Better Homes & Gardens: July 19

This week on Better Homes & Gardens, Johanna & Pete are in Fortitude Valley home to fashion boutiques, fresh market food and funky hotels, and Graham visits an old 1850’s stone farmhouse in Central Victoria.

Johanna And Pete – A View Of Fortitude Valley
Fortitude Valley, an inner-city suburb of Brisbane, is renowned for its nightlife, but it now has a lot to offer during the day as well. So, is “The Valley”, as it’s affectionately known somewhere you’d consider living? Joh and Pete are taking a closer look at the suburb and discussing the pros and cons, the elegance and the grunge. They’ll take you on a guided tour of the fashion boutiques and fresh market food on the main strip of James St to the burgeoning and eclectic laneways, funky hotels, cafes and some of the best restaurants in Brisbane. After Joh and Pete have given you a jumpstart on your research you might just consider moving there.

Adam – Weekend Refresh: Bathroom
Updating your bathroom sounds like a big job, but Adam is here with some simple, budget-friendly ideas that will make a big impact. From improving functionality to improving the looks, Adam’s refresh will cover a host of jobs ranging from replacing towel rails, toilet roll holder and tapware to installing a new vanity cabinet. Whichever project your bathroom needs, Adam will inspire you to have a go this weekend.

Colin – Cauliflower Cheese
They say it’s good to have a least one night a week meat free, and Colin’s Cauliflower Cheese could just be the dish for the job. You already know, without too much explanation, that Colin’s recipe is going to be easy to prepare and is sure to be packed with flavour and good old-fashioned yumminess. Make sure you’re watching for this recipe, Colin guarantees you’ll love it.

Clarissa – Mum’s Curry Puffs
Not only are curry puffs a favourite snack in Malaysia, but they’re high on the snack list in Australia as well. And here’s the good news, you don’t have to buy them. Clarissa has a traditional recipe, passed on from her parents, of crispy puff pastry, bursting with amazing aromas and flavours of India. With her help, not only will you learn to make the whole dish, but you’ll even learn how to make the curry paste as well. You’ll be surprised how simple the process is. Have a go at making these this weekend, and watch your family enjoy an incredible treat.

Graham – The Stones Garden
The Stones is an ever-evolving garden built around an old 1850’s stone farmhouse in beautiful Central Victoria. Temperatures range from minus 7 to 47 degrees heat, so the plants must be tough. Despite not having any formal training, the owners designed the garden to informally, but seamlessly blend into the landscape and to survive the climate, conditions, and a bit of neglect, when they’re away. Graham takes us on a journey to discover this remarkable space comprised of many garden rooms and will find so much inspiration for your home garden.

Charlie – Winter Lawn Ideas
You’ve probably heard the phrase “Summer bodies are made in Winter”, well, the same can be said for your lawns. Although lawns are all but dormant through the winter months, it’s the work you put in now that forms the foundations of a healthy summer lawn. Charlie will tackle a few common problems we encounter during winter, like discolouration, weed growth and army worm, and provide some easy and practical advice on how to deal with each one.

Juliet – Breathe Easy Eco Cleaning Products
Put down your toxic cleaning supplies, take a deep breath, and get ready to start cleaning chemical free. Juliet is going to show you how to make your own chemical free mould killer, cleaning products for your kitchen and bathroom, plus some simple ideas to use up those citrus peels and “seen better days” bunches of flowers. These products will not only have your home sparkling clean but smelling wonderful as well, with not a chemical nasty to be seen or smelt!

Dr Harry – Privada Farm
When Carla and Duncan Marchant left their successful health club business behind for a more quiet and peaceful life on their farm, little did they know what the future held. Dr Harry pays a visit to Privada farm to meet this couple with a passion for animals and helping people. Knowing how therapeutic animals can be for people’s mental health, they’ve decided to open their property up for ‘farm therapy’ sessions to enrich the lives of people with disabilities. And with a large menagerie of cute and cuddly animals, there’s plenty of cuddles to go around.

7pm Friday on Seven / 7TWO.