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Better Homes & Gardens: Nov 8

Joh meets an Olympic-winning BMX family, Adam & Pete are in Brunswick East and Graham showcases a paddock flowering in natives and roses.

This week on Better Homes & Gardens Joh Griggs meets an Olympic-winning BMX family, Adam & Pete are in Brunswick East and Graham showcases a 5-acre horse paddock flowering in natives and roses.

Johanna – Catching Up With The Sakakibaras
Three years ago, Joh caught up with BMX Olympic medal hopefuls, Kai and Saya Sakakibara. Like the BMX track they ride, their story has been quite the rollercoaster. After Kai had a near fatal fall that left him unable to compete in the sport he loved, younger sister Saya then also had a fall during the Tokyo Olympics, shattering her Olympic dream. With Saya’s gold medal at the Paris Olympics, she’s had an ending worthy of a Hollywood movie, but as Joh finds out, Kai maybe a very proud brother, but he still has ambitions for a gold medal of his own.

Colin – Pan Fried Chicken Breasts With Herb Butter & Lemon
Chicken breasts are perfect for the busy family without much time to make dinner, but cooking a chicken breast evenly is another matter. Never fear, Colin has an easy way to get around his problem, so your chicken will always be evenly cooked. A chicken on its own would be a bit boring, so Colin also has an easy sauce based on the chicken’s caramelisation. All this in just 20 minutes. Perfect for the family on the run.

Clarissa – Sri Lankan Crème Caramel (Watalappan)
Crème Caramel is a classic French dessert for a reason. Rich, and full of flavour, what’s not to love? But the Sri Lankan version, Watalappan, adds sweet spices and some tropical touches. Clarissa is putting her own touches on this yummy dessert that will be even better!

Adam + Charlie – Kids Garden & Party Yard
For a family who love to get out into their backyard, have fun and entertain friends and family, a dishevelled piece of grass with a rotting deck, isn’t going to work for them. Thankfully, our resident backyard experts are on hand. Adam and Charlie are going to join forces to rejig the backyard into something that suits the needs of the whole family. They’ll create low maintenance zones that cater to everyone, from an entertaining and dining area for the when they bbq with their extended family, a casual seating area and finally an area for the kids to play in. This will truly be something the whole family will enjoy.

Graham – Pride And Joy Lawns & Gardens
For many homeowners the garden is their pride and joy but for every day Aussie gardeners a dream garden is something that only transforms into reality over years of hard yakka, passion and dedication to that dream. Graham meets a man whose turned a 5-acre horse paddock into a dream landscape overflowing with flowering natives an orchard and over 200 hundred rose plants. With a strong focus on organic growing methods, from compost bins to wicking beds, the expansive site also includes a veggie garden and a food forest. And if there’s one thing a beautiful garden needs, it’s a lush green lawn and Graham has some great tips for marvellous results this spring.

Juliet – An Iconic Home
Juliet explores an iconic building with a view of Sydney’s most famous landmarks that’s been re-imagined from its brutalist beginnings. Sitting in the heart of Sydney’s famous area of The Rocks, The Sirius building caused a stir in the architecture world, but a recent transformation has only enhanced its award-winning credentials. Juliet explores this amazing building and has the details of how you could be in the running to win one of the incredible apartments inside.

Adam + Pete – A View Of Brunswick East
Brunswick East is taking its turn in the limelight thanks to a buzzing food, design and sustainability scene that buyers are applauding. This suburb of Melbourne was once thought of as a semi-industrial hub, known more for its warehouses, factories and workshops than its residential housing. However, it’s recently emerged as one of Melbourne’s most desirable cultural destinations. Join Adam and Pete in getting to know this rejuvenated suburb, with its dining options, trendy bars and hidden gems and see if it might be right for you, whether you’re buying or renting.

Dr Harry – Teviot Clydesdales
On Queensland’s very aptly named Scenic Rim, Dr Harry meets Terry, a lover of the majestic horse that built the nation, the Clydesdale. Harry finds out why the Clydesdale is so important and why they’re the best breed for pulling carts, wagons and the working tools of yesteryear. And if, like Harry, you’re a fan of these beautiful creatures, then a ride with Terry against the spectacular landscape will be truly memorable.

7pm Friday on Seven.

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