup in a bowl and mix until smooth Spread over tar t base, top with strawberries and driz zle with extra maple syrup Ser ve A CAKE TO BAKE ON A RAINY DAY

STE P 4 Wrap dish in foil B ake for 3 0 minutes , uncover, then bake for 1 5 2 0 minutes more, or until just set APPLE BEIGNETS WITH CARAMEL SAUCE

STE P 4 M eanwhile, combine brown sugar, bu er, cream , vanilla and salt in a me dium s aucepan on high heat B oil rapidly for 3 minutes , until thickened D ust apple beignets with icing sugar, then ser ve with c aramel sauce and ice cream

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175g chocolate-hazelnut spread 11/2 cups milk 397g can sweetened condensed milk 3 free-range eg gs 1/2 cup cocoa powder, si ed 1/4 cup custard powder, si ed 2 tsp ground cinnamon 2 tsp vanilla extract 410g can apricots in juice 150g dark chocolate chips Pouring cream, to serve STEP 1 Preheat oven to 1 6 0 ° C fan forced (1 8 0 ° C conventional) G rease a 2 5cm round baking dish Cover biscuits with chocolate spread.

STEP 2 Put milk , condensed milk , eg gs , cocoa, custard, cinnamon and vanilla in a jug Purée with a stick blender STE P 3 D rain apricots and add 1/4 cup of the juice (disc ard the remainder) to milk mix ture Chop apricot s Put a layer of biscuit s in dish , pour over half of the milk mix ture and sc a er with half of the apricots and half of the chocolate chips . Repeat layers .

Preparation time 1 0 mins plus 1 5 mins cooling Cooking time 5 0 mins Serves 6 Unsalted bu er, melted, for greasing 16 digestive biscuits (or equivalent)

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Preparation time 1 0 mins plus 1 hour proving Cooking time 1 5 mins Makes 8 4 Granny Smith apples, peeled 21/2 cups milk, warm but not hot 2 sachets (14g) instant dry yeast 1/4 cup caster sugar 2 free-range eg gs 2 free range eg g yolks 23/4 cups plain flour, si ed Vegetable oil, for deep-frying 1 cup brown sugar 125g unsalted bu er 1/2 cup cream 2 tsp natural vanilla extract Large pinch sea-salt flakes Icing sugar, to dust Vanilla ice-cream, to serve STE P 1 Cut each apple in half, remove the core, then trim the rounded ends to make them more even . (Reser ve trimmings for a snack ) Arrange apple slices on a plate, then microwave on M ED I U M (6 0 %) for 3 minutes , until just tender enough to be pierce d with a knife. Don’ t allow to so en . Chill until completely cool STE P 2 C ombine warm milk , yeast , sugar, eg gs , yolks and 2 1/2 cups of the flour in a bowl , then beat with a spoon until ver y thick and stick y C over, then set aside for 1 hour, until risen STE P 3 D ust apple slices with remaining flour, then dip into ba er Fr y in hot (170 ° C) veget able oil for 8 1 0 minutes , until de ep golden

S W E E T P O TAT O A N D B AC O N F R I T T E R S You can take fri ers from a side to a main with this recipe Simply pop a colour ful medley of vegies in to roast while you fr y them up, and ser ve with salad leaves and fresh herbs for a light but satisfying meal Dinner’s sor ted! Re ci p e o n p a ge 9 0

STEP 1 Preheat oven to 190° C fan forced (210° C conventional) Heat 2 teaspoons of the oil in a large fr ying pan on medium and cook bacon for 5 minutes, until browned. Drain on paper towel Chop into pieces STEP 2 Put sweet potato in a glass bowl and cook, uncovered, for 4 minutes in a microwave on HIGH (100%) Add herbs, breadcrumbs, sugar, cheese, bacon and eg g, and mix to combine Season

STEP 1 Preheat oven to 190° C fan forced (210° C conventional) Toss Brussels sprouts with 1/4 cup of the oil and season generously. Put in a roasting pan and bake for 40 minutes, until well caramelised. Don’ t turn during baking.

STEP 4 Toss tomato, onion and zucchini with 1 tablespoon of the oil. Season. Put on an oven tray and bake for 15 minutes, until lightly blackened. Set aside to cool.

Preparation time 20 mins Cooking time 50 mins Makes 48 500g Brussels sprouts, halved 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil Sea-salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper, to season 1 brown onion, finely sliced 4 cloves garlic, minced 4 sprigs sage, sliced, plus extra fried leaves, to serve 2 Tbsp oyster sauce Finely grated zest, juice of 2 lemons 1 cup co age cheese 1/2 cup finely grated parmesan 48 wonton wrappers 125g unsalted bu er, chopped 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped

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STEP 5 Meanwhile, heat remaining oil in a fr ying pan on medium and cook pa ies for 12 15 minutes, turning several times. Drain on paper towel; rest for 2 minutes to ﬁrm. Toss vegies with herbs, salad and nuts Ser ve with fri ers and balsamic ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND COTTAGE CHEESE POTSTICKERS

STEP 4 Heat remaining oil in a large pan with a tight fi ing lid Add dumplings flat side down and cook for 4 minutes, until browned Then add boiling water to a depth of 1cm and fit lid immediately. Cook until liquid has evaporated STEP 5 Meanwhile, cook bu er in a pan on high heat until browned, mix in lemon juice and chopped walnuts, then pour over potstickers. Ser ve with extra fried sage leaves (middle should have a wobble) Let cool for 1 5 minutes

Preparation time 1 0 mins Cooking time nil Serves 4 3 x 250g punnets strawberries, hulled 1/2 cup pure icing sugar, si ed, plus extra, to serve 11/2 cups thickened cream

STEP 3 With damp hands, form mixture into 8 pa ies, and roll in rice ﬂour to coat well Sit on baking paper for 10 minutes

Preparation time 20 mins Cooking time 30 mins Serves 4 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 6 rashers rindless bacon 750g sweet potato, peeled, grated 3 tsp dried mixed herbs 1 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs 1 Tbsp brown sugar 11/2 cups ﬁnely grated cheese (try cheddar) 1 free-range egg, whisked P

STE P 1 Dice 1 punnet strawberries Add remaining berries to blender with icing sugar and puré e until smooth Whip cream into so peaks and fold in half of the puré e STEP 2 Pour remaining purée into glasses. Top with mousse and diced berries Dust with extra icing sugar SWEET POTATO AND BACON FRITTERS

STEP 2 Meanwhile, cook onion, garlic and sage in 1 tablespoon of the oil in a fr ying pan on medium heat until it starts to brown, then add oyster sauce and cook until sticky Mix in zest STEP 3 Put onion mixture, sprouts, co age cheese and parmesan in a food processor and purée to make a coarse paste Season with salt Put 1 tablespoon of mixture in centre of a wonton wrapper. Lightly wet edges, fold over and crimp to seal Repeat with the remaining ﬁlling and wrappers.

Sea-salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper, to season 11/2 cups brown rice flour 2 ripe tomatoes, cut into 1cm slices 1 red onion, cut into 1cm slices 2 medium zucchini, cut into 1cm slices 1/2 bunch flat leaf parsley, chopped 1/4 bunch mint, chopped 3 cups salad leaves 1/4 cup toasted hazelnuts, chopped Balsamic dressing, to serve

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R OA S T E D B R U S S E L S S P R O U T S A N D C O T TAG E C H E E S E P O T S T I C K E R S These yummy Chinese dumplings get their name because they are pan fried and steamed at the same time, making them so but crispy Per fect for par ties or to kick oﬀ a family feast Re c i p e o n o p p o s i te p a g e

WITH KAREN cooking Give pasta ragu and fried chicken the gourmet treatment for tasty classics with contemporary ﬂair RAGU AL BOLOGNESE The ins and out s of a ragu vs a bolognese don’ t ma er as this pasta sauce takes the best bit s of both , making it wonder fully rich and robustly ﬂavoured . Reci p e o n pa ge 94

FABULOUS FOOD K AR E N M ARTI N I J oi n m e a s I s h ow yo u h ow to m a ke d e l icio u s d i s h es o n B HG T V o n Fr i d ays at 7p m , o n Ch a n n e l 7 ( A p o l o g i e s , m ay b e s u b j e c t to c h a n g e) G o to b h g co m a u fo r m o re fo o d t i p s a n d t r i c k s . SIMPLE FRIED CHICKEN The secret to tender meat and crispy skin? Marinate the chicken in brine, soak it in bu ermilk, then deep fr y Finger licking good doesn’ t begin to describe it! Reci p e o n pa ge 94 AUGUST BHG

Preparation time 20 mins Cooking time 2 3/4 hours Serves 1 0 50g unsalted bu er 100ml extra virgin olive oil, plus extra 50ml 2 brown onions, diced 6 cloves garlic, sliced 3 stalks celery, sliced 100g pance a, diced 300g chicken mince 300g pork mince 900g beef mince 200g tomato paste 200ml milk 200ml red or white wine 2 bay leaves 2 sprigs sage, leaves chopped 1 sprig rosemary 1/2 nutmeg, finely grated 1 tsp chilli flakes Sea-salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper, to season 2 x 400g tins diced tomatoes 1.2L chicken stock Cooked pasta, rico a, grated parmesan and basil leaves, to serve STE P 1 H eat b u er a n d olive oil i n a large heav y based saucepan on m ed iu m . C ook onion a n d ga rlic for a bout 5 m i n utes , u ntil so ened Ad d celer y a n d cook for a bout 1 5 minutes , until c a ra melised . STE P 2 Ad d pa nce a a n d cook for 1 2 m i nutes , then cr u m ble in chicken a n d por k m i nce bit by bit , sti rri ng th rough as the m eat b row ns .

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STEP 3 Meanwhile, heat extra oil in a large fr ying pan on medium . Add beef mince a bit at a time and cook for 1 0 minutes to brown , breaking up lumps . Once browned , transfer beef to other pan and stir to combine STEP 4 Add tomato paste and cook for 1 2 minutes . Add milk and simmer for 3 minutes . Stir in wine and cook for a fur ther 5 minutes . STEP 5 Once liquid has almost gone, stir in bay leaves , sage, rosemar y, nutmeg and chilli, and season lightly. Stir in tomatoes and stock, then bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook for 2 hours , stirring occasionally STEP 6 Remove bay leaves and rosemar y sprig. Toss pasta through sauce, top with rico a and parmesan , and garnish with basil leaves . Ser ve. FRIED CHICKEN time 50 mins hours marinating Cooking time 20 mins 6 8 12 skin-on boneless chicken thighs 350ml bu ermilk Vegetable oil, for deep frying brioche buns, mayonnaise and French fries, to serve BRINE 1L water 1/3 cup white wine vinegar or chardonnay vinegar r s pice m ix th rough the fl ou rs a n d ba k i ng powd er S et asid e STE P 3 Strain liq u id from chicken a n d pat d r y on both sid es Cut each piece i n 4 a n d soa k chicken i n b u er m ilk for 3 0 m i n utes . Rem ove from b u er m ilk a n d s h a ke off exces s C oat w ith s piced fl ou r a n d s h a ke off exces s , then transfer to an oven tray lined with baking paper. STE P 4 H eat a bout 1 0 cm of oil i n a wide based saucepan until it reaches 1 70 ° C . D u st chicken in s piced flou r agai n , coveri ng a ny wet s pot s .

Preparation

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30g so brown sugar 1 white onion, finely sliced 2 cloves garlic, smashed 10 dried allspice berries 8 bay leaves 2 Tbsp sea-salt flakes FABULOUS FOOD SPICED DUSTING POWDER 3 tsp white peppercorns 3 Tbsp coriander seeds 11/2 tsp smoky paprika 1 Tbsp sea-salt flakes 150g cornflour 150g rice flour 3 tsp baking powder STE P 1 To make brine, put all i ngred ient s i n a l a rge s a u cepa n a n d b ri ng to a si m m er, then tu rn off the heat a n d pl ace i n fridge u ntil chilled O nce cold , a d d chicken to b ri ne a n d m a ri n ate for 8 hou rs . STE P 2 To m a ke s pice d u sti ng powd er, grind peppercorns and coriander seeds with mor t ar and p estle. Ad d pa p ri ka a n d s a lt , then sti

STE P 5 Fr y chicken in batches to avoid overcrowd i ng a n d cook u ntil d eeply gold en , a bout 6 m i n utes STE P 6 S er ve w ith sl aw, b rioche buns , mayonnaise and fries . C O O K ' S T I P T h is re cip e u s es b o n e l es s ch icke n t h i g h s w it h t h e s k i n o n , a s t h e s k i n i s i m p o r t a nt fo r ﬂ avo u r a n d cr u s t . P h o t o g r a p h y R o b P a l m e r ; s t y l i n g D a v i d M o r g a n ; f o o d p r e p a r a t i o n S a r a h M a y o h a n d O l i v i a A n d r e w s BHG

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P h o t o g r a p h y A d o b e S t o c k WEEKNIGHT WINNER Spice up your night with a hot and hearty soup Great for vegos! fa st&f resh MOROCCAN RED LENTIL SOUP Preparation time 15 mins Cooking time 40 mins S e r ves 6 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 brown onion, finely chopped 2 Tbsp ginger, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp ras el hanout spice mix (from greengrocers and online suppliers) 1/2 tsp sweet paprika, plus extra, to serve 3 Roma tomatoes, chopped 2 cups dried red lentils, rinsed and drained An easy, delicious recipe for a better dinner tonight B R OW N O N I O N V E G E TA B L E S TO C K G R E E K- S T Y L E YO G H U R T C O R I A N D E R S P R I G S D R I E D R E D L E N T I L S G I N G E R G A R L I C C LOV E S R A S E L H A N O U T S W E E T PA P R I K A R O M A TO M ATO E S SHOPPING LIST 6 cups vegetable stock 2 cups water Sea-salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper, to season Greek-style yoghurt and coriander sprigs, picked, to serve STEP 1 Heat oil in a large saucepan on medium Add onion, ginger and garlic, and cook for 8 minutes, until softened, stirring occasionally. Stir in ras el hanout and paprika Cook for 1 minute, until fragrant STEP 2 Add tomatoes, lentils, stock and water to pan Bring to the boil, reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender. Season. Top with yoghurt, coriander and extra paprika. Ser ve. AUGUST BHG

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FLOWERING NATIVES hen you ’ re look i ng for flower i ng pla nt s i n w i nt er, you c a n’t go pa s t Au s t ra l ia n nat ive s . Grev i l lea s a re renow ned for t hei r yea r rou nd flower i ng , but so ma ny ot hers , i nclud i ng wat t le s , some ba n k sia s , cor rea s , crowea s a nd fluore scent lechenau lt ia s , put on a g low i n t he d i m l ig ht .

