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Better Homes and Gardens , VoL 37, no 5
decorating & craft Make your bed! a garden day bed retreat
Ideas notebook the latest looks you can build yourself
Pumped on poms Have a ball
with these fun woolly fuzzies
Whats new in plants the latest stars to
brighten up your garden
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Bedroom secrets top tips to spruce up Garden diary 30% off yarn! offer
your slumber Moon gardening for every reader
Paint it, love it! transform your pine Chunky knit kits to buy
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Knit me, wow me! stylish knit kits food Most delicious meatballs & pasta
Crafty critters easter egg baskets Loving pasta twirl your fork around these ever discover the secret!
recipes so simple, so good! Fun balls step-by-step
tep-by-step pompoms
Get curried away Bring a world Pasta! 20 bonus recipes
gardening of flavour to your table with curries awesome new flavours,
Light up the garden Brighten the Food in a flash six snappy sensations plus all-time favourites
backyard with Chinese lanterns courtesy of Fast ed twirl, eat and swoon!
Cover: Photography Samantha Linsell/StockFood Australia
Water world Get the perfect pond Foodie heaven Karen martinis mouth- The spice explosion
20 gorgeous garden ideas simple tips watering weekend roasts Craving curry? easy in a hurry
to boost any backyard Weekday meals Lovely Chinese belles
Labour of love one couple creates a Fast flat-pack deck
world of garden magic at Kerkin Perfect pond how-to
No space too small edible gardens DIY & building Clever kitchens
Step up a level transform your courtyard Lemon therapy Bright colours Dazzling living rooms
one step at a time to help lift a room back to life Brilliant bedrooms
All your own work Create unique and Painting iron & steel Get your metalwork
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60 139 178 Modern kitchen magic
168 Brighten up your bedroom
186 Give pine furniture a new lease

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224 Whip up super-cute holders
for the kids Easter loot
Easter favourites
221 Get ready, set cardboard racer!
221 Design an outdoor art space
222 Create a peaceful bedroom haven
223 Upgrade for new storage
gardening
60 Bring a pond back to life
74 Explore the wonders of Kerkin
80 Learn how to plant an edible
garden fit for any size of yard
Jason dives into a pond Karen brings pork with fruit 84 See how a modular deck system
restoration project on 4 April chutney to the table on 4 April can liven up your courtyard
88 Rework off-the-shelf supplies
into creative sculptures
93 Give garden bed a whole
4 APRIL To 25 APRIL new meaning
96 Discover the latest in plants
Easter favourites
178 172
99 Meet the hottest waterwise
flowers for a cottage feel
102 Grow your own mounted orchid
102 Visit a Japanese garden
104 Turn your space into a seaside
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106 Revamp your trusty shed
220 Craft a few garden friends
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DIY & building

72 Go retro with a lounge overhaul
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176 Get your gate looking great
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to their glory days

182 Squeeze extra storage from your
kitchen with this slim solution
Easter favourites
220 Garden games
Tara cooks up a modern kitchen Rob takes a seat and brings about 223 Knock up so-chic pipe shelving
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Chocolate easter egg fondue; plums
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salmon with dill and mustard sauce;
chilli con carne; barbecued jam crown
cake; hazelnut crisp biscuits;
139 Karen Martini
Pork with roast fruit chutney;
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143 Easter favourites
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to cooking up a storm of new
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to a big number and know there will be
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somewhere for the lucky recipients, and
youre absolutely stumped as to what to
give or, worse still, youre strapped for
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cardd and write warm words such as
Remember
member us each time you use this
and enjoy, from the bottom of our
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arts. Then roll a touch of sticky tape
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Oh my, how beautiful are abutilons? fix it to a gift, but instead, with a mad
More affectionately known as Chinese
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lanterns, of course, you can grow them of the gift pile and leave the scene with
gloriously in your garden. I adore them all due haste to where the party is in full
so much that, some time ago, amidst swing! Ill leave you to ponder that, guilty
the grip of indecision as to what to buy as I feel about telling you but it might
a wealthy couple for an engagement come in handy one day! So, moving
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came to mind. A magnificent standard, If cooking a great curry fills you with
I wrapped the beautiful orange-belled a touch of fear as it does me, look no
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ribbon, and presented the glorious thing to making true curry paste, and the
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of place in the gift room, a massive theres those damned good new pasta
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upon gift, and it reminds me of a very gardening, the fab bedrooms, and
useful tip I then received re indecision what about the pompoms? Oh, just
surrounding gifts for similar ritzy events. go and enjoy it all, from the bottom
You may have heard this tip before. of our hearts! See you next month.
And I will not fess up to whether I have
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Flowers are an instant pick-me-up, a breath of

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the home, and as cuter-than-cute plush
character toys. Pomming It Yourself, or
PIY as weve taken to calling it, is as easy
as grabbing yarn (you can use leftover
yarn if you have it) and working along
with the pictures on page 26. You can
start small and make mini pompoms
in minutes, before moving on to the
biggies, then maxis. Theres a swag
of decor ideas to indulge your plush
crush, so get pomming!
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Fluffy beds
1. Known as batania
in Morocco, winter
blankets trimmed
with large full-blown
pompoms are highly
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your own version to
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know!
The Guinness World
Record for longest
pompom chain was
set last year in Victoria
as Australian Country
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the 179m garland.
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Balled over
2. Cuddle up with a fluffy
throw! And when it looks
this good dressed to
the nines with pompom
love you can keep it
on display all year long!
Pick up on the colours of
your decor and add a few
new ones as well. Then
complete the look with
a couple of cushions
in matching solids.
Cushy corners
3. Transform a basic
cushion into a woolly
wonder. This stack uses
a mix of colours, with
each cushion boasting two
3
6cm pompoms stitched to
each corner. If you love
getting the cosy look for
less, make the covers from
a store-bought throw. Just
cut two squares and with
right sides facing, stitch
around squares leaving
an opening. Turn through,
insert cushion, then slip
stitch opening closed and
sew on your poms. Easy!
Puffed up party
4. Celebrate in style
with a garland of bright
colour hanging across an
entranceway or above
your sofa. For a larger
space, thread 12cm poms
onto a length of yarn
using a wool needle. They
take a little longer to wind,
but can be used again and
again to set the scene!


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pics
4
Seeing a woolly
pompom emerge
as you cut through
the yarn is
addictive!
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PIY masterclass
5. Perfect poms of woolly
colour are easy with the right
setup. You could wrap yarn
around a plastic pompom
making tool, but you will get
a tighter, more uniform result
using two circles of stiff card.
You can adjust the diameter
of the cardboard circles to
make your poms any size.
For project supplies,

see Stockists page
step 1 step 2
step 3 step 4
step 5 step 6 step 7
26 step 8 step 9 step 10

wonderfulwool
Wrap, knot, then trim its

Easy pompoms
Gather your supplies
Stiff card; yarn; scissors;
so pomtastic!
compass with pencil
Heres how
Step 1 Using compass,
draw 2 circles the size of
pompom on stiff card. Draw
a smaller circle in centre of
each, of the diameter
of outer circle.
Step 2 Cut out
circles, then cut out
a small wedge and
centre. Cut 2
lengths of yarn
and place on 1 ring.
Step 3 Sandwich
yarn between rings for ties.
Step 4 Wrap both rings
together evenly with yarn.
Step 5 Keep wrapping
until rings are very full.
Step 6 Loosely single-knot
yarn ties.
Step 7 Holding loose Everlasting blooms
knot at centre, cut through 6. Strikingly similar to their
wrapped yarn between rings. botanical inspiration, the
Step 8 Tighten ties and pompom chrysanthemum
secure with double knot. is a display that will keep
Step 9 Slide rings out. you in blooms indefinitely.
Step 10 Trim into a neat Simply hot glue pompoms
sphere, turning as you cut. onto the end of twigs,
varying the twigs heights
and pompom sizes (here,
between 3 and 6cm).
wonderfulwool
grab
a fork Step 1 Thread a piece
to make
of yarn through prongs.
miniS
in minutes!
Step 2 Wrap fork with yarn

until full and tie first piece of
yarn around wrapping.
Step 3 Slide off fork

and snip through loops.
Photography Andre Martin, Benito Martin; styling Lisa Hilton; projects Kim Davies, Ingrid Turner
Fuzzy bookkeeper
7. Mini pompoms made on a fork (see
right) are a great size for wobbly bobbly
bookmarks. Made from only 8m of wool,
a single skein of tapestry wool is perfect
and available year-round in hundreds of
colours so you can embellish anything.
For project supplies, see Stockists page Step 4 Trim into a sphere.
You have a whole drawer

of pompom makers
already in your kitchen,
so get to it!
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Penne alla puttanesca

This classic dish boasts anchovies, capers and
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Tagliatelle
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Homemade basil pesto
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Spaghetti marinara
One for the seafood
junkies! Let the seafood
swim in thick tomato sauce
as all the flavours of the
ocean melt in. Yum!
Recipe on page 48
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Minced meat and rigatoni bake
You have to bake it to make it for this beauty!
With beautiful flavour from the pork mince
and a duo of cheeses that crisp up the top
once baked, those leftovers youd saved for
tomorrows lunch may be gone before morning!
Recipe on page 49
Spaghetti
with parmesan
A testament to
less is more, this
simple yet satisfying
dish is an easy dinner
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when you dont feel

like spending hours
in the kitchen.
Recipe on page 50
Cooks tips
Spaghetti marinara
n When looking for firm white fish,
try monkfish, ling or sea perch as
they wont break up when cooked.
You could try cubed salmon fillets.
n To save time, you can also use
the marinara mix available at your
supermarket, deli or fishmonger.
Spaghetti with parmesan

For a flavour twist and an added
protein boost, add strips of
smoked salmon to this pasta.
pasta recipes
Bucatini tomato bake

Rome wasnt built in a day, but the
fresh burst of roma tomatoes in this
dish will sure make your day today!
Recipe on page 50
Spaghetti fritters
Heres a new way to eat spaghetti!
Crispy on the outside with a
soft filling in the centre, these
fun fritters make a deliciously
different on-the-go snack.
Recipe on page 50
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Cooks tips
Spaghetti fritters
n Pesto rosso is a red pesto
usually made with tomatoes
or capsicums or a combo
of both and almonds
instead of pine nuts.
n Use your favourite pizza
toppings or sandwich
fillings, like slices of ham
or tomato, to make these
fritters extra special.
Tagliatelle with lentils,

tomatoes and cheese
Take this vegie dish to the
next level by adding crispy
prosciutto, or crumble over
a good-quality herbed feta.
Tagliatelle with lentils,
tomatoes and cheese
Not your average lentil dish,
this sensation has plenty of
goodness by the forkful.
Recipe on page 50
be a
veg had
it this
with
hearty
dish
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Life is a combination of
magic and pasta Federico Fellini
Linguine with creamy

mushroom sauce
Pair the earthy flavour of
mushroom with a smooth
and silky sauce thatll crown
you king and cream of pasta!
Recipe on page 50

Macaroni and
spinach bake
Decadent and delish,
short macaroni pasta
works a treat with the
cheesy sauce, and
breadcrumbs form
a crunchy layer on
top for added texture.
Recipe on page 52
Orecchiette with
silverbeet and lemon
Turn up the beet, then
throw in bite-sized pieces
of Italian sausage and
give it a citrusy hit for
flavour that will have
everyone singing bellissimo!
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Recipe on page 52
Cooks tips
Macaroni and spinach bake
Fontina is a firm and amazing
cheese that melts to a cream.
Substitute it for gruyere, if you like.
Orecchiette with
silverbeet and lemon
n Italian pork sausage, usually
flavoured with fennel, is available
in supermarkets or specialty
butchers. If unavailable, any
Italian-style sausage can be used.
n You dont need a fancy cheese
shaver to make your own
parmesan shavings a vegetable
peeler works just as well.
pastarecipes
quick
quiz
1. Which country
holds the record
for making the
longest strand
of pasta?
2. In what
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century was
the first Italian
recipe for pasta
with tomatoes
written?
3. Australia
produces how
many tonnes of
pasta annually?
For the answers,
see Stockists page
Spaghetti vongole
with tomatoes
The flavour of the
Venus clams in this
dish is complemented
by the fresh and light
combination of cherry
tomatoes, parsley and
Spaghetti carbonara a hint of black pepper.
Ready faster than you can say Recipe on page 52
mamma mia, the added peas give
that surprise flavour pop in this
too-easy classic.
Recipe on page 52
Go wild and pair pasta

with something
new its a
tantalising
way to try
out flavours
Fusilli with bacon
and blue cheese
Amazing! This dish is
a great way to feed a
hungry crowd. Try it with
fresh crusty bread, or swap
the fusilli for gnocchi.
Recipe on page 54
Rich and creamy,
toasted pine nuts
add extra depth to
cannelloni filling
easy step-by-steps to STEP 2

cannelloni
Cannelloni with add pine nuts and toss for
spinach and ricotta filling 4-5 minutes or until golden.
Preparation time: 20 mins Remove from pan and
3 4
Cooking time: 50 mins roughly chop. Set aside.
Serves 4 Return pan to heat, then STEP STEP
add oil and spinach. Cook,
Cooking oil spray, to grease stirring, until wilted. Remove
200g fresh ricotta from pan and finely chop.
3 eggs STEP 4 Add pine nut to
1 clove garlic, crushed ricotta mixture and whisk
Salt and freshly ground black to combine.
pepper, to season STEP 5 Add spinach to
2 Tbsp pine nuts ricotta mixture and stir
5 6
1 Tbsp olive oil to combine.
400g baby spinach leaves, STEP 6 Transfer spinach STEP STEP
washed, drained and ricotta mixture to
12 cannelloni a piping bag fitted with a
150ml pure cream plain nozzle. Pipe filling
100g parmesan, grated evenly into cannelloni and
arrange in prepared dish.
STEP 1 Preheat oven to STEP 7 Whisk cream,
200C. Grease a 10-cup parmesan and remaining
capacity baking dish with eggs in a small jug. Season,
cooking oil spray. then pour sauce over filled
STEP 2 Put ricotta, 1 of the
6
cannelloni. Bake, covered,
eggs and garlic in a large
bowl and whisk to combine.
for 30 minutes. Uncover and
bake for a further 10-15
STEP
STEP 7
Season with salt and pepper. minutes or until golden
STEP 3 Heat a small frying brown. Divide cannelloni
pan over a medium heat, between plates and serve.
Lasagne with
spinach and ricotta
Always a crowd-pleaser, serve this up to
a hungry group and it will be devoured
in minutes! Loving that its only veg.
Recipe on page 54
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Delish as is,
or add cooked
prawns or salmon
for an extra kick
Scroll image
to see steps
steps
Aglio e olio
easy step-by-steps to
aglio e olio
Spaghetti aglio e olio instructions. Drain, reserving
Preparation time: 5 mins cup of the cooking liquid.
Cooking time: 15 mins STEP 2 Meanwhile, heat
Serves 4 oil in a large frying pan
over a medium-high heat.
400g dried spaghetti Add garlic and chilli.
100ml olive oil STEP 3 Cook, stirring, for
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1-2 minutes or until softened.
1 long red chilli, sliced Add reserved cooking liquid.
cup basil leaves, thinly STEP 4 Add cooked spaghetti
shredded and toss to combine.
Extra olive oil, to drizzle STEP 5 Add basil and drizzle
60g parmesan, grated with extra olive oil.
Extra basil leaves, to serve STEP 6 Sprinkle over of
the parmesan and stir in,
STEP 1 Cook spaghetti in then top with remaining
a large saucepan of boiling parmesan and extra basil
salted water following pack leaves to serve.
Spaghetti with
king prawns and lime
This zesty recipe has two kinds
of citrus, putting the zing on your
tongue after each twirl of the fork.
Cooks tip
Recipe on page 54 Spaghetti with king prawns
To toast pine nuts, heat a small
frying pan over a medium-high
heat. Add pine nuts and toss for
4-5 minutes until golden. Allow to
cool, then add to dish or keep in
the fridge for up to 2-3 weeks.
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which dried pasta to use?

Every town and region in Italy has its own distinctive
1 Penne
Its pointed shape resembles an
old-fashioned quill pen, hence the
name (penne translates as feather
or quill). Make sure to toss penne
2
Linguine
The traditional pasta of the northern
city of Genoa, linguine is a slightly
flattened version of spaghetti.
Meaning small tongues, its typically
3
Fettuccine
This is a dried pasta variation of the
egg pasta tagliatelle. Slightly thicker
than most pasta, fettuccine ribbons
take a little longer to cook, and are
7
in your sauce to fill the tubes. served with pesto or small shellfish. best served with hearty, robust sauces.
8
Orecchiette
Meaning little ears, these small Farfalle
cup shapes are traditional pasta in Although farfalle translates from
southern Italy. Usually made from Italian as butterfly, we know it more
a fresh pasta dough, theyre always commonly as bow tie pasta. The
dried before cooking. The white pretty shape is functional as it scoops
semolina version will take a little up the sauce, and also captures the
longer to cook. Italian celebration of fun in food.
3
1
4
2
6
112
2 Pappardelle
Dried pappardelle is a boutique
commodity as its fragile and hard to
transport. The cooking time is short and
the ribbons are very delicate. Its best
13
13
Buckwheat twists
Pasta variations range from gluten free
to soy, corn, wholemeal, spelt and low GI.
The original variation is buckwheat,
famous in Italys north for 1000 years.
14
14
Spaghettini
Finer than spaghetti, they cook quicker
and hold sauces better. Best served
and
with simple dressings olive oil, lemon
with
chunks, marjoram leaves and shaved
paired with stews or herb salsas. Team it with nut sauces and stews. parmesan is a Tuscan classic.

shape to best capture their sauces to match!
4
Macaroni
Our modern macaroni is based
loosely on the first pastas brought
to Sicily by Arab traders. The fine
tubes are delicate to eat and match
5 Conchiglie
With a name meaning shells, its no
surprise this pasta is modelled on
seashells. The cups fill with sauce,
making for delicious individual bites.
6
Spirali tricolore
Pasta is often coloured using natural
vegetable extracts parsley or spinach
for green, beetroot or tomatoes for
red. Together with plain pasta, the
well with cheesy sauces. Also look out for the jumbo-sized colours represent the Italian flag.
9 10 11
version, called conchiglione.
Bucatini Lasagne Rigatoni

A thicker, heartier version of spaghetti Dried lasagne sheets are an easy This pasta gets its name from the
with a hollow core, bucatini is one pantry filler, although purists insist ridges on its outside, which help to
of Romes most popular pastas. Its lasagne be made from fresh pasta. hold sauce. With a wider diameter
usually served with sauces made from Theres both an instant version of than penne, rigatoni can be matched
cured meats, tomatoes or ricotta. dried lasagne sheets and a variety with thicker or chunkier sauces.
that requires pre-cooking.
12
7 10
9
13
11
8
14
Smooth pasta is best matched to oil-based

sauces, or those with lots of herbs. Ribbed pasta
is usually served with tomato or meaty stews
pastarecipes
Paccheri with eggplant Penne alla puttanesca Tagliatelle with pesto Spaghetti with meatballs
Paccheri with tomato Penne alla puttanesca 2 cups basil leaves 1 To make meatballs, roughly
and eggplant sauce Preparation time: 10 mins Salt and freshly ground black break bread into pieces and
Preparation time: 10 mins Cooking time: 15 mins pepper, to season put in a large bowl. Pour cream
Cooking time: 20 mins Serves 4 over bread and allow to soften.
Serves 4 1 Cook tagliatelle in a large Add mince, garlic, egg, parsley,
400g dried penne rigate saucepan of boiling water rosemary and lemon zest.
3 Tbsp olive oil cup olive oil following pack instructions. Drain. Season, then mix to combine.
1 onion, fnely diced 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 Meanwhile, put oil, garlic, Shape into walnut-sized
2 cloves garlic, fnely diced 5 anchovy fllets, chopped pine nuts and of the grated meatballs and set aside.
400g eggplant, diced into 400g can chopped tomatoes parmesan in a food processor 2 To make tomato sauce, heat
1cm cubes 100g pitted kalamata olives, and process until smooth. of the oil in a large frying pan
400g can chopped tomatoes drained, halved Add basil leaves, then pulse over a medium-high heat. When
150ml tomato juice 40g capers, drained until finely chopped. Season. hot, add eschalot and garlic,
2 tsp dried thyme Pinch of dried chilli fakes 3 Mix pesto through cooked then cook for 1-2 minutes or
tsp dried oregano Salt and freshly ground black pasta and sprinkle with until softened. Stir in tomato
tsp sugar pepper, to season remaining parmesan to serve. paste and tomato. Reduce heat
Salt and freshly ground black 2 Tbsp fnely chopped fat-leaf and simmer for 10 minutes.
pepper, to season parsley, to serve Spaghetti with meatballs Stir in sugar, then season.
400g dried paccheri and tomato sauce 3 Meanwhile, heat remaining
or rigatoni 1 Cook penne in a Preparation time: 30 mins oil in a medium frying pan and
125g cherry bocconcini, large saucepan of boiling Cooking time: 20 mins cook meatballs for 6-8 minutes
drained water following pack Serves 4 or until brown on all sides. Add
cup torn basil leaves, instructions. Drain. to tomato sauce and cook for
to serve 2 Meanwhile, heat oil in cup olive oil a further 5 minutes or until
30g fnely grated parmesan, a large frying pan over a 2 eschalots, fnely chopped meatballs are cooked through.
to serve medium heat. When hot, add 1 clove garlic, fnely chopped 4 Meanwhile, cook spaghetti
garlic and anchovy and cook, 1 Tbsp tomato paste in a large saucepan of
1 Heat oil in a large frying pan stirring, until garlic is golden 400g can chopped tomatoes boiling water following pack
over a medium-high heat. When and anchovy breaks down. tsp sugar instructions. Drain well.
hot, add onion and cook for 1-2 Add tomato and simmer for Salt and freshly ground black 5 Top cooked spaghetti
minutes or until softened. Add 5 minutes. Stir through olive, pepper, to season with meatballs and sauce and
garlic and cook for 30 seconds, capers and chilli flakes. Season. 400g dried spaghetti sprinkle with parmesan to serve.
then add eggplant and cook, 3 Add cooked penne to sauce cup grated parmesan,
stirring, for 4-5 minutes or and toss to combine. Top with to serve Spaghetti marinara
until golden. Add tomato, tomato parsley and serve immediately. Preparation time: 25 mins
juice, dried herbs and sugar. MEATBALLS Cooking time: 20 mins
Season. Reduce heat, then cover, Tagliatelle with pesto 2 slices day-old white bread Serves 4
and simmer for 8-10 minutes. Preparation time: 10 mins cup pure cream
2 Meanwhile, cook paccheri Cooking time: 10 mins 500g beef mince 3 Tbsp olive oil
in a large saucepan of boiling Serves 4 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 onion, finely diced
water following pack 1 egg 2 cloves garlic, finely diced
instructions. Drain. 400g dried tagliatelle 1 Tbsp chopped fat-leaf 1 Tbsp tomato paste
3 Remove pan from heat. 120ml olive oil parsley 100ml red wine
Add bocconcini and cooked 2 cloves garlic, fnely 2 tsp chopped rosemary 8 tomatoes, peeled, chopped
paccheri. Toss to combine. chopped 2 tsp fnely grated lemon zest 1 tsp dried oregano
Sprinkle with basil leaves and cup pine nuts, toasted Salt and freshly ground black Salt and freshly ground black
grated parmesan to serve. 70g grated parmesan pepper, to season pepper, to season

