Watch clips from the Better Homes and Gardens episode that aired on 6 June, 2008.
SHOW US YOURS
Johanna has a look at some more of the best projects from Better Homes that our viewers have created at home – this is an inspirational segment where you get to Show Us Yours! So let's sit back and enjoy someone else's work for a change!
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OUTDOOR LIVING IN STYLE
Australia has the best climate in the world, even our winter is mild by world standards. Jason & Rob will create an outdoor living space with a crazy paving floor and an artistic feature shelving unit to define the area. Surrounded by lush and fragrant planting, a water feature tops off the appeal of this rest and relaxation area.
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RED WINE RISOTTO
Karen makes an unusual but utterly delicious variation of the classic risotto – a risotto with red wine. This is a dish you'll find throughout Northern Italy; the name changes with location because so does the wine. No need to travel quite so far – Karen's risotto is sure to satisfy your craving for a classic Italian dish!
BEEF STROGANOFF CASSEROLE
Its cold outside so what could be better than an old favourite casserole that will never go out of fashion! Beef Stroganoff! It's changed over the years, being cooked in a hurry, becoming a little like a stir fry. Slow cooking allows the meat to become beautifully tender, as its originators had intended. Despite the long cooking time, the prep of this classic is about five minutes, into the oven and your off to read a book, go for a walk, or drink a bottle or two of red!
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GLENHARROW
There is nothing more romantic in a garden than the aroma of sweetly scented plants. Graham is going to take you for an enchanting walk through a garden called Glen Harrow, in the Dandenong Ranges. He will show us his 5 favourite spots. The perfume and the gardens are just out of this world!
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BIG WINTER COLOUR GARDEN DIARY
Graham will show us how to add masses of colour to our gardens in winter. Don't let the dullness of the weather put you down – just add colour around your home. Graham's got some top tips to make your flowers stand out more and get the best colour and show out of them.
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TIE AND JACKET BAGS
Ever been given a tie you didn't like? Ever gotten over a once loved jacket when it just didn't fit or became daggy? Tara has a fantastic way to recycle and give these eye-sores a new lease of life. By using jacket pockets, sleeves, and cast off ties – Tara will create a funky fusion of style letting the original features of the garments shine through for a unique look.
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RATS
Rats are hardly nature's most loved little critters. Often thought of as disease carrying vermin, most could never imagine keeping one as a pet! The truth is that domesticated rats or 'fancy rat's' are very different from their wild ancestors, or the ones you see rummaging around in garbage. Perfect for people with limited space, time, and budgets – or a quirky sense of humour!
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CHASING CHARLIE
Harry visits a family with a 6 month old Tasmanian farm dog – a Smithfield cross Blue Heeler named "Charlie". Charlie's problem is that he's a bit 'nippy', barks loudly, and jumps up all the time. Despite his big backyard, tons of attention, and exercise, Charlie can't control the urges and borders on frightening the kids...and there have been tears! Watch to find out how Dr Harry takes this energetic pup and finds a way to direct his energy lovingly toward his family.
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