S o w hen you combi ne t he se ex t raord i na r y pla nt s w it h s pr i ng , su m mer a nd aut u m n ﬂower i ng nat ive s , you c a n b e i ndu lged w it h d i fferent a nd v ibra nt colou rs a l l yea r rou nd , w it h t he added b onu s t hat t hey never lo se t hei r fol ia ge Here ’ s how to do it! W 1 it ’s ch r i stmas i n j u ly. . . an d au g u st M a ny b a n k s i a s a re w i n te r wo n d e r s , a n d t h e s m a l l B s p i n u l o s a ‘ C o a s t a l C u s h i o n ’ p a c k s a p u n c h w i t h i t s b r i g h t , u p r i g h t ye l l ow ﬂ owe r s co m i n g o u t l i ke a c h o r u s i n a u tu m n a n d l a s t i n g u n t i l t h e e n d o f w i n te r. 2 so h ot wh e n it ’s h ot! C o n t i n u e t h e s h o t o f co l o u r w i t h v i b r a n t B e r i c i f o l i a I t s u n i fo r m l y n e a t ye l l ow a n d re d c u r l s g i ve a n o r a n ge g l ow i n s p r i n g , s u m m e r a n d a u tu m n 3 Koo k ab u r r a j o i n s th e ke lly gan g A r t i n yo u r o u td o o r s p a ce i s a p e r s o n a l t h i n g , b u t fo r a n a t i ve g a rd e n yo u c a n ’ t go p a s t t h e a p p e a l of o r i g i n a l a r t i s a n wo r k l i ke t h i s ko o k a . 1 3 2

NATIVES y e a r - r o u n d co lo u r W I T H Yo u ’ l l fe e l r i g h t a t h o m e – a n d s o w i l l t h e b i rd s – w h e n yo u p l a n t l o c a l ! SEEN ON BHG TV FRIDAYS 7.00 4 b e aco n fo r h u n g ry b i r ds an d b e e s Yo u ’ ll h ave t h e go l d e n , n e c t a r la d e n ﬂ owe rs of t h e G reville a ‘ B u s h Le m o n ’ all ye a r ro u n d , s o l et it s t a n d ce nt re st age, o r p la nt a few as a s cre e n G row ing to 3 m H x 3 mW it ’ s p re ier t h a n a fe n ce !

. • Many native ﬂowers grevilleas and

in par ticular have no petals, so

no navigating involved for birds and insects to reach the sweet nectar laden ﬂowers Heaven sent in winter!

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7 6 5 b e aut y bot tle d Fo r a s m all t re e yo u c a n d re a m u n d e r, t r y t h e re d fl owe r i n g p a p e r b a r k (Melaleuca viridiflora) I n w inte r it ’ s s m ot h e re d w it h b r i g ht cr i m s o n b o l e b r u s h s h a p e d fl owe rs O r, get o n e w it h w h ite o r p i n k fl owe rs! 6 r ai s e th e bar G reville a ‘ Royal M a ntle’ t ra ditio n ally sp re a ds a cros s t h e g ro u n d fo r u p to 6 m o r d r ips d ow n t h e sid e of rais e d g a rd e n b e ds o r te r ra ces B ut w h e n g ra e d o nto G robu sta (silk y o a k), yo u get a b e a utiful we e p i n g s t a n d a rd SIMPLEX GREVILLEA ‘ K AT H E R I N E ’ S F I R E ’ SPINULOSA I L D L I F E B O N U e p r ick ly atu re of m a ny le aves evo lve d to re d u ce wate r los s d u r ing d r y p e r io ds m a kes ative s h r u bs a h ave n fo r w il dlife a n d ke e ps h e m s afe fro m p re d ato r y c at s banksias there’s

• The introduction of European gardening methods and the enrichment of soils in our front and back yards can do natives more harm than good Members of the Proteaceae family –grevilleas, banksias, hakeas and waratahs can ’ t cope with too much phosphorous in the soil. You can get special native plant soil from your nurser y that is low in phosphorous.

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• Natives generally prefer well drained soil and have go en used to long periods of li le or no water. If your soil is heav y, add organic ma er that will help drain exces s water away

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• Most natives need a sunny position and can even cope with the harsh western summer sun If you ’ re in a shady spot, there are plenty of beautiful native ferns or orchids to choose from AUGUST

7 r e d let te r day! Cre ate a wa r m welco m e at yo u r h o m e ’ s fro nt e nt ra n ce w it h g rev i ll e a s . B re e d e rs a re cre ating t h e m to s u it a ny g a rd e n asp e c t , co lo u r, s h a p e o r size . T his G reville a ‘ Kat h e r i n e ’ s Fire’ i s n o s h r i n k i n g v i o l et ! 8 tu r n th i s way! Fro m late a utu m n t h ro u g h to e a r ly sp r ing yo u ’ ll e n joy d aint y, b a ll s h a p e d ﬂ owe rs a ll t h e way d ow n t h e lo ng , we e p ing b ra n ch es of t h e zig z ag wa le ( Aca cia merinthophora) H a rd to ﬁ n d , b ut if yo u d o, give it a g a rd e n b e d all to it s elf !

• Conditioned over millions of years to grow and thrive in the ancient , nutrient depleted soils of our continent , most of our natives are hardy and can be le to their own devices

HYPOCALYMMA ANGUSTIFOLIUM BANKSIA PLAGIOCARPA EREMOPHILA MACKINLAYI P h o t o g r a p h y J o h n E l t o n S E E W H A T ’ S O U T T H E R E To a p p re ci ate t h e e n o r m o u s ra n ge a n d d ive rsit y of g rev ille as a n d Au st ralia’s ot h e r n at i ve p l a nt s d u r i n g w i nte r a n d s p r i n g , v i s it t h e I ll awa r ra G rev i ll e a G a rd e n s , w h e re yo u c a n v i ew a n d b u y! Vis it i l l awa r ra g rev i l l e a p a r k co m a u /o p e n d ays

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9 ste p o ut li g htly Tr y a n info r m al lo o k fo r yo u r n ative g a rd e n T h is inclu d es having gravel or b a r k p at h s to l e a d t h e way. I f d esire d , yo u c a n p u n c tu ate p e o p le’s m e a n d e r i n g s w it h o r i g i n a l h a n d m a d e m o s a i c p ave rs 1 0 har dy an d so han dso m e ! T h i s e m u b u s h (Eremophila mackinlayi ) is als o co m m o n ly k n ow n a s d e s e r t p r i d e , s o obviously doesn’ t want a h o m e i n m o ist , h u m i d co n d itio ns . Ke e p it in full s u n w it h well d ra i n e d s oil , a n d it w ill ﬂ owe r fro m M ay to O c to b e r 911 1 0

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12 g r e at ball s o f s i lve r S m all bushes with silver fo liage lig hte n u p yo u r g a rd e n a n d yo u get t h e royal t re at m e nt w it h t h i s e m u b u s h (Ere m o ph ila n ive a) w h e n t h e d elic ate s o p u r p l e ﬂ owe rs sp a r k le like p re cio u s ge m s in w inte r, sp r ing a n d s u m m e r 12 G R AHAM ROS S Join me as I show you around more inspiring gardens on BHG T V, Fridays at 7pm on Channel 7. (Ap ologies , may b e subje c t to change) G o to b h g. co m . a u fo r m o re ga rd e n t i p s a n d t r i c k s .

11 Li g hte n u p a g lo o my s p ot A s h a d y, m oist sp ot w ill grow lush and beautiful w h e n ﬁ ll e d w it h fe r n s , i n clu d i n g t h e u n u s u a l l y s h a p e d b ird ’ s n est fe r n a n d t h e e l k ’ s h o r n fe r n in t h e t re e C a n yo u sp ot t h e lovely la d y?

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GROW UP A WA L L I S A B L A N K C A N VA S H E R E ’ S H OW YO U C A N PA I N T I T W I T H P L A N T S T H E W A L L 1 go with th e f low T h e re a re s o m a ny r i p p l es h e re, fro m t h e s l ate wate r fe atu re to t h e p l a nt s o n e it h e r s i d e w h e re va r i o u s s h a d es of g re e n a re co nt ra ste d w it h t h e b r i g ht re d s of h e u c h e ra s a n d s e d u m s T h at vo l u m e towa rd s t h e b o o m i s H a r t ’ s to ng u e fe r n o r yo u c a n u s e t h e Au st ra l i a n n at i ve, t h e b i rd ’ s n est fe r n ! SEEN ON BHG TV FRIDAYS 7.00 P h o t o g r a p h y G A P P h o t o s / A n n i e G r e e n A r m y t a g e

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Ver tica l ga rdens a re conver ting concrete ju ngles into m in iat u re g reen ju ngles in ou r cities T hey d rape com mercia l bu ild ings a nd apa r tment block s, helping to remove polluta nts f rom the air a nd creating a happier, more dy na m ic env iron ment for workers a nd residents. You ca n borrow ideas f rom huge u rba n insta llations by Ju nglef y ( ju nglef y com au), do a bit of dow nsizing a nd have you r ow n g reen wa ll that w ill bring you the sa me benefits Some you ca n even eat! 2 b u i ld a wall that says ‘ wow! ’ L a rge co m m e rcia l inst allations such as this effo r t in a m ulti level c a r p a r k b r i n g m u lti p l e benefit s , like re moving air p o llu t a nt s , c a n ce ll i n g n ois e a n d s o e n ing u p t h e h a rs h s te e l a n d co n crete st r u c tu re 3 make f ro n ds yo u r n e w b e st f r i e n ds B osto n fe r n s a re o n e of t h e b est p la nt s fo r cle a n ing t h e air yo u c a n h a ng a b u n ch of t h e m o n a wall , t h e n a p p re ciate t h e i r h e a lt h b e n efit s a n d t h e way t h ey cre ate a fat c as c a d e of fro n ds 4 b e n e f its li n g e r with lo n g g r e e n f i n g e r s I n cre a s i n g t h e a m o u nt of l i v i n g g re e n e r y t h at we h ave w it h in o u r cities h e l p s e a s e t h e b u i l d u p of h e at t h at ’ s p ro d u ce d by t h e ir ste el , co n crete a n d g l a s s s t r u c tu re s a n d a l s o wo r k s to a b s o r b c a r b o n e m i s s i o n s A n d h av i n g g re e n e r y g a l o re a ro u n d yo u r ow n g a rd e n also helps! 5 make way fo r sal ad days Wit h a b esp o ke wall of e d ib les yo u c a n co m b in e lot s of le af y g re e n s fo r yo u r su m m e r s ala ds w it h h e r b s a n d s m a ll s u m m e r fr uit s like strawberries . T h es e p la nt s all h ave t h e s a m e n e e ds p le nt y of s u n a n d reg u l a r wate r i n g They also all lie within e asy re a ch to p ick D i g i n a n d e n j oy! 2 3 4

BIG vs SMALL M a ny co m m e rci a l g re e n wa ll s h ave a l i m ite d p l a nt p a l e e, fo r s eve ra l re a s o n s . O n e i s t h at c a re fo r t h e p l a nt s i s m a d e s o m u ch si m p l e r a s t h e wate r i n g , n u t r i e nt a n d a s p e c t n e e d s a re a ll t h e s a m e. T h e v i s u a l i m p a c t i s a l s o g re ate r t h a n w h e n t h e re i s a gi a nt , c h a ot i c m o s a i c of co l o u r. T h e s m a ll e r yo u go, t h e m o re va r i et y of p l a nt s yo u c a n i nt ro d u ce – t h e wo r k i nvo l ve d i s m u ch l es s a n d yo u c a n m o re a p p re ci ate t h e co l o u r va r i at i o n s . 5 P h o t o g r a p h y B r e n t W i l s o n , G A P P h o t o s / A n n a O m i o t e k T o t t

OUTDOOR ROOM s i d e G I G N O N E E D T O R E N O V A T E Y O U C A N S I M P L Y C O N V E R T A S I D E P A S S A G E I N T O A N O U T D O O R R O O M ! 1 roo m to str etch o ut C all it a galler y room long , narrow and intimate but still per fec tly func tional as a living area and garden combined that can give you a place to breathe and be protec ted from the element s

SEEN ON BHG TV FRIDAYS 7.00 B E F O R E 2 pOts ar e to ps A rolled bamboo fence gives texture and colour variations , so add to them by lining it with containers of var ying height s and balance, and plant s of diﬀerent shapes and sizes . B oring becomes intriguing! AUGUST BHG

you have a pat h It ’ s cra m med i n b et ween t wo du l l wa l l s a nd it s f u nc t ion i s t o t a ke you f rom one place t o a not her. It ’ s r ip e w it h p ot ent ia l , so w hy not t u r n it i nt o a mea nder t h roug h a na r row ga rden , w here you c a n s t op a long t he way t o sip a c up of coffee, or u se t he space for a qu iet on l i ne meet i ng , some yoga prac t ice or t o read a b ook . Ha rd su r face s c a n ea si ly b e a place for a ga rden you ju s t need a n eclec t ic a nd excit i ng ra nge of p ot s a nd a clever choice of pla nt s t hat a re su it a ble for t hei r su n or shade a sp ec t Plu s, you c a n s t i l l get f rom one place t o a not her It ’ s ju s t pret t ier! 3 s mall i s e as i ly adaptab le Mix up your plants and arrange them so you have some that are tall and give you privacy and/or room for intimacy and smaller plantings close to you that nestle around your space at eye or hand level.

4 g et yo u r s e lf i n a f l ap! An elephant ears plant makes a great statement , either in your garden or in a pot When you place one next to a window, you can see it from the inside, bringing your garden right up to your indoor rooms It also distrac ts the eye from a dull wall or fence!3 4

• Add dimension by going high with p la nt s in t all p ot s o r h a nging p ot s .

• If you ne e d mulch , consider inorganic materials such as glas s beads or diﬀerent coloured pebbles , which have visual appeal and will last . B ut remember the beneﬁt of organic mulch is it breaks down into food for your plant .

