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WINTER WARMERS
Winter has arrived, the days are colder and the nights are longer. So how do we beat the winter chill? Johanna has found some great new and innovative products that will keep you cosy and warm during the chilly months, both inside the house and out. These include an outdoor umbrella heater from Bunnings ($149) a rug heater from Coldbuster ($249-$349) and Smartburn which is available from Bunnings for $46.

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WINDYRIDGE WALKAROUND
Millions of years ago volcanoes and high rainfall laid the foundations for one of Australia’s most spectacular gardens, Windyridge. This wonderland in NSW’s Blue Mountains is exploding with colour and is considered one of Australia’s most spectacular cool climate gardens. Graham takes you through this amazing collection of unique plants. The garden is open this weekend ($9 per person and $3 for children under 12) and for more information on the garden including opening times email wridge@pnc.com.au

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HAM HOCK AND BARLEY SOUP
Karen makes a gutsy ham hock and barley soup that will have them hovering over the kitchen bench with empty bowl in hand. The ham hock delivers spectacular flavour and the added barley gives the soup great body and texture making this the ultimate comfort dish! Karen’s hearty and delicious recipe is guaranteed to be a winter warming favourite.

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WINTER COURTYARD MAKEOVER
As it gets colder and colder the backyard starts to look less and less inviting. Jason and Tara will show you how to take your outdoor space from void to vibrant by injecting some colour and warmth that will last all year! Together they add some drama and impact to a dull courtyard transforming it into a snug winter retreat.

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WINTER WARMING TIP
Your house is meant to be cosy and comfortable but heating a home in winter can just about double your energy bill! And simple things like draughts are responsibility for twenty five percent of this. Rob shows you the hot spots for heat loss around your home, helping you save money and keep the heat in the house.

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STEAMED RHUBARB PUDDING
Fast Ed looks at what’s fresh at the markets this month. Rhubarb is at its absolute best right now making it the perfect ingredient for a winter warming treat. Ed makes the most of this delicious winter crop by combining his favourite pudding recipe with the best winter fruit to make a mouth watering winter dessert.

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SNAIL CONTROL, FERTILISING TIP, ROSE OFFER, POTW EUCALYPTUS VINTAGE RED
Winter is here and there is plenty to do and NOT to do in the garden. Graham will show you how to get rid of snails and explains why it’s a good idea NOT to feed your garden now. Plus if you want beautiful roses, then our Rose Offer is sure to please. Also, there is a brand new Eucalypt on the market and it’s like nothing you have ever seen before. Eucalyptus ‘Vintage Red’ is an absolute beauty and it’s Graham’s Plant of the Week.

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WINTER EXERCISE TIPS
Dr Harry shows you how you and your pooch can beat the winter blues with some great exercise ideas and boredom busters for those chilly days. When the temperature drops and the winter chill sets in, it’s pretty tempting to curl up on the couch and hibernate through winter. But if you’ve got dogs, it’s important to keep up their exercise routine, even though it’s cold outside. Dr Harry shares his winter exercise tips for keeping you and your dogs fit and healthy- both outdoors and in!

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HORSE WITH SNUFFLES
With the onset of winter comes onslaught of the snuffles and Kharni the beautiful Hanoverian horse is no exception. He has been sick with a nasty cough and the snuffles for months but there is no handkerchief big enough for this sick horse. Can Dr Harry help Kharni with his horsie throat?

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More information on the segments in this episode can be found in the July issue of Better Homes and Gardens.