Better Homes & Gardens: Aug 18

In a not so subtle cross-promotion on Better Homes & Gardens, Joh Griggs meets Jessica Mauboy this week, not in her home but behind the scenes of The Voice.

Johanna – Jess Mauboy: Behind The Scenes Of The Voice
Since bursting onto the scene in 2006 during Australian Idol, Jess Mauboy has been an ever present in our lives through multiple hit albums, movies and tv shows. Joh catches up with Australia’s own superstar behind the scenes of her third season as a judge on The Voice. Between finding out what it’s like working with new judge on the show, Jason Derulo, who also collaborated with her on her latest single, the best singers she’s ever mentored in the competition and her work with the Indigenous Literacy Foundation, there’s so much to chat about.

Adam – Organise Your Garage
Whether you’re a family of one, two or more, storage spaces inevitably fill up and need to be kept in order. With Father’s Day coming up, Adam’s going to help a busy dad organise his garage to be tidy and functional. From off-the-shelf items to clever build ideas, he’s creating crafty storage options that won’t just work in this garage but will give you inspiration that you can use at your place.

Karen – Malaysian Spicy Sweet Chicken Curry With Roti
A multi-cultural melting pot, Australia is home to so many wonderful communities from around the world, each bringing their own culture and cuisine. So, Karen visits a ridiculously popular Malaysian restaurant to experience why their roti bread is so beloved. After a lesson in the art of making this delicious dish, she cooks a beautiful, sweet spice Malaysian curry to go along with it.

Fast Ed – Corindi Farm Walk Around
Ever wondered how and where blueberries are grown? Ed certainly has, so he’s visiting Coffs Harbour on the mid-north coast of NSW to see why it’s become a hub for this sweet, delicious, and blue berry. He’ll find out how long they take to mature, the best growing conditions and all you need to know about the secrets to their success.

Fast Ed – Blueberry ‘Smores No-Bake Crumble
At a blueberry farm in the picturesque Coffs harbour region of northern NSW, Ed’s combining two sweet classic desserts; the crumble of your winter and the ‘Smores of your wild adventures. Using the freshest, most delicious blueberries picked straight off the vines isn’t even the best part, it’s the fact you get to use a kitchen blowtorch to make this a hot dessert for a cold night!

Charlie – Leaf Mould In A Bag
We’re all aware of how composting can benefit your garden, but if you haven’t got a full composting setup, don’t worry because Charlie will show you a way to create a simpler version using just leaves and a garden rubbish bag.

Melissa – Hellebores: The Winter Rose
For the rose lovers out there, winter can be a real drag. So, Melissa is going to brighten up the season by showing off “the winter rose”, Hellebores. She visits a nursery to delight in the myriad varieties and talks to an expert about propagating. She’ll also show you the art of this breeding process and how you can prolong the life of the Hellebore’s beauty with a simple floral display.

Juliet – Rust-Free Outdoor Living
With the cost of just about everything rising these days, it can be difficult to find the spare cash to splash on a new outdoor furniture set. But with Juliet’s simple upcycling idea, not only will you save money, but you’ll have stylish furniture to enjoy relaxing on and bespoke pieces to show off to your family and friends.

Dr Harry – Insecure Border Collie
Imagine if your active, playful, snuggly and cuddly Border Collie changed suddenly overnight and you couldn’t work out why? This is the story of Scooter, who is now a shadow of his former self. After checking previous tests and doing his own examination, can Dr Harry help Scooter get scooting again?

James – Switching To EV Is Easy
For some people, switching to an electric vehicle is a no-brainer. A quick and easy step, but for those living in either remote or inner-city areas where you can’t just hook up your car to your home’s power supply, it becomes a leap of faith. What are the concerns that need addressing? James will team up with Car Expert Paul Maric to go through all this, so owning an EV makes little bit more sense.

7pm Friday on Seven / 7TWO.