• Consider your plants’ mature size when planting and choose an appropriate size d pot

• When grouping pot s , ensure all your plants have the same sun , shade and watering needs .

DESIGN TIPS FOR POT TED GARDENS

• When pu ing multiple plants in cont ainers , follow the thrillers , ﬁllers and spillers r ule one t all statement plant , surrounded in the middle by a range of smaller ones and a couple of plants that c asc ade over the side

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C H EC K H OW T H E S U N M OV E S OV E R T I G H T S PAC E S A N D C H O OS E P L A N TS T H AT S U I T T H E L I G H T L E V E LS P H I LO D E N D R O N P E P E R O M I A S A N S E V I E R I A ( L E F T ) A N D B L E C H N U M F E R N FA N PA L TM R AC TO R S E AT P L A N T 5 fall fo r th i s! Put hanging pots on display. They free up ﬂoor space and have a lovely tumbling eﬀe c t

P h o t o g r a p h y S u e F e r r i s STE P 2 STE P S5 TE P 3 STE P 1 STE P 4 E ASY STEPS TO BUILD A FOLD-DOWN TABLE Gather your supplies • 9 0 x 3 5 m m x 2 4 m H3 treate d pine • 9 0 m m easy fit hinges (2) • 9 0 m m x 5 m merbau decking • 2 0 0 m m galvanise d te e hinges (2) You’ll also need M itre s aw; t ap e measure ; drill and various bits; countersinking drill bit ; 1 5 0 m m galvanise d ba en screws; 1 0 0 mm screws; 1 0 0 m m masonr y anchors; spirit level; 75 and 3 0 mm galvanised wood screws; 1 0 mm plastic spacers; 4 0 mm galvanised nails Here’s how STE P 1 Cut pine with mitre s aw to make a T shape wall mount . Make horizont al par t 72 0 mm wide and ver tic al par t 3 3 0 mm long B ring the 2 pie ces together so ver tic al pie ce st ar t s 1 0 0 mm from end of horizont al piece Predrill with countersinking bit and join with ba en screws . STE P 2 Cut 2 leng ths of timber 4 0 0 mm and 3 1 0 mm long B u together in an L shape, then cut a diagonal brace to go bet we en them . Predrill and screw together using ba en screws . STE P 3 Use easy fit hinges to join wall mount and bracket . M ake bo om of bracket flush with end of ver tic al pie ce of mount . Position hinges on inside WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN POTS • The shape, colour and material of the pots is up to you Just remember that too much colour in a small space can be over whelming. • Put small trees in big, strong pots to prevent structural damage caused by growing roots. • Use high quality containers that resist frost and can weather strong heat • G et wheels for large pots so you can move them around easily To add decorative interest , plant up tripod pots . Tr y the Henna G rey White Wash collection (pictured), 2 4 x 3 5cm , $ 60 ; 3 0 x 47cm , $1 0 0 ; 37 x 5 6 cm , $ 1 5 0 , fro m N o r t h cote Po e r y (n o r t h cote p o e r y. co m), ava i l a b l e fro m i n d e p e n d e nt ga rd e n ce nt res a n d sto res . OUTDOOR ROOM A t able that folds down when not in use removes an obst acle when moving through a tight space.

STE P 6 STE P 7 e dge of this par t so bracket folds inwards STE P 4 A ach wall mount to wall , fixing into timber studs with 1 0 0 mm screws or using 1 0 0 mm masonr y anchors for a brick wall M ake the top about 7 3 0 mm from the ground S crew bo om of ver tic al par t to wall with 1 0 0 mm screws , making sure it ’ s plumb STE P 5 Cut 1 0 0 mm wide hinge mounting blocks and screw to ends of wall mount using 75 mm screws STE P 6 Cut five 75 0 mm long de cking boards for tabletop and thre e 3 70 mm long cleat s to join them . L ay 4 tabletop boards on bench with 1 0 mm spacers bet we en them . S it cleat s acros s them so one end is flush with e dge of de cking on one side (this side will a ach to wall mount) Predrill with countersinking bit and screw together with 3 0 mm screws . STE P 7 A ach te e hinges to outer cleat s so knuckles overhang end of cleat s by 3 0 mm S crew hinges into hinge blocks on wall STE P 8 S it remaining de cking board on top of wall mount . Predrill and nail down with 4 0 mm nails f o r P R OJ E C T S U P P L I E S , s e e O U R s t o c k i s t s pag e 6 li ke a tr ay that stays! A fo l d d ow n t a b l e a n d fo l d u p ch a i rs gi ve yo u a n o u td o o r ro o m t h at ’ s f u n c t i o n a l b u t a l s o a ll ows yo u to i n d u lge i n m u lt i p l e a c t i v it ies We e ke n d d r i n k s a nyo n e? CHAR LI E ALBO N E J oin m e as I s h ow yo u h ow to cre ate a g a rd e n a ny w h e re o n BHG T V o n Fr id ays at 7p m o n Ch a n n e l 7 (A p o l o g i e s m ay b e s u b j e c t to c h a n ge) G o to b h g. co m . a u fo r m o re ga rd e n t i p s a n d t r i c k s . AUGUST BHG

WATER FEATURE There ’s more t o a sma l l wat er feat u re i n you r ga rden t ha n ju st t hose lovely soot h i ng sou nd s w h ich help bla n k out neig hbou rhood noi se s . For st a r t er s , a feat u re w i l l at t rac t bi rd l i fe but not mozz ie s , a s t he wat er i s mov i ng . It c a n a l so be a foc a l p oi nt i n you r ga rden bed , add i ng a n i nt ere st i ng ha rd sc ape element t hat complement s you r pla nt s . A nd , w it h t h i s si mple mu lt i level DI Y projec t , you c a n br i ng you r ga rden up t o, a nd i nt o, you r fou nt a i n BHG AUGUST

SPL ASH out! B R I G H T E N U P A S U N - S TA R V E D S P OT W I T H A S I M P L E WAT E R F E AT U R E YO U C A N B U I L D YO U R S E L F T H E N P L A N T S H A DY C H A R AC T E R S SEEN ON BHG TV FRIDAYS 7.00

STE P 9 Cut tubing to just below rim of smaller planter with sec ateurs or knife. A ach fountain head .

STE P 4 Fill planter with more po ing mix to about 6 cm below rim , so bucket is embe dde d tightly.

WATER FEATURE STE P 3 STE P 6 STE P 4 STE P 2 STE P 5 STE P 7 STE P 1 0 STE P 1 1 STE P 8 STE P 9 E ASY STEPS TO YOUR MULTI-LEVEL WATER FE ATURE Gather your supplies • Tusc an Path Jasper planters in Rust , with 3 drainage holes ex tra large, 4 6 0W and 3 9 0 mm H ; smaller, 2 1W and 1 8 0 0 mm H • Po ing mix • Plastic bucket , about 1 5 0W and 1 5 0 mm H • Fount ain kit • Water pump • Sturdy wire mesh • Waterproof pu y • As sor ted plants • Pebbles You’ll also need S oil t amper; spirit level; wire cu ers; sec ateurs/sharp knife For you to note • If there’s no power point near the pump, have one profes sionally inst alled . • Watch for evaporation , espe cially in hot weather. Top up fount ain if ne e de d ; if you c an ’ t se e the water, look for changes to it s ﬂow. Here’s how STE P 1 Use t amper to compac t soil where you want to sit your ex tra large planter. Ensure it ’ s level . STE P 2 Position planter, che ck it ’ s level , then t wo thirds ﬁll with po ing mix STE P 3 Position bucket in po ing mix so it sits just below top of planter

STE P 1 2 Place pebbles on top of the mesh and around the plants .

STE P 1 3 Turn on pump STE P 1 2 STE P 1 3 f o r P R OJ E C T S U P P L I E S , s e e O U R s t o c k i s t s pag e P h o t o g r a p h y B r e n t W i l s o n BHG

STE P 8 Feed tubing through drainage hole in smaller planter and rest planter on top of mesh so it s drainage holes sit over the bucket . Using waterproof pu y, plug exces s space around the hole that holds the tubing

STE P 7 Run power cord over back of planter to your power point

STE P 1 0 Fill bucket with water Turn on pump to test Turn oﬀ to ﬁnish proje c t .

STE P 1 1 Fill ex tra large planter with plants , then replic ate this planting around your garden bed

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STE P 5 Use manufac turer’s instruc tions to a ach fount ain tubing to water pump and place in bucket

STE P 6 Cut mesh to shape to rest on top of bucket S imult ane ously slide tubing through mesh (making sure it ’ s centre d)

COLOUR UP YOUR SHADE

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T h i s g a rd e n i s s o u t h fa c i n g a n d o n l y get s d a p p l e d l ig ht , s o t h e p l a nt s n e e d to b e s h a d e l ov i ng . Fe r n s a re a n o bv io u s ch o ice fo r t h i s a s p e c t , b u t t h e re a re ot h e r s h a d e l ov i ng p l a nt s t h at h ave co l o u r fu l fo l i age a n d a re a gl o r io u s s u bst itu te fo r ﬂ owe rs T h e s e i n cl u d e h e u c h e ra s , ﬁ o n i a s , l a m i u m s , p l e c t ra nt h u s ‘ M o n a L ave n d e r ’ , n at i ve v i o l et s a n d m a ny of yo u r t ra d it io n a l i n d o o r p l a nt s s u ch a s d u m b c a n e o r p e a co c k p l a nt . K A N G A R O O F E R N B L E C H N U M F E R N D I F F E N B AC H I A O R D U M B C A N E R I B B O N F E R N T H E M U LT I C O LO U R E D F O L I AG E O F H E U C H E R A S H E A O R P E AC O C K P L A N T E U C H E R A S O R C O R A L B E L L S L I G U L A R I A O R T R AC TO R S E AT P L A N T

LANDSCAPE PROJECT LAWNS UNPLUG YOUR S u f fe r i n g t h e e f fe c t s of t o o m u c h ra i n? Yo u c a n t u r n yo u r swa m p b a c k i n t o t h e ve rd a n t l aw n yo u u s e d t o l ove! Law n s need a nd love water, but don’t wa nt it ha ng i ng a rou nd it ’ s a reg u la r, ﬂeet i ng engagement , rather tha n a per ma nent relat ion sh ip. Weather ex t remes such a s th is yea r ’ s i nu ndat ion s a long la rge pa r t s of the ea st coa st ca n play havoc w ith you r law n , leav i ng the relat ion sh ip i n a sog g y, muddy mess T he solut ion? G ood d ra i nage. Here’s how ! GET THE BALANCE RIGHT Too much water over a long period of time means air cavities in the soil are filled, the roots are deprived of essential oxygen and the grass dies. Too little water and the roots wither and essential nutrients in the soil won’t make it to the blades above. A deep watering, done properly, works. Rather than giving your lawn a quick shower every morning, give it a long, deep watering only when it needs it when it loses colour and feels dry Daily watering means grass produces only shallow roots that die quickly when the watering stops As well, much of the water evaporates, rather than sinking into the soil A deep watering lets water go further into the soil, stretching the roots and making your lawn stronger BHG AUGUST

SEEN ON BHG TV FRIDAYS 7.00 I F YO U ’ R E H I G H , STAY D RY Lawns are o en laid on raised beds or terraces so they’re level . All raised bed walls are built with weep holes to let exces s water drain away B ut over the years these can clog up, meaning water sit s in and on the soil, blocking air pas sages and ro i ng t h e ro ot s . T h i s m e a n s yo u r l aw n w i ll d ie fro m l a ck of n o u r i s h m e nt a n d we e d s w i ll m ove i n .

STE P 2 STE P 6A STE P 3 STE P 1 STE P 5 STE P 6 B STE P 7 STE P 8 LANDSCAPE PROJECT Here's how STE P 1 G ive yourself a fresh sur face by removing we e ds and gras s from the raised area , here on either side of tile d path STE P 2 Turn over soil with spade and break up clods with cultivator or hoe. STE P 3 Using long bit , drill holes through out side of ret aining wall to remove any clog ge d soil STE P 4 Dig 3 0 H x 3 0 cm D trench along inside of wall , Gather your supplies • G e o tex tile fa b r ic • B lu e m et al ag g reg ate • Was h e d r i ve r s a n d • O rg a n ic m a e r • Tu r f ro lls You’ll also need S p a d e ; culti vato r o r h o e ; d r i ll ; l o n g m a s o n r y d r i ll b it ; s h ovel ; s cis s o rs ; m et al ra ke ; s h a r p s e c ateu rs E ASY STEPS TO IMPR OVE DRAINAGE AND RE-L AY TURF ret aining exc avate d soil STE P 5 Line trench with ge o fabric , trimming with scis sors so it ’ s 1 0 0 cm wide STE P 6 Fill trench with blue metal; wrap with fabric so it looks like a s aus age. M ake sure it ’ s si ing at least 1 0 cm below top of wall STE P 7 C over s aus age with ret aine d soil Level whole lawn area with rake. To re turf your lawn STE P 8 Mix top dres sing of 70 % s and and 3 0 % organic ma er and sprinkle evenly over cleare d soil STE P 9 L ay tur f, e dges as close together as pos sible. Trim exces s with se c ateurs STE P 1 0 Water tur f ever y day for a few we eks until root s st ar t to t ake hold , then 3 times a we ek , then t wice a we ek , until it doesn’ t li from soil when you pull at it Rever t to normal watering routine STE P 9 f o r P R OJ E C T S U P P L I E S , s e e O U R s t o c k i s t s pag e W H E N YO U R E D O YO U R L AW N A R E A , M A K E S U R E E XC E S S WAT E R C A N D R A I N AWAY S A F E LY A N D L E G A L LY. P h o t o g r a p h y B r e n t W i l s o n , A d o b e S t o c k When your lawn is raised, as here, good drainage is key. When it ’ s not working , clear the space and star t again BHG AUGUST

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LANDSCAPE SOLUTION Turn that barren hill in your garden into sweeping sways of boulders and plantsROCKS AERFUNKY! BHG AUGUST

SEEN ON BHG TV FRIDAYS 7.00 B E F O R E pr ac ti cal b e aut y Pl a nt i n g s m a l l t re e s a n d s h r u bs a cros s a ste e p s l o p e m a kes it l o o k m o re a ra c t i ve, w h i l e t h e p l a nt s a l s o d o t h e i m p o r t a nt jo b of h o l d i ng t h e s oi l toget h e r to sto p e ro s i o n . I VO RY C U R L BLECHNUM ‘ S I LV E R L A DY ’

