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Hello! • Is there any better pastime for the heart and soul than gardening? And right now, the features this month are truly beautiful… but at a price!

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YOUR MOST relaxing SUMMER • Introducing an oasis-inspired look from Harvey Norman's latest outdoor collection

outdoor rooms • 30 IDEAS TO CREATE YOUR VERY OWN PATCH OF GARDEN PARADISE

A STUDY IN SYMMETRY • Create an outdoor space for rest and socialising–exquisitely formal yet playfully relaxed

ROMANCE IS IN THE AIR • Blur the line between indoors and outdoors with romantic rose climbers that hug your walls

URBAN COURTYARD • Compact spaces demand innovative solutions and thoughtful design for living large despite a minuscule plot size

TERRACED AND STATELY • Think of multi-level outdoor spaces as extra living rooms, but without a ceiling

MATERIAL MATTERS • Please the eye and make a big impact with a bold yet simple decor for your outdoor room

TAKE A TURN IN your garden • HOW TO MAKE YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE SING!

WATER COLOURS • YOU CAN MAKE LIKE MONET AND PAINT A BEAUTIFUL PICTURE IN YOUR GARDEN WITH WATER LILIES

THEY’RE HERE TO HELP YOU • Head to these places for lily pond perfection.

PUT A GALAXY ON YOUR BALCONY • If space is at a premium, you can grow water lilies in a large container

where the wild things grow • DITCH YOUR GARDEN BORDERS AND LET YOUR FLOWERS FREELANCE

PICK YOUR FLOWERS • To keep your wildflowers coming back summer after summer, choose self-seeders.

CHOOSE YOUR SPOT

YOU SAY TOMATO • … WE SAY IT’S TIME TO PLANT THE VARIETY THAT MEETS YOUR SUMMER NEEDS

VARIETY SHOW • Whether it’s the ultimate BLT sandwich, a salsa, sauce or stand-alone wedge, there is a tomato variety that suits your purpose

GROWING GUIDE

Born-again LAWNS • A WAKE UP, SHAKE-UP FOR YOUR BACKYARD

IT’S TIDY UP TIME • How you can encourage healthy spring and summer growth spurts

roses FROM THE ashes • YOU CAN DRAW ON THE PAST TO CREATE GARDENS THAT CELEBRATE NEW LIFE

In your GARDEN • It’s the best time of the year as everything comes back to life

better gardening • THE LATEST NEWS AND TRENDS

moon guide • Use the phases of the moon to your advantage by following Milton Black’s planting guide

PASTRY PERFECTION! • You’ll be amazed at what you can make with ready-made pastry!

COOKING WITH KAREN • Homemade beauties you’ll love for snacks or the main event!

FAST ED’S KITCHEN • Cook up the best of spring produce in recipes you’ll love!

EAT WELL WITH PETE EVANS • You can eat this bowl of goodness for brekkie, lunch or dinner

GET THE LOOK • ENJOY THE BEAUTY OF CHOICE WITH KITCHEN APPLIANCES TO FIT A RANGE OF LIFESTYLES.

COUNTRY CHARMER • Don’t choose between practical and beautiful – you can have the best of both worlds!

HOW TO MAKEOVER YOUR KITCHEN • There’s no need to do a complete kitchen renovation if it’s just a bit tired and dated, you can achieve fantastic results by giving it a makeover. When you’re done, you’ll have the feel of a whole new kitchen for a lot less

HOW TO RENOVATE YOUR LAUNDRY • If using your laundry is more of a chore than doing the laundry itself, it’s time for an update. While moving walls around to gain extra space may seem like a challenge, it’s worthwhile if it gives you the laundry of your dreams

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