EYE ON OZ
It's spring, and right now Australia's flora and fauna are putting on a dazzling display of living colour. As the country side comes alive Joh and the team travel to every corner of Australia to send you a postcard from their favourite spots and how to bring ideas back to your place.
RENMARK IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Joh is off to South Australia to check out the beautiful Rose blooms of Renmark, the biggest collection of roses in the southern hemisphere. October is the perfect time to be there as they celebrate the Renmark Rose Festival, a showcase of more than fifty thousands rose bushes and home to the national rose collection.
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BUSH FURNITURE (VICTORIAN HIGH COUNTRY)
Rob visits the pristine paradise that is the Victorian High Country. Right now the mountain streams are running with unspoiled snow melt and the meadows are flushing with flowers. Drawing inspiration from the historic bushman huts that still stand in the Alpine National Park, Rob has designed a new way to incorporate the rustic charm of bush timber furniture in your home. In the spirit of the resourceful settlers he uses leftover plywood and sticks to create a bush timber table with a modern feel.
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BEACH BBQ (HAMILTON ISLAND, QUEENSLAND)
To highlight tranquility of the tropics Ed cooks up the perfect seafood feast on the beaches of Queensland's Whitsundays. He shows how to bring the taste of the coast to your kitchen with his mouthwatering kingfish, lime and mango eggnets.
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WILDFLOWERS (KALBARRI IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA)
Western Australia's wild flower display is famous around the world, and October is one of the best months to witness this extravaganza. To make sure you see get the best seats in the house Graham takes us to the heart of this floral wonderland and one of his favourite destinations - Kalbarri.
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YELLOW LOUNGE (CANOLA FIELDS IN NEW SOUTH WALES)
Tara heads to the western plains of New South Wales to take in the magnificent sea of yellow that is the incredible canola fields. Every spring these beautiful flowers light up the countryside and Tara shows how to feature these fields of gold in your home. Decorating with yellow will give you stunning results but Tara has a few tricks to make it work at your place. Bring the sunshine indoors with the trendiest colour of the season.
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HOW TO LAY A LAWN (PARLIAMENT HOUSE IN CANBERRA)
A beautiful lush lawn can really make your garden sing and Jason has a few vital tips on how to lay your spanking new turf perfectly the first time. He visits the nation's capital to draw inspiration from the amazing grass roof of Parliament House. Lay the ultimate lawn at your place with Jason's landscaping secrets.
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PROTECTING LOCAL NATIVES (CRADLE MOUNTAIN TASMANIA)
Dr Harry checks up on the local natives at Tasmania's enchanting Cradle Mountain. Spring is the time of year when Australian fauna really comes alive. Native baby animals are being born and it's important for us to be extra aware of their presence and help in their protection. Dr Harry shows us how to keep their environment, including your own backyard, safe and healthy. See links below for more information.
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GOATS CHEESE AND PANCETTA TARTS (YARRA VALLEY IN VICTORIA)
Every spring Victoria's Yarra Valley begins to sparkle. The flowers are blooming and the produce is at its best. It's an amazing spot to enjoy a glass of wine and a picnic in the sun. Inspired by one of her favourite corners of the globe Karen cooks up the perfect picnic treat, delicious goat's cheese and pancetta tarts.
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TROPICAL ICE BLOCKS
October heralds the unofficial start of summer, when all Australians start heading back to the beach. But if it's too early to head down to the beach Ed's got another way to keep cool and that's with his tropical ice blocks. These fresh and mango and papaya ice blocks taste delicious and are the best way to enjoy the warm Aussie sunshine.
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More information on the segments seen in this episode can be found in the December issue of Better Homes and Gardens.
Bunnings
Coates Devils@Cradle Diggers
Dulux
ANL
Dats
Irwin Tools
Spotlight ShuRoo
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