STE P 3 STE P S6 TE P 4 STE P 2 STE P 5 Here’s how STE P 1 Remove veget ation with cultivator or hoe STE P 2 Use setout paint to mark areas to exc avate to create levels on slope STE P 3 Using shovel , dig out and reser ve the soil bet ween markings to create steps STEP 4 Tamp down step soil and ensure steps are level. STE P 5 H ave boulders crane d in to sit on steps . Don’ t do this on your own E ASY STEPS TO BUILD A BOULDER TERRACE Gather your supplies • B oulders • C olle c tion of shade loving plant s You’ll also need Cultivator or hoe; setout paint ; shovel; t amper; spirit level get your mates to help! S it them organic ally, grouping diﬀerent shapes and sizes for a random , natural look STE P 6 Fill in around boulders with reser ved soil so a third of each is burie d . Plant greener y where desire d and water in well Creating level areas on slopes helps acces s for garden maintenance. It also creates an interesting c asc ade to ﬂa er areas LANDSCAPE SOLUTION As t eep slop e i s fa i rly problemat ic It ’ s too ha rd to mow a nd , i f it ’ s shaded , t he g ra s s won’t g row It ’ s a l so ex p en sive a nd la b ou r i nt en sive to t er race , a nd d ra i na ge need s to b e i n s t a l led on each level . T he solut ion i s to pa r t ia l ly t er race t he slop e w it h la rge b ou lders t hat c a n b e i n s t a l led i n a couple of hou rs u si ng a cra ne T hen pla nt out for a h i l l of heroe s G orgeou s! cascad e o f rocks T h e b o u l d e rs cre ate a n atu ra l d ra i n age syste m , w h e re exces s wate r r u n s t h ro u g h g a p s a n d c rev i ce s b et we e n t h e m . P h o t o g r a p h y B r e n t W i l s o n f o r P R OJ E C T S U P P L I E S , s e e O U R s t o c k i s t s pag e BHG AUGUST

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PL ANTING OUT S l o p e s a re m o re ex p o s e d to w i n d , s u n a n d d r y s p e l l s t h a n o t h e r a re a s i n yo u r g a rd e n . C h o o s e p l a n t s t h at a re h a rd y a n d c a n d e a l w i t h t h e e l e m e n t s a n d a re l ow m a i n te n a n ce , a s a cce s s c a n b e t r i c k y. Pl a n t s w i t h d e e p ro ot s b i n d t h e s o i l to p reve n t e ro s i o n . I n c l u d e t h i c k g ro u n d cove r s to p reve n t we e d s s e l i n g i n a n d a l s o h e l p s l ow d ow n w a te r r u n o ﬀ M E A L I

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PUT SPRING INTO YOUR SOIL Wa n t fa b f l owe rs a n d veg i e s w i t h ve r ve? T h e s e c re t i s i n t h e s o i l . Re j u ve n a t e i t n ow fo r b u m p e r re s u l t s ! are you t h i n k i ng a bout how st u n n i ng you r ga rden w i l l look i n a mont h or so? T hat ’s w hen you r pla nt s st a r t t o wa ke up f rom t hei r w i nt er snooze, f re sh , sof t leave s emer ge a nd spr i ng f lower s bu r st out i n a c acophony of colou r. A nd it c a n be so much bet t er i f you g ive a l l of t h i s ac t iv it y a helpi ng ha nd now by rei nv igorat i ng t he sou rce of it s beaut y a nd wonder you r soi l A i r, nut r ient s a nd wat er a re a l l it t a ke s t o g ive e st a bl i shed pla nt s a move a long a nd ma ke you r soi l a welcome mat for new pla nt i ng s . GARDEN MAINTENANCE B R E A K U P YO U R S O I L W I T H A CYC LO N E G A R D E N T I L L E R A E R AT E S O I L W I T H A CYC LO N E 3 P R O N G C U LT I VATO R T U R N A N D C U LT I VAT E S O I L W I T H A CYC LO N E F O R G E D T I M B E R M I N I M U LT I H O E

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• It’s a good idea to do a soil pH test on existing and new garden beds You can pick up a kit from your nursery they cost about $20. Some plants, such as roses, require a soil that’s slightly acidic (you can add sulphur if it’s not), while members of the cabbage family need the soil to be alkaline (add lime if it’s not).

HOW TO REJUVENATE YOUR GARDEN BEDS

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• Pull dead or dying plants from the previous season and remove weeds and garden debris, including fallen leaves and branches.

• Sprinkle fertiliser over your soil, choosing the food according to the plants you already have, and those you intend to add. The information is on the back of the bag. Turn the fertiliser into the top 15cm of soil so roots can easily absorb the nutrients.

• Turn the top 20cm of soil with a hoe, breaking up large clods so your soil has an even, crumbly consistency a bit like after you have crushed biscuits with a rolling pin.

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• Giving your beds a workover once a year will result in a rich, loose soil in which your plants can quickly form roots while receiving the air, moisture and nutrients they need.

• Spread organic matter over the soil to a depth of about 5 7cm, then turn it into the top 15-20cm of your soil with a hoe. This will improve the waterholding capacity of your soil whether it’s sandy or clay and encourage essential underground activity by worms, beetles and beneficial microscopic fungi.

TOOLS FOR THE JOB When breaking in new ground for an ornamental or vegetable bed , your soil c an be compac te d and hard to penetrate making for back breaking work . The best tool is a tiller that re duces the strain Try t h e Cycl o n e G a rd e n T i l l e r with strong c arbon ste el tines and a T bar handle for be er turning control , $ 49 9 8 , at B unnings Prepare your existing veget able be ds for spring planting by turning and aerating the soil with a cultivator. Try t h e Cycl o n e Pro n g Cu l t i vato r with it s long handle for greater reach and strong , c arbon ste el tines , $ 3 4 , at B unnings H aving t wo tools in one is handy for beds with established plants where you want to turn your soil without damaging their root s Try t h e Cycl o n e Fo rged T i m be r M i n i M u l t i - H oe that has a ﬂat end ideal for breaking up soil . Use the 3 prong side for weeding , cultivating and making seed furrows , $ 3 9.9 8 , at B unnings 2 3 1 AUGUST BHG

Soils lose nutrients during their growing seasons while underground microbial activity slows down during winter, meaning compaction can occur. This means air, nutrients and water can’t move through the soil. Follow these tips to loosen your soil and get things happening again underground.

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URBAN FARMING BUILD A WORM FARM WRIGGLE Make foodfor your garden with scraps from your kitchen – andlet worms do the prep work! If you ’ re long i ng for chaot ic colou r a nd excit i ng energ y i n you r ga rden t h i s s pr i ng a nd su m mer, it ’ s t i me to s t a r t pla n n i ng you r ga rden foo d menu now. E s t a bl i sh i ng a wor m fa r m out side you r k it chen door or on you r ba lcony i s a cheap a nd ea s y way to ma ke nou r i sh ment for you r ga rden I n s t ead of to s si ng scrap s i nto you r bi n , put t hem i n a t ub ﬁ l led w it h wor m s , t hen t u r n on a t ap for l iqu id ga rden gold! GET A W H I C H W R I G G L I E S ?

Worms for your farm are different f rom regular earthworms Vermi compost worms are small and live in leaf lit ter on top of the soil, while bigger, fat ter earthworms che w their wa y deep into the soil You can buy live worms by the bag. T here are about ﬁve variet ies the one you pick will depend on climate . O F F -TH E -S H E LF worm farms come as 3 4 layers of tubs, the top 2 3 featuring holes in their base. Put it in a cool place out of the sun, where it gets a constant temperature B EG I N YO U R FAR M I N G by lining the top tub base with coir expanded in water and lining the bo om tub base with cardboard BUY WORMS ONLINE or from a hardware store and put them in the top tub Cover with moistened newspaper or hessian and let them se le in for a week before feeding THROW FOOD SCRAPS in the top layer with compost grit or a handful of garden soil. The worms use the grit in the soil to help grind up the food waste The worm castings (poo) move to the second and/or third layers, as do worms to help break it down more, while worm wee seeps into the bo om layer, which has a tap. All t h e h a rd wo r k w i ll b e d o n e by yo u r a r my of l i l e w r i g g l e r s C ove r Ac t i ve a re a w it h s c ra p s , wo r m s Wo r m p o o Wo r m we e

SEEN ON BHG TV FRIDAYS 7.00 N ot too h ot o r co ld Worms are cold blooded, so can ’ t regulate their body temperature The wrig gly creatures per form best when the temperature in the farm is about 16 27 ° C They can be less productive at temperature extremes YO U C A N B U Y WO R M FA R M S O N L I N E O R F R O M H A R DWA R E S TO R E S . AUGUST BHG

P h o t o g r a p h y A d o b e S t o c k , G e t t y I m a g e s TIPS FOR YOU Fa r m i n g h a s n eve r b e e n a s e a s y a s t h i s ! URBAN FARMING H O W T O H A R V E S T Y O U R F A R M Worm poo can be scraped from the 2nd and 3rd layers, then sprinkled directly onto your garden soil in small amounts. Or, mix it with water to make a slurry, leave overnight, then drain liquid through a stocking into a watering can. • Worm wee is very strong so make worm tea by diluting 1 part of wee with 10 parts of water NOTE Don’t use worm tea on edibles or young plants, as it may contain pathogens. W O R M F A R M V S C O M P O S T • C om p ost ing us e s he at to bre a k dow n orga nic mate r ial while wor m fa r ming ope rate s at a much co ole r te m pe rat ure • Wor m fa r m s don’t ne ed to be t ur ne d a s c om p ost he a ps do . T he wor m s do t he t ur ning for you C H O O S E YO U R WO R M N U M B E R S according to the n u m b e r of p e o p l e i n yo u r h o u s e h o l d Yo u n e e d a b o u t 1 0 0 0 wo r m s p e r p e rs o n . WO R M S LI K E TH E I R FO O D chopped up befo re serving TH E Y A L S O N E E D M O I STU R E A N D OX YG E N as they breathe t h ro u g h t h e i r s k i n , s o yo u r fa r m n e e d s b o t h e l e m e n t s I F YO U R WO R M S TRY TO E S CA P E , there may H O W T O F U E L Y O U R F A R M I n clu d e • Fr u it a n d veget a b les , p l u s fr u it co res , vegie peelings a n d l e af y g re e n s • Te a b a g s (m i n u s t h e t ag a n d st a p le) a n d coﬀe e g r i n d s • B re a d cr u st s a n d p a s t a • S h red d ed n ews p a p e r (n ot glos sy i n ser t s o r m agazines) • Cr u s hed eg g s h e l l s E xclu d e • Citr u s • G a rlic a n d onions • M e at • D a i r y • G re a s e • L a rge fr u it pit s a n d s e e d s s u c h a s fro m avo c a d o o r m a n go b e t o o m u c h a c i d i n t h e fo o d m i x , s o a d d i n a h a n d f u l of d o l o m i t e eve r y m o n t h I F YO U ’ R E G O I N G O N H O LI DAYS , pack the top tray of yo u r fa r m w i t h st raw o r shredded newspaper Since these don’t decompose as q u i c k l y a s fo o d s c ra p s t h ey ’ l l keep your worms working. P R OTE C T YO U R FA R M f ro m excess heat When temps a re i n t h e 3 0 s , c ove r t h e l i d w i t h m o i st e n e d h e s s i a n o r c a r p e t u n d e r fe l t .

M ix g r e e n with b rown Le over food waste is generally high in nitrogen, but worms need carbon in their diet, too. Add it through carbon materials such as shredded paper, cardboard, brown leaves and sugar cane mulch. Wormsaretopbreeders – start smallandthefarm will grow ISSUES FOR 6$30 SEE PAGE Save 32% w hen you s u b s c r i b e f o r P R OJ E C T S U P P L I E S , s e e O U R s t o c k i s t s pag e AUGUST BHG

Make your own herbicides, fungicides and pesticides with these simple recipes You’ll save money and keep things natural in the garden at the same time!

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Be a w i za rd i n you r ga rden a nd m i x up you r ver y ow n ma g ic p ot ion s to remove weed s , prevent d i sea se a nd bl it z p e s t s a l l w it h ba sic i ng red ient s you c a n f i nd i n you r pa nt r y or f r idge You won’t b e u si ng tox ic chem ic a l s t hat requ i re you to wea r g love s a nd ma sk s a nd t here ’ s no need for one u se on ly pla s t ic cont a i ners t hat w i l l on ly end up d i sc a rded i n la nd f i l l . W h i le keepi ng you r soi l wel l fed a nd wel l wat ered mea n s you end up w it h hea lt hy pla nt s , ma ny weed s come i nto t he ga rden v ia you r p et s or on t he sole s of you r shoe s , w h i le d i sea se s may s pread f rom nex t door a nd p e s t s c a n blow i n on a breeze S o here ’ s how to ma ke u se of si mple , clea n , ef fec t ive a nd nat u ra l ways to dea l w it h you r ga rden’s g row i ng pa i n s!

P R OT E C T YO U R Z U C C H I N I F R O M F U N G I , S L U G S A N D S N A I L S W I T H N AT U R A L S P R AYS SAVE AND SAVOUR Tom atoes c a n b ecom e i nfested w ith m a ny t y p es of fu ngi w hen they don' t get enough su n light a n d/or get too m u ch m oistu re. S o m a ke su re you position them i n full su n a n d water the soil , not the leaves or the fr u it ! BHG AUGUST

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SEEN ON BHG TV FRIDAYS 7.00 W E E D w h a c k e r Dis solve 1 cu p of s a l t in 1 l it re of w h ite v i n ega r in a kitchen jug and paint on we e ds in a busy garden be d with a br ush . For any weeds creeping through crevices in your paving or brick work , pour in a sprayer and squir t on these invaders The acid in the vinegar and the s alt draws moisture from the we e ds , killing them . O nce drie d out , they be come easy to remove F O R Y O U T O N O T E This co nco c tion is n ot s ele c tive a n d w ill k i ll a ny p l a nt it to u ch e s , s o b e ve r y c a reful w h e n a p p l y i n g it THISTLE FLOWERS ARE PRETTY, BUT THE PRICKLY LEAVES CAN HURT, SO GET RID OF T H E M !