Testing for
Spaghetti marinara Rigatoni bake
400g dried spaghetti 150ml red wine

8 green king prawns, peeled,
deveined, tail left on
250ml beef stock
Salt and freshly ground al dente is
as easy as
200g firm white fish fillets, black pepper, to season
cut into chunks tsp sugar
200g squid rings 400g tomato passata
breaking a
250g mussels, washed 400g rigatoni
thoroughly, debearded 80g mozzarella, grated
(discard any that are open) 80g parmesan, grated
2 Tbsp roughly chopped
flat-leaf parsley, to serve 1 Heat oil in a large frying pan piece of pasta
in half. If it
over a medium-high heat. Add
1 Heat oil in a large deep onion and cook for 1-2 minutes.
saucepan over a medium-high Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds,
is still white
heat. When hot, add onion and then add pork mince and cook,
cook for 1-2 minutes or until stirring to break up lumps, for
softened. Add garlic and cook 2-3 minutes or until browned.
for 30 seconds. Add tomato
paste and cook, stirring, for
1 minute. Add wine, tomato and
Add carrot and celeriac, then
cook for a further 2-3 minutes.
2 Add tomato paste and
in the centre,
oregano, then reduce heat and
simmer for 8-10 minutes or
wine, scraping bottom of
pan, then add stock. Season, its not quite
done wait
until thickened slightly. Season. then stir in sugar and passata.
2 Meanwhile, cook spaghetti in Reduce heat to low, then partially
a large saucepan of boiling water cover and simmer, stirring
until its
following pack instructions. Drain. occasionally, for 25-30 minutes
3 Add prawns, fish, squid and 3 Meanwhile, cook rigatoni
mussels to sauce. Cover, then in a large saucepan of boiling
reduce heat to low and cook
for 5 minutes or until seafood
is opaque. Stir through cooked
salted water following pack
instructions. Drain.
4 Preheat grill to medium.
all yellow
spaghetti, then sprinkle with Spoon rigatoni into a 10-cup
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chopped parsley to serve. capacity baking dish. Spoon over

sauce, then sprinkle with cheeses.
Minced meat and Grill for 10-15 minutes or until
rigatoni bake top is golden and bubbling. Serve.

Preparation time: 25 mins

Cooking time: 1 hour
Serves 4
2 Tbsp olive oil

1 onion, finely diced
1 clove garlic, crushed
400g pork mince
1 carrot, finely diced
100g celeriac, fnely diced
2 Tbsp tomato paste
pastarecipes
Spaghetti with parmesan Bucatini tomato bake Spaghetti fritters Tagliatelle with lentils
Spaghetti with parmesan Bucatini tomato bake Spaghetti fritters 4 tomatoes, quartered
Preparation time: 10 mins Preparation time: 10 mins Preparation time: 15 mins 100ml pure cream
Cooking time: 10 mins Cooking time: 30 mins Cooking time: 20 mins Salt and freshly ground
Serves 4 Serves 4 Serves 4 black pepper, to season
cup grated parmesan
300g spaghetti Cooking oil spray, 400g spaghetti
50g butter to grease 2 eggs 1 Heat oil in a large frying
1 tsp fnely grated lemon 400g bucatini 3 Tbsp pesto rosso (see pan over a medium heat.
zest cup olive oil Cooks Tip, page 36) Add eschalot and cook for
2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 small onion, thinly sliced cup chopped fat-leaf 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and
50ml dry white wine 1 clove garlic, crushed parsley cook for 30 seconds, then
150ml pure cream 500g cherry tomatoes, 30g parmesan, grated add turmeric and stir for 30
150g parmesan, grated halved cup vegetable oil seconds or until fragrant. Add
Salt and freshly ground 3 roma tomatoes, sliced Extra chopped fat-leaf lentils and stir to coat. Add
black pepper, to season 150g mozzarella, diced parsley, to serve stock. Simmer for 5 minutes.
1 handful oregano leaves, cup parmesan, grated 2 Meanwhile, cook tagliatelle
to serve 80ml thickened light 1 Cook spaghetti in a in a large saucepan of boiling
cream (35% fat) large saucepan of boiling salted water following pack
1 Cook spaghetti in a cup basil leaves, torn water following pack instructions. Drain, reserving
large saucepan of boiling instructions. Drain. cup cooking liquid.
water following pack 1 Preheat oven to 200C. 2 Combine eggs, pesto, 3 Add spinach and tomato
instructions. Drain. Grease an 8-cup capacity parsley and parmesan in to lentil mixture and simmer
2 Meanwhile, melt butter baking dish with cooking a large bowl. Add cooked for 2-3 minutes or until tomato
in a large frying pan over oil spray. spaghetti and stir to combine. has broken down slightly. Add
a medium heat. Add lemon 2 Cook bucatini in a large 3 Heat oil in a non-stick cream, cooked tagliatelle and
zest and garlic and cook for saucepan of boiling water frying pan over a medium- enough of the reserved
1-2 minutes. Add wine, cream following pack instructions. high heat. Cook -cup cooking liquid to form a sauce.
and of the parmesan, Drain, reserving cup of portions of pasta mixture, Season. Top with grated
then cook, stirring constantly, the cooking liquid. in batches, for 2-3 minutes parmesan and serve.
for 4-5 minutes or until sauce 3 Heat oil in a large frying on each side or until golden
thickens slightly. Season pan over a medium heat. brown. Drain on paper towel. Linguine with creamy
with salt and pepper. Add onion and garlic and Sprinkle fritters with extra mushroom sauce
3 Stir cooked spaghetti cook for 5 minutes or until parsley to serve. Preparation time: 15 mins
through cream sauce. Sprinkle softened. Add cherry tomato Cooking time: 10 mins
with remaining parmesan and cook for 1 minute or Tagliatelle with lentils, Serves 4
and oregano leaves to serve. until just beginning to soften. tomatoes and cheese
Add cooked bucatini to pan Preparation time: 15 mins 400g dried linguine
with roma tomato, cheeses Cooking time: 15 mins 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
and reserved cooking liquid. Serves 4 4 spring onions, sliced
Toss to combine. Transfer 1 clove garlic, finely
to prepared baking dish. 2 Tbsp olive oil chopped
4 Pour cream over pasta 2 eschalots, fnely diced 300g mushrooms, sliced
and top with basil. Bake for 2 cloves garlic, fnely diced 100ml vegetable stock
20 minutes or until sauce and tsp turmeric 150ml pure cream
cheese is bubbling. Serve. cup red lentils Salt and freshly ground
1 cup vegetable stock black pepper, to season
400g tagliatelle 2 Tbsp freshly chopped
150g baby spinach leaves flat-leaf parsley

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pastarecipes
Linguine with mushroom Macaroni spinach bake Orecchiette Spaghetti carbonara
1 Cook linguine in a cook for 1-2 minutes or until and silverbeet, then cook 1 Cook spaghetti in
large saucepan of boiling softened. Add garlic and cook for 4-5 minutes. Transfer a large saucepan of boiling
water following pack for 30 seconds, then add to a bowl and set aside. water following pack
instructions. Drain. spinach and stir until wilted. 2 Cook orecchiette in a instructions. Drain.
2 Meanwhile, heat oil in Season with salt, pepper and large saucepan of boiling 2 Meanwhile, melt butter
a large frying pan over a nutmeg. Remove from heat. water following pack in a large frying pan over
medium-high heat. Add 3 Preheat oven to 200C. instructions. Drain. a medium heat. Add pancetta,
spring onion and cook for Combine mascarpone, 3 Meanwhile, heat remaining eschalot and garlic, then cook,
1-2 minutes or until softened. stock, fontina and of the oil over a medium-high heat. stirring, for 2-3 minutes or
Add garlic and cook for 30 parmesan in a large bowl. Squeeze small portions of until crisp. Add peas and cook
seconds, then add mushroom Season with salt and pepper. sausage meat out of casings for 1-2 minutes or until tender.
and cook for 3-4 minutes or 4 Combine breadcrumbs into pan and cook for 3-4 3 Whisk together cream and
until golden brown. Add stock and remaining parmesan in minutes, turning frequently. eggs in a medium bowl. Add
and cream, then cook for a small bowl. Add cooked 4 Add fennel seeds, parmesan and stir to combine.
4-5 minutes or until thickened. macaroni and spinach mixture silverbeet mixture and lemon Add cooked spaghetti to pea
Season, then stir in parsley to cheese mixture, then spoon zest. Season with salt and mixture and remove from the
and cooked linguine. Serve. into a 10-cup capacity baking pepper, then add chilli flakes, heat. Add egg mixture and
dish. Sprinkle over breadcrumb lemon juice and sugar. Stir toss to combine. Season,
Macaroni and mixture, then bake for 20-25 through cooked orecchiette. then serve immediately.
spinach bake minutes or until golden. Serve. Top with parmesan and serve.
Preparation time: 20 mins Spaghetti vongole
Cooking time: 35 mins Orecchiette with Spaghetti carbonara with tomatoes
Serves 4 silverbeet and lemon Preparation time: 10 mins Preparation time: 10 mins
Preparation time: 10 mins Cooking time: 15 mins Cooking time: 15 mins
400g dried macaroni Cooking time: 15 mins Serves 4 Serves 4
1 Tbsp olive oil Serves 4
1 eschalot, fnely chopped 400g dried spaghetti 400g spaghetti
1 clove garlic, fnely 3 Tbsp olive oil 20g butter 3 Tbsp olive oil
chopped 1 eschalot, fnely chopped 130g pancetta slices or 2 cloves garlic, fnely
450g spinach leaves, 1 bunch silverbeet, hard bacon, chopped chopped
washed, drained leaf ribs removed, 1 eschalot, sliced 150ml vegetable stock
Salt and freshly ground leaves thinly sliced 1 clove garlic, fnely 500g Venus clams,
black pepper, to season 400g orecchiette chopped thoroughly washed
Freshly grated nutmeg, 200g Italian pork and 200g frozen peas Salt and freshly ground
to season fennel sausages (see 150ml cream black pepper, to season
250g mascarpone Cooks Tips, page 39) 2 eggs 250g cherry tomatoes,
400ml vegetable stock tsp fennel seeds 60g parmesan, grated quartered, deseeded
125g fontina, grated (see Zest and juice of 1 lemon Salt and freshly ground 2 Tbsp chopped fat-leaf

Cooks Tips, page 39) Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to season parsley
100g parmesan, grated black pepper, to season
80g breadcrumbs tsp chilli fakes
1 Cook macaroni in a large

tsp sugar
40g parmesan, shaved, Tasting sauces as you
go and subtle seasoning
saucepan of boiling water to serve
for 5-6 minutes. Drain.
2 Heat oil in a medium 1 Heat 2 Tbsp of the oil in
frying pan over a medium-
high heat. Add eschalot and
a large frying pan over a
medium heat. Add eschalot are the keys to success!
pastarecipes
Spaghetti vongole Fusilli with blue cheese Lasagne Spaghetti with prawns
1 Cook spaghetti in a Lasagne with in flour and cook, stirring, 1 tsp sugar
large saucepan of boiling spinach and ricotta for 1-2 minutes. Remove 200ml cream
water following pack Preparation time: 30 mins from heat and slowly add Salt and freshly ground
instructions. Drain. Cooking time: 1 hour milk, whisking until combined. black pepper, to season
2 Meanwhile, heat oil in Serves 4 Return to heat and cook, 2 Tbsp olive oil
a large frying pan over a stirring, for 4 minutes or 16 king prawns, peeled,
medium-high heat. Add garlic 500g spinach leaves, until mixture thickens. Season deveined, tails intact
and cook for 30 seconds, washed, drained with salt and pepper. 1 cup basil leaves, thinly
then add stock and bring to 300g frm ricotta 3 To make tomato sauce, sliced lengthways
the boil. Add clams, cover 2 cloves garlic, fnely heat oil in a large frying pan 1 tsp chilli fakes, to serve
and steam for 4-5 minutes. chopped over a medium-high heat. cup pine nuts, toasted,
3 When clams have opened 1 egg Add eschalot and cook for to serve (see Cooks Tip,
(discard any that do not 100g parmesan, fnely 1-2 minutes. Add tomato and page 45)
open), season with salt grated dried herbs, then reduce heat Lime halves, to serve
and pepper. Stir through Salt and freshly ground and simmer for 4-5 minutes.
tomato, parsley and cooked black pepper, to season Season with salt and pepper. 1 Cook spaghetti in a large
spaghetti. Serve. Freshly grated nutmeg, 4 Preheat oven to 200C. saucepan of boiling water
to season To assemble dish, spread following pack instructions.
Fusilli with bacon 375g instant dried a little of the tomato sauce Drain and return to saucepan.
and blue cheese lasagne sheets over base of a 30 x 25cm 2 Combine reserved
Preparation time: 10 mins Basil leaves, to serve baking dish. Lay of the orange juice, lime juice,
Cooking time: 10 mins lasagne sheets over sauce, garlic and sugar in a small
Serves 4 BEChaMEL SaUCE top with of the spinach saucepan over a medium-
50g butter mixture and drizzle with high heat. Bring to the boil.
400g dried fusilli 2 Tbsp plain four of the bechamel. Repeat Reduce heat to low, add
1 tsp olive oil 400ml milk with of the lasagne sheets, cream and simmer for
150g bacon, chopped remaining spinach mixture 5-7 minutes or until slightly
2 red onions, cut into ToMaTo SaUCE and of the bechamel. thickened. Season with salt
wedges 1 Tbsp olive oil Top with remaining lasagne and pepper.
Salt and freshly ground 1 eschalot, fnely chopped sheets, remaining tomato 3 heat oil in a large frying
black pepper, to season 400g can diced tomatoes sauce and remaining pan over a high heat. Add
cup chopped chives tsp dried oregano bechamel. Sprinkle over prawns and cook for 2-3
200g blue cheese, tsp dried basil remaining parmesan and minutes or until golden
chopped bake for 45 minutes or brown. Transfer to a plate
1 Put spinach in a medium until golden brown. Sprinkle and cover to keep warm.
1 Cook fusilli in a saucepan of salted boiling over basil leaves and serve. 4 Stir orange segments,
large saucepan of boiling water. Drain and refresh in basil and cream sauce
water following pack iced water, then squeeze out Spaghetti with king through cooked spaghetti.
instructions. Drain. as much water as possible. prawns and lime Season, then divide among
2 Meanwhile, heat oil in Finely chop and combine in Preparation time: 15 mins serving plates with prawns
a large frying pan over a a large bowl with ricotta, garlic, Cooking time: 30 mins on the side. Sprinkle over
medium-high heat. Add egg and of the parmesan Serves 4 chilli flakes and pine nuts.
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minutes. Add onion and cook paste. Season with salt, if 400g spaghetti
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H 2
anging like sweet little
petticoats on a tree,
the flowers of Chinese
lanterns (Abutilon sp.) are
certainly a sight to behold.
Their delicate, lantern-like
blooms open in spring and
continue right through to
autumn, profusely covering the
graceful, slender branches in
cheerful single and bi-coloured
shades of red, orange and
yellow, as well as white, pink
and lilac. And when not in
flower, the handsome, evergreen
maple-like foliage provides the
garden with year-round appeal.
1. From mellow-yellow
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to ravish-me-reds,
and many shades
in between, theres
a Chinese lantern
thats just perfect
for your garden this
one is Canary Bird.
2. If you prefer more

open flowers, look
for Abutilon vitifolium
cultivars. They are
just as stunning!
3. Dont let the delicate

flowers fool you,
abutilons are actually
very hardy shrubs.
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3
light up
the garden
Add colour and cheer
to your backyard
with the charming,
pendulous bell-
shaped blooms of
Chinese lanterns
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Learn about lanterns
This fast-growing shrub can reach
between 1.5-2m tall, although there
are dwarf forms that grow less than
1m high, ideal for courtyards and
4. As the French balconies. Several varieties of Chinese
name suggests,
lanterns are available in Australia;
Boule de Neige
looks like balls
the most common is Abutilon x hybridum,
of snow freely which grows into a graceful shrub
floating among with distinct pendulous lantern
the lush greenery blooms. Other varieties include
ideal for Abutilon vitifolium and Abutilon
white-themed megapotamicum. All grow well in the
gardens or yards. garden or pots and are a highlight
for any backyard give them a go!
Small How do I grow them?
and sweet n Climate Chinese lanterns grow well
If you dont in most parts of Australia, and can
have room for tolerate light to moderate frosts once
a regular-sized established. In colder areas, grow in pots
abutilon, dont
and move somewhere warm for winter.
worry you can
n Aspect Plant in full sun or part
still enjoy its
floriferous blooms shade and protect them from strong
in dwarf form! winds. Chinese lanterns flower more
Look for Goblin, prolifically in full sun.
Halo or Casey n Soil Rich, moist, well-drained soil. In
Red, which pots, use a good-quality potting mix.
grow between
n Water Give frequent waterings, not
1-1.2m. But for
even smaller allowing soil to completely dry out
forms, check between waterings. Take care not to
out the Lucky flood them though they dont like
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Lantern range wet feet! You may need to increase
(touchofclass watering frequency in summer, but
plants.com.au) or
water sparingly in winter. If growing in
the Bella series
(faceysnursery.
pots, check plants often, as potting mix
com.au). They tends to dry out faster than garden soil.
grow 50-80cm n Fertiliser Feed annually in spring
tall and wide, but and autumn with a controlled-release
still produce an fertiliser. During the flowering season,
abundance of feed periodically with a liquid fertiliser
colourful flowers
designed to promote flowering.
in red, tangerine,
n Pruning Tip-prune young plants to
white or yellow.
Perfect for pots encourage bushiness and flowering. For
both indoors established plants, remove old twigs and
and out. dead wood and roughly prune back by
one-third in late winter or early spring,
just before plants put on new growth.
If your plant starts to look leggy, give
it a hard prune cut branches back to
around 20cm from the main trunks.
n Pests Occasionally check your shrub
5. Bright, sunny
yellow blooms will for caterpillars or aphids. Aphids can
light up any garden be removed by hand or sprayed with
bed. For similar, look a general-purpose pesticide. Treat
for Yellow Gem or caterpillars with Dipel, Success, or
Golden Fleece. a pyrethrum-based product.
7. You will love
the classic red
and yellow combo
of Abutilon
megapotamicum.
It can be found
as spreading
groundcover or as
a tall shrub with
arching canes.
6. Delicious
red flowers
have a home in
every garden
dont you
agree? Check Lucky strike
out Casey
Red, Ashford Abutilons propagate easily from cuttings. Simply
Red or Red take a firm tip cutting in late spring or summer and
Emperor. remove the flowers and lower leaves, leaving at least
3-4 leaves at the top. Fill a pot with propagating mix,
then use your finger to make a shallow planting hole
in mix insert cutting, backfill and water. Position
pot in an area with filtered sunlight and the cutting
should take root within 4-6 weeks. You can also
strike cuttings by sitting them in a few centimetres of
water for several weeks, until roots form at the base.
8. The fine, pale
mauve flowers of
Abutilon vitifolium
Veronica Tennant 9. Delicate showy flowers
burst onto the scene can also be highly
in summer and can patterned another
reach up to 8cm wide. reason to grow abutilons!
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1. Hows the serenity!
A well-designed backyard
tr
aquatic feature will give you
a
pleasure for many years.
w
world P
ause for a moment and let
your imagination take you to
a place where you feel still and
relaxed. Now, was water present?
Whether it was waves crashing onto
a beach, a gently trickling stream,
or a serene pond filled with golden
fish, water has the ability to create
a sense of calm. If this leaves you
thirsty for more, why not install an
in-ground pond? Be it still or flowing
with the help of pumps and simple
plumbing, it will add another
dimension to your garden. So find
a spot in your yard, be inspired by
these fabulous ideas, and soon youll
be just a trickle away from tranquillity.

