CRANBOURNE BOTANIC GARDEN
The creation of a new botanic garden is a rare occurrence anywhere in the world, so the creation of a radically different kind of botanic garden – focusing on Australian native flora and landscapes – is an even rarer and quite special occasion. Graham takes Johanna through one such garden that has been built at the Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne, on the south-eastern outskirts of Melbourne.

FAST ED’S MYSTERY ROLL
The Chiko roll is as Aussie as the meat pie and has been with us since 1951. Inspired by the original, Ed shows us how to make his version at home! It’s delicious, and can still be eaten one handed leaving the other hand free for a beer!! This is about as Aussie as it gets - here’s a new take on the Chiko for a new millennium.

SOCK TOYS
Got a drawer full of old socks? Don’t throw them out - Tara’s going to show you how to make the cutesiest toy dog that will have your friends begging for you to make them for their kids. Plus she’ll leave you with some ideas for other cute cuddly sock toys.

PETS INFO – CHINESE CRESTED DOGS
With the Beijing Olympics coming up Dr Harry has a look at some Oriental oddities of the canine variety. Both the hairy and hairless varieties you see are Chinese Crested dogs - one of the most uniquely interesting dogs you’ll find. Playful and energetic, they require regular exercise. And there’s a bit of a knack to keeping both varieties groomed and looking their best. Dr Harry profiles this canine curiosity.

NO SPEND GARDEN
Our garden diary is all about things you can do in your garden, this weekend, without having to spend a cent. No spend edging, no spend fungus control, and a no spend way to keep your summer annuals in flower for a little longer! With all the money you’ll save, you might just want to get your hands on brand new release, and plant of the week: Salvia ‘Wendy’s Wish’.

3 LANDSCAPE SOLUTIONS WALKAROUND
Small space? Sloping yard? Noise issues? Jason Hodges shows us clever ways to turn some common garden problems into stunning landscape solutions. If you live in a built up area and hear lots of traffic, Jason shares some thoughts on buffering against noise and distracting the eye via water features and screen-planting.

BEST CANNED TUNA SALAD EVER
The only thing we like more than better is best! And this salad is possibly the best you’ll have all year. With just a handful of ingredients, exotic spices to bring them alive, and fried bread to add an extra dimension - this is one of my favourite new recipes, especially during warm weather. You’ll never look at a can of tuna the same way again!

ORGANISE YOUR JEWELLERY
Sick of trying to untangle necklaces or find that elusive other earring? Sure, you can buy the acrylic stands or holders from storage shops, but us girls want something a little different, and not too expensive to make. Tara has 5 quick and easy solutions for your problem.

WASTED SPACE
Ever thought that you could do with a little more space in your home? Chances are some of it is simply wasted. First off, we look at 4 different examples of innovative uses for under used areas, then Rob shows us how to make use of the space we already have. It’s all about utilizing every nook and cranny and installing clever storage from the basement to the roof of your house.

FLOATING TV UNIT
If you’ve bought a new widescreen TV such as plasma or LCD you’ll find that old and bulky entertainment units just won’t cut it. Rob has come up with the latest and best way to showcase your new TV. It’s a sleek piece of designer furniture at a bargain price.

POPPET THE PIG
Dr Harry’s visiting Riley and his lovely pet pig called Poppet. The problem is twofold - he has small bites on his legs and the family wants to know how to treat them. He’s also developed a black spot on his nose which stands out because Poppet’s a very fair pig. He’s generally very happy and healthy; he gets lots of love and attention and “maybe too many treats”. Let’s help this cute pig get better…

More information on the segments seen in this show can be found in the January issue of the magazine. Following airing videos can be found here.