F O I L F O R F U N G I Too much rain and humidity most o en caused by weather but also by plant overcrowding can cause powder y mildew and black spots on vegetable foliage To stop them developing , mix 1 cup of milk with 1 0 cups of water, pour in a spray bo le and get trig ger happy under a full sun It ’ s believed milk ’ s protein has an antiseptic effect when exposed to strong light Roses are especially susceptible to black spot , rust and powder y mildew when not effectively pruned B ut if you want a bushy shrub, mix 4 teaspoons of bicarbonate of soda (it stops germination of the fungi) with 2 litres of water, add a drop of vegetable oil (to fix the potion to the leaves) and a drop of biodegradable Be vigilant and check the underside of leaves, R O S E B U S H E S N E E D TO B E P R U N E D TO E N S U R E G O O D A I R F LOW S O F U N G I D O N ’ T C O M E . dishwashing liquid (to help mix spread on leaves). Then spray and leave on foliage F O R Y O U T O N O T E T h es e a re p reve nt ative m e asu res , n ot cu res I f yo u r le aves b e co m e d is e as e d , it ’ s b est yo u re m ove t h e m to sto p t h e sp re a d , a n d als o d e s t roy t h e m

P h o t o g r a p h y A d o b e S t o c k P E S T P A T R O L S hock and repel your destruc tive bugs by mixing 2 ga rl ic b u l bs and 6 l a rge c h i l l ies (both chopped) with 1 ta b l es poo n ea ch of vegeta b l e oi l and b i o d eg ra d a b l e d i s hwa s h i n g l iq u id and 7- 8 cu ps of wate r Leave the mix overnight , strain and spray, including under leaves where bugs lay eg gs Do it on a cool day so the oil doesn’ t fr y the foliage M eanwhile, physic al barriers work well with slugs and snails , which have an appetite for fresh , swe et se e dlings These include be er traps , pu ing c ayenne pepper powder around seedlings or covering the soil with small , sharp gravel as that’s where butterfly and moth eggs are laid M E LIS SA kI N G J oin m e as I s h ow yo u h ow to p re p a re n atu ral p otio n s o n BHG T V o n Fr id ay, 2 2 J uly at 7p m o n Ch a n n e l 7 (A p o l o g i e s , m ay b e s u b j e c t to c h a n ge) G o to b h g. co m . a u fo r m o re ga rd e n t i p s a n d t r i c k s . ORGANIC GARDENING AUGUST BHG

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CUT TI M B E R B OA R D S Cut 1 1 0 x 1 9 m m h a rd wo o d b o a rds to yo u r d esire d le ng t h O r, as h e re, yo u co ul d u s e fre e d is c a rd e d t i m b e r p a llet s to p rov i d e t h e b o a rds if t h ey ’ re su ffi cie ntly w id e Ta ke t h e p allet s a p a r t w it h a p r y b a r a n d h a m m e r, t a k i n g c a re n ot to sp lit t h e wo o d by p r y ing to o h a rd M A R K TH E H O LE S Fo r t h e ro p e h o les , m a r k e a ch co r n e r o n t h e b o a rd s 2 5 m m in fro m t h e sid e a n d e n d . Fo r yo u r p ot s , t ra ce fo u r eve n ly sp a ce d circles o n e a ch of t h e b o a rds . T h e circles n e e d to fit e a ch p ot ’ s d ia m ete r (at a b o ut t h e h a l f way m a r k o r j u s t u n d e r t h e r im). H e re, fo u r 7 5 m m d i a m ete r circl e s we re m a d e o n e a ch b o a rd to su it 1 0 cm d ia m ete r te r ra co a p ot s M A K E TH E H O LE S D r i ll ro p e h o l e s w h e re m a r ke d , u sing a d r ill b it t h at ’ s t h e s a m e d i a m ete r as yo u r ro p e, h e re 6 m m Cut h o les fo r p ot s w it h a jig s aw Using m e d iu m g r it t h e n fi n e g r it s a n d p a p e r, s a n d t h e b o a rd s s m o ot h to re m ove t h e r i s k of s p l i nte rs H A N G YO U R P L A NTE R M o u nt t wo zin c p late d ce iling h o o ks into a n overhang (m ost likely the s offi t), a b o u t 1 1 5 cm a p a r t . Wo r k ing o n o n e e n d of t h e b o a rds at a tim e, lo o p a le ng t h of ro p e ove r e a ch h o o k , t h e n t h re a d it t h ro u g h h o l e s , m a k i n g a n ove r h a n d k n ot in t h e ro p e u n d e r e a ch b o a rd as yo u go I f n e e d e d fo r le ng t h , tie p ie ces of ro p e toget h e r Us e a sp ir it level to ch e ck level of b o a rds a n d a d j u st k n ot s , if n e e d e d , le av ing s o m e ro p e lo os e at t h e b o o m of h a nge r I n s e r t p re p l a nte d p ot s i n h o l es P E D E D P L A N T E R A l i t t l e D I Y k n ow- h ow, g l o r i o u s g re e n e r y a n d a few l i t re s of p a i n t c a n ve r y q u i c k l y a n d e a s i l y t ra n s fo r m yo u r h o h u m p o key p a t i o i n t o a l i t t l e o a s i s of fa b u l o u s n e s s ! H O W T O B U I L D A H A N G I N G P L A N T E R

B E F O R E A S YO U ’ R E I N D I Y M O D E , N OW ’ S T H E T I M E TO P R E P A N D R E PA I N T YO U R E X T E R I O R WA L L S . G O D I Y A L L T H E WAY BY U S I N G A D R O P C LO T H I N P L AC E O F A TA B L E C L O T H . O U T D O O R R O O M R E F R E S H T h o u g h it re q u i res a few p owe r to o ls , yo u c a n e asily re cre ate t h is h a nging p la nte r fo r p o e d p l a nt s u si ng wo o d p l a n k s a n d ro p e I t ’ s a g re at D IY p roje c t fo r a b e g i n n e r a n d s et s t h e s ce n e fo r a d elig ht ful sp ot fo r d i n i n g R E V I V E C O N C R E T E F LO O R I N G O R PAV E R S W I T H N O N S L I P PAV I N G PA I N T.

ZONE Hot dry summer Mild winter ZONE Hot dry summer Cold winter ZONE Warm summer Cold winter ZONE Mild warm summer Cold winter ZONE Hot humid summer ZONE Warm humid summer KEY TO CLIMATE ZONES P h o t o g r a p h y T o n y F a w c e t t , A d o b e S t o c k , G e t t y I m a g e s I n e a ch is su e we give id e as , tips a n d p la nting a d v ice fo r co o l e r, wa r m e r, we e r a n d d r i e r a re a s i n e a ch zo n e , s o a s k at yo u r l o c a l n u r s e r y w h i ch zo n e b e s t m atch e s yo u r co n d iti o n s . PL A N T NOW V E GE TA BL E S A L L ZO N E S B eetroot , broccoli, cabbage, le uce, mustard , onion (top le ), parsnip and peas ZO N E S 1 3 B eans , c apsicum , c arrot , cucumber, marrow (bo om le ), melon , potato, pumpkin , squash , sweetcorn and tomato. ZO N E 4 - 6 Ar tichoke suckers , cres s , Chinese c abbage and kohlrabi F L OW E R S A L L ZO N E S Afric an marigold , arc totis , aster, c arnation , gazania , honest y, nastur tium , petunia , rudbeckia and tuberous begonia ZO N E S 1 3 Ageratum (top le ), celosia , coleus , cosmos , dahlia , gerbera , por tulac a , s alvia , sunﬂower (bo om le ) and zinnia ZONES 4 6 Delphiniums and statice GARDEN MAT TERS Jen ny D i l lon G arden E ditor E ar ly r i s e r H a rd e n b e rgi a o r t h e n at i ve w i s te r i a s t a r t s l i g ht i n g u p n ow. G low i n th e dar k Darling li l e p o l ya nt h u s co m e s i n a b r i ll i a nt a r ray of colo u rs a n d p a e r n s Ye ar n fo r u r n s The low, so w i nte r s u n brings out the best of lily of t h e valley ﬂ owe rs In yourGA R DEN C h i l l o u t i n yo u r g a rd e n i t’s a l re a d y get t i n g s o r t e d fo r s p r i n g ! SEASON SPECIALS D i m d ays d o h ave s o m e bright highlight s!

CO LO U R U P HARD TO BEET! If your vegie garden lacks colour, then Chiog gia beetroot may be the answer With pink c andy stripes like a circus tent when cut open , and hailing from Chiog gia on the Adriatic coast in It aly, this heirloom curiosit y is sweeter than most beetroot and a sensation when driz zled with olive oil and roasted . Soak seeds overnight and sow in 1 cm deep drills in well composted soil and you are on a winner Its young foliage c an even go into s alads . Delicious!

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GAR D E N S E C R E T S Breathe more easily with toxin removing indoor plants 1 B E AT TH E NASTI E S Plants are known to help remove CO2 and allerg y causing vapours from carpet, furniture, paint and glue and alleviate coughs, dr y eyes and respirator y problems. 2 KE E P IT CLE AN Air purifying house plants include peace lilies, dracaenas, kentia palms, rubber plants, philodendrons and the ever popular Zanzibar gems or ZZ plants. 3 TLC Keep your plants nice and healthy with draught free conditions , constant temperatures , regular watering and an occasional foliage wipe with a d a m p clot h G E T B I G , B O L D G R E E N E RY F O R C L E A N E R A I R I N D O O R S ! PY R O S T E G I A V I N E F I R E S U P YO U R W I N T E R A R D E N I N G A D V I C E CHECK fo r cit r u s g a l l wa s p (i n d i c ate d by u g l y swe l l i n g o n ste m s), re m ove w it h a k n ife if n e e d e d a n d d est roy to sto p n ew i nfest at i o n s to p l a nt a h e d ge i n e a r l y s p r i n g by tu r n i n g ove r s o i l fo r a e rat io n a n d n u t r ie nt s . S OW s e e d s fo r e a r l y to m ato e s (i n co l d e r a re a s s ow i n a t ray o n a s i l l i n d o o rs) FERTILISE l aw n s towa rd s t h e e n d of Au g u st a s p a r t of t h ei r w i nte r re cove r y. FEED j o n q u i l s a n d d a ffo d i l s a s t h ey fi n i s h fl owe r i n g , b u t d o n ’ t c u t b a c k fo l i a ge u nt i l f u l l y d e a d . If we could see the miracle of a single flower clearly our whole life would change TRY A TR E N DY ZZ PL ANT! B U D D H A AUGUST BHG

P h o t o g r a p h y S u e F e r r i s GARDEN MAT TERS better gardening[ T H E L A T E S T N E W S A N D T R E N D S ] W H AT ’ S O N ? Flora l fem mes Flowers will take the glorious centre stage when The Royal B otanic G arden Sydney joins international body Fleurs De Villes to present Fem mes, a floral celebration of remarkable women that will feature the creations of top Sydney fl orists and designers Included in the program will be workshops , talks and bespoke dining events The event runs acros s 1 0 days at The C aly x hub, star ting on 1 9 August Visit rbgsyd . n sw. gov. a u . N I G H T G LOW SHINE A LIGHT S how off your garden’s noc turnal charms with an LED lux Malvern 8 0 0 mm bollard light With a three st age adjust able pole, it gives a warm white light and is ideal for paths and display beds It ’ s $ 1 8 9, with D IY wiring kit and transformer sold separately Visit bea co n l ig ht i ng.co m . a u . S W E ET A S HON E Y Fir s t c a me th e bre a k thro u gh da p hne ‘ Eternal Fragrance’, with it s frost , heat and dr y tolerance. Now we have the equally impres sive ‘ S pring Pink Eternal Fragra nce ’ Highly per fumed with sensual clusters of pink blooms in late winter through to spring , it ’ s hardy in full sun/par t sha d e and isn’ t fus se d if the soil is acidic or alkaline Released th ro ugh Pla nt M a nagem ent Australia , it ’ s hailed as being as “ swe et as honey ” . P E R S O N A L I T Y P LU S G uidi ng lig ht An easy aid for those seeking plants with personality, The Practical Gardener’s Guide to Trees, Shrubs and Climbers by Stephanie Jackson (Reed New Holland, $35) is laced with personal insights. The so back features 160 species, many of them Aussie natives, and most at home in tough conditions. BHG AUGUST

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au 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. M o o n e n t e r s C a p r i c o r n 4 3 8 a m M o o n e n t e r s S a g i t t a r i u s 2 3 8 a m M o o n e n t e r s A q u a r i u s 4 4 4 a m Fu l l M o o n i n A q u a r i u s 11 3 5 a m M o o n e n t e r s Ta u r u s 1 2 2 2 p m M o o n e n t e r s L e o 11 0 9 p m M o o n e n t e r s A r i e s 6 4 2 a m L a s t Q u a r t e r M o o n i n Ta u r u s 2 3 6 p m M o o n e n t e r s G e m i n i 1 0 0 6 p m M o o n e n t e r s S c o r p i o 9 4 8 p m M o o n e n t e r s L i b r a 2 0 5 p m F i r s t Q u a r t e r M o o n i n S c o r p i o 9 0 6 p m M o o n e n t e r s P i s c e s 4 4 4 a m M o o n e n t e r s C a n c e r 1 0 2 9 a m N e w M o o n i n V i r g o 6 1 7p m M o o n e n t e r s L i b r a 7 4 4 p m GARDEN CALENDAR AU G U ST 2 02 2

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Fire signs Aries and Sagittarius are in harmony with fruit Leo is in harmony nuts seed producing crops

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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.

