Christmas preparations are getting underway on Better Homes and Gardens tonight, with festive decorating ideas, seasonal recipes and summer gardening projects.
Dr Harry also visits a wildlife recovery centre as WIRES marks 40 years of rescuing native animals, while Johanna and Charlie explore a luxury coastal home on Sydney’s Northern Beaches.
Coming up tonight:
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JOHANNA + CHARLIE – COASTAL STUNNER
Johanna and Charlie are heading to Sydney’s stunning Northern Beaches to experience a slice of coastal luxury with a very surprising twist! Inside, there’s five bedrooms, multiple living spaces, a wine cellar, gym, self-contained studio and even a lift…but you won’t believe the unexpected material used to clad the homes exterior, which really brings the garden to life.
DR HARRY – WIRES: 40 YEARS OF WILDLIFE RESCUE
When Australia’s wildlife are in trouble, there’s an extraordinary team ready to answer the call. For 40 years, WIRES volunteers have been rescuing, rehabilitating, and returning our precious native animals to the wild and this week, Dr Harry is getting a special look behind the scenes. Dr Harry’s visiting the organisation’s new Recovery Centre, where a team of remarkable people – many of them volunteers – give our wildlife a second chance at life.
Dr Harry visits a WIRES wildlife recovery centre as the organisation marks 40 years of rescuing and rehabilitating native Australian animals (image – Seven)
COLIN – CHRISTMAS DARK CHOCOLATE & CHERRY TRIFLE + CHERRY FARM WALKAROUND
Christmas just wouldn’t be the same without farm-fresh cherries…and Colin loves them so much, he’s travelling to a cherry farm to pick his own! Cherry Hill Farm, in Victoria’s Yarra Valley, was established by George Riseborough in 1940. More than 80 years on, it’s still a family business…and the cherries are still picked by hand. Although cherries taste delicious eaten straight from the tree, Colin’s sharing a dessert which takes them to a whole new level.
CHARLIE – A GARDEN FOR CHANGING TIMES
What if the best thing you could do for your garden was to ditch the lawn? This week, Charlie’s doing just that. He’s tackling a sunbaked and unused front lawn that demands a lot of work and doesn’t give much in return. Charlie’s swapping out the thirsty grass for hardy natives and sculptural succulents to create a softer, more layered landscape.
GRAHAM – THE MOST BEAUTIFUL AUSTRALIAN NATIVES
Graham is heading back to one of his favourite places, East Coast Wildflower Farm on the Central Coast of New South Wales, where a dazzling array of hardy natives is bursting into bloom. Graham’s sharing his expert tips for growing these colourful beauties at home – and they work just as well in pots as they do in garden beds. If you’re ready to bring a little more colour into your garden, you can’t miss this!
ADAM – HOW TO MAKE A CURVED PERGOLA
A few weeks ago, Charlie and Adam teamed up to create the ultimate outdoor entertaining space, just in time for summer. The real hero of the makeover was the curved pergola, made using hardwood battens in a staggered pattern, which were continued down the wall to add style and interest.
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FESTIVE LIGHTING & CHRISTMAS PREP
It’s (almost) that time of year again… so Juliet’s sharing some great ideas to add some Christmas twinkle to your home, both inside and out! From how to layer your lighting to get the most impact, to choosing a theme that flows from your front door right through to the garden, plus great ideas for adding some extra sparkle to your Christmas dining table, Juliet’s showing you how to light up your home for Christmas without sending your electricity bill through the chimney…so Santa can still find his way down.
Better Homes and Gardens airs tonight, Friday 13 November, at 7pm on Seven and 7plus – check local guides for times.
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