Add or restore a tranquillity pond to make your garden an inspiring place for rest and
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2. Waterlilies, such
as tropical Nymphaea
Tina, can create a
spectacular display.
To stop soil escaping,
top pots with gravel
before immersing.
rejuvenation, complete with a cool cascade to add calming trickles and splashes
waterfeature
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5
Whether quirky and

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Pick your pond
n Pond liner Made from PVC or
3. In a spacious
garden, a floating EDPM rubber, this is the cheapest
timber boardwalk is and most efficient way of building
the perfect addition to a pond as it will mould to any
a reflective pond. For shape. Dont be tempted to use
similar, use a durable
timber such as H4-
treated pine and taper
6 builders black plastic it rips
easily and will break down quickly.
n Preformed ponds Take the
the boards to help guesswork out of the process by
achieve the curve.
4. If you want to re-

7 purchasing a preformed version.
They come in various sizes and
shapes, from formal rectangles
create this look, use a to natural, biomorphic forms.
preformed pond and Buy a plastic pond from $100,
line the edges with or go for higher-quality fibreglass.
large, overhanging n Concrete For a permanent
rocks. A hand pump pond, consider a built-in if made
and eclectic statues
and sealed correctly, it will last a
add a personal touch.
lifetime. However, it is expensive
and can be tedious to install, so
5. Even without much
space, you can still you may need a professional.
enjoy the beauty of a
water feature just get
a waterproof bowl or
go one step further Yes,
and repurpose a you can
bathtub, fill with water lay a pond! Just
and add plants. excavate, line with
PVC and edge
sides with
6. In Asian folklore,
pebbles and
koi fish symbolise rocks.
aspiration and
perseverance. Youll
find them in many
Chinese- or Japanese-
style gardens. Ensure
your pond is large
enough if you wish
to keep this many!
7. In shady parts
of the garden,
a pond is the ideal
accessory. For added
appeal, overhang flat
rocks around the pond
edge and include a
charming fish spout.
8. To ensure your
pond doesnt look
like a round peg in
a square hole, let
the natural lines of
your garden define its
shape. This curvaceous
pond offers the same
charm as a natural

mini billabong.
intriguing or formal in style, ponds are a lovely touch

waterfeature
Easystep-by-step guide to a
If youd love to build a new pond, start
by excavating and levelling a hole to your
desired dimensions. If you have a plastic-
pond revival
lined pond thats not performing as well
as it used to, heres how to make it as
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good as new. You can follow the
same process for either situation.

n 4m x 0.5mm PVC pond liner
n Aquapro 150W Multi-use
Pump
n Aquapro 3000LPH UV
Combo (Series II)
Pressure Filter
n 13mm poly tube
n Flat bush rock (various sizes)
Youll also need

Fish net; crowbar; wheelbarrow; cement;
brickies sand; various sized Nepean River
gravel; sponge; bucket; dechlorinator; utility
knife; pointed trowel; scissors; mulch; garden
mix; selection of plants (we used Japanese
rush and waterlilies); fish; small pebbles
9. Position each rock
Note 1. For safety reasons, a pond cannot carefully in order to
be deeper than 30cm or fencing is required. create a graduated
You can reduce depth by adding rocks or trickle of water.
pebbles. 2. If using a normal voltage pump
(240V), wires will need to be wrapped in 10. Plant densely around
conduit contact a qualified electrician. your new pond with a
Heres how
STEP 1 For a new pond, mark out
10 variety of groundcovers
and shrubs.
dimensions and excavate. Remove debris

and level. Add a 30-40mm layer of sand between pump and filter and attach 1 end second filter outlet and position other end in
to base, compact and level. For existing to pump. Run pump power cord to power desired position on top of waterfall, so it sits
ponds, unplug pump and remove contents. source and connect poly tube to filter. just shy from edge of rock. Place a small,
Remove rocks around edge (using crowbar, Hide cord and poly tube between rocks. flat rock on top of tube to hide and secure.
Photography Phil Aynsley, Getty Images, GAP Photos/Fiona Lea,

if necessary) and scoop out water using STEP 5 In wheelbarrow, mix 4 parts STEP 8 Place an additional square of liner
GAP Photos/Elke Borkowski, Design Baerbel Stender, Alamy

bucket. Mop up with sponge. Remove liner. brickies sand to 1 part cement. Slowly add under pump. Encase sides and top with rocks.
STEP 2 Lay new liner in hole, following water until mixture is stiff. Lifting 1 rock, STEP 9 Wipe liner. Wash gravel and spread
contours, and smooth out wrinkles. Allow shovel mortar mix in its place, position rock over pond base. Position plants (in pots) in
for 250500mm overhang around edges. on top and gently tap. Repeat for all rocks. pond and top dress with pebbles. Fill pond
STEP 3 Position rocks around perimeter STEP 6 Position a large rock where waterfall with water, plant side beds and mulch. Add
of pond, allowing some to overhang and will be. Place another 3-4 layers of rock on dechlorinator to water. If adding fish, put bag
ensuring rock placement hides excavated top, staggering placement, using smaller rocks of fish in pond and let float for 30 minutes.
edge of pond. Trim excess liner. as chocks. To determine where tube will sit, Open bag, add a cup of water to bag and
STEP 4 Decide on position of waterfall turn on hose and allow water to trickle wait 1-2 minutes. Continue to slowly add
(usually towards back of pond). Connect down top rock. When satisfied, remove hose. water until fish are mostly swimming in pond
filter to outdoor power source and position Spread mortar mix behind rocks to secure. water. Wait 15 minutes then release fish.
outside of pond, near waterfall. Place pump STEP 7 Cut poly tube to reach between STEP 10 Turn on pump and filter. If water
in centre of pond. Cut poly tube to stretch filter and top of waterfall. Connect 1 end to is spraying, adjust outlet valve on filter.
Make a pond youll be proud of, whether revamping

steps
step 2 step 3
step 1
step 5 step 6
step 4

or installing one from scratch
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A cut above
When it comes to garden
ornaments, go for the quirky,
the fun and the out there
you will never tire of the
smiles they bring to the
garden! Face or statue pots,
like this one, look especially
good when planted with
hair here, a dwarf conifer.
Points of view
Large or showy focal
points, such as
a statue on a plinth
or a planted urn,
deserve prominent
placement at the
end of a long straight
path, for example, or
just beyond a pair
of French doors. But
smaller, more quirky
scenes can be created
all through the
garden think
of every space as
a potential stage.
Elegant escape
If you have a narrow garden
space, try this idea for
combining lavish greenery
with an outdoor living area.
Run a wide path down the
centre, then break it open
into a courtyard midway.
Add a deckchair and chillax!
outdoorinspiration
garden
gorgeous
idea
From fabulous focal points to quirky creations, use
N
ever mind how
grand a garden
is, its always the
finer details that catch
the attention. And its
these features that can be
creatively reinterpreted in
these clever tips to make your yard the best it can be any garden, large or small
from country-scale to
balcony-sized. While the
classical, traditional-style
focal points, like urns and
statues, have their charm,
smaller and more original
features can look fabulous
too perhaps a mulch of
coloured glass, a shallow
bowl of succulents, a
salvaged farm item or
a cleverly repurposed
planting container. These
are features that dont
take up a lot of space,
but infuse a landscape
with so much of its
delight, surprise and
Blue beauty personality. In fact, they
punch well above their
Introduce a colour
theme to a garden weight in landscape
space, then coordinate terms! So be inspired
Photography Leigh Clapp, Alamy
everything in shades of by our smorgasbord of

the same hue. This circle garden ideas and start
of paving set into a sea of
blue gravel highlights viewing your gardens
a cobalt urn perfectly hidden corners with
just add blue blooms! a fresh pair of eyes.

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outdoorinspiration
Paint the town

Take hold of the feature
wall concept and put it
to work out of doors.
That way, you can infuse
your landscape with
brilliant full-on colour
all year round. To set off
the verdant greens of
4
tree ferns, boxwood and
5
ornamental grasses,
a zingy yellow shade
works perfectly just
use a shed or garage
wall as your canvas!
Hot and happy

Save yourself effort when the
heat is on by mass-planting
indestructibles. Try a bank of
violet-blue agapanthus fringed
with seaside daisy (Erigeron
sp.). They will bloom in sync and
survive on tight water rations.
6 Scene and noted

Use those little spots around the garden
to set up smile-scenes. A salvaged garden
chair, with a resting pot-man, gives a drab
shed wall a whole new identity.
Photography Leigh Clapp, GAP Photos/Jenny Lilly, GAP Photos/Julia Boulton
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Cute cups
Pop a mini
succulent into
an old teacup
for an ultra-cute
ornamental touch.
8
Drill a hole for
water to drain
(use a masonry
bit on a slow
drill speed).

Making
a scene
n Side paths, where
plants struggle,
are ideal spots
for collections
of preloved
earthenware, old
garden tools, or
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pots filled with
coloured pebbles.
n Corners, where
two house walls
meet at right
angles, are ideal
spots for creating
Salvage chic miniature garden
scenes, as are the
Recycle lovely old items,
spaces either side
spice them up with flowers, of front steps.
and give your garden real
personality in the process.
A weathered stepladder
makes the perfect stand
marry it with pansies and
herbs potted into old tin
cans. These guys are having
a jolly good time!
Rocky road
10
Be inspired by the gabion cage to create
a garden bench with a difference. Form the
frame from sturdy weldmesh, fill with rocks,
then cut and join timber slabs for the seat.
In the pink
For fabulous impact,
include a built-in feature
wall and garden bench
within a courtyard area.
Highlight the wall in
showy pink, then echo
the colour in the flowers
this rugosa rose is
the perfect shade.
Hangin loose
12
Vertical gardening is
11
the new black, but you
dont need an expensive
system. Just attach a row
of timber pegs to a shed
wall, freshen with paint,
and hang a row of metal
buckets. Voila!
Tea, anyone?
How sweet is this idea
for repurposing old tea
crockery? Heres how:
buy threaded rod from
a hardware store and
drill slightly larger holes
through the crockery;
place rubber washers
between porcelain
layers, then secure
Photography Leigh Clapp, GAP Photos/Chris Burrows
with a washer and nut.
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outdoorinspiration
Variety rules
Be creative
when adding
ornamentation
jostle up the old
with the new, the
fun with the grand,
the cheap with the
expensive. You will
be surprised what
you can upcycle or
recycle to give your
garden a lift.
Packed up
Vintage suitcases
make great rustic
planters. Drill out
a few drainage
holes, then
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arrange potted

plants inside.
Lawn art
Even a lawn can be
decorated! Try
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something like this: a
mosaic stepping stone
surrounded by petals
made of stone. Whatever
the design, make sure
you keep everything
level so you can run
the mower over it.
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outdoorinspiration
One for the road

Add a touch of fun to your
paving with pretty coloured
bottles as gap fillers.
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Hot right now
Low-water landscapes
suit many parts of
Australia, so elevate
them to the next level
with clever designs like Nature calls
this. Use wide metal Its true everything has
edging to create curved, a garden use, and succulents
tiered beds, plant with will grow anywhere! Pull
succulents and natives, out the dial chamber of
and mulch with gravels. an old-style telephone and
plant with echeverias.
Less is more
The easiest way to
landscape an area for
impact is to select a
striking plant then
plant lots of it! Try this
eye-catching scheme of
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purple flax (Phormium
sp.) edged with vinca.
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Imagine this
n Refresh
dark-foliaged
shrubberies with
randomly placed
objects; anything
from a colourful
glazed pot to
quirky little animal
statues peeking
from the foliage.
n On balconies,
always make use
of the end-wall
spaces to introduce
colour and interest.
Outdoor artworks,
decorative stone
plaques or
staggered wall
pots are just a
few of the options.
Shape up
You can create a really
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Photography Leigh Clapp, GAP; Photos/Clive Nichols, GAP Photos/Howard Rice
stunning garden by
utilising the shapes
of plants, not just
their flower colour. Try
this idea and bring
together species such as
kangaroo paw, banksia,
Light touch
silver dichondra and, for Give a panel of garden
a focal point, a golden variety lattice a new
barrel cactus in a raised lease of life with this
cube pot. All will survive inventive idea. Use a
on minimal water. hacksaw blade to remove
a square section of
lattice, then replace it
with a piece of coloured
glass. Run clear silicone
around the edges to
hold it in place.
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SEEN
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gardendesign
W
hen it comes
to rules for
designing
a garden, we have the
most important one for
you there are none!
Thats right, throw the
stylebook out the window
and let your passion and
enthusiasm for gardening
be your guide.
Be flexible
There is no right or
wrong if you only love 1. Home to a vast collection
of various species, the
bromeliads, fill your garden
bromeliad garden looks
to the brim with them. If good all year round and
quirky sculptures are more needs very little maintenance.
your thing, make them the
focus. Or if youre a lover
of both, include them
all! Just like this garden, 2. While foliage is a key feature
Kerkin, located in south- of bromeliads, their flower
east Queensland. spikes are impressive, too.
Its the creation of Carol
and John Kerkin, who let
their love of plants and
inspiration from their
travels define the landscape.
The garden is made up
of many rooms (see the
garden plan on page 78),
which display the couples
various passions from
a densely planted salvia
garden to a tropical-planted
paradise. Its hard to believe
none of it was planned,
but instead evolved from
their ever-increasing love for
plants and a desire to grow
it all. Its full of heart and
personality, and offers loads 3. To help connect garden rooms,
of inspiration for your consider using a running motif
place, especially if you want throughout the landscape
to break the boundaries. dragonflies feature prominently
in the garden at Kerkin.
What do you get when you combine two passionate gardeners, a large block of land,
labour of
4. You can give a

garden entrance
a sense of structure
with a beautiful arbour
like this. Crafted
from Corten steel,
its perfect for

framing focal points.
and the subtropical climate of Queensland? Kerkin!
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5. Densely planted 6. Make use of

with perennial every opportunity
favourites, the to display finds
entrance to Kerkin from your travels.
is just a teaser for This cute little
what lies beyond porcelain bird
its front gate. keeps a close
watch on her blue
quandong eggs.
7. Love the look of

aged wares? Check
out your local
salvage yards. Here,
6
a weathered door
adds a delightful,
old-world touch
to the garden.
8. Bring colour to
your landscape
with the trumpet-
shaped blooms
of the twining
climber Allamanda
Peach. The blooms
herald the arrival
of summer and can
last for months.
9. Little guys
deserve to shine!
About the garden Give prominence to
7
smaller-growing
This creation began in 1979, when plants by elevating
newlyweds Carol and John Kerkin them in a large pot.
bought about 4000m of land
and started planting anything and 10. Sloping
everything they could get their landscapes are
hands on. Self-taught gardeners, best traversed
they trialled and experimented with long and wide
with growing every type of plant stairs. It slows
imaginable they even dared to down the journey
grow magnolias, which they were and gives you
told wouldnt survive; they are time to take in
thrilled to report they have at least the landscape.
10 varieties happily growing in their
garden! Over the years, the garden 11. A chair placed
has quadrupled in size, with more along a path
reminds you to
than 10 garden rooms dedicated to
take a seat and
various plantings and themes. There
enjoy the scenery.
is no doubt it will continue to thrive
to match the couples ever-growing 12. A handcrafted
passion for plants. Today, their latest waterlily spout
obsession is salvias and bromeliads. sits beside the real
deal in a pond.
8

Plant what you like, be prepared to experiment,

11
Group plants
with similar
watering needs
together
10 Scroll image
to see more
Gardeners tips
n Be bold when it comes to plant selection
and dont be afraid to make mistakes! If
a plant doesnt grow well, simply replace
it, or try again by growing it in a pot.
n Its not just about plants sprinkle sculptures
through the garden to enhance a certain theme or
to create a break among a sea of greenery.
n Learn what works for your garden if it
grows well, plant more of it. Grasses grow
particularly well, dont require much maintenance
and vary greatly in patterns and colours.
n Consider your building materials and how
they can add to the overall feel of the garden.
Paths can contribute to the sensory feel of the
garden, from the crunch of the gravel, to the
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firmness of pavers or the soft feel of lawn.
Plant what you like, be 12

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13. For an
intriguing focal 14. This little
feature, fill cupid is ready to
a large pot
with painted
bamboo poles
take aim. Are you
in his sights? 15
and position
at the end of
a pathway.
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or visit opengard House
Sparkling
white garden
A welcoming
arbour
Kitchen garden
Colourful
salvia
Spiky cycads garden
and succulents
Summer
stone
fruit trees
Bountiful fruit trees

Hardy
succulents
Loe a dahlia!
Photography David Sandison; illustration Di Bradley
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bromeliad
garden
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To boldly grow Chilli and

rosemary plants
1. If you dont have much room in
your garden or courtyard but youre
desperate to grow vegies, youll love
to make the keyhole garden (see
how over the page). Its a raised
bed, no-dig garden, composting and
recycling system all rolled into one!
The circular raised bed has a centre
compost basket that distributes Peanut
nutrients to the surrounding garden
bed, while a pie-slice section is used
for easy access to the centre compost
basket hence its name, keyhole!
Honey, I shrunk the vegies!

2. We have good news! You dont
need a garden to grow vegies not
microgreens, anyway. Microgreens
no space
are basically the smallest possible
version of your usual salad greens,
with great texture, flavour and
nutritional value. Theyre popular
among chefs, and now you can plant
them, too! Theyll grow in pots and
trays, but for a fun twist, try planting
them in a super-cute wire ornament
(see how over the page).
project
1
Stevia
Goji berry
project
2
T
heres nothing more
satisfying than BUNNING
growing your own
S
Special
herbs and vegies. But if As seen on T
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you havent jumped on
board because you think
your backyard or growing
space is too small, you
can think again! We have
two brilliant new ways of
growing great greens. Those
who like to get their hands
dirty can build an easy
no-dig keyhole garden, or
if you prefer to keep your
hands relatively clean, try
sowing microgreen seeds.
too small
Then just position in a sunny
spot and water well. Easy!