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Do not plant or transplant anything, as the moon is adversely aspected with the sun Email milton@miltonblack com

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

How to use the calendar Best days Second-best days

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

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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

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

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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. Air signs Libra, Aquarius and Gemini are in harmony with plants flowers signs Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces are in harmony with ground crops, fleshy

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UPCYCLE CRAFT TAKE ONE JAR RECYCLE RETHINK REUSE Yo u c a n t u r n h u m b l e g l a s s j a rs i n t o c re a t i ve g i f t s o r a c c e s s o r i e s fo r yo u r h o m e I t’s s o e a sy! N AT U R A L I N S E C T D E T E R R E N T C o m b i n e s l ices of l e m o n a n d l i m e, s p r ig s of ros e m a r y a n d ﬂ o at i ng c a n d l es to c re ate b e a u t if u l l y s ce nte d b u r n e rs t h at ke e p i n s e c t s at b ay. Ke e p t h i s i n m i n d fo r t h e co m i ng s u m m e r Instructions on page 154 BHG AUGUST

SUCCULENT GARDEN Whip up a mini terrarium for a lovely housewarming gi V I S I T Y O U R L O C A L N U R S E R Y S P O T L I G H T O R K O C H & C O F O R S M A L L B A G S O R T U B E S O F M I N I P E B B L E S A N D G R A N I T E C H I P S F I N D M A S O N O R P R E S E R V E J A R S A T K I T C H E N W A R E S T O R E S S P O T L I G H T A N D K M A R T Gather your supplies • Jars with large ne cks (you won ’ t ne e d the lids but if using mason jars you c an ke ep the screw top par t) • Mini pebbles and white gravel chips • Terrarium soil • S ele c te d small succulents and c ac ti (such as zebra plant , echeveria and sedum) • Live or preser ve d mos s Here’s how STE P 1 Add a layer of pebbles , then gravel to jar bases (or reverse order to suit) ; to allow for drainage so plant root s don’ t sit in water. STE P 2 Add a layer of terrarium soil, make small planting holes , then add succulents and c ac ti STE P 3 C over any expose d soil with mos s Leave oﬀ the jar lids and occ asionally water the soil if it st ar t s to look dr y, but avoid ge ing water on the succulents or c ac ti

UPCYCLE CRAFT SPA IN A JAR G ive the gi of relaxation with homemade bath salt s Here’s how STE P 1 Place Epsom s alt s in a mixing bowl and add lavender es sential oil The quantit y of s alt s will var y according to the size/ number of jars you are ﬁlling For 5 0 0 g of s alt s , you ’ ll need about 2 5 drops of es sential oil STE P 2 Reser ve 1/4 of scente d s alt s . Mix a handful of drie d lavender into remaining scente d s alt s . STE P 3 L ayer lavender salt s , dried lavender, scente d s alt s and drie d lavender in jar. S crew on lid and , for a pre y ﬁnishing touch , tie a small spoon to the jar lid with ribbon R E L A X A N D R E C H A R G E W I T H H A N D M A D E B A T H S A L T S A N D O T H E R S P A L I K E G O O D I E S A R R A N G E D P R E T T I LY O N A T R A Y Gather your supplies • Epsom s alt s • L avender es sential oil • D ried lavender • Lidde d glas s jar • S mall wooden or ceramic spoon • 6 mm wide ribbon

Here’s how STE P 1 For each c andle, measure and pour 2 jars HAND-POURED CANDLES Decorate your c andles with pres sed flowers and leaves full of soya wax flakes into the met al jug STE P 2 Place jug in a pan with 2cm of water in it M elt wax over gentle heat . Let melte d wax cool a li le before adding 3 0 drops or to suit of es sential oil/s . STE P 3 G lue t ab of c andle wick to centre bo om of jar. B alance skewer or pencil acros s top of jar H old wick upright and wrap free end around skewer or pencil so wick st ays t aut and centre d . STE P 4 G lue pres sed flowers and leaves inside jar. Pour in wax until almost to the top and leave to set overnight . F I N I S H Y O U R G I F T W I T H T W I N E A N D A P R E T T Y T A G Gather your supplies • S oya wax flakes • M et al jug • Es sential oil/s • Lidde d glas s jar • Pre waxe d c andle wick with metal tab • G lue dot or glue gun • S kewer or pencil • Pres se d flowers and leaves T O P R E S S F R E S H F L O W E R S A N D F O L I A G E A R R A N G E T H E M B E T W E E N S H E E T S O F P A P E R T O W E L P L A C E I N M I C R O W A V E W I T H A H E A V Y M I C R O W A V E S A F E D I S H O N T O P A N D M I C R O W A V E A T H A L F P O W E R F O R S E C O N D S F L O W E R S / F O L I A G E S H O U L D F E E L D R Y I F M O I S T R E P E A T T H E P R O C E S S I N S E C O N D B U R S T S U N T I L D R Y R E M O V E F R O M M I C R O W A V E A N D L E T C O O L B E F O R E U S I N G AUGUST BHG

UPCYCLE CRAFT NATURAL INSECT DETERRENT PIN CUSHION SEWING KIT Ke ep your sewing es sentials in the one handy place Here’s how STE P 1 Unscrew the lid of the jar, separating the flat disc and screw ring Place the ring to one side. STE P 2 Cut a pie ce of c ardboard or felt slightly smaller than the flat disc Then cut a circle of fabric at least 2 . 5 cm larger in diameter than the lid STE P 3 Place the fabric circle right side down Put co on wool or toy fill on top, then centre and lay the flat lid face down on top. Fold , tuck and glue fabric around flat lid to form a so , dome d pin cushion STE P 4 G lue the circle of c ardboard or felt on the reverse of the pin cushion , covering the unfinished edges Push the screw ring back over the pin cushion . Fill your jar with sewing goodies These lit candles will see bitey insects buzz off! Gather your supplies • M ason or preser ving jar (with t wo par t flat lid and screw ring ) • S cis sors • C ardboard or felt • S mall pie ce of fabric • C o on wool or toy fill • H elmar 4 5 0 Q uick D r y Adhesive Gather your supplies • 3 mason or screw top preser ving jars • Lemon and lime • S prigs of rosemar y • Es sential oils • Floating c andles Here’s how STE P 1 Remove flat lids but leave screw rings on jars . S lice lemon and lime and add e qual amount s to each jar. Put a couple of sprigs of rosemar y in each STE P 2 Pour in water until each jar is 3/4 full. Add 1 0 20 drops of essential oils tr y a combination of lemon, eucalyptus , citronella and vanilla Don’ t stir STE P 3 If re quire d , top up jars with more water, then place a floating c andle in each one Light to use Ward off bugs with this scente d c andlelit burner P h o t o g r a p h y F u t u r e P u b l i s h i n g F O R S H O P P I N G D E TA I L S , S E E O U R S T O C K I S T S PA G E BHG AUGUST

CRAFT Y IDEAS C re a t e yo u r ow n fe a t u re m i r ro rs u s i n g fo ra ge d a n d n a t u ra l m a t e r i a l s fo r a c c e s s o r i e s t h a t ref l e c t yo u r st y l e Wa nt st y l e o n a s h o e st r i n g? Wit h j u st a ro ll of raﬃ a yo u c a n m a ke a b es p o ke b o h o m i r ro r fo r easy co ast a l chic . mIRROR O N T H E WA L L mIRROR

• Raﬃa • Pic ture framing triangle You’ll also need Cu ing mat ; pencil; utilit y knife ; compas s; scis sors; white masking t ape ; high streng th construc tion adhesive c ardboard circle to make an outer ring 2cm wide. Cut out inner circle and disc ard STE P 3 Wrap masking t ape around 2cm c ardboard ring , overlapping each layer until completely covere d .

STEP 7 Pull tails until loop is taut against the ring Repeat until ring is fully covered in raﬃa

STE P 4 Cut strips of raﬃa to at least 2 0 cm long , creating groups of 3 strips

STEP 5 Form a loop with the raﬃa strips , making sure the tails are even STEP 6 Position loop at top of ring , take tails down, then up and over front of ring , passing through the loop.

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STE P 1 0 Run a spiral bead of adhesive over back of remaining c ardboard circle. Position on back of mirror, pres s down ﬁrmly, then leave adhesive to dr y

STEP 8 Run a bead of construction adhesive around the back of the ring , centring it on the raﬃa.

STE P 3 STE P 4 STE P 1 STE P 5 STE P 9 STE P 7 STE P 1 0 STE P 8 STE P 1 1 SEEN ON BHG TV FRIDAYS 7.00 Feat u re m i r rors ca n rea l ly ma ke a space sh i ne i n you r home they look g reat over a sideboa rd or ma ntelpiece, a nd a re u sef u l i n a ha l lway a s they ref lect l ig ht but they ca n be pr icey To get the look on a budget , you ca n u se i nex pen sive mater ia ls to create you r ow n st u n n i ng f ra mes Here’s how to t u r n pla i n rou nd m i r rors i nto nat u re i n spi red decorat ive pieces E ASY STEPS TO YOUR RAFFIA MIRR OR For you to note • If you don’ t have a box you c an buy corr ugate d c ardboard from hardware stores and online suppliers • You’ ll need hundreds of raﬃa strips so it ’ s a good idea to cut them before you st ar t the proje c t . Here’s how STE P 1 Working on a cu ing mat , trace around your mirror on a pie ce of c ardboard , then use utilit y knife to cut out circle. Che ck it against the mirror to make sure it is the s ame size, then cut another c ardboard circle to match STE P 2 Use compas s to draw an inner circle on one Gather your supplies • 3 0 cm round frameles s mirror

With just a few items from the hardware store you c an get cra y with raﬃa to make an on trend mirror frame

STEP 9 Position mirror face down on raﬃa ring and press ﬁrmly Let adhesive dr y

STE P 1 1 Use adhesive (not supplie d screws) to a ach pic ture triangle 2 0 mm from top of mirror backing. Let set , then hang mirror F O R S H O P P I N G D E TA I L S A N D P R O J E C T S U P P L I E S , S E E O U R S T O C K I S T S PA G E AUGUST BHG

STE P 2 STE P 5 STE P 3 STE P 1 STE P 4 STE P 6 STE P 7 STE P 8 P h o t o g r a p h y S u e F e r r i s ; s t y l i n g a n d p r o j e c t s E r i n B r i k i c h E ASY STEPS TO YOUR T WIG MIRR OR Gather your supplies • 1 8 cm round frameles s mirror • 2 8 cm M D F circle • Forage d t wigs • Pic ture framing triangle You’ll also need Secateurs; white acr ylic paint ; painting gear; high streng th construction adhesive; hot glue gun CRAFT Y IDEAS For you to note • This project uses a 5mm MDF placemat but you can use a jigsaw to cut a circle sized to suit your mirror Here’s how STE P 1 Centre mirror on M D F circle and arrange t wigs around the frame STEP 2 Trim twigs with secateurs as needed to suit the arrangement When happy with the layout , move twigs just off the MDF, keeping them in a circle to retain the arrangement STE P 3 Apply 2 3 coat s of white paint to one side of M D F with roller, leaving to dr y a er each coat . STE P 4 Use paintbr ush to apply 2 coat s of paint to each t wig , returning them to the arrangement , leaving to dr y a er each coat STE P 5 Apply a bead of construc tion adhesive in a spiral to back of mirror STE P 6 Centre mirror on painte d M D F circle and pres s firmly into place Leave adhesive to dr y. STE P 7 Apply a bead of hot glue to base of each t wig and position against mirror on M D F, pres sing down firmly. Leave to set . STE P 8 Use adhesive (not the supplie d screws) to a ach pic ture triangle about 2 0 mm from top of M D F mirror backing. Allow to set and hang mirror G i ve a t w ig m i r ro r a co nte m p o ra r y t w i st w it h a fres h w h ite p a i nt jo b . J U LI ET LOVE J oin m e as I s h ow yo u e asy ways to in je c t st yle into yo u r h o m e o n BHG T V o n Fr id ays at 7p m o n Ch a n n e l 7 (A p o l o g i e s , m ay b e s u b j e c t to c h a n ge) G o to b h g. co m . a u fo r m o re d e co t i p s a n d t r i c k s . Turn forage d t wigs into sculptural decorations for an eye c atching mirror frame made from M D F BHG AUGUST

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STE P 2 STE P 1 STE P 3 HOBBY HELPER S O LV I N G T H E Fre e u p yo u r d i n i n g o r c of fe e t a b l e w i t h a j i g s aw p u z z l e wo r k st a t i o n a n d sto ra ge Here’s how STEP 1 Spread glue along 1 face of 1 long base bead Sit base on top, then predrill through base into bead using countersinking drill bit . Screw together with 3 0 mm screws Repeat to a ach remaining long base bead and shor t base beads to perimeter of base STEP 2 Use mitre box and handsaw to cut long and shor t puz zle panel edging to leng th. Cut ends on a 4 5° angle to mitre joins at corners Spread glue on edging and nail around perimeter of puz zle panel with 12mm nails . E ASY STEPS TO BUILD YOUR PUZZLE TABLE Gather your supplies • 1 8 x 1 8mm x 2 4m Tasmanian oak (2) • 897 x 6 0 0 x 12mm ply wood (2) • 20 x 4mm x 2 4m Tasmanian oak (2) • 897 x 6 0 0 x 9mm ply wood • 9 0 0 x 6 0 0 x 3mm felt • 915mm brass continuous hinge • 50 mm easy fit hinges (3) • Self adhesive weatherstrip • 172mm tan leather handles (2) You’ll also need PVA glue; drill; countersinking drill bit; 30, 40 and 20 mm screws; mitre box; fine toothed handsaw; hammer; 12mm nails; nail punch; wood filler to match timber; various drill bits; sanding block; various grades of sandpaper; clear varnish; painting equipment; 1 6mm notched spreader; steel ruler; utility knife; hacksaw; coping saw; 2 2mm hole saw Components PART SIZE MATERIAL QTY Long base beads 1 8 x 1 8 x 897mm Tasmanian oak 2 Base 897 x 6 0 0 x 12mm Ply wood 1 Shor t base beads 1 8 x 1 8 x 564mm Tasmanian oak 2 Long puz zle panel edging 20 x 4 x 897mm Tasmanian oak 2 Shor t puz zle panel edging 20 x 4 x 6 0 0 mm Tasmanian oak 2 Suppor t rails 1 8 x 1 8 x 8 55mm Tasmanian oak 2 Suppor t stiles 4 2 x 1 9 x 2 40 mm Tasmanian oak 2 Puz zle panel 897 x 6 0 0 x 12mm Ply wood 1 Lid 8 57 x 56 0 x 9mm Ply wood 1 Stopping blocks 1 8 x 1 8 x 40 mm Tasmanian oak 2 Lid clasps 20 x 4 x 40 mm Tasmanian oak 3 Lid washers 20 x 4 x 20 mm Tasmanian oak 3 Note Save your fingers by holding nails with a flap of masking tape while you hammer them in STEP 3 Use nail punch to drive heads of nails below sur face of the edging Fill with wood filler and let dr y. BHG AUGUST

Jigsaw pu zzles have had a rena issa nce i n the la st few yea rs, w ith the pa ndem ic con f i n i ng people to home i n need of a creat ive outlet . It ’ s a pa ssion that shows no sig n of abat i ng , but isn’t a lways t idy, w ith pu zzles ra rely f i n ished i n one h it a s they t a ke over a ny ha ndy f lat ser v ice, l i ke a d i n i ng t able But you ca n bu st the clut ter w ith th is project , wh ich hold s you r prog ress at a com f y a ng le a nd sa fely stores the rema i n i ng pieces ’t i l nex t t i me Le at h e r cl a s ps ke e p t h e t a b l e c l o s e d w h i l e a h a n d l e m a kes it e a sy to c a r r y Fa i r l y s t ra i g ht fo r wa rd , t h i s p u r p os e - b u i lt p uz zl e b o a rd s aves yo u r b a ck a n d s p a res t h e m es s T h e o n l y t h i ng it wo n ’ t p rote c t aga i n st i s cu r io u s c at s !

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STEP 5 Spread glue along ends of stiles and bu into rails at marked points . Drill pilot holes in stiles through the holes in the rails with a 3mm bit then screw together using 40 mm screws

STE P 1 5 STE P 14 STE P 8 STE P 9 STE P 1 0 STE P 1 2 STE P 1 1 STE P 4 STE P 5 STE P 7 STE P 6 P h o t o g r a p h y S u e F e r r i s , B r e n t W i l s o n ; s t y l i n g V a n e s s a T i d y ; p r o j e c t J o h n R a te rim oﬀ excess felt along the edging STEP 11 Cut continuous hinge to leng th using hacksaw Position on underside of puz zle panel so knuckle of hinge is ﬂush with 1 long edge. Predrill through screw holes using a 2mm drill bit , then screw down with supplied screws . Repeat along long base bead to connect puz zle panel to base assembly STEP 12 A ach 50 mm hinges to 1 suppor t rail where the stiles bu into it and in the centre of the rail Screw hinges to the underside of puz zle panel so it is centred.

STEP 6 Use sanding block and sandpaper to sand all assembled components to round edges and smooth the timber Also sand edges and faces of the lid.

STEP 8 Squir t PVA glue over the top of the puz zle panel and spread out with the notched spreader so coverage is even.

STEP 7 Apply 2 coats of varnish to all components . Leave to dr y a er the ﬁrst coat , then sand lightly to remove any raised grain before applying the second coat . Leave to dr y.

STEP 13 Cut stopping blocks with a 4 5° angle at 1 end Predrill towards the square end for a screw to ﬁx into the base bead. Sand and varnish STEP 14 Hold puz zle panel on the angle you prefer to work on Hold stopping blocks against the base bead at back of suppor t rails , then predrill and screw into the base beading with 3 0 mm screws STEP 15 Cut leng ths of self adhesive weatherstrip slightly longer than the 2 shor t and 1 long base HOBBY HELPER

STEP 4 To make suppor t frame for the board, mark suppor t rails with position of suppor t stiles that bu into them, which is 20 mm from the ends of the rails At each marked position, use countersinking drill bit to predrill the rails with pairs of holes for screws to join them.

STEP 9 Star ting from one corner, press the felt onto the glue Push the felt ’ s manufactured edges into 2 adjacent sides and use a timber block oﬀcut to remove any air bubbles and force the felt into the corners Leave the excess felt overhanging the edging of the panel until glue dries STEP 10 Use steel ruler and sharp utility knife to

STE P 1 8 STE P 1 6 STE P 1 7 beading Stick to top of beading , overlapping them at corners Cut on an angle to mitre corners where they meet . STEP 16 Use coping saw to round end of lid clasp and 2 2mm hole saw to make washers , although this can be done with the coping saw Predrill both pieces , then sand and varnish. Screw into puz zle board edging at the sides towards the top and on the bo om, using 20 mm screws STEP 17 To a ach handle, drill 5mm holes through the long base bead at the back of the unit 64mm on either side of centre A ach handle to unit using supplied screws and fi ings . STEP 18 To make clasps to hold your puz zle panel closed, cut a leather handle in Itching to keep going on your jigsaw? With this mobile puzzle board you can take it with you and grab any chance to slot in some more pieces half and a ach to base bead on either side of handle. Drive a 20 mm screw into the puz zle panel offset slightly from the clasp, leaving the screw head proud Make a small cut in the clasp so it will slip over the screw head and not come off ADAM D OVI LE Join me as I show you more fun , quirk y and prac tical DIY projec ts on BHG T V, Fridays at 7pm on Channel 7 (Ap ologies , may b e subje c t to change) G o to b h g. co m . a u fo r m o re D I Y t i p s a n d t r i c k s . Wit h a m p l e sto rage s p a ce u n d e r t h e fo l d u p b o a rd t h e re ’ s n o m o re ge i ng to t h e e n d o n l y to fi n d a si ngl e p uz zl e p ie ce h a s go n e AWO L ! f o r P R OJ E C T S U P P L I E S , s e e O U R s t o c k i s t s pag e AUGUST BHG

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You may see a lit tle cr i n k li ng at t h is age. T he eyes a re t he most dy na m ic a rea of t he face, a nd t he most delicate, so if you con st a ntly sm i le, squ i nt a nd t ug (a s you apply eye ma keup, for exa mple), t he wea r a nd tea r w i ll event ua lly ca r ve out sma ll crow ’ s feet at t he sides of you r eyes

ser vat ive dose of a nt i w r i n k le i njec t ion s beside each eye once or t w ice a yea r to m i n i m ise you r da i ly squ i nt i ng 1 Eye Crea m L i ne T, $109, Su za n ne Kau f ma n . 2 L i ne Smoot h i ng Complex S8 Inten sive Act ion Cav ia r Eye Ser u m , $79 95, Dr L eWi n n ’ s 3 Crea my Eye Treat ment w it h Avocado, $52 , K ieh l’s 4 Ageless Dissolv i ng Microneed le Patches, $14 0/4 patches, E SK Ev idence Sk i nca re YOUR MAKEUP MANTRA You don't need to a mend you r ma keup or li ner habit s yet , ju st be awa re sheer a nd crea my for mu la s look bet ter t ha n mat t . Dit to for concea ler.1 2 3 4 30s

YOUR SKIN STRATEGY Now is t he t i me for prevent ion . Treat you r su ng la sses a s more t ha n a n accessor y t hey ’ll m i n i m ise squ i nt i ng a nd help protect you r sk i n f rom U V rays Ma ke apply i ng a nou r ish i ng a nd moist u r isi ng eye crea m a da i ly habit to help keep t he eye a rea plu mp a nd smoot h If you r li nes a re deepen i ng at what seem s to be a n accelerated rate (t h is ca n be genet ic) a nd you wa nt to go dow n t he i nject able road , you cou ld st a r t w it h a con

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I N YOUR40S BET TER BEAUT Y EYES ON TECH Fo r yo u n ge r l oo k i n g eyes t r y t h i s eye m a s k . I t u ses LE D wave l e n g t h s to st i m u l ate s k i n re j u ve n at io n a n d d i m i n i s h d a r k ci rcl es , eye ba g s , crow ’ s feet a n d t h e 1 1 s b row fu r rows . LE D Eye Pe r fec to r, $ 3 5 9, Cu r re nt B od y S k i n . YOUR SKIN STRATEGY I f you haven’t a l read y s t a r t ed u si ng ret i nol at n ig ht , now i s t he t i me It w i l l promot e t he pro duc t ion of sk i n fi r m i ng col la gen A l so u se a goo d moi s t u r i si ng eye crea m . Hyd rat i ng t he a rea help s t o plu mp up t he sk i n a nd w i l l ma ke a ny fi ne l i ne s le s s obv iou s I f you ’ re up for it , wel l placed a nt i w r i n k le i njec t ion s c a n work wonder s i n d i m i n i sh i ng l i ne s a nd w r i n k le s T hey help t o m i n i m i se movement a rou nd t he eye s a nd prevent fi ne l i ne s f rom deep en i ng or even for m i ng . 5 2 4K G old L i f t & F i r m Hyd ra G el E ye Pat che s, $1 15 , Pet er T homa s Rot h . 6 Ret i nol Renewa l E ye S er u m , $10 9, E l la Baché 7 Double S er u m E ye, $1 15 , Cla r i n s 8 Vit a l E ye Crea m , $89, Ae s t het ic s R x

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YOUR MAKEUP MANTRA St a r t u si ng a crea m ba sed eye pr i mer on you r t op l id s t o help eye shadow s t ay put C oncea ler s a l so fig ht t ho se da rk ci rcle s ju s t b e su re t o layer a n eye crea m or pr i mer u nder neat h fi r s t , t o help s t op it c a k i ng A m ist a ke to avoid is d raw i ng a t h ick , da rk li ne a long you r upp er la she s, a s it c a n ma ke t he eyel id s look heav y a nd you look t i red . I n s t ead , t race a t h i n l i ne a long t he upp er la she s w it h a p enci l or, i f you ’ re u si ng a crea m or gel for mu la , a fi ne t ipp ed br u sh , pre s si ng dow n i nt o t he la sh l i ne T h i s defi ne s you r eye s a nd ma ke s t he la she s look t h icker You ’re the boss I f a n d w h e n yo u d e ci d e to h ave a nt i w r i n k l e i n je c t io n s , re m e m b e r, m o re i s n ’ t b e e r. T h e i d e a l o u tco m e i s t h at yo u l o o k refre s h e d , n ot froze n o r u n n atu ra l . You r u ndereye sk i n tex t u re is a n issue t h is decade A loss of collagen ca n ma ke it crepey a nd accent uate fi ne li nes You may st a r t seei ng more da rk ness u nder you r eyes even a f ter a good n ig ht ’ s sleep A s t he sk i n t h i n s, blood vessels u nder you r eyes ca n be more appa rent . O t her cau ses of blue/pu r ple shadows a re va scu la r congest ion ( blood flow slows i n t he u ndereye capi lla r ies) a nd t h i n n i ng of you r cheek fat pad s, wh ich ca n cau se hollows t hat ca st u ndereye shadows. 5 6 7 40s 8

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YOUR SKIN STRATEGY If flu id retent ion a nd u ndereye bag s a re a n issue, sleep w it h t wo pi llows a nd let g rav it y encou rage over n ig ht d ra i nage To t ack le d roopi ng , u se a fi r m i ng eye product to help st reng t hen t he sk i n , ma k i ng it less apt to sag. To ra ise you r brows, wh ich open s t he eyes a nd lif t s sag g i ng sk i n , a nt i w r i n k le i nject ion s a re a n opt ion St a r t w it h ju st a lit tle a s you don’t wa nt to end up w it h you r brows sit t i ng up too h ig h U lt herapy, a non su rg ica l, non i nva sive u lt ra sou nd t reat ment , is a lso effect ive It st i mu lates collagen product ion by heat i ng t he sk i n ’ s deepest layers, t r ick i ng it i nto a t rau ma respon se to repa i r it self At t h i s p oi nt you r sk i n ’ s pro duc t ion of ela s t i n a nd col la gen d rop s pret t y sha r ply, w h ich a ffec t s fi r m ne s s. You r l id s may even sa g more t oo, w h ich c a n creat e a hoo ded look t hat ma ke s you app ea r t i red , even w hen you ’ re not . Crep ey sk i n t ex t u re c a n b e a n i s sue, a nd you may fi nd a l w it h a d o c to r o r reg i ste re d n u rs e i n je c to r. 9 11 12 9 B ye B ye Under E ye E ye Crea m , $7 1 , I T C o smet ic s 10 P reva ge A nt i A g i ng E ye S er u m 2 .0, $145 , E l i za b et h A rden 11 I n s t a nt Ta r get e d F i r m i ng G el , $145 , Ro da n + F ield s 12 Pept ig ht 36 0 T ig ht en i ng E ye S er u m , $10 8 , St r iVec t i n . YOUR MAKEUP MANTRA T he key word at t h i s s t a ge i s l i f t . To op en up you r eye, t r y a n off w h it e l i ner on ju s t t he i n side r i m of you r lower l id t h i s ma ke s t he w h it e s of you r eye s seem br ig ht er. T hen ret h i n k you r l i ner colou r I n s t ead of black t r y cha rcoa l , da rk brow n or deep blue a long t he upp er la sh l i ne a nd u se a t aup e l i ner for t he lower l id Ci rcl i ng you r w hole eye w it h da rk l i ner ma ke s it look sma l ler. W hen apply i ng ma sc a ra , br u sh la she s up a nd i nwa rd s, t owa rd s you r no se, t o ma ke t hem s t a nd up a nd look f u l ler, a nd ma ke you r eye s look more op en A l so avoid mat t eye shadows a s t hey ac cent uat e w r i n k le s 50s

t hat ﬂu id ac c u mu lat e s u nder t he eye s a nd creat e s ba g s INSIDE HE LP I f yo u ’ re wa nt i n g to h e a d d ow n t h e p at h of cos m et i c m e d i ci n e , d o yo u r res e a rch ﬁ rst Ch e ck o u t a ny b o d i . co m . a u fo r m o re i nfo. O n l y d e

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P h o t o g r a p h y G e t t y I m a g e s You may do bat t le w it h hoo ded l id s, hol low i ng or crep ey t ex t u re, but t he mo s t com mon i s sue i s sa g g i ng . Volu me lo s s i n ot her pa r t s of t he face a nd sub sequent sk i n sa g g i ng a l so d ra g s t he eye s dow n SKIN STRATEGY Develop a double pronged approach . A combi nat ion of crea m s a nd la ser s c a n b e ver y effe c t ive t o smoot h , t ig ht en a nd plu mp t he eye a rea You r b e s t b et t opic a l ly i s crea m s or ser u m s t hat cont a i n ret i nol (see I n you r 4 0 s, pa ge 167) a nd hya lu ron ic acid , t o promot e col la gen pro duc t ion a nd b oo s t hyd rat ion L a ser s such a s F ra xel da mage sub c ut a neou s sk i n (not t he v i sible layer) t o creat e a hea l i 4, Med i k8 15 Pot ent E ye C oncent rat e, $79, S k i n M T X 16 R ad ia nce DNA E ye C ont ou r, $169, Me soe s t et ic R S H O P P I N G D E TA I L , E E O U

ng re sp on se i n t he for m of col la gen pro duc t ion , a nd ﬁ r mer sk i n . For severe sa g g i ng , eyel id su rger y ( blepha ropla s t y) cou ld b e wor t h i nve s t igat i ng 13 A .G. E . C omplex A nt i Wr i n k le E ye Crea m , $152 , S k i nC eut ic a l s. 14 Ad va nced Nig ht E ye, $8

R S T O C K I S T S PA G E 13 14 15 16 60s+ YOUR MAKEUP MANTRA I f you have let you r si lver s t ra nd s g row i n , t a ke not e l ig ht g rey eye shadows look b eaut i f u l w it h g rey ha i r. Mau ve s a nd ot her pi n k t one s a l so br ig ht en t he face, w hat ever you r ha i r colou r. Ju s t b e su re t he pro duc t you choo se ha s a sat i n ﬁ n i sh , not mat t W hen apply i ng a wa sh of pa le colou r, ex t end it up ju s t pa s t t he crea se t o help ma ke you r eye s look more op en . F i na l ly, da b a t ouch of concea ler or cha mpa g ne colou red h ig h l ig ht i ng crea m i n ju s t t he i n ner cor ner of each eye for br ig ht ne s s AUGUST BHG

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Lea r n t o t a c k l e s o m e of t h e m o st c o m m o n s l e e p p ro b l e m s s o yo u , yo u r p a r t n e r a n d yo u r k i d s a l l w a ke u p o n t h e r i g h t s i d e of t h e b e d THE FAMILY GUIDE TO SLEEP Rest refresh and

The is sue L ot s of snor i ng goi ng on . S olve it Snor i ng c a n a ffec t a nyone oc c a siona l ly or of t en , but it happ en s more i n men a nd w it h p eople w ho a re over weig ht , a nd t end s t o get wor se w it h a ge a nd w h i le sleepi ng on you r back . C ha ng i ng you r pi l low i s helpf u l (see S PAC E D O U T Sleeping in diﬀerent rooms has many pluses it boosts sleep qualit y, prevents frustrations , lets you plan for intimacy, gives you both ‘ me time’ and helps you feel ready for the day ahead BLANKET RULE IF EITHER OF YOU IS A HOG HAVE A BLANKET EACH SO NO ONE WAKES UP COLD AND SHIVERING! BET TER SLEEP C H E C K F O R S L E E P A P N E A I F Y O U R S N O R I N G D I S T U R B S A N O T H E R P E R S O N ’ S S L E E P , I F Y O U P A U S E I N Y O U R B R E A T H I N G O R I F Y O U ’ R E S L E E P Y D U R I N G T H E D AY, E V E N A F T E R A F U L L N I G H T ’ S R E S T , Y O U M I G H T H AV E S L E E P A P N E A . I T H A P P E N S W H E N T H E A I R WAY S B E C O M E C O M P L E T E LY B L O C K E D D U R I N G S L E E P . I F T H I S S O U N D S F A M I L I A R , T A L K T O Y O U R D O C T O R A S A P . Your partner thedeepsleepco.com/ a nt i snor i ng pi l low/ ) a nd a l so t a l k t o you r dent i s t a b out a ma nd ibu la r ad va ncement dev ice It ’ s a c u s t om i s e d a nt i snor i ng a nd sleep apnea dev ice w h ich ﬁt s i n t he mout h l i ke a mout hg ua rd . The is sue To s si ng a nd t u r n i ng . S olve it You c a n’t s t op someone mov i ng a rou nd i n b ed , but you ca n m i n i m ise t he effect on you A mat t ress w it hout coi ls such a s a memor y foa m mat t ress w i ll reduce t he mot ion you feel when t hey ’ re tossi ng. A lter nat ively, look to t w i n mat t resses w it h a mat t ress protector or con sider sleepi ng a lone, eit her i n t wo bed s side by side or i n d i fferent room s. T he cha nge is wor t h it if it avoid s sleep depr ivat ion a nd p o s sible re sent ment . AUGUST BHG

The is sue T hey won’t go t o sleep S olve it Teen s need more sleep t ha n adu lt s a nd shou ld a i m for 8 10 hou r s a n ig ht . Trouble i s, w hen k id s h it t hei r t een s, t hei r b o d y clock s cha nge, so t hey ’ re not t i red u nt i l 10 1 1pm Mea n i ng it ’ s qu it e l i kely biolog y, not ju s t t ech nolog y (or s t ubb or n ne s s) i s keepi ng N I G H T M O V E S L I K E T O K N O W M O R E A B O U T YO U R S L E E P C YC L E ? C H E C K O U T T H E S L E E P T R A C K I N G M AT, $ 1 9 9. 9 9, F R O M W I T H I N G S ( W I T H I N G S . C O M ) , W I T H S L E E P C YC L E A N A LY S I S , H E A R T R AT E T R A C K I N G , S N O R E D E T E C T I O N A N D M O R E . T H E S L E E P D I A R Y F E AT U R E A L S O C O L L E C T S D ATA – I N A D D I T I O N T O I N F O R M AT I O N F R O M U S E R S W H I C H H E L P S H E A LT H P R O F E S S I O N A L S D I A G N O S E S L E E P I N G D I S O R D E R S . S N AC K S TO H E L P YO U S N O OZ E Cer tain foods can help you wind down A combo of protein and complex carbs is best as it helps satisf y a hungr y tummy and delivers tr yptophan (which has a hand in boosting sleepiness) to your brain Tr y wholegrain crackers with cheese, banana and a tablespoon of nut bu er or toast with 1 2 slices turkey Avoid ice cream and sweet bikkies , which can give you a rush of energising glucose. BET TER SLEEP C A N Y O U C AT C H U P O N S L E E P ? N O T R E A L LY. I N S T E A D O F S L E E P I N G I N A F T E R A S H O R T A G E , W H I C H C A N W O R S E N T H E S I T U A T I O N B Y M A K I N G I T H A R D E R T O G E T T O S L E E P A T N I G H T , R E T U R N T O Y O U R R E G U L A R S C H E D U L E . A F T E R T W O O R T H R E E G O O D N I G H T S Y O U R B O D Y W I L L B O U N C E B A C K . Your teens t hem up Even so, a lways encou r a ge con si s t ent b edt i me a nd wa ke up rout i ne s for t een s The is sue T hey won’t get off t hei r mobi le phone s or lapt op s. S olve it T hei r suc ce s s at u nplug g i ng s t a r t s w it h you r goo d exa mple. S o ma ke it pa r t of fa m i ly rout i ne E s t a bl i sh a sha red phone cha rg i ng space (away f rom t he b ed room s) w here ever yone d i scon nec t s at lea s t one hou r b efore b ed . You may get pu sh back , but a f t er a week or t wo it w i l l b e ha bit , a nd k id s w i l l see how much b et t er t hey sleep. Slip into dreamland with a touch of luxury. Ever You Luxury Silk Sleep Mask, $69, hardtofind.com.au. I l l u s t r a t i o n s A d o b e S t o c k p h o t o g r a p h y A n g e S t i r l i n g P h o t o g r a p h y BHG AUGUST

The issue I ca n’t fa ll a sleep Solve it It ’s not ea sy to go f rom cra z y busy to a complete stop on com ma nd You need to slow dow n ﬁ rst . A good way to do so is to est ablish a bedt i me rout i ne that sig na ls to you r bra i n a nd body when it ’s t i me to u nw i nd. It ’s OK if it t a kes you a wh i le to set tle when you do get i nto bed, but if you ﬁ nd you rself tossi ng a nd t u r n i ng for 20 m i nutes or more, get up a nd do A S K YO U R S E L F T H I S If you could buy a gadget that made you think be er, feel be er and be healthier, would you invest? Sleep does all this for free! T H E I D E A L N A P A S H O R T S N O O Z E C A N T O P U P S L E E P . J U S T L I M I T Y O U R N A P T O 2 0 3 0 M I N U T E S , N O L A T E R T H A N E A R LY A F T E R N O O N . I T ’ S L E A S T L I K E LY T O C A U S E G R O G G I N E S S O R I N T E R F E R E W I T H F A L L I N G A S L E E P A T N I G H T . somet h i ng rela x i ng i n d i m lig ht Ly i ng awa ke i n bed a nd wor r y i ng about get t i ng to sleep w i ll on ly add to you r restlessness. The issue I wa ke up a nd ca n’t go back to sleep. Solve it Ly i ng i n bed ag it ated is what keeps you awa ke. If you ca n’t sleep, get out of bed w ithout look i ng at the clock a nd t u r n you r at tent ion away f rom the fact you’re up. Instead, t ap i nto whatever ca lms you,

You such a s k n it t i ng, or tensi ng a nd rela x i ng you r muscles, st a r t i ng at you r toes a nd prog ressively work i ng up. W hen you st a r t to feel sleepy, go back to bed. The issue I don’t have enoug h hou rs i n a day. Solve it Not sleepi ng well act ua lly ma kes you less effect ive, so a s toug h a s it m ig ht be, t r y to let go of the m i ndset that r u n n i ng on lit tle sleep mea ns you’re ha rd work i ng a nd product ive. You r body loves consistency, so decide on a bedt i me, set a n a la r m for 30 m i nutes before to st a r t w i nd i ng dow n, a nd ma nage you r schedu le a rou nd that . It w i ll be wor th the effor t Are you getting enough? O ther tha n wa k i ng up ref reshed, here’s how to k now if you’re sleepi ng enoug h. You shou ld n’t feel prone to dozi ng i n a ca r stopped at t ra ffic lig ht s, i n a public place such a s a theat re, or wh i le read i ng or watch i ng telev ision.

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Q W hat goa ls do you hope to ach ieve? A To ra ise awa reness of how a n i ma ls a re i mpacted by t he average person ’ s super choices We hope to have Aussies a sk i ng f u nd s to i mplement a n a n i ma l welfa re polic y. A s a m i n i mu m , we hope f u nd s w i ll event ua lly offer at lea st one product t hat screen s out cr uel i ndust r ies li ke i nten sive a n i ma l fa r m i ng.

Q Wou ld it shock people to lea r n how ma ny f u nds invest in practices such a s cosmet ic a n ima l test ing ? A It wou ld , a nd t hat reﬂect s t he fact ma ny people don’t g ive t hei r super much t houg ht . But we k now a s people become more awa re of where t hei r super may be goi ng , t hey w i ll i n sist on bet ter, more et h ica l opt ion s.

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Sup era n nuat ion i s t a k i ng a t u r n i n t he sp ot l ig ht , a s we a l l look at ways a nd mea n s to shore up ou r ﬁ na ncia l f ut u re . But one t h i ng you m ig ht not k now i s t hat you r sup er c a n b e u sed to sa feg ua rd not on ly you r f ut u re , but t ho se of a n i ma l s a s wel l . It ’ s a me s sa ge World A n i ma l P rot ec t ion i s out to spread N L E A S H YO U R U P E R P O W E R S

Q How much of a priorit y for people is protect ion of a n ima l welfa re when it comes to their super? A Ou r polli ng showed a n i ma l cr uelt y tops t he list of t h i ng s people wa nt t hei r super to avoid i nvest i ng i n , followed closely by hu ma n r ig ht s abuses. Q Wou ld th is resu lt su r prise people? A I don’t t h i n k so A n i ma l welfa re is a fa st g row i ng a rea of concer n . We see it i n polls, su r veys, a nd behav iou rs such a s t he upt a ke of h ig her welfa re product s li ke cage f ree eg g s

Q With responsible invest ment, what does it mea n in ter ms of a n ima l welfa re? A It mea n s not i nvest i ng i n i ndust r ies wh ich cont r ibute to a n i ma l cr uelt y People shou ld en su re t hey a re usi ng a super f u nd w it h clea r public policies aga i n st i nvest i ng i n i ndust r ies such a s live a n i ma l ex por t , i nten sive a n i ma l fa r m i ng a nd i nappropr iate a nt ibiot ic u se i n a n i ma l ag r icu lt u re.

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24.6% 4 2 .3% 30.2% 25% 44 . 2 % .02 %8 4 %9. 90 SUPER f u nd s listen to members. If members ma ke it clear they want better animal welfare policies, f unds w ill start to introduce them. FIGURE IT OUT When it comes to the financial produc ts where consumers most want to see responsible investment s , RIA A research finds super atop the list at 70 % And when it comes to priorities around the top environment al and social is sues they want to avoid , animal welfare was in the top three for ever y age demographic Poll par ticipants were asked how they would feel if they discovered that their superannuation fund was investing in animal cruelty. The results included Angr y 4 4 . 2 % S urprised – 2 5% Deceived 2 0. 8% Unconcerned 4 .9 % % B E N P E A R S O N , WO R L D A N I M A L P R OT E C T I O N of f u nds don’t have a public a n ima l welfa re posit ion F o r m o r e d e ta i l s v i s i t wo r l da n i m a l p r o t e c t i o n . o r g . a u / s u p e r THE BIG ISSUES Here’s how animal welfare issues ranked in the polling in terms of which one would most convince people to switch funds . Investment in animal testing – 4 2 . 3% Investment in intensive factor y farming – 3 0. 2 % Investment in live animal expor ts – 2 4 . 6% 67 % of Au st ra l i a n s wa nt t h ei r i nvest m e nt s to avoi d a n i m a l cr u e lt y, a b ove a l l e l s e E M O T I O N S A T A G L A N C E P h o t o g r a p h y G e t t y I m a g e s A d o b e S t o c k . S o u r c e s S u m m a r y R e p o r t f o r W o r l d A n m a l P r o t e c t i o n S u p e r a n n u a t i o n 2 0 2 1 ; F r o m V a l u e s t o R i c h e s 2 0 2 2 : C h a r t i n g c o n s u m e r d e m a n d f o r r e s p o n s i b l e i n v e s t i n g i n A u s t r a l i a REAP THE REWARDS Research by the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIA A) has shown super funds and investment funds which take an ethical and responsible approach have per formed be er than their peers over one, three, ﬁve and 1 0 year time frames . They were also asked if they would swap to an animal friendly super funds if theirs was investing in animal cruelty The response was an emphatic 62 .1% yes SPONSORED FE ATURE AUGUST BHG

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