BHG TV Spring Special 27 August

August 18, 2010, 2:13 pmbetterhomesgardens

Let the team cast a Spring spell over your place with these fresh and fabulous new season ideas

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Joh takes a tour of Jimmy Barnes' house
He’s been the hard-living, hard man of rock for over thirty years, but now Jimmy Barnes has given up the fast-paced city lifestyle for a beautiful Southern Highlands ‘tree-change.’ Both the larrikin and the legend, Jimmy takes Joh on a tour of his charming country retreat where he’s working on his much-anticipated upcoming album.
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Rob turns a window into a door
Rob shows how you can open up your outside living space by turning a window into a door! That’s right, installing these fabulous no-fuss French doors will open up a brand new entertaining space where you can enjoy the warmer weather this Spring. And it’s so simple you can do it this weekend!

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Karen cooks semifreddo with citrus salad
If you like the sound of meringue and sweet parfait then just wait till you try Karen’s Semifreddo with Citrus Salad. Semifreddo is icecream the Italian way, a semi-frozen combination of cream, custard and meringue. And served on a zesty citrus salad, make sure you try this refreshing dessert this spring.

    • Recipes available in the October issue of Better Homes and Gardens magazine
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Fast Ed cooks beetroot rosti
There’s no better way to welcome in the new season than by throwing an outdoor party, but now all you need is a dish as colourful as your blossoming backyard. Ed’s got a light meal idea that’s as vibrant as your surroundings and absolutely bursting with fresh flavours. This delicious Beetroot Rosti and Smoked Salmon is the perfect dish to entertain guests at your next garden party.

    • Recipes available in the October issue of Better Homes and Gardens magazine
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Fast Ed cooks lemon marmalade
The tangy taste of spring lemons is so good you’re gonna want to bottle it. And now you can! Ed has a zesty lemon marmalade that captures the flavours now so you can enjoy them month after month.

    • Recipes available in the October issue of Better Homes and Gardens magazine
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Graham’s tips to get your garden first in bloom
If you want your garden to be the first to bloom in your street, check out these little beauties! These cheery flowers are the earliest bloomers of the season, guaranteed to perk up any boring courtyard corner or winter weary garden. Let these species inject instant colour at your place and enjoy a garden that bursts to life well ahead of the rest.

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Jason’s tips for a sloping yard
Do you have a sloping yard that can get a bit on the slippery side? Prevent the slide with Jason’s step by step plan to a successful solution. These simple stairs are so easy to install you will be done before you can even add them to your ‘to-do list.’

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Tara’s ten ways to get your place spic and span
Spring has sprung, and there’s no better time to sort things out at your place. Store it, stack it or stash it – with these ten super-easy ideas Tara will have your place looking spic and span. So whether it’s the messy room, the missing keys or the misplaced movie, there’s no need to get mad – get sorted!
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Dr Harry meets a dog with collar fear
Meet Missy, a confident and bubbly Jack Russell who thrives on attention. But you won’t believe what happens when her owner brings out the collar. Can Dr Harry help pretty young Missy overcome her phobia?

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Dr Harry on the best pets for allergy sufferers
One in three Australians will develop an allergy of some sort and two million suffer from asthma. While no breed is totally non-allergenic there are a couple that are far less likely to cause the sniffles. Dr Harry reveals his favourite four-legged friends for allergy sufferers.

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Useful links:


www.anlscape.com.au
www.bosch.com.au
www.bunnings.com.au
www.coateshire.com.au
www.datsskipbins.com.au
www.dulux.com.au
www.hyundai.com.au
www.irwintools.com.au
www.spotlight.com.au
www.sirwalter.com.au
www.sydneymarkets.com.au


More information on the segments and recipes seen in this episode can be found in the October issue of the magazine.
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