Two clever ideas for growing herbs and vegies whatever the size of your yard!
Pepino Gold
What you can plant

n Goji berry
n Peanut
n Stevia
n Pepino Gold
n Rosemary
n Chilli Salsa
n Coriander
n Sage
Chilli Salsa
n Thyme
n Raspberry
n Curly parsely
Raspberry
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project
keyhole garden
gather your supplies
n Masonry blocks (we used Eziwall
retaining concrete blocks)
3
n Star pickets
n Chicken wire or aviary mesh
4 youll also need

Measuring tape; cable ties; chicken manure;
topsoil; straw; sugarcane mulch; newspaper;
hardwood stake; polypipes; cloth tie
heres how
Step 1 Mark out a circle with a maximum
diameter of 2m. From centre, mark 2 radiating
arms out to edge to form keyhole, ensuring they
are wide enough to allow access to basket.
Step 2 Stack masonry blocks (here, 4 blocks
5
high) around edge, slightly overlapping as you
build up on each course and staggering joints for
stability. Line inside edge and base with newspaper.
3. Creating a trellis Step 3 To build compost basket, arrange
for your keyhole 4 star pickets in a square in centre of circle,
garden couldnt be approximately 500mm apart. Wrap sides in
simpler. Its just a chicken wire and secure with cable ties. Fill
hardwood stake and with alternating layers of straw, manure, kitchen
three polypipes scraps and soil, until two-thirds full.
secured with cloth Step 4 Fill garden bed with alternating layers
tie. Love it! of compost, chicken manure, topsoil and straw.
Slope the last couple of layers away from basket,
4. This simple no-dig
ensuring last layer is compost or topsoil.
garden is ideal for
Step 5 Plant out with a variety of herbs
small backyards
and courtyards. or vegies and mulch with sugarcane mulch.
Step 6 To add a trellis, hammer hardwood
5. Fresh for picking! stake inside basket against back edge and
Position your easy secure to wire mesh using cable tie. Measure
stacked planter and cut 3 polypipes to length, ensuring they
close to the back are long enough to reach up and over stake
door for quick access and sit securely in the garden bed. Use cloth
to herbs and vegies tie to bind centres of polypipes together. Position
when cooking. centre over stake and secure with cloth tie.
Photography Brent Wilson, Phil Aynsley

Plant me, feed
project microgreen planter liner to size of ornament base
me, watch meat

gather your supplies and secure with cable ties.
Step 2 Fill liner with seed-raising
grow, then e
n Coconut fibre liner
n Microgreen seeds (like Yates mix, taking care not to fill to brim.
or Mr Fothergills microgreens) Scatter seeds over mix and mist. me! Yum!
n Wire ornament (we used Northcote Step 3 Dampen cloth or paper
Pottery Yardeez wire turtle) towel and place over ornament.
Step 1 youll also need
Keep moist until seeds germinate.
Upon germination, remove
Rust guard; cable ties; scissors towel and position ornament
water mister; cloth or paper towel; in indirect sunlight. After
seed-raising mix 7-14 days, harvest by
trimming above soil level.
heres how Wash before consuming.
Step 1 Spray ornament with rust For project supplies,
2
guard. Once dry, cut coconut fibre see Stockists page
Step
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Every family has its traditions. For the Richards family, its stacks-on-Dad as he brings
out the Bulla Splits. Our familys the same. For six generations dairy has been
our passion, which is why all Bulla ice cream is made with fresh milk delivered daily.
Its a family thing.
step
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Rejuvenate a courtyard with a wooden deck

and a screen to cover your brick wall

see Stockists page
W
hen the Better Homes and Timber appeal
Gardens team visited a 1. If you want to give your masonry or
Bunnings Warehouse store rendered wall a quick pick-me-up, a
vertical timber screen is just the thing!
recently, they took the opportunity to Before you start, paint the existing wall
create a number of fantastic projects, going behind it in a bright colour to make
including this courtyard makeover. They the timber screen really pop (we used
also presented clever ideas for the home three colours side-by-side Dulux
Weathershield Low Sheen in Burning
including how to spruce up retro Brier, Red Clown and Tango). Next, fix a
furniture, as well as bedroom and kitchen 45 x 45mm timber batten along the top
makeovers. You will find the projects and bottom of the wall, paint it as well,
throughout this issue just look for the then nail on timber lengths in various
Bunnings Special badge and enjoy! widths using a spirit level to help with
spacing.
84
outdoordesign
steps
Modular dECK StEp 3 Make up all other
Gather your supplies base frames as needed. For
For each 1116mm deck: decks 170-300mm from the
n 1 base frame kit (we used ground, you only need support
the 140mm-high frame) feet, but for decks up to
n 1113 x 555mm ready-made 820mm you will need a
Euphorbia what you can plant decking panels (2) or decking combination of legs (available
characias
timber (see Notes, below) in various lengths up to
n 75mm galvanised batten
screws
StEp 1 460mm) and leg support
heads. Put a frame on its side
n Cold galvanising primer and attach a leg support head
n 65mm treated pine screws to corners of frame and add
n 40mm-thick concrete pavers legs to get height you need.
(if needed, see Notes, below) Whatever your design, make
sure step height between
Notes 1. To create a larger various levels is always the
2
connected deck, you may also same as it has to be safe.
need: 75mm Type 17 hex StEp Where you will be joining
head screws; decking for side frames together, only use
cladding. 2. For higher decks, 1 leg to support all frames
Lilly pilly you may also need: timber for meeting at that corner.
droppers; leg support heads; StEp 4 Using a spirit level
legs. 3. Instead of ready-made and threaded support feet,
decking panels, you can cut adjust height at each corner
Cordyline
your own to suit and use it as so deck will be level. When
3
long lengths, as long as you correct, tighten nut to lock foot
lay it across base frame joists. StEp in place. For lowest position,
4. Feet must be supported remove locking nut before
on concrete surface or use screwing thread into tube.
40mm-thick pavers as pads StEp 5 Attach ready-made
to spread the load if installing decking panels to frame,
over grass or earth. using eight 65mm treated
Hypoestes
pine screws for each panel.
Heres how StEp 6 Keep adding decking
StEp 1 Measure size and
4
panels and joining frames,
height of desired deck, then StEp gradually adding to deck as
buy or order required number you go. Join frames by
of module kits, decking, legs, screwing joists together using
leg supports and hardware. six 75mm Type 17 hex
Working upside down, make screws. Where you step up
first base frame by screwing to a higher level, rest new level
long joists with predrilled holes on lower level and join with
to shorter joists. You will need a pair of 90 x 45 x 270mm
5
sixteen 75mm batten screws timber step connectors screwed
Arrowhead vine to join and to predrill into end StEp to inside of frame so they will
grain of short joists first. be 30mm below decking level.
StEp 2 The use of legs StEp 7 Finish with vertical
Gaura depends on height of deck. face cladding fixed to droppers
For lowest level, use threaded (see pics on page 84). The
Photography Phil Aynsley; styling Jacqui Pix
support feet with knock-in droppers are made of 2 pieces,

tubes that fit in predrilled one 90mm by thickness of
holes in long joists. As threads joists (here, 35mm) plus 90 x
6
are steel, pre-treat them 45mm. Screw together to form
against corrosion using cold StEp a 140 x 35mm housing at top
galvanising primer. Knock in and screw to inside of frames.
tubes and screw feet in place. Screw cladding to droppers.
The spare nut is used to lock
feet at a certain height. For project supplies,
see Stockists page
outdoordesign
steps
Modular dECK StEp 3 Make up all other
Gather your supplies base frames as needed. For
For each 1116mm deck: decks 170-300mm from the
n 1 base frame kit (we used ground, you only need support
the 140mm-high frame) feet, but for decks up to
n 1113 x 555mm ready-made 820mm you will need a
Euphorbia what you can plant decking panels (2) or decking combination of legs (available
characias
timber (see Notes, below) in various lengths up to
n 75mm galvanised batten
screws
StEp 1 460mm) and leg support
heads. Put a frame on its side
n Cold galvanising primer and attach a leg support head
n 65mm treated pine screws to corners of frame and add
n 40mm-thick concrete pavers legs to get height you need.
(if needed, see Notes, below) Whatever your design, make
sure step height between
Notes 1. To create a larger various levels is always the
2
connected deck, you may also same as it has to be safe.
need: 75mm Type 17 hex StEp Where you will be joining
head screws; decking for side frames together, only use
cladding. 2. For higher decks, 1 leg to support all frames
Lilly pilly you may also need: timber for meeting at that corner.
droppers; leg support heads; StEp 4 Using a spirit level
legs. 3. Instead of ready-made and threaded support feet,
decking panels, you can cut adjust height at each corner
Cordyline
your own to suit and use it as so deck will be level. When
3
long lengths, as long as you correct, tighten nut to lock foot
lay it across base frame joists. StEp in place. For lowest position,
4. Feet must be supported remove locking nut before
on concrete surface or use screwing thread into tube.
40mm-thick pavers as pads StEp 5 Attach ready-made
to spread the load if installing decking panels to frame,
over grass or earth. using eight 65mm treated
Hypoestes
pine screws for each panel.
Heres how StEp 6 Keep adding decking
StEp 1 Measure size and
4
panels and joining frames,
height of desired deck, then StEp gradually adding to deck as
buy or order required number you go. Join frames by
of module kits, decking, legs, screwing joists together using
leg supports and hardware. six 75mm Type 17 hex
Working upside down, make screws. Where you step up
first base frame by screwing to a higher level, rest new level
long joists with predrilled holes on lower level and join with
to shorter joists. You will need a pair of 90 x 45 x 270mm
5
sixteen 75mm batten screws timber step connectors screwed
Arrowhead vine to join and to predrill into end StEp to inside of frame so they will
grain of short joists first. be 30mm below decking level.
StEp 2 The use of legs StEp 7 Finish with vertical
Gaura depends on height of deck. face cladding fixed to droppers
For lowest level, use threaded (see pics on page 84). The
Photography Phil Aynsley; styling Jacqui Pix
support feet with knock-in droppers are made of 2 pieces,

tubes that fit in predrilled one 90mm by thickness of
holes in long joists. As threads joists (here, 35mm) plus 90 x
6
are steel, pre-treat them 45mm. Screw together to form
against corrosion using cold StEp a 140 x 35mm housing at top
galvanising primer. Knock in and screw to inside of frames.
tubes and screw feet in place. Screw cladding to droppers.
The spare nut is used to lock
feet at a certain height. For project supplies,
see Stockists page
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How to create fantastical garden sculptures
W
ander through the aisles of any large hardware
store and you can find all sorts of materials for
creating garden ornaments you just need to
view things in a new light. Here are two clever ideas for
adding a unique touch to your landscape one in sleek
silver metal and another made from off-the-shelf timber.
Metal sphere
steps Gather your supplies
n Metal strapping with holes
n Threaded metal rod
n Washers and nuts to fit metal rod
n 12mm bolts with nuts
n Tall cylindrical pot
n Potting mix
step 1 n Maidenhair ferns
Youll also need

Tin snips; pliers; hacksaw
heres how
step 1 Cut 7 lengths of strapping,
each containing 41 large-sized holes
(metal strapping features alternating
step 3 small and large holes).
N INGs step 2 Find centre hole in 1 length

B ecial
U N
SpAs seen on TV
of strapping and thread onto metal rod.
Secure with a nut either side. Bend
strapping around into a circular shape
back over rod, overlapping 2 large
holes and securing loosely with nuts.
step 3 Repeat Step 2 with 5 more
4
metal strips to create a sphere of strips
step (you will need to loosen and re-tighten
top and bottom nuts as you go). Fan
out strips so they are evenly spaced.
step 4 Use remaining length of metal
strapping to create a belt around middle
of sphere. Secure by placing 12mm
bolts and nuts into every 2nd or 3rd
hole, or wherever overlapping holes line
5
up on strapping. Use hacksaw to cut off
step protruding rod from 1 end of sphere,
leaving about 20cm at other end.
1. Metal strapping usually
All project supplies step 5 Fill tall cylindrical pot with
from Bunnings
serves practical uses but potting mix and plant maidenhair ferns
fashioned into a silver sphere, around edges. Place sculpture on top
it looks sensational. of pot, inserting protruding rod into
potting mix to hold it in place.

yardart
steps
Spiral Sculpture
2. Take one sleeper, timber Gather your supplies
screening and a metal rod, n 200 x 50 x 2400mm treated
and voila! A masterpiece pine sleeper
for your backyard. n 42 x 18 x 1800mm Merbau
timber screening (6)
n Threaded metal rod
n Washers and nuts to fit
Step 1 metal rod
Youll also need

Circular saw; treated pine screws;
electric drill; exterior paint; mini
roller or brush; planer; hacksaw
Heres how
Step 1 Using circular saw, cut
Step 4 two 800mm lengths and two
300mm lengths from sleeper.
Butt join and screw together
to make a stand for sculpture.
Step 2 Cut 13 lengths from
Merbau screening. Make shortest
piece 400mm long, increasing
length by 100mm for each
5
subsequent length you cut
Step (longest piece will be 1600mm).
Step 3 Mark then drill a hole
150mm from end of each length
of wood. Use a drill bit slightly
larger in size than metal rod.
Step 4 Turn wood lengths onto
their narrow sides, then thread
onto metal rod.
Step 5 Secure rod using
Step 7 washers and nuts at each end.
Leave only a short length of rod
(about 100mm) on 1 side.
Step 6 Using mini roller or
brush, paint outside and inside
sections of wooden stand in a
bright colour (try Dulux Purple
Mystery for similar). Use planer
8
to smooth unpainted edges.
Step Step 7 Loosen nuts on metal
rod and carefully fan timber
lengths to create a spiral effect.
Step 8 Drill a hole into top
of stand at a 45 angle to
accommodate rod.
Step 9 Insert long end of rod
through hole in stand, securing
9
with nuts and washers.
Step Step 10 Using hacksaw, cut off
Photography Phil Aynsley
short length of rod protruding

from top of sculpture.
All project supplies

from Bunnings
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Before
1. Honey, the bed needs

cutting! Keep your grass
mattress looking smooth
with an occasional light
hand trim.
L
ounging around is
an art we have all
perfected, whether in
the boudoir or outside on the
make
lawn. So why not combine the
two by building an outdoor
bed? Complete with turf
yor bed!
and a planted bedhead, this
quirky day bed adds greenery
and fun to your backyard or
courtyard. It will withstand
the elements and even
relish the pitter-patter of rain.
GRASS DAY BED

Grass Day Bed Gather your supplies
Diagram K
M
L
A Base sides (2) 200 x 50 x 2300mm treated pine sleepers
I D
M B Base ends (3) 200 x 50 x 1400mm treated pine sleepers
J
C Base floor (8) 200 x 50 x 2400mm treated pine sleepers
300mm
H
F E D Bedhead sides (6) 200 x 50 x 2400mm treated pine sleepers
N
E Bedhead blocks (5) 200 x 50 x 600mm treated pine sleepers
F Bed frame sides (2) 200 x 50 x 2100mm treated pine sleepers
O
G Bed frame end 200 x 50 x 1800mm treated pine sleeper
H Bed frame braces (3) 150 x 100 x 50mm treated pine sleepers
I Long bedhead cladding (5) 86 x 19 x 2438mm blackbutt decking
400mm K J Short bedhead cladding (4) 86 x 19 x 319mm backbutt decking
F K Side bedhead cladding (14) 86 x 19 x 300mm blackbutt decking
L Long bedhead capping 86 x 19 x 2448mm blackbutt decking
A
M Side bedhead capping (2) 86 x 19 x 324mm blackbutt decking
G
B N Side bed capping (2) 86 x 19 x 2086mm blackbutt decking
O End bed capping 86 x 19 x 1810mm blackbutt decking

C
B
ging outdoorboudoir
2. Make your loun
e even m ore
experienc
fy by ad ding a few
com
cush ions.
weatherproof
step 5 Cut bed frame braces (H)

from offcuts and screw them into
sides and floor for extra support.
step 6 Coat bed frame and
bedhead with stain. Also cut long
(I), short (J) and side (K) bedhead
cladding pieces to length and oil.
step 7 Sit first long cladding
board on bed frame along bedhead.
Use an offcut of decking to ensure
it overhangs ends of bedhead
equally. Continue laying boards up
Youll also need step 2 Fix outermost base floor the bedhead, leaving a 4mm gap
Circular saw; 100mm bugle head sleepers (C) so they overhang base between each board. Fix short
screws for treated pine; plane; by 100mm at end and sides but cladding boards under long boards
sander; Dulux Intergrain NaturalStain are flush with head of bed. Evenly so they butt up to bed frame. Screw
in Charcoal; Cabots Aquadeck in space other base floor sleepers side cladding pieces to each end
New Natural; 50mm treated pine between these and screw in. so they line up with face boards.
screws; geotextile fabric; turf step 3 Using bed as a handy work step 8 Mitre capping pieces
underlay; Soft Leaf buffalo turf; platform, sit bedhead blocks (E) on (L, M, N, O), allowing for a 5mm
20mm blue metal; premium potting edge at each end of bed and 1 in overhang to edges they sit on.
mix; Hebe diosmifolia the middle. Place another block at Screw down into sleepers to secure.
each end, running along top edge step 9 Roll geotextile fabric
Note Check all components against of bed flush with end blocks. Lay into bed and bedhead. Cut so it
actual unit as it is being built before bedhead sides (D) on top and sits below capping. Fill with turf
cutting to size. screw together. Turn bedhead over underlay. Compact by stomping
and repeat for other side. Put in it down with your feet. Fill with
Heres how place at head of bed so it overhangs more loose underlay and level
step 1 Cut base sides (A) and each side by 400mm. Screw down with a broom so it meets underside
ends (B) to length using circular through blocks into bed. of capping. Lay turf along bed,
saw. Butt ends to sides with 1 in step 4 Plane and sand 1 side of staggering joins, using a sharp
the middle. Predrill using a 5mm bed frame sides (F) and ends (G) knife to cut turf to fit. Press rolls
drill bit, then join using 100mm smooth. With dressed edges showing, firmly into underlay and water well.
bugle head screws for treated pine. place on temporary 200mm blocks step 10 Part fill bedhead with
so they butt up to underside of potting mix, plant Hebe diosmifolia
Tip Set your drill on low speed base floor. Screw ends to sides and or similar. Backfill with potting mix,
Words Greg Fahey; photography Phil Aynsley; styling Jacqui Pix; diagram Stephen Pollitt
steps when driving in bugle head screws. through frame pieces into base floor. mulch with blue metal, then water.
1 2 3 4
step step step step see Stockists page
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SpAseseen on TV
(Rungia klossii)
can be used raw
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Discover the latest in flowers and herbs, then plant em up!

1. Calibrachoa cultivar Blue Danube. More smother themselves in blooms
Superbells Lemon Slice compact than the original, from autumn into winter. Plant
Perfect for pots and hanging it forms a neat clump and them in containers or in sunny
baskets, calibrachoas are little smothers itself in glorious garden beds in well-drained soil. Coriander
cousins of the petunia, with deep sky-blue flowers through Height: 25-30cm. Summer
smaller flowers and more trailing summer and autumn. It looks Spread: 25-30cm. With a flavour and
stems. Lemon Slice is the fabulous as a long edging aroma like common
first form with yellow-and-white border or dotted through 4. Variegated coriander, this
striped flowers, and its an a flower bed, and flowers can Lomandra Tanika perennial herb
eye-catching combination be cut for vase displays. Give With its clumps of fine, grassy (Eryngium foetidum)
try them in glazed blue or it a spot with full sun or leaves, Lomandra Tanika is one thrives in hot, humid
sage-green pots for a lovely a little afternoon shade, and of the most popular landscaping weather. Leaves
contrast. With plenty of plant into well-drained soil its plants in Australia. And now require chopping
sunshine, theyll happily flower dry-tolerant once established. a new variegated form has been before adding to
from early summer through to Height: 40cm. Spread: 40cm. released, featuring white stripes stir-fries and salads,
late autumn. Treat periodically through the leaf and offering and retain good
with a soluble fertiliser 3. Xerochrysum an excellent contrast against colour and flavour
formulated for flowering plants, Dreamtime Jumbo Red Ember deeper-green foliage plants. when dried. It grows
and remove dead flowers. in full sun to part
Previously available in shades It can tolerate full sun, but is
shade. Remove
Height: 20cm. Spread: 30cm. of pink, white and yellow, best planted in light to moderate
flower buds as they
the newest addition to the shade and protected from
form to encourage
2. Stokesia Blue Danube Dreamtime range is a fiery hot drying winds. Give it a leafy growth.
One of those lovely old red and orange bi-colour light trim from time to time
perennials that fell out of use, great for adding zing to the and feed every 1-2 years.
All plants
stokesia is well and truly back garden scene. The plants are Height: 50-60cm. available from
thanks to the fabulous new wonderfully compact and Spread: 65cm. Bunnings.
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Check out gorgeous ideas for the garden plus a few
fab projects to get stuck into this long weekend 2
hot flowers
cottage gardens for warm climates
Gazania
An ever-popular plant,
gazania is tough, requires
3 g
Society garlic
The handsome, strappy leaves
of society garlic (Tulbaghia
M
little watering and produces violacea) smell a little like garlic
ost gardeners are smitten with the eternal a dense mat of brightly chives and can even be used to
style and old-world charm of a traditional coloured blooms. The flowers flavour salads and stews. The
cottage garden. However, with the hot appear from spring through dainty lilac-mauve clusters of
conditions across most of Australia, planting out to autumn and the glossy star-shaped, sweet-perfumed
green or silver foliage flowers adorn the plant from
a garden in this style isnt always easy the wispy
provides year-round colour. early summer to autumn.
foliage, showy flowers and intriguing textures often GROW Full sun, well- GROW Full sun, well-drained
belong to quite thirsty plants. But dont despair! You drained soil. sandy soil.
can still get a cottage feel by using plants that require USE Planted in clumps of USE Planted in masses along
4
less watering, can take the heat and look the part, too! different colours and petal borders and garden beds.
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Gaura
patterns in garden beds or
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along borders and pathways.
4 p
Osteospermum
Also known as the butterfly
bush, this graceful plant is
For long-lasting colour in incredibly hardy it will happily
a range of vibrant shades, grow in a hot, dry spot, and its
plant osteospermums. Their long, willowy stems give rise to
daisy-shaped blooms form white or pink flowers, appearing
a low-growing mass of from spring to autumn.
profuse colour, providing GROW Full sun and well-
the garden with instant drained soil.
cheer. They can withstand USE As a low informal hedge,
5
arid and coastal conditions, in a large pot or in garden beds.
Common
as well as light frosts.
everlastingg
GROW Full sun, well-drained
or moist soil.
USE Planted in drifts of From spring to autumn, common
3
different colours in sunny everlasting (Chrysocephalum
garden beds. apiculatum) shows off masses

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crown a rounded evergreen
bush from spring to early
winter. They can grow up to
2m, but for more compact
varieties, look out for the
Heatwave series (pictured)
visit pma.com.au for
5 6 stockists.
GROW Full sun or part
shade, well-drained soil.
of small yellow flowers above spring through to summer. USE Individually or mass
low-spreading, grey-green GROW Full sun and well- planted for blocks of colour.
7
leaves. Its also incredibly drained soil. Team with gaura or tall
0
drought tolerant and very USE Planted in drifts along ornamental grasses.
Scaevola
easy to grow. garden beds or in clumps
8
GROW Full sun and well- among mixed annuals.
Lavender
drained soil. The semi-cascading,
USE For a spreading sprawling habit of scaevola
groundcover to cover bare Pretty and fragrant, lavender is will easily fill an empty
patches or spilling over as easy to grow as it is tough space with an exquisite
6
retaining walls. as nails. It can handle long dry carpet of purple,
Lambs ears
spells once established, and blue and, now, pink fan-
its pretty purple spires appear shaped flowers. Due to
Forming a dense, delightful in spring with spot flowers its enduring native nature,
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cover of silver felted foliage, throughout summer. A new it can withstand periods
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lambs ears (Stachys byzantina) vibrant addition to the family is without water once
is an excellent groundcover The Princess Lavender established, even under
for baked spots. This tough (pictured), which bears a scorching sun.
perennial looks right at home electric pink flowers. Visit GROW Full sun and
in a flower-filled garden and pma.com.au to learn more well-drained soil.
contrasts nicely with other about this gem. USE Planted as a
foliage plants. It bears small
magenta flower spikes in
GROW Full sun or part shade, groundcover over
well-drained soil. rockeries or borders. 8

late spring or summer and USE Planted in masses along

is quite drought tolerant pathways or in bold clumps
9
9
once established. within flower beds.
Salvia
GROW Full sun to part shade,
well-drained soil.
USE Along sunny garden A staple in water-wise
borders and pathways. gardens, salvias are easy to
Group alongside plants with grow and come in a variety of
pastel-coloured flowers for
a lovely effect.
Perennial
statice
An attractive, but sturdy
perennial shrub, statice
(Limonium perezii) has the
perfect look for a cottage
garden. It thrives in hot, dry
positions and can tolerate
long periods of dryness once
established. Its leafless, wiry
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white papery flowers from late
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any orchids grow naturally on the trunks erene Japanese-style
or branches of trees these are called gardens are truly Essential
epiphytic orchids, and include oncidium enchanting spaces. elements
or laelia. The best time to attach an orchid to a tree Elegant and distinctive, If you want to create
in your garden is when its new roots are starting to they are carefully designed a Japanese-inspired
emerge this will vary, but any time from spring to promote feelings of garden of your own,
to early winter is best. calm and contemplation, incorporate these
making them a delightful classic elements to
MOUNTED ORCHID STEp 2 Fill small container capture the look:
Gather your supplies with all-purpose cleaner and
style to re-create in a home n White quartz
n Dead tree allow secateurs to soak for garden. Ju Raku En, gravel, raked into
n Epiphytic orchids (we used 15 minutes, then wash them located in the Queensland sweeping curves
Oncidium Twinkle and Laelia in clean water and wipe dry. city of Toowoomba, is a n Japanese stone
anceps var. veitchiana) Carefully remove orchids from superb example and its lanterns
n Japanese maple
n Sphagnum moss pots and gently shake off packed with inspiration
trees
n All-purpose cleaner potting mix. Trim roots about for your place. Its open n Bamboo screens
(we used Tricleanium) 100mm from base.
for everyone to enjoy, so n Clipped azaleas
STEp 3 Ball up roots and
Youll also need position plant on trunk. Place take a look. n Naturally placed
rocks
Saw; shovel; quick-set concrete; sphagnum moss on top of
n Moss
secateurs; small container; plant roots and secure with plant ties
n Stone water bowl
ties or cotton string or cotton string. Water every
n Low-growing
4-7 days, depending on your grasses, such
Heres how orchids moisture needs. Once as carex or
STEp 1 Saw large branches rooted to tree, remove ties or mondo grass
Photography USQ Photography
off dead tree to give it neat, string. Established orchids are n Japanese black
compact shape, then saw tree relatively carefree, but periodic pine(Pinus
at ground level. Dig hole at least applications of water and thunbergii)
600mm deep, position trunk in fertiliser are beneficial. n Blossoming
hole and stand upright. Backfill Fertilise with chicken cherry trees
See it!
with quick-set concrete and manure or Organic Life
allow to completely dry. Garden Food Pellets.
of Southern
steps For project supplies, see Stockists page Where University
Queensland, West
Street,
QL D 4350
Toowoomba,
tim es Da ily, 7am-7pm
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SHeeT
its a jolly holiday See page 223
B
ring the relaxed feeling of your summer break
home by giving your garden a beach resort
makeover. With a few simple touches, your place Sculpture
will have a fantastic holiday vibe all year long. With Before
these brilliant projects plus more on our pattern sheet,
you can choose the elements you love or make them all!
Words Greg Fahey; photography Paul Robbins, Phil Aynsley; styling Jacqui Pix; project John Rae, Scott Marvell; garden design Katie Burgess
TIMBER SCREEN Gather your supplies 250mm of metal strapping
Create a wavy wooden n 900 x 25 x 25mm and on 1 side.
border for your getaway 1800 x 50 x 50mm STEp 2 Using an offcut
garden. These simple hardwood stakes of an 1800 x 50 x 50mm
screens are just tomato n 25mm galvanised metal stake as a spacing block and
stakes made into panels strapping edge of work surface to line
using metal strapping, held n 15mm galvanised button up ends, screw metal
up with a few larger stakes. head screws strapping to remaining stakes
until panel reaches desired
steps Youll also need
Jigsaw; cordless drill;
length. Cut excess
strapping, leaving about free
aviation snips 250mm hanging off end. pATTeRn
SHeeT
STEp 3 Roughly mark See page 223
Note Its easiest to build out line of your screen on
and install each panel as you ground. Hammer 1800 x 50
go starting with the tallest x 50mm stakes into ground
screen and working your way where ends of first panel will
2
down so you can get a better be and set 1 stake in middle,
STEp idea of which length stake to if necessary, so it will fit into
use for each panel and how a gap between smaller stakes.
much it will slope. Stand panel up against
supports, then screw through Storage box
Heres how strapping and small stakes,
STEp 1 Lay out 900 x 25 x where possible, to secure. panels that will be on sloping
25mm hardwood stakes on STEp 4 Repeat Steps 1-3 part of screen, set strapping
work surface. Using button to make as many panels as on an angle. Using jigsaw, cut
STEp 3 head screws, fix 2 rows of
metal strapping to first stake,
desired, using jigsaw to cut
stakes to desired heights and
tops off stakes to make slope.
As there are no set measure-
for project supplies, 300mm in from each end. joining panels together using ments, just stand back and
see Stockists page

Leave an overhang of about strapping overhang. To make eye it in.
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steps
right said shed
S tructures can add plenty to the appeal of
a garden, especially if they are painted in
fresh colours and blended into the landscape
with gorgeous foliage and flowers. And the free
PATTeRn
Faux windows
backyard shed is no different. In fact, by giving SHeeT

it the full decorative treatment it can go from See page 223
eyesore to sight for sore eyes! All you need is a

step 1 standard-issue metal version shed. Add painted
timber cladding, faux French doors and a quaint
window and ta-da! Youve instantly added more
space to your home for a guestroom, playroom
home office, or parents retreat you decide!
Clad the walls step 2 Position
Gather your supplies cladding at bottom of
step 2 n SmartSide cladding 2743 x
1234 x 9.5mm H3 primed
wall and screw to wall
ridges through grooves
weatherboard cladding sheets in cladding. Put a screw
n Corner trim 40 x 40 x 3mm every 600mm or so,
aluminium angle depending on spacing
of ridges. Use spirit level
Youll also need to plumb lines down
Tape measure; spirit level; cladding to ensure Faux French doors
4
power saw; cordless drill; screws at middle and
step Dulux Weathershield low sheen bottom of sheet will be using paintbrush for grooves
(we used Storm Petrel); in line with ridges. and cutting in, and long nap
paintbrush; long nap roller; step 3 Remove any capping roller for gaps.
Words Greg Fahey; photography Phil Aynsley
etch primer; galvanised between walls and roof, set step 5 Reattach capping.
20mm button head screws; aside. Cut next sheet of cladding Measure and cut aluminium
spray paint in gloss white so it will follow line of roof, angle to cover corners of
fit under capping, and slightly shed. Apply 1 coat of etch
heres how overlap first sheet. Align primer to angle and allow to
step 5 step 1 Measure length of
each wall and mark out on
above first sheet, overlapping
it slightly, and screw to wall
dry. Within 24 hours, apply
2 coats of white gloss spray
for project supplies,
see Stockists page cladding, using spirit level to as before. Repeat for all walls. paint, allowing to dry between
keep edges straight. Using step 4 Apply 2 coats of paint, coats. Attach angle with screws
power saw, cut cladding to size. allowing to dry between coats, at top, middle and bottom.
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Celebrate the changing colours of the season
For a blaze of blooms

from late winter, PLANT
plant poppies now.
NOW
Flowers
In each issue we give All zones: Cineraria,
ideas, tips and planting cornflower, pansy,
advice for different climate polyanthus, poppy,
zones, so its important to primula, statice,
find the zone number for stock and viola.
your area. Naturally, there Zones 2-5:
will be cooler, warmer, Calendula, erigeron,
wetter and drier areas forget-me-not,
in each zone, so ask helichrysum,
a horticulturist at your nemesia, nigella,
local nursery which phlox and
zone best matches Virginia stock.
your conditions. Zones 6-8:
Bellis, candytuft,
Key to climate zones carnation, foxglove,
Z1 Z2 Z3 Z4 gypsophila and
snapdragon.
Z5 Z6 Z7 Z8
Vege tables
All zones:
Broccoli, cabbage,
cauliflower, leek,
lettuce, onion,
spinach and
spring onion.
Basket of herbs
Zones 2-5:
Beetroot, Brussels
sprouts, parsley,
With Mothers Day getting close, think peas, rhubarb
outside the square of predictable gifts and and silverbeet.
put together a simple, garden-inspired present Zones 7-8:
instead. Buy a cute wicker basket then fill it Carrot, celery,
with a collection of nursery-bought herbs, endive and turnip.
loosely wrapped in gift paper. As a finishing
touch for your culinary-themed gift, add a
name tag threaded through a fork. Voila!

WHATs
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NEW
in sundials
it might look like slate, but this
sundial by Ashortwalk is made from
used vending machine coffee cups!
Ready calibrated for the southern
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a t the nursery
perfect for an autumn colour-up, Coprosma
pacific sunset has glossy, wave-shaped leaves In
with vivid red centres and chocolate margins. pRuneRS
Maintaining shrubs
this evergreen works well in pots, mass-planted
in good shape has
or as a low hedge and thrives in full sun in soil
just got easier with
that drains well. A feed of slow-release fertiliser the Bosch ISIO III
before spring will keep it happy year-round. cordless multi-tool,
From Anthony tesselaar plants (tesselaar.com). which is both a
pruner and a spray
unit. Use it with in pots
shears as a hand Broken terracotta pots are
pruner or lawn a thing of the past with these
edger, adding the ruggedly handsome, look-alike
telescopic handle Replicotta pots and saucers, made
Full height Width with detachable
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n Treat Mum to a pot plant grow the showy white, rose
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Chrysanthemums are great, as seeds from Lambley
or why not consider a brilliant nursery (lambley.com.au).
Poinsettia
poinsettia, a flowering n Get a crop of garlic in.
australian bottlebrush or Plant cloves in well-draining
a soon-to-bloom daphne? soil to which plenty of compost
n Help counteract the has been added. Water
declining bee population regularly during spring and spot the day before moving,
in australia by adding good harvest november-December. transplant early in the day
nectar-producing herbs to your n Add long-flowering drama and water in with seasol.
Whats on garden. two of the best are to small gardens with burgundy- n Give vegie beds that
Queenslands garden blue borage and the long- bloomed Magnolia Genie, have finished producing a
city of Toowoomba
flowering phacelia, often used which grows to just 3m and manure pep-up decayed cow
is a magnet for green
in vineyards to help pollination. flowers in late winter, spring or sheep manure is ideal. or
thumbs, with a
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Sunday, 4 May. The dwarf and bi-coloured pink n Prepare a stunning spring into the soil once plants mature.
32nd annual festival sweet Pea Fairy. From Yates, tulip display in cooler regions n Sharpen secateurs in
boasts flower and its named after the character by planting bulbs now. First, preparation for rose-pruning
garden displays, created by childrens book check if the bulbs have been duties over winter. also get
workshops, celebrity author May Gibbs, and pre-chilled. If not, store them in the mower serviced.
speakers, heritage
proceeds from sales go to the the fridge crisper for a month n Mass-plant lilium bulbs
roses, music, food
Cerebral Palsy alliance and or so (it emulates a European in a well-draining spot with
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sculpture contest. Visit n Brighten up bare spots with n Make use of milder summer. once they are
gardenfest.com.au forget-me-nots. If the common conditions to move shrubs. established, you will have
variety doesnt do it for you, Prepare and water the new blooms for years.
Crea te stylish con tainers

using unloved offcu ts
Piping pot
With recycling and upcycling still the theme of the moment,
heres a cute and quirky idea for creating personalised plant pots.
Either use offcuts of concrete pipe like these ones (left), or seek
out old chimney pots or terracotta plumbing pipes check out your
local salvage yard or recycling centre. Paint pipes with an undercoat
Photography Getty Images
suitable for masonry surfaces, then follow with a coat or two of

outdoor acrylic paint in a low-sheen finish. Position the pots, place
an upturned brick in the bottom (or half-fill with pebbles) then sit
a plastic-potted plant on top. Go for something grassy, like this blue
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moon gardening
Turn the moon to your advantage following this guide from Milton Black
crowns, artichoke, marrow, This is also a good time for A favourable time
pumpkin, capsicum, melon, planting trees and climbers, for transplanting all types
how to zucchini, chicory, sprouts, and sowing new lawns. of established trees, ZODIAC SIGNS
use your rhubarb, all herbs (except shrubs, ferns and bulbs. The 12 signs of the
guide garlic) and all agricultural Best days

zodiac are divided
into four groups: fire,
this May crops such as sunflower, Second-best days Weed and lightly feed. air, earth and water
grains, cereals, canola, On these days, sow all Water with seaweed-type
cotton and peas. seeds and plant seedlings products only. Fire signs: Aries and
During these days, you of root vegetables that Sagittarius are in
Best days can also plant flowering grow their crop below Destroy or spray harmony with all fruit.
Leo is in harmony
Second-best days shrubs, annuals, flowers the ground, such as carrot, weeds, pests and noxious
with nuts and all
On these days, thin out (not bulbs), cactus, flax, parsnip, radish, beetroot, growth. Burn off, cut seed-producing crops.
seed boxes, sow all tree ferns, passionfruit onion, leek, swede, turnip, lawns, do heavy pruning Earth signs: Capricorn
types of seeds and plant vines and kiwi fruit. Plant sweet potato, seed potato, and clear rubbish and Taurus are in
seedlings that produce all fruit trees and those yam, cassava, peanuts, dont plant or transplant harmony with all root
their crop above the trees that produce edible garlic and ginger. This anything. Prepare soil and vegetables that produce
crops below the ground,
ground. These include all nuts, such as almonds, is a good time to plant fertilise garden beds for
including garlic. Virgo is
varieties of peas, beans, pecans, macadamias, flowering bulbs, or bulbs future planting, spread in harmony with all herbs.
corn, cabbage, cauliflower, chestnuts and walnuts. for propagation and and make compost, feed Air signs: Libra,
broccoli, brussels sprouts, Grapes and bananas can development rather than all established plants, Aquarius and Gemini
eggplant, lettuce, celery, also be planted during flowers. Also, plant bare- shrubs and lawns, then are in harmony with
silverbeet, spinach, endive, these times. Take cuttings rooted trees, to develop water in. This is the best plants that produce
flowers and perfumes.
Chinese cabbage, tomato, from established trees and root growth, and refurbish time for dethatching
Water signs: Cancer,
cucumber, asparagus shrubs, and propagate. established lawns. or coring lawns. Scorpio and Pisces
are in harmony with
Do not plant or above-ground crops,
Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat
transplant anything as including trees, shrubs,
1 2 3 lawns and leafy, juicy
Moon enters Moon enters
the moon is adversely
Gemini at Cancer at aspected with the sun. and fleshy vegetables.
6.57am 4.15pm
Any questions? Email
milton@miltonblack.com.au These symbols indicate
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 which part of the
Moon enters First Quarter Moon enters zodiac the moon is in
Leo at at 1.15pm Virgo at
3.57am 4.25pm on a particular day
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Aries
Moon enters Moon enters Full Moon at Moon enters Taurus
Libra at Scorpio at 5.17am Capricorn
Moon enters
3.20am 11.08am Sagittarius at 6.15pm Gemini

at 3.45pm
On time Cancer
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Times given in the moon- Leo
Moon enters Moon enters Moon enters gardening calendar are in
Aquarius at Pisces at
10.19pm
Aries at
Eastern Standard Time, Virgo
8.00pm 2.02am

Last Quarter EST. This applies to NSW,
at 11.00pm Libra
the ACT, Queensland,
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Victoria and Tasmania. If Scorpio
you live in South Australia
Moon enters Moon enters New Moon Moon enters
Taurus at Cancer at or the Northern Territory, Sagittarius
Gemini at at 4.41am
7.30am 2.48pm 0.14am deduct half an hour. If you
live in Western Australia,
Capricorn
deduct two hours. During Aquarius
Daylight Saving Time,
You must plant all ABOVE-ground crops during the moons WAXING cycle. add one hour. Pisces
You must plant all BELOW-ground crops during the moons WANING cycle.
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simplespices
get
curried away Some might like it hot, but theres more to a curry
O ne mention
of the word
curry and
many a tastebud can
quickly be set tingling
with anticipation the
flavours of different
spices merged in a thick
sauce is just heavenly.
The word curry, as it
is used in India, simply
means gravy. And as
Indians migrated to
various parts of Asia
and the rest of the
world, they took their
home cooking with
them. Curries are
eaten in Singapore,
Malaysia, Indonesia,
Thailand, South Africa,
Kenya, Britain,
Australia, Trinidad,
Guyana and Japan,
just to list a few.
Although ingredients
changed in their
cooking, owing to
availability in their
adopted countries,
many of these recipes
still continue to be
Thai green chicken curry cooked today.
Citrus flavours blend through
a delicious coconut sauce in
this easy-to-make plate-pleaser.
Recipe on page 126
than meets the eye discover the depth and range of flavour in these classic dishes
Rendang curry paste

Craving chillies? Theyre
the hottest star of this
classic curry paste.
Recipe on page 126
Thai green
curry paste
Homemade paste
turns store-bought
green with envy!
Recipe on page 126
Korma curry paste

Savour a saffron-infused
sensation with bolts
of ginger and garlic
throughout each bite.
Recipe on page 126
117
step 2 step 3
step 6
118
step 7 step 8
simplespices
easy step-by-step
Thai red curry paste
Cooking time: 10 mins
Makes 1 cups
2 tsp coriander seeds

2 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp white peppercorns
tsp cardamom seeds
2 tsp dried shrimp paste, chopped
7 medium dried red chillies
5cm piece galangal
4 Kaffr lime leaves
3 long red chillies
1 stalk lemongrass
1 bunch coriander, roots attached
3 cloves garlic, peeled
6 pink eschalots, peeled, chopped
(see Cooks Tips, page 122)
1 tsp salt
2 tsp warm water
STEP 1 Put coriander seeds,

cumin seeds, peppercorns and
cardamom seeds in a small frying
pan or wok over a medium heat.
Cook, stirring for 5 minutes or
until spices are aromatic and
lightly browned. Transfer to a bowl
to cool. Wrap shrimp paste in
a small piece of foil and add to
pan. Cook for 2 minutes or until
aromatic. Set aside to cool.
STEP 2 Using a mortar and pestle
or small food processor, grind
roasted seeds to a fine powder.
Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
STEP 3 Break dried chillies in half.
Remove seeds and stems and
discard. Put chillies in a bowl
and cover with hot water. Stand
for 30 minutes or until soft.
STEP 4 Meanwhile, peel galangal
and roughly chop. Set aside.
STEP 5 Fold Kaffir lime leaves in
half along spine. Peel stem along STEP 7 Using a small knife, scrape coriander, garlic, eschalot and salt in
length of leaves to remove. Thinly away rough outer skin from coriander a mortar and pestle or the bowl of a
slice leaves. Cut fresh chillies in roots. Remove roots and 2cm of stalk. food processor. Grind or process until
half lengthways and discard seeds. Wrap remaining sprigs in plastic wrap finely chopped. Add spice mix and
Roughly chop. Drain dried chillies and refrigerate to use in other dishes. water. Grind or process until a thick
and roughly chop. Wash roots, then roughly chop. paste forms. Use immediately, or store
STEP 6 Trim lemongrass, removing STEP 8 Put shrimp paste, all chillies, in an airtight container for 1 week in
end and outer stalk. Thinly slice. galangal, lime leaves, lemongrass, the fridge or 3 months in the freezer.
simplespices
all about the

essential ingredients
Discover the common elements that go
towards making your favourite curry 1
Curries in a hurry
Although therapeutic and 1. Lychees have a pink 12. Stone mortar and
fun to make, curry pastes do skin that peels from the pestles can be found in
take time to prepare. Today white fruit inside, which Asian food stores they
there are many excellent curry surrounds a black seed. make grinding easier and
paste products on the market. are significantly cheaper.
Experiment until you find the 2. Chillies of all shapes,
variety you prefer. colours and sizes are used 13. Eschalots have a
Many pastes sold in throughout Asian cooking. milder flavour than larger
supermarkets are designed and round onion varieties.
for a milder flavour. Some 3. Cardamom pods and
products, such as the small seeds are used in sweet 14. Kaffir lime leaves
cans from Thailand, are very and savoury Indian food. are used whole, chopped,
authentic and can be hot. shredded or mixed into
4,5. Thai eggplants and pastes, adding a citrus
pea or cluster eggplants
come in a variety of sizes,
flavour to soups, curries
and desserts. They are 10
shapes and colours, and used in Thai cooking.
are quite bitter in flavour.
15. Kaffir lime skin and
6. Thai basil, used in juice can be used in curries
Thai, Vietnamese and and soups. If you cant get
Cambodian food, retains Kaffir limes, use normal
its flavour after longer limes and Kaffir lime leaves.
cooking, unlike sweet basil.
16. Curry leaves are used 11
7. Fried shallots are in curries and chutneys. If
sprinkled on top of dishes you are unable to buy fresh
or served in small bowls. leaves, use dried leaves,
which retain their flavour.
8. Dried chillies are an
important part of Asian 17. Lemongrass stalks 12
food. Soak them in hot release their flavour when
water to soften before use. crushed and chopped.
They can be extremely hot, Fresh lemongrass is far
so remove the seeds first. superior in flavour to dried.
9. Perilla leaves can 18. Lime juice and rind

be cooked or served add a piquant flavour
as is in salads, and the to sweet dishes, curries,
Vietnamese variety has stews and fish dishes.
a more delicate flavour.
19. Turmeric, typically
10. Galangal adds an used in its dried, powdered
aromatic bitterness to form, can also be used
many savoury dishes. fresh like ginger and is
found in both savoury and
11. Ginger has terrific sweet foods throughout
flavour and properties southern Asian and Middle
to help with digestion. Eastern cooking.
2
3
4
9 8
13
14
15 19
16
18
17
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Cooks tips
Pink eschalots can be found in
supermarkets, fruit and vegetable
stores and Asian food stores. They
are used throughout Asia in many
recipes, especially Thai food. To peel
them easily, put in a bowl and cover
with boiling water. Stand for 4
minutes, then drain. The skins will be
much easier to remove from the bulb.
Eggplant and potato curry

Paneer or panir is an Indian cheese
similar to haloumi. It can be fried and
used as a side dish, added into curry
dishes, or even included in a number
of Indian breads. You can find it in
supermarkets or Asian food stores.
Kerala crab curry

With red chilli, mustard
seeds and cayenne pepper,
this dish will grab your
tastebuds with both pincers!
Recipe on page 126
Eggplant and
potato curry
Be inspired by the flavours
of India with this hearty
vegetarian curry, served
with fried paneer and
minty coriander sauce.
Recipe on page 128
Thai red duck curry
This delicious curry wraps
around the delightful flavours
of duck, lime and Thai basil.
Recipe on page 128
Various cuts of fresh duck

meat are now available
in many supermarkets
123
simplespices
Malaysian beef rendang
Hot dang this ones a winner!
Slow-cooked to perfection,
the tender beef and fragrant
Exotic no more, tasty sauce pair perfectly.

Recipe on page 130
curries bring a world

of flavour right to
your Aussie table
Korma lamb curry

Hearty and creamy,
this simple lamb curry
will satiate even the
biggest of appetites.
Recipe on page 128
Cooks tip
Korma curry paste
Fried shallots can be bought in
supermarkets in plastic containers
or sealed bags. If you wish to
make your own, half-fill a saucepan
with oil and put over a medium
heat. Add thinly sliced eschalots.
It is important to add the eschalots
to cold oil so they cook gradually,
turning golden. Using a slotted
spoon, remove from the oil and
transfer to a large plate lined with
paper towel to drain. Store in an
airtight container until needed.
all about the side dishes Carrot and coriander salad
Peel 3 carrots and thinly slice
diagonally. Put in a saucepan and
cover with cold water. Put over
a high heat, bring to the boil and
simmer for 1 minute. Drain and
Carrot and rinse under cold water, then put in
d
coriander sala a serving bowl. Halve 1 brown onion
lengthways, then thinly slice and
add to carrot. Add 1 tsp each salt
and black pepper, 1 Tbsp lemon
Tomato and juice, tsp cayenne pepper,
co ander relish
ri 1 tsp finely grated fresh ginger
and 1 cup coriander leaves.
Toss until combined. Serve.
Tomato and coriander relish

Dice 350g tomatoes and put in
a serving bowl. Finely dice small
Pappadums brown onion and add to tomato with
cup finely chopped coriander.
Add 2 Tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp salt
and tsp toasted cumin seeds.
Toss until combined. Serve.
Yoghurt, cucumber and mint

Toast 1 tsp cumin seeds in a small
frying pan over a medium heat.
Transfer to a mortar and pestle, then
let cool. Grind and put in a bowl
with tsp cayenne pepper and
1 tsp each salt and black pepper.
Yoghurt, Stir 500ml thick Greek-style yoghurt
Coconut cucumber into spice mixture. Peel, deseed and
ba ana slices
n and mint grate 1 Lebanese cucumber. Add
to yoghurt. Finely chop 1 cup mint
leaves and stir into yoghurt mixture.
Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.
Naan and chapati flatbreads

Many different naan and chapati
breads are available in supermarkets
from the Asian food aisle. Perfect for
mopping up delicious sauces!
Coconut banana slices

Put the juice of 1 large lemon in
a bowl. Cut 2 medium bananas into
2cm-thick slices. Toss in lemon juice.
Put 1
1 cups desiccated coconut
in a bowl. Add banana and
toss to coat. Transfer to
a serving dish and serve.
Naan and Pappadums

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chapat i flatbre Deep-fry in vegetable oil, or
microwave for 30 seconds,
until doubled in size and crisp.
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Thai green chicken curry
Serves 4
2 Tbsp oil
1kg chicken thigh fillets,
cut into 4cm cubes
1 cup pea or cluster eggplants
Thai green chicken curry cup Thai green curry paste
400g can coconut cream
1 cup chicken stock or water
2 Tbsp fish sauce Thai green curry paste
3 tsp grated palm sugar or brown sugar Makes about 1 cup
1 Tbsp lime juice Put 3 tsp white peppercorns, 2 tsp coriander
4 Kaffir lime leaves seeds and 2 tsp cumin seeds in a small frying
125g packet baby corn, pan over a medium heat. Cook for 4 minutes
halved lengthways or until aromatic. Transfer to a bowl and cool.
Steamed jasmine rice, to serve Peel and roughly chop 4 small eschalots. Trim
cup small Thai basil leaves, to serve and cut 6 long green chillies in half lengthways.
Kerala crab curry Discard seeds. Trim and peel outer leaves from
1 Heat of the oil in a large deep frying 2 lemongrass stalks. Finely chop white part
pan or wok over a medium-high heat. Add only. Peel and grate a 3cm piece of ginger. Fold
of the chicken and cook for 8 minutes or 4 Kaffir lime leaves and remove spines, then
Cooks tips until browned on all sides. Transfer to a bowl.

Add remaining oil and chicken and repeat
finely chop. Wash and roughly chop roots, leaves
and stalks of 1 bunch of coriander. Put in the
bowl of a food processor, along with peppercorns,
Kerala crab curry browning. Return cooked chicken to pan.
n This is quite a dry 2 Add eggplant and curry paste to chicken coriander seeds, cumin seeds, eschalots, green
curry. If you prefer and stir until well combined. Cook for chilli, lemongrass, ginger and lime leaves. Add
more sauce with your 2 minutes or until aromatic. 4 roughly chopped garlic cloves and cup
crab, add extra water or 3 Add coconut cream, chicken stock or lime juice, then process to a smooth paste.
stock (chicken or fish) water, fish sauce, palm sugar, lime juice and
to the sauce. lime leaves. Stir until combined and bring to Korma curry paste
n Fresh boneless fish the boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, Makes about 1 cup
fillets are also delicious for 20 minutes or until chicken is very In a bowl, cover tsp saffron threads with 1 Tbsp
cooked in this sauce. tender and sauce has thickened. Add baby hot water. Stand for 10 minutes or until saffron
corn and cook for 2 minutes or until just blooms. Roughly chop 2 medium brown onions.
tender. Spoon rice onto serving plates. Top Peel and slice a 4cm piece of ginger and 4 garlic
with curry and Thai basil leaves and serve. cloves. Put onion, ginger and garlic in the bowl
How to of a food processor. Add 1 Tbsp fried shallots
Kerala crab curry (see Cooks Tips, page 124), 1 tsp cardamom
store your
Preparation time: 10 mins seeds, tsp ground nutmeg, tsp ground mace
curry pastes and saffron mixture. Process to a smooth paste.
plus 30 mins standing
These homemade
curry pastes (far Cooking time: 35 mins
Serves 4 Rendang curry paste
right) can be used
Makes about 1 cup
immediately to
create a fabulous 4 dried red chillies Deseed and chop 8 medium dried chillies. Put
dish and any 2 Tbsp vegetable oil in a bowl, cover with boiling water and stand
leftovers can be 2 tsp yellow mustard seeds for 30 minutes. Drain. Peel and slice a 2cm
stored in an airtight 1 large brown onion, finely diced piece of galangal. Trim and peel outer leaves
container for up to 4cm piece ginger, finely grated from 2 lemongrass stalks. Finely chop white
1 week in the fridge part only. Peel and slice a 2cm piece of ginger.
6 cloves garlic, crushed
or 3 months in the Put chillies, galangal, lemongrass and ginger in
tsp cayenne pepper
freezer. If youre the bowl of a food processor. Add 1 chopped
short on prep time, 1 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp sweet paprika medium brown onion, 2 chopped garlic cloves,
plan ahead and
1 tsp ground coriander 1 Tbsp ground coriander, 2 tsp ground fennel,
make your chosen
paste in advance. tsp ground turmeric 2 tsp ground cumin, tsp black pepper, 1 Tbsp
500g ripe tomatoes, diced tamarind paste, 1 Tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp salt
1 cup water and cup water. Process to a smooth paste.

6 blue swimmer crabs, halved, cleaned
simplespices
2 tsp salt 3 Meanwhile, heat remaining oil in a frying
15 fresh curry leaves pan over a medium heat. Add of the paneer
Steamed basmati rice, to serve and cook for 2 minutes on each side or until
Lime wedges, to serve golden brown. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with
remaining paneer. Spoon rice onto serving
1 Halve and deseed chillies. Put in a bowl plates. Top with curry and paneer, then serve
and cover with boiling water. Stand for 30 with yoghurt sauce and extra coriander sprigs.
minutes or until soft. Drain and finely chop.
2 Heat oil in a large deep frying pan or wok. Thai red duck curry
Eggplant and potato curry When hot, add mustard seeds and cook for Preparation time: 10 mins
1 minute or until seeds begin to jump. Add Cooking time: 25 mins
onion and cook for 5 minutes or until soft. Serves 4
Add chilli, ginger, garlic, cayenne pepper, cumin,
paprika, coriander and turmeric. Stir until 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
combined. Cook for 1 minute or until aromatic. 3 duck breast fillets, skin on
3 Add tomato and water to pan. Stir until 400ml light coconut cream
combined and bring to the boil. Simmer cup red curry paste
for 20 minutes or until tomato is soft. Add 2 Tbsp fish sauce
prepared crab to curry sauce with salt 1 Tbsp grated palm sugar or brown sugar
and curry leaves. Simmer for 8 minutes 560g can pitted lychees in syrup, drained,
Thai red duck curry or until crab is just cooked through. Serve or 12 fresh lychees, peeled, pitted
immediately with rice and lime wedges. 250g punnet cherry tomatoes
1 bunch Thai basil
Eggplant and potato curry 6 Kaffir lime leaves
Preparation time: 10 mins Steamed jasmine rice, to serve
Serves 4 1 Preheat oven to 200C. Line an oven tray
with baking paper. Heat oil in a non-stick frying
1 cup thick Greek-style yoghurt pan over a medium-high heat. When hot, add
1 cup coriander sprigs duck breasts, skin-side down, and cook for
Korma lamb curry 1 cup mint leaves 2 minutes or until golden brown. Turn and cook
2 Tbsp vegetable oil for a further 2 minutes. Transfer to prepared
1 brown onion, finely chopped tray and roast for 8 minutes. Set aside.
1kg desiree potatoes, peeled, 2 Put of the coconut cream in a deep
cut into 2cm cubes frying pan or wok over a medium-high heat
Cooks tips 375g tikka masala simmer sauce

1 cup water
and bring to the boil. Add curry paste and
stir to combine. Cook for 2 minutes or until
5 finger eggplant, cut into aromatic. Add remaining coconut cream with
Thai red duck curry
2cm-thick slices fish sauce and sugar. Slice duck diagonally
If you are unable to
find fresh or canned 4 tomatoes, cut into wedges and add to pan. Reduce heat to medium-low.
lychees, use pineapple 8 fresh curry leaves Simmer for 5 minutes or until sauce thickens.
pieces instead. 200g paneer, cut into 1cm-thick slices 3 Add lychees and tomatoes. Remove leaves
(see Cooks Tips, page 122) from of the Thai basil and add to curry
Korma lamb curry Steamed basmati rice, to serve with lime leaves. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until
Curl green shallots by Extra coriander sprigs, to serve heated through. Spoon rice into large serving
cutting them into thin bowls. Spoon curry and sauce over rice. Top
strips and placing in 1 Put yoghurt, coriander sprigs and mint with remaining sprigs of Thai basil to serve.
a bowl of iced water. leaves in the bowl of a small food processor
and process until a smooth green sauce forms. Korma lamb curry
Transfer sauce to a small bowl, then cover Preparation time: 20 mins
and refrigerate until needed. Cooking time: 1 hour 45 mins
2 Heat of the oil in a large deep frying Serves 4
pan over a medium heat. When hot, add onion
and cook for 4 minutes or until soft. Add cup vegetable oil
potato and cook, stirring often, for 8 minutes 8 small washed potatoes, halved
or until softened. Pour tikka masala simmer 1 Tbsp ghee
sauce and water over potatoes. Stir until cup korma curry paste
combined and mixture comes to the boil. 1.2kg lamb leg, diced
Add eggplant, tomato and curry leaves. cup thick Greek-style yoghurt

Cook for 15 minutes or until eggplant is soft. 2 tsp plain flour
simplespices
2 tsp salt
1 tsp ground white pepper
1 green shallot, curled, to garnish
(see Cooks Tip, page 128)
Steamed basmati rice, to serve
1 Heat oil in a large deep non-stick

frying pan over a medium-high heat.
When hot, add potato and cook for
10 minutes or until browned on all Malaysian beef rendang
sides. Transfer to a bowl. Add ghee
and, when melted, add curry paste and
cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes
Cooks tips
or until browned. Add lamb and stir until
combined. Cook, stirring occasionally,
for 10 minutes or until lamb is browned.
2 Combine yoghurt and flour in a small Malaysian
bowl. Add 1 heaped Tbsp of yoghurt beef rendang
mixture to curry and stir until well combined. n Curl green shallots by
Cook for 1 minute. Continue to add cutting them into thin
remaining yoghurt mixture in this way strips and placing in
(if yoghurt is added too fast, it will split). a bowl of ice water.
Bring curry to a simmer, then reduce n Kecap manis is a thick
heat to low and cook, partially covered, soy sauce sweetened with
for 1 hour. Add potato and cook for 15 palm sugar and flavoured
minutes or until lamb is very tender and with star anise. You can
potato is tender. Season with salt and find it in supermarkets.
white pepper. Garnish with green shallot
curls and serve with steamed basmati rice.
Malaysian beef rendang

Cooking time: 2 hours 10 mins
Serves 4
185g Malaysian rendang curry paste

2 x 400g cans coconut milk
2 Tbsp kecap manis
1.5kg chuck steak, cut into large cubes
250g snow peas, halved
diagonally lengthways
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1 green shallot, curled, to garnish
(see Cooks Tip, right)
Steamed jasmine rice, to serve
4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled, halved
1 Combine curry paste, coconut milk

and kecap manis in a large deep saucepan
over a medium heat. Stir until smooth and
mixture comes to the boil. Add steak and
stir until well combined and mixture comes
to the boil. Reduce heat to medium-low
and cook for 2 hours. The coconut milk
will form into an oil. At this stage, stir often
until a dry curry forms.
2 Bring a small saucepan of water
to the boil. Add snow pea and cook for
2 minutes or until tender. Drain and stir
through curry. Garnish with green shallot
curls and serve with jasmine rice and eggs.
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Going from hollow to
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Plums with zabaglione

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Barbecued side of salmon Chilli con carne

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Succulent flakes of salmon make a pretty-in-pink salad. down with a generous dollop of cooling yoghurt.
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Barbecued jam crown cake Hazelnut crisp biscuits

The jewel of any meal a vibrant, fruity cake Chewy, nutty and absolutely addictive, theyre also
that will have everyone asking for seconds! great served sandwiched around vanilla ice-cream.
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From long-weekend treats to warming mains and

Cooks tips
Chocolate Easter
egg fondue
Use Scotch fingers like you
would toast soldiers and
Chocolate Easter egg fondue Plums with zabaglione Barbecued side of salmon dip into the filling. Spear
strawberries, raspberries
and chunks of larger fruit
Chocolate Easter 1 vanilla pod, split, seeds 2 Tbsp sunflower kernals, on fondue forks to dunk.
egg fondue scraped toasted
Preparation time: 10 mins Mint sprigs, to serve 1 small red chilli, deseeded, Barbecued side of salmon
plus 20 mins cooling Double cream, to serve fnely chopped with dill and mustard sauce
Cooking time: 5 mins Rocket leaves, to serve To find a non-stick barbecue
Serves 8 1 Preheat oven to 160C. Extra baby gherkins, to serve plate liner, see Stockists page.
Line an oven tray with baking Or, if you would prefer to use
8 hollow chocolate Easter paper. Cut off cheeks of plums 1 Combine olive oil, lemon the oven, preheat it to 175C
eggs (about the size of and arrange on prepared tray. juice, gherkins, mustard, sugar and cook for 20 minutes.
a regular chickens egg) Bake for 5 minutes or until just and of the dill in the bowl
1 cup pure cream warmed, then divide among of a food processor. Blend until Chilli con carne
1 vanilla pod, split, seeds 4 ovenproof bowls. smooth and season with salt. Put If your kids (or guests) cant
scraped 2 Combine egg yolks, sugar, fish, skin-side down, on a non- handle the heat, just leave
200g white chocolate, marsala and vanilla seeds in a stick barbecue plate liner (or out the chilli powder and
chopped heatproof bowl, then set over folded foil topped with baking serve with sliced red chilli on
Halved Scotch finger biscuits a saucepan of simmering water. paper) and season generously the side for those who can.
and fruit, to serve (see Cook, whisking constantly, for with salt and pepper. Rub with
Cooks Tips, right) 5 minutes or until thick. of the sauce and set aside. Barbecued jam crown cake
3 Spoon zabaglione over 2 Steam potato for 20 minutes If you would prefer to bake
1 Peel back foil around top plums and cook under a hot or until tender. Set aside to cool. this cake in the oven, cook at
half of each egg. Using a grill for 1 minute or until lightly Mix gently with aioli, chives, 180C for 1 hour, then remove
warm, sharp knife, neatly slice browned. Serve with mint sunflower kernals and chilli. foil and baking paper and
off each top. Set egg bottoms sprigs and double cream. 3 Meanwhile, preheat a lidded bake for a further 5 minutes.
aside in an egg carton. barbecue to low. Place salmon
2 Put cream and vanilla Barbecued side of tray on hotplate and cook, lid
seeds in a small saucepan salmon with dill and down, for 20 minutes or until
over a low heat and bring to mustard sauce just firm. Scatter with remaining 1 tsp chilli powder (optional)
a simmer. Remove from heat Preparation time: 10 mins dill, then break into chunks. 1 cup beef stock
and whisk in white chocolate Cooking time: 20 mins Serve with potato salad, rocket 2 x 400g cans whole peeled
until smooth. Set aside until Serves 6 leaves, extra gherkins and tomatoes
sauce is completely cooled. remaining sauce on the side. 400g can four bean mix,
3 Pour chocolate sauce cup extra virgin olive oil drained
into eggs (there will be a Juice of 2 lemons Chilli con carne cup smoky barbecue
little extra for refills!) and 6 baby gherkins (cornichons) Preparation time: 15 mins sauce
serve with Scotch finger 1 Tbsp seeded mustard Cooking time: 1 hour 50 mins Sea-salt flakes and freshly
biscuits and fruit for dipping. 2 tsp brown sugar Serves 6 ground black pepper,
2 bunches dill, chopped to season
Plums with zabaglione Sea-salt flakes and freshly 1 brown onion, finely diced Cooked basmati rice, to serve
Preparation time: 5 mins ground black pepper, 2 sticks celery, finely diced Coriander leaves, to serve
Cooking time: 10 mins to season 1 large carrot, finely diced Sliced red chillies, to serve
Serves 4 1 (1.25kg) side salmon, all 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped Plain yoghurt, to serve
bones removed, skin on cup extra virgin olive oil
10 ripe plums 4 large potatoes, peeled, 600g beef mince 1 Put onion, celery, carrot,
4 egg yolks chopped 2 tsp ground cumin garlic and of the oil in a large
cup caster sugar cup aioli 1 tsp ground coriander saucepan over a medium heat.
cup marsala 1 bunch chives, chopped 1 tsp ground cinnamon Cook, stirring, for 10 minutes or

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Chilli con carne Barbecued jam crown cake Hazelnut crisp biscuits steps
until well softened. Remove loosened, then spread in STEP 1 Preheat oven to steps Hazelnut
crisp biscuits
from pan and set aside. Increase bottom of prepared tin. 180C. Spread hazelnuts
heat to high. Put mince and 2 Put butter, sugar and lemon over an oven tray. Roast for
remaining oil in pan, then cook, zest in a large bowl and whisk 10 minutes or until lightly
stirring, until well browned. for 4 minutes or until very toasted. Cool for 5 minutes.
2 Return vegetable mixture light. Whisk in eggs, 1 at a STEP 2 Transfer hazelnuts
to pan with spices, stock and time, mixing thoroughly until to a clean, dry tea towel and
tomatoes. Reduce heat to low well incorporated. Sift flours gently rub to remove skins.
and simmer for 1 hours or together into a separate bowl. Increase oven temperature
until most of the liquid has Fold flours into mixture, to 200C. Line an oven tray
evaporated. Stir in beans and alternating with batches with baking paper.
barbecue sauce, then season. of sour cream. STEP 3 Put nuts in the small
Serve on a bed of cooked 3 Spoon batter over jam in bowl of a food processor and
basmati rice topped with tin, then put tin in a roasting grind to a medium-fine crumb.
coriander, chilli and yoghurt. pan. Add water until 1cm from Combine with flour and sugar
top of pan. Cover entire pan in a large bowl.
Barbecued jam with baking paper, then wrap STEP 4 Put eggwhites and
crown cake tightly in foil. Place in middle cream of tartar in a large bowl
Preparation time: 10 mins of barbecue. Cook for 45 and beat, using an electric
Cooking time: 50 mins minutes or until cake is almost mixer, until soft peaks form.
Serves 10 firm. Remove foil and baking Gently fold into nut mixture
paper, then cook for a further with vanilla extract.
Cooking oil spray, to grease 5 minutes or until lightly STEP 5 Arrange teaspoons of
cup raspberry jam browned on top. Drizzle mixture on prepared tray, 6cm
125g unsalted butter, with lemon juice. apart. Bake for 10 minutes or
softened 4 Allow cake to cool in tin until pale golden. Transfer to
200g caster sugar for 5 minutes, then turn out a wire rack to cool. Serve.
Finely grated zest and juice onto a serving plate. Spoon
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of 2 lemons over thawed mixed berries and
3 eggs serve with custard and extra
175g plain flour mixed berries on the side.
75g self-raising flour
150g sour cream Hazelnut crisp biscuits
Frozen mixed berries, Preparation time: 5 mins
thawed, to serve Cooking time: 20 mins
Custard, to serve Makes 30
1 Preheat a lidded barbecue 115g hazelnuts See Fast Ed

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Take it slow this Easter with
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or until just cooked. Set 2 cloves garlic, finely
aside for 5 minutes to rest. grated
3 Slice pork into thick 30ml extra virgin olive oil
medallions and transfer 2 tsp sweet paprika
to a serving platter. Serve or sumac
with roast fruit chutney.
1 Preheat oven to 160C.
Easter slow-baked Using a mortar and pestle,
lamb shoulder grind salt, garlic and
Preparation time: 15 mins peppercorns until combined.
Pork with fruit chutney Slow-baked lamb shoulder
Cooking time: Stir in oil and oregano.
2 hours 50 mins 2 Flatten lamb shoulder
Pork with roast 1 piece cinnamon bark Serves 6-8 and rub marinade into meat,
fruit chutney or 1 cinnamon stick then transfer to a baking dish.
Preparation time: 15 mins 5cm piece ginger, cut 2 Tbsp sea-salt flakes Add vinegar and water, then
Cooking time: 40 mins into matchsticks 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced cover with foil and bake for
Serves 4 3 star anise 1 Tbsp black peppercorns 2 hours. Remove foil, turn
2-3 Tbsp red wine vinegar 100ml extra virgin on oven grill and increase
1 Tbsp Chinese five spice 2 Tbsp brown sugar olive oil oven to 220C (or 250C if
2 Tbsp olive oil 30g butter 3 Tbsp dried oregano grill is separate to oven). Bake
2 (about 350-400g each) 1.2-1.8kg lamb shoulder, for 15-20 minutes or until
large pork fillets 1 Preheat oven to 180C. deboned meat is crisp at edges. Set
Sea-salt flakes and freshly To make fruit chutney, put all 80ml white wine vinegar aside to rest for 15 minutes.
ground black pepper, ingredients in a roasting pan 125ml water 3 Meanwhile, to make
to season and gently toss to combine. 2 lemons, thickly sliced, yoghurt, cucumber and mint
Transfer to oven and roast to serve salad dip, put cucumber in
FRUIT CHUTNEY for 30-40 minutes, stirring Flatbread, to serve a strainer and sprinkle over
2 Tbsp olive oil halfway through cooking, sugar and a little salt. Set
3 green apples, peeled, or until fruit and onion has Yoghurt, cucumber aside for 10 minutes to
cored, cut into chunks softened and cherries have and mint salad dip drain off excess water
2 cups cherries (use fresh, let out a little of their juice. 3 large Lebanese 4 Combine yoghurt, mint,
frozen, tinned or dried) 2 Meanwhile, combine five cucumbers, peeled, lemon juice and garlic in
3 small red onions, skin spice and oil in a large bowl, deseeded, diced into a medium bowl. Season
left on, cut into wedges, then add pork fillets and turn 12mm cubes with salt and pepper, then
3 cloves garlic, smashed to coat. Season with salt and 2 tsp sugar stir in oil. Add drained
in skins pepper. Preheat grill to Sea-salt flakes and freshly cucumber, then transfer to
medium-high or put a large ground black pepper, a serving bowl and sprinkle
frying pan over a medium- to season with paprika or sumac.
high heat. Add pork and 500g Greek-style yoghurt 5 Arrange lamb on a platter
cook, turning to brown all bunch mint, leaves and spoon over a little of the
sides, for 12-15 minutes picked, finely chopped pan juices. Serve with dip,
Juice of lemon lemon slices and flatbread.
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Barbecued baby octopus
Roasted carrot dip with pierce 4 holes. Bake for 1

dukkah and lime wafers hours or until carrot is tender 1 Tbsp sea-salt flakes
Preparation time: 15 mins and water has evaporated. Set 1 tsp Chinese five spice batches, for 2-3 minutes
plus 30 mins cooling aside for 30 minutes or until Finely grated zest of or until puffed and very
Cooking time: cooled to room temperature. 2 oranges crisp. Drain well and sprinkle
1 hour 25 mins Discard cinnamon stick. Vegetable oil, to deep-fry with five-spice and orange
Serves 8 2 Put cooled carrot in a salt to serve.
food processor. Add cream 1 Cut pork skin into 3cm-
1 Tbsp unsalted butter cheese, honey and oil and wide strips, no more than 8cm Barbecued baby
1 cinnamon stick puree until smooth, then long. If necessary, remove any octopus with garlic,
500g carrots, peeled, season with salt and pepper. fat on skin. Cook in a large chilli and shallots
chopped 3 Meanwhile, cut tortillas saucepan of boiling water Preparation time: 10 mins
cup water into wedges and put on for 20 minutes. Drain well plus 45 mins marinating
250g spreadable prepared trays. Drizzle with and pat dry with paper towel. Cooking time: 5 mins
cream cheese lime juice and season with 2 Preheat oven to 140C. Serves 4
2 Tbsp honey salt. Bake for 8 minutes or Grease 2 oven trays with
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil until crisp. Top carrot dip with cooking oil spray and line 800g baby octopus,
Sea-salt flakes and freshly dukkah and drizzle with a little with baking paper. Arrange cleaned
ground black pepper, extra oil, then serve with lime skin on trays in a single layer 1 Tbsp coriander seeds
to season tortilla wafers on the side. and bake for 1 hour or until 1 tsp cumin seeds
4 green tortillas very dry. Finely grated zest of
Juice of 1 lime Pork scratchings 3 Using a mortar and 3 oranges
cup dukkah with five-spice pestle grind together sea-salt 4 cloves garlic, minced
Extra drizzle of extra virgin and orange salt flakes, five-spice and orange 3 green shallots, thinly
olive oil, to serve Preparation time: 5 mins zest until well combined. sliced, green and white
Cooking time: 1 hours 4 Pour oil into a large parts separated
1 Preheat oven to 180C. Serves 6 saucepan until 5cm deep. 1 tsp chilli flakes
Line 2 oven trays with baking Heat to 180C on a cooks 100ml extra virgin olive oil
paper. Put butter, cinnamon, 750g pork skin thermometer, or until a cube Sea-salt flakes and freshly
carrot and water in a baking Cooking oil spray, of bread turns golden in ground black pepper,
dish, then cover with foil and to grease 30 seconds. Cook skin, in to season

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Pear and raspberry bread Cherry coconut treats Frozen tiramisu loaf Chicken schnitzel
Pear and Cherry coconut treats medium/50%). Remove With the motor still running,
raspberry bread Preparation time: 20 mins from heat and set aside to add sugar syrup to egg yolks
Preparation time: 5 mins Cooking time: 10 mins cool to room temperature. in a steady stream, then beat
Cooking time: 55 mins Makes 12 6 Dip each treat, underside for 6 minutes or until cooled
Serves 10 first, in melted chocolate to to room temperature. Fold
Cooking oil spray, cover halfway. Put, chocolate- in mascarpone and cream.
Cooking oil spray, to grease side up, on a wire rack and 3 Dip of the savoiardi
to grease 2 large eggwhites leave to set before serving. biscuits into coffee mixture
2 cups self-raising flour tsp cream of tartar and arrange along base of
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 100g caster sugar Frozen tiramisu loaf prepared tin. Spread of
125g caster sugar 40g almond meal Preparation time: 20 mins the mascarpone mixture on
1 cup natural yoghurt Pinch of sea-salt flakes plus overnight freezing top of biscuits, then sprinkle
cup vegetable oil 1 tsp vanilla extract Cooking time: 20 mins over of the chocolate.
2 eggs 200g desiccated coconut Serves 10 4 Repeat layering with
1 tsp natural vanilla extract 200g dried cherries, mascarpone and chocolate,
6 pear halves in juice, chopped Cooking oil spray, finishing with a layer of
drained, diced 250g dark chocolate, to grease remaining coffee-soaked
120g frozen raspberries broken into pieces cup brown sugar biscuits. Cover with plastic
Icing sugar mixture, cup strong black coffee wrap and freeze for at least
to dust 1 Preheat oven to 170C. 135g caster sugar 6 hours, or preferably
Fresh raspberries, Grease a 12-hole (-cup cup water overnight, until firm.
to serve capacity) muffin tin with 4 egg yolks 5 Turn out tiramisu loaf
cooking oil, then line each 250g mascarpone from tin, then scatter with
1 Preheat oven to 170C. hole with a strip of baking 300ml thickened cream, extra grated dark chocolate
Grease a medium loaf tin paper, leaving an overhang. whipped to soft peaks and slice to serve.
with cooking oil spray, then 2 Put eggwhites in the 10 savoiardi biscuits
line base and sides with bowl of an electric mixer 75g dark chocolate, grated Chicken schnitzel
baking paper. Put flour, bicarb and beat on high, using the Extra grated dark chocolate, Preparation time: 20 mins
and caster sugar in a large whisk attachment, until frothy. to serve plus 15 mins standing
bowl and stir to combine. Add cream of tartar, then Cooking time: 15 mins
Put yoghurt, oil, eggs and gradually add sugar, beating 1 Grease a 1L loaf tin with Serves 4
vanilla in a separate large continuously, until mixture cooking oil spray, then line
bowl and whisk until combined is thick and glossy. base and sides with plastic 4 chicken breast fillets
and smooth. Pour yoghurt 3 Using a spatula, fold in wrap. Put brown sugar and 4 cups fresh breadcrumbs,
mixture into flour mixture almond meal, salt and vanilla, coffee in a small saucepan made from day-old bread
and stir to combine. then fold in desiccated over a low heat and bring to 1 Tbsp dried oregano
2 Fold pears and frozen coconut and dried cherry. a simmer. Simmer until sugar 2 tsp sea-salt flakes
raspberries into batter, then 4 Spoon mixture evenly has dissolved, then set aside Finely grated zest of
spoon into prepared tin. Bake into prepared tin until three- to cool completely. 1 lemon
for 55 minutes or until cooked quarters full. Smooth surface. 2 Put caster sugar and water cup plain flour
when tested with a skewer. Bake for 10 minutes or until in a separate small saucepan 3 eggs
3 Cool bread in tin for 15 pale golden and cooked over a high heat and cook until 1 Tbsp milk
minutes before turning out through. Cool in tin. temperature reaches 120C 2 Tbsp sour cream
onto a wire rack. Dust with 5 Meanwhile, melt chocolate on a sugar thermometer. Put or yoghurt
icing sugar, then slice. Serve in a heatproof bowl set over egg yolks in the bowl of an 2 Tbsp mayonnaise
warm or cold, topped with a saucepan of simmering electric mixer and beat, using 2 Tbsp white wine vinegar
fresh raspberries. water (or microwave on whisk attachment, until foamy. 50ml extra virgin olive oil

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1 Tbsp caster sugar Zaatar spice barbecue lamb chops

Extra tsp sea-salt flakes Preparation time: 10 mins plus
small white cabbage, thinly 1 hour marinating
sliced Cooking time: 10 mins
2 medium carrots, peeled, Serves 4
coarsely grated
1 Granny Smith apple, coarsely 1 Tbsp sweet paprika
grated 2 tsp ground cumin
white onion, finely diced tsp ground cloves
60g parmesan, finely grated cup extra virgin olive oil
200ml olive oil, to shallow fry Finely grated zest and juice
bunch flat-leaf parsley, leaves of 2 lemons
picked, roughly torn 8 lamb forequarter chops
bunch mint, leaves picked, 2 Tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
roughly torn 3 tsp sumac
Lemon cheeks, to serve 1 bunch thyme, leaves picked
Sea-salt flakes and freshly ground
1 Cut each chicken fillet part way black pepper, to season
through middle horizontally and open 2 medium carrots, peeled,
out into 1 large fillet. Enclose each cut into 2cm cubes
fillet in plastic wrap and lightly beat 2 medium potatoes, peeled,
with a mallet or rolling pin to flatten. cut into 2cm cubes
2 Combine breadcrumbs, oregano, 1 cup peas
salt and zest in a large shallow bowl. cup black olives, halved
Put flour on a plate. Whisk eggs in a large cup diced ham
shallow bowl with milk. Lightly coat both bunch flat-leaf parsley,
sides of fillets in flour. Dip floured chicken finely chopped
into egg mixture, then coat in breadcrumb cup mayonnaise
mixture, pressing crumbs into chicken.
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Transfer to an oven tray and stand at 1 Put paprika, cumin, cloves, oil, and zest
room temperature for 10 minutes. and juice in a small bowl. Using a fork,
3 Meanwhile, to make coleslaw, put pierce lamb chops all over, then rub with
sour cream, mayonnaise, vinegar, extra marinade. Cover and set aside for 1 hour.
virgin olive oil, sugar and extra salt in 2 Meanwhile, to make zaatar mix, put
a small jug, then whisk to combine. sesame seeds, sumac and thyme in a Caroline Velik, Karina Duncan; food preparation Amira Georgy
Mix cabbage, carrot, apple, onion and bowl. Season well with salt. Set aside.
parmesan in a large bowl. Pour dressing 3 Steam carrot and potato until tender,
over salad and toss until combined. then set aside to cool. Blanch peas, then
Stand for 10-15 minutes. refresh under running water. Put peas,
4 Heat olive oil in a large frying pan carrot and potato in large bowl. Add olive,
over a medium heat. Cook schnitzel, in ham, parsley and mayonnaise. Season
2 batches, for 2-3 minutes on each side with salt and pepper, then stir to combine.
or until crumbs turn golden and chicken 4 Preheat barbecue grill to high. Season
is cooked through. Transfer to a large chops with salt and pepper, then grill for
plate lined with paper towel. Spoon 5 minutes, turning often, for medium, or
coleslaw onto serving plates and sprinkle until cooked to your liking. Scatter zaatar
with parsley and mint. Add schnitzel over cooked chops and serve with carrot
and serve with lemon cheeks. and potato salad on the side.
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theres a design style set to If only they could talk, the
soothe, dazzle and inspire. secrets they would reveal!
Let the following ideas But note the bed its
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Throws, from top: Emily in Ice, $79.95,
Elizabeth in Dusty Blue and Virginia in Desert
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see Stockists page Sage, $59.95; Rochelle table, $179.95;

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n Fluffy lambswool, tribal
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bedside tables with gusto.
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n Florals on an exaggerated
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blues and teal, turquoise or
peacock blue accents. Hints of
sulphur, red and olive to liven
things up (note the quilt).
n Graphite to underscore
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grey floorboards, which could
be swapped out for carpet.
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Gradient throw in
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Here, a scrap wood-effect
wallpaper creates a comfy
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2. Layer your bed with plush bedding
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grey and cream. Continue the floaty
feminine theme with a valance and
covered bedhead. Having trouble finding
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Consider dyeing 100 per cent cotton
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ring an interesting
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and decking it out with tribal
prints everywhere. Rather,
its how to incorporate an
accent here and there. Note
this hand-loomed Moroccan
wedding blanket in place of
a traditional headboard.
1. Traditionally, Moroccan
wedding blankets (or handira) 1
are made from sheeps wool,
Anya Bahar Platter, $59.95 (top), linen or cotton, with hundreds
Anya Marrakesh Platter in Copper/ of sequins lending a touch of
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bestowed with blessings and
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duties. Its also viewed as a
symbol of fertility and good
luck. Sahra Moroccan Wedding
Blanket, $680, Zohi Interiors.
the trends
n Urban global! Its the right
balance between calm and
interesting. Moroccan, Indian
and African are popular, so
look out for ethnic prints. Set
against a muted and serene
Cube timber bed white background, a few
in pine (can be
custom finished), from
accent pillows, throws and
$2149, Bedworks. ornaments go a long way.
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2. A Moroccan wedding blanket headboard establishes
a global feel while bringing texture and interest to a
basically bland, all-white room. Like the idea? You
can create a similar bedhead by securing to your bed
(or wall) two upright posts with a pole, fixed between
the two, across the top. Sling the blanket over the rail
and youre done. Then pick up on the mirrored sequins
in the blanket with metal accents note the lamp.

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our windows and
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effect is dramatic. Make the $229.95, Sheridan.
most of the indoor/outdoor

connection dress the bed
with a watercolour print
Unfold pendant in yellow,
32 x 32 x 30cm, $278, of stylised flowers in full
Top3ByDesign. bloom and you could
almost be in your garden.
1. Forgo the everything

must match myth. Instead,
embrace an anything
goes ethos to bring a
casual vibrancy to your 1
bedroom. The key to
getting it right and it not
looking chaotic is to work
within a defined colour
palette think blue, green
or orange and to use
variations in texture and
materials. Note the Grain Flat-weave
wool rug (right) and Wool Rug in
the smooth rubber yellow/ivory,
pendant (above). 160 x 230cm,
$495, Bayliss.
Alicia floor lamp, the trends

155cm tall,
$595, Eco Chic. n Watercolour floral
prints are on-trend, as are
impressionistic brushstrokes
and paint splashes.
n The colour of the moment
Wire
candlestick turquoise. Introduce it via
in green, a unique piece.
29cm tall,
$30/pair n Powder-coated wireworks
(far left), for side tables (re-imagined as
Mint Green.
bedside tables), candlesticks,
pendant lights and lamps. ???? in ???, $???
Carlsen queen bed with

orange leather bedhead,
$2699, Domayne.
Knickknack storage
box in yellow, 17cm,
$29.95, Freedom.
For shopping details, see Stockists page

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sleepingspaces
?, Bambury.
f loral fantasy
2. A sure-fire way to create a fresh and vibrant
sleeping space is to add layered interest. Set
against a white canvas, a blossom-covered
Photography courtesy of Sheridan
quilt cover can lift the rooms spirits, as well

as your own! It provides you with a palette
for a variety of collected pieces (old and
new) and accessories, ensuring the look is
coordinated rather than overly matchy. For
textural interest, look to different materials
knitted fabric, ceramics and rubber, plus
timber, woven and wire furniture.

Soho table lamp,
$129.95, Amalfi.
W
arm to colours
such as saffron
and orchid, and
add a hint of acid yellow
(anything but mellow).
Use them in large blocks
for a total makeover of
your bedroom and to bring
about a bright, energetic
feel-good factor.
Aberfeldy canvas print,
from $399, Signarture.
1. Trim a curtain with a pretty Paradise bottle, $79.95;

Medallion paper jotter
border. Using three strips of in Persimon, $12.95,
cotton or linen (15cm deep both Madras Link.
by curtain width plus 1cm),
fray one long edge of each
to measure 1cm. Stitch 5mm
side hems to the wrong side.
Leaving at least 7cm between
trims, with right sides facing
and frayed edge at top, pin
then stitch along non-frayed
edge. Fold strips over so the
frayed edge is at the bottom
and press in place.
see Stockists page
1 the trends
Colour blocking a bold
move in decorating with
solid colours. While the
form is usually geometric,
it does not mean the blocks
of colour need to be uniform
or symmetrical. Choose two
colours on the colour wheel
close to each other, or
opposite each other for a
more dramatic effect. Add
a neutral to ensure the colours
arent too overpowering.
Eden throws in
Camomile and Cerise
130 x 180cm, $69.95
each, Laura Ashley.
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sleepingspaces
2. Spice up a traditionally
furnished bedroom 2
dressed with plain
bedlinen using blocks of
colour to give it youthful
energy. A feature wall,
a vibrant coverlet or
bed throw and scatter
cushions are your tools
of trade here. Like the
wall colour? Try Dulux
Pink Quince.
block work
sleepingspaces
the
undercover story ARRANGING BED PILLOW
Give your bed the best care, then perfect the art of pillow arrangement
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1
Using standard pillows
1. Made for two! Individual comfort on

each side of this bed is assured with four
comfort levels to choose from Extra ARRANGING
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BED PILLOWS
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Firm, Firm, Medium or Plush. iComfort
i75 queen bed, $4399, AH Beard. standard euro pillows
Using European
standard euro
2
Sleeping on it 2,3. Protect your
mattress with
this queen Coral
n Invest in the best bed your
Fleece Waterproof
budget permits, then add extra Protector (2),
comfort with a mattress topper $159. Keep warm
in winter and cool
3
and/or wool underlay.
through summer
n Replace your mattress and
with a reversible
base at the same time. Your base underlay (3), $390,
may not be even, negating the Lorraine Lea Linen.
benefits of a new mattress.
n If you have a slat base,
4,5. Look out
for a soft pillow
place a sheet over the slats thats anti-dust
to protect your mattress from
4
mite, anti-bacterial
discolouration and abrasion.
n Vacuum your mattress
and anti-microbial.
Or choose a soft, 6
supportive pillow
regularly, and steam clean that supports
it every few months. your head while
n Rotate your mattress relieving pressure
5
Diagrams Stephen Pollitt
monthly, varying from end-to- points. Microfibre 6. As with pillows, look out
pillow (4), $60, for a generous quilt that packs
end and side-to-side to even or Memory Foam all of the three antis (see left)!
out body impressions that pillow (5), $129, Healthy Fibre quilt queen bed,
develop as the upholstery settles. Lorraine Lea Linen. $179, Lorraine Lea Linen.
BEDHEAD in position. Working up the face
Gather your supplies of MDF, aim to stagger planks of
n Frame top and bottom (2) 70 x 30 vinyl so joins are distributed evenly.
x 1800mm primed pine Continue until face of bedhead is
n Frame sides and middle support (3) covered. Use utility knife to trim
70 x 30 x 1140mm primed pine vinyl at edges where necessary.
n 1200 x 1800 x 16mm MDF Step 5 To cover side edges of
n Timber-look vinyl flooring planks frame, measure, mark up and, using
utility knife on cutting mat, trim
Youll also need vinyl planks lengthways to suit.
PVA; timber screws; drill and Remove backing paper and
bits; quick-setting filler; fine-grit stick in position.
sandpaper; utility knife; cutting mat; Step 6 Using small L brackets
small L brackets or split battens at sides, affix bedhead to your
wall, in a level position, into studs
Note For an additional fee, you can or plugs in masonry walls. Or, for
have your timber and MDF cut to size. a concealed fixing, choose off-the-
2
shelf metal split battens just affix
Heres how 1 half to wall and other half to back
Step 1 To make a 1200 x 1800mm of bedhead, then hang in position.
frame, butt join top, bottom and sides
together to form a rectangle. Apply 3
glue, predrill, then screw together steps
with 2 screws at each corner. Also
glue and screw the middle support
in a centred position between top
and bottom of frame.
Step 2 Apply glue to 1 edge of
frame, place MDF sheet on top,
then predrill, countersink and drive
step 4
screws through face of MDF to
secure assembly together.
Step 3 Fill screw holes on face
of MDF with filler. Once completely
dry, lightly sand front of MDF until
perfectly smooth. Brush away dust
to prevent lumps under vinyl later.
Step 4 Starting at bottom, begin
laying out vinyl planks flush with
step 6
bottom edge of MDF. Remove backing For project supplies,
paper, 1 by 1, and stick vinyl planks see Stockists page
1
1. Heads up! Cheat a timber-look bedhead with
vinyl flooring planks. Mounted against a citrus
backdrop (here, Dulux Limone), its a showstopper.
2. On your next trip to a local flower market,

draw inspiration from the vibrant colours in nature,
like these beautiful magenta tulips. Bring a bunch
home, too.
3. Timber tray tables make terrific bedsides

just undercoat and paint in Dulux Domino.
4. For extra zing, paint a main wall (here, the

wall behind the bed) in a luscious lemon shade.
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Light the wayl-
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look pen d a ts
Lemon
therapy
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Introduce layers of vivid colour and

texture for a zesty bedroom revamp
P
ack a punch in your bedroom with
a decorating scheme inspired by a fruit
salad of jewel and troppo tones. Begin
your overhaul with a painted feature wall, make
a geometric paper-triangle artwork, and knock
together a timber-look bedhead its easy!
Complete your scheme with soft furnishings in the
hottest hues and get ready to turn down the covers.

roommakeover
Do it your self !
, g eo metric
Make a framed GEO artwork
work of art Gather your supplies
n1 200 x 600 x 3mm MDF board
n 1200 x 600 x 3mm clear PVC sheet
nT hick A3 cardboard sheets in white
Youll also need

Painting tools; acrylic primer; acrylic paint in white
and assorted colours of choice (we used Dulux
Vivid White and 8 assorted test pots); cutting
mat; utility knife; steel ruler; drill and bits; clamps;
PVA adhesive or thin double-sided tape; masking
tape; x 12mm bolts (6); dome nuts (6);
65 x 20 x 100mm timber offcuts (4); contact
adhesive; sawtooth picture hangers (2)
Note If you would prefer to skip the painting,

choose a 1200 x 600 x 3mm laminated MDF
board in white from your hardware store and
decorate with mixed sheets of coloured
5 cardboard from your newsagent.
Heres how
Step 1 Paint MDF with primer. Let dry. Paint
MDF with 2 coats of white. Let dry between coats.
Step 2 Paint cardboard sheets in 2 coats
of chosen colours. Let dry between coats.
Step 3 Use a pencil to mark up unpainted
face of cardboard with different-sized
triangles. On cutting mat, cut out triangles
with utility knife and steel ruler.
Step 4 Arrange triangles on MDF board, painted-
face up. Move shapes until happy with final layout.
Step 5 Working 1 at a time, brush PVA on back
of triangles and glue in position, or use double-
sided tape. Let dry. If necessary, place heavy
books on top of triangles so they dry flat.
Step 6 On your work surface, place PVC sheet
on top of artwork and align with edges of MDF.
Decide on position of holes (for bolts), 1 in each
steps corner and 1 centred to each long side of artwork.
Place a small piece of masking tape in each spot.
5. Complete the look Mark tape with exact position of holes.
with cushions and other
accessories, picking up
on the bright colour on
Note Masking tape helps prevent the drill
bit from slipping on PVC sheet.
the wall and in your Photography Phil Aynsley; styling Jacqui Pix; project Chris Cort
new artwork.
Step 7 Clamp assembly together and drill
For project supplies, a hole at each mark, through PVC and MDF
2 4
see Stockists page assembly. Remove clamps.
step step
Step 8 From back of artwork, insert 1 bolt
through 1 hole and secure with dome nut at
front. Repeat for each hole to secure assembly.
Step 9 With artwork face down, use contact
adhesive to fix timber offcuts to back of MDF,
2 at top and 2 at bottom. Position offcuts 20mm
in from long edges and centred 400mm apart.
Step 10 Attach a sawtooth hanger to top 2
step 6 step 8 step 9 offcuts. Hang finished artwork in position on
screws in wall studs or in plugs on masonry walls.
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compare before and after
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BUNNING
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SpAsesecenioan TV
from the
past It may take its cues from
a bygone era, but retro
design is bang on trend
free
T
here is room for a bit
pattern of retro in just about
sheet
See page 174
any home. If you have
old but comfy furniture, you
dont have to kick it to the kerb
simply reupholster it, then
upgrade the room so its a real
retro wonder. Keep in mind
not everything has to be old
1. When not in
use, the chairs stack
and restored. With a few
neatly. You can even modern bits and pieces, you
use them as shelves. can celebrate both styles.

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2. Set retro yet
modern chairs under
a bold rectangle of
colour (here, Dulux
Tansy) to set the
scene for a living room 4. Restore a veneered
that gives more than coffee table (see how
a nod to the past. over the page) to go
with the period lounge
3. Hunt around for and splash of wall colour
a 70s lounge to (here, Dulux Citrus Hit).
provide the creature
comforts. Dont forget
the shag carpet!
free
pattern
sheet
See page 174
5. Break up strong colour

panels with bespoke boxes free
pattern
of different sizes finished in
a bright white and carefully
sheet
See page 174
located to avoid alignment.
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roomrevamp
Restore A Step 2 Shake a bottle of
coffee table shellac or French polish
Bringing a well-loved coffee to mix thoroughly, then
table back to life can involve pour a small amount into
as little as a light sanding a container. Shellac is very
to remove blemishes and fluid and quick to apply, and
key the old surface, then a little goes a long way. Using
re-coating and waxing to bristle brush, apply a very
make it look like a treasured thin coat to all surfaces.
piece of furniture. Shellac will dry quickly, so
where you started coating
Gather your supplies the table will be dry by the
120-grit sandpaper; cork time you finish applying the
block; shellac or French final brush stroke. Store brush
polish; bristle brush; in a jar of methylated spirits
methylated spirits; Carnauba while you sand table lightly,
wax (optional); soft cloths then apply a second coat.
Sand and repeat, storing
Heres how brush in jar between coats,
Step 1 If a tabletop shows until you have applied 5 or 6
no end grain, chances are its coats. You can leave this as
not solid timber, but veneered the finish or, for a smoother
particle board or similar. and more lustrous finish,
Here, the coffee table has apply a very thin coat of
steps had veneer applied to all
edges in order to hide the
Carnauba wax using a
soft cloth and buff with
particle board. Using a a second cloth when dry.
cork block and 120-grit For project supplies,
sandpaper, sand surface see Stockists page
lightly, ensuring you do
not lose the patina of age or
sand through the thin veneer
down to the particle board.
step 1
6. It may be brand new, but a
Work in direction of grain,
then wipe off dust. free
pattern
sturdy modern cabinet is needed sheet
for a widescreen television.
Photography Dieter Mylius, Phil Aysnley; styling Jacqui Pix; project John Rae, Darren Baensch
Weve put the step-by-step
6 instructions for this retro
makeover on a pattern
step 2 sheet so its easy for you
to replicate. The makeover
includes the wall boxes,
chairs, feature wall, and the
flat-pack entertainment unit.
How to get your pattern
sheet Visit bhg.com.au/
patternsheets where you can
download the pattern sheet,
or post a stamped ($1.20),
self-addressed C5 (162 x
229mm) envelope to Better
Homes and Gardens, Blast
From The Past May 2014,
Before
free
pattern
GPO Box 7812, Sydney NSW
2001. Please allow at least
10 days for postal delivery.
sheet
See right
steps
WROUGHt-IRON FeNCe
These look great when the paint
is in good condition, but if it starts
flaking and rust spots appear, its
time to repaint. Here we are using
Dulux Metalshield Epoxy Enamel,
which only needs priming if the
1
surface is weathered or lightly
step rusted. If its new or paint is sound,
1. Tired of the you can paint epoxy straight onto
colour? repaint it. In the past, epoxy paints were
Before in a new shade only available in a limited range
and love the of colours, but this enamel can be
set anew! tinted to many colours to match.
2
CAst MetAL FURNItURe
steps Painting cast-iron furniture, or step
Sturdy scraper or 6-in-1 tool; wet
and dry abrasive paper; wire brush
other metal lacework, needs good (hand and for cordless drill); rags;
preparation. Metalshield QD Enamel brush thinner; Dulux Metalshield All
and Cold Galv Primer sprays make Surface Metal Primer (if needed);
life easier than brushwork. Dulux Metalshield Epoxy Enamel
in colour of choice (here, Domino);
1
safety equipment
step Sturdy scraper or 6-in-1 tool;
3
wire brush (hand and for cordless Heres how
drill); rags; brush thinner; Dulux step step 1 Cleaning, sanding and
Metalshield Cold Galv Primer (if painting thin metal leads to dust
needed); Dulux Metalshield QD and drips, so place drop sheet
Enamel spraypak under work. Remove loose paint
with sturdy scraper or 6-in-1 tool,
Heres how paying attention to joints where
2
step 1 Use scraper and wire brush rust may be under paint.
step to get into nooks and crannies of step 2 With most of loose
intricate lacework and remove loose
paint and rust. Sand where you can
step 4 material gone, use wire brush
on cordless drill to brush surface.
reach and remove dust. Wear goggles as wire pieces
step 2 As with other metals, may come loose.
clean all surfaces with thinners to step 3 Use small wire brush
remove traces of grease or oil. This (hand or drill) to get into tight
is especially important on tables. corners. Remove shine from
3
Dont touch metal after cleaning. existing sound paint coating using
step step 3 Cover surrounding area wet and dry abrasive paper.
with plastic drop sheets to catch
overspray. Wearing mask and
step 5 step 4 With sanding finished,
wipe over surfaces with thinners
Photography Phil Aynsley; styling Jacqui Pix; project Liam Breen

goggles, spray a coat of primer to remove grease or oil. This is
to all areas where metal has been very volatile and strong smelling,
exposed. Only apply a light coat so mask up. Dont touch metal until
to avoid runs, and keep spray can it has been painted. If no metal is
moving. When changing spray exposed and paint is sound, jump
step 4 direction, go beyond chair before
reversing direction. When finished,
straight to epoxy finish coats.
step 5 Tie back any plants near
for project supplies,
see Stockists page
invert can and press nozzle to clear
it of paint for future use. Let dry.
step 6 fence. Brush on a light coat of
primer and let dry. Do not put it
step 4 Apply several thin coats on thickly, as it may run and sag,
of enamel, again keeping can making it difficult to sand.
moving. Its always better to build step 6 Apply 2 coats of enamel.
up several thin coats rather than Again, rather than applying 1 thick
1 thick coat. At end of each coat, coat, apply 2 thinner coats, lightly
clear nozzle. Let dry. sanding between coats. Let dry.
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2. Restore your
BefoRe colour scheme
and protect the
metalwork with a
fresh coat of paint.
Avoid flaky
results with good
preparation and
the right coatings
on your fences
and furniture you
wont regret it!
painting
iron&steel
M
any paints
can be used
for metal, but Safety first
epoxy coatings need less When preparing
prep and offer superior old wrought iron
or metal lacework,
protection against be aware that the
corrosion. Metal throws decade-old paints
up its own problems when may contain lead.
Make sure you wear
painting, so if in doubt, PPE gear, such as
contact the technical mask and goggles,
department of a paint and wash your
company for the best hands thoroughly
when finished.
advice. After all, you will
be investing a lot of your
time in the preparation!
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Paint your owrna
1. An in-kitchen diner is wallpaper fo oint
ideal for mealtimes on the
go. You can customise your
graphic focal p
own dry bar with a bamboo
benchtop just screw
chromed telescopic legs
to each underside corner.
Paired with industrial stools,
its a winner at dinner.
2. If you prefer electric

cooking, make sure to
specify a streamlined,
frameless unit with
a vitroceramic cooktop.
3. Give extra oomph to

a monochromatic deco
scheme with brilliant shades
of luminescent orange.
4. Bamboo benchtops
(here, 35mm-thick bevelled
edge profile) are hardy,
withstanding most knocks.
Paint your own wallpaper! 1

n Ideally your wall will be clean and
pre-painted in crisp white. Otherwise,
prepare, undercoat and paint your
wall in Dulux Wash & Wear Low Sheen
2
in Vivid White. Let dry.
n Mask up your design using good-
quality painters tape. To replicate this
look, try crisscrossing parallel lines
of tape in 600mm-wide bands. Press
down tape well to avoid paint bleed.
n Use a brush and mini-roller combo
to paint each masked section. Here,
in Dulux Wash & Wear Low Sheen in
Klavier and Ito. Remove tape when dry.
For project supplies, see Stockists page 3

now
yore
BUNNI
Spec NGS
As seen
ial
on TV
cooking!
Go for clean lines and graphic colours to lift your kitchen
C
reating a kitchen youll love is easy
thanks to flat-pack components
and off-the-shelf products, fixtures
and finishes. For a natural look, choose
bamboo benchtops complemented with
cabinet doors and extra-wide drawer
fronts in modern gloss white. Against a
charcoal backdrop, hang long shelving to
display everyday items, and try your hand
at painting a full-sized graphic wall mural.

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Love your shelf!

Have your chippie install long 190 x
35mm pre-painted pine shelves on one
wall in your kitchen. For a concealed
mount, drill 70mm-deep holes into wall
studs and, at corresponding spot,
100mm-deep holes into the back of
shelves. Space holes to suit every
second wall stud (typically 450mm
apart). In masonry walls, space holes
no more than 1m apart. Cut a 150mm
length of 10mm threaded rod for each
hole and fix in wall with Selleys Liquid
6 Nails. Let dry. Apply Liquid Nails to
other end of rods and get help to
slot shelves in position. Let dry.
5. Mugs, bowls and like this keeps the

stemware store pretty clean-line theme of the
everyday items on long kitchen running true.
Photography Phil Aynsley; styling Jacqui Pix; project Chris Cort
open shelving. Against

a wall painted in Dulux 7. Have your sparky
Klavier, it makes an install a row of shiny
instant and attractive polished-chrome factory
display in your kitchen. spotlights above your
kitchen island bench to
6. Square dance further define working
your way around the spaces in generous
plumbing aisle in search open-plan living. The
of square-look fittings, warehouse style of
including this side-lever these beauties is
mixer tap. Its a simple ideal for an industrial-
touch, but a specification inspired fit-out.
For project supplies, see Stockists page 7
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skinnyshelves
SKINNY
Skinny Kitchen B KItCHeN CABINet
Storage Diagram Gather your supplies bottom and covers just over half the
A Sides (2) 138 x 18 x back edge of top shelf.
1950mm pine Step 4 Cut short shelf stops (D) to fit
x
B Shelves (7) 138 x 18 beside back panel. As these are 18mm
559mm pin e thick, they will need to be planed down
E G C Back 1512 x 445 x to 16mm thick to match thickness of
16mm melamine melamine board