Better Homes and Gardens Australia

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Hello! • Looking for the silver lining of winter? You’ll find it in warm, comforting dishes…

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CLEVER COURTYARD! • Think big when your outdoor area is small – you can still indulge in outdoor living essentials without sacrificing space that allows you to breathe!

COLLECT YOUR MOSS • If rolling stones gather no moss, then there’s nothing like a stationary statue, a concrete canvas or a bare-limbed tree to become a settlement for these awesome, ancient plants

SEASONS THAT ARE bewitching • English, French and Italian styles are combined to make this rural retreat simply remarkable!

SPRING STARTS NOW! • Lower your food bills by growing food all year round!

SWEET AS A NUT • Plant a macadamia tree (or two) in your own backyard for its creamy-tasting kernels and lovely look!

HERBS ARE HERE TO HELP! • Herbs are the simplest of plants to grow – and they make you feel good too!

YOUR HERO HERBS • Pick the leaves or flowers of these herbs as you need them. When you do regular picking, it encourages the plants to produce more growth.

HANG IT ALL • Add drama to your home by draping plants along or down walls, or have them spilling from the ceiling

CREATE YOUR OWN RAINFOREST ADVENTURE • Establish a vibrant, thriving green heart in a concrete jungle where the sun seldom shines

HOW TO CREATE YOUR RAINFOREST ADVENTURE

CREATING AN INDOOR OASIS • When you pair lush plants with gorgeous pots, you can transform indoor spaces – just be sure to get the basics right

DISPLAY IDEAS • Arranged artfully, indoor plants and their decorative containers can become an important layer of your interior design.

SEED SECRETS • They’re little things from which big things grow, but sometimes seeds need a bit of help

DIVINE PINE! • Assist in the conservation of this iconic Jurassic plant – grow it in a pot or your garden

SEASON SPECIALS • Want winter colour? Try the many hues of heuchera!

PLANT NOW • In each issue we give ideas, tips and planting advice for cooler, warmer, wetter and drier areas in each zone, so ask at your local nursery which zone best matches your conditions.

WISTFUL WINNER

GARDEN SECRETS • Discover your garden’s delights along lovely paths

GARDENING ADVICE

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

ZODIAC SIGNS • The 12 signs of the zodiac are divided into four groups – fire, air, earth and water.

SUBSCRIBE TO AND RECEIVE A BONUS SET OF JONES & CO DOLLY POTS • Your bonus set includes two pots (one small, one large) in one of three colourways – Shadow, Eucalypt or Cinnamon. Both sizes have a drainage hole and are ready to plant into. Or use as a cache pot to swap plants in and out.

ONE-PAN WONDERS • ON WEEKNIGHTS, COME HOME TO COMFORT DISHES PREPPED IN ONE POT!

FAST ED’S KITCHEN • From spicy sandwiches to meltingly tender brisket, rich, syrupy banana cake and a delish damper, your mid-winter menu is a dazzling taste sensation!

WINTER COMFORT

COOKING WITH KAREN • Warm up your winter nights with moreish fish and succulent sticky ribs!

sweet treat • Use your slow cooker for a luscious, no-fuss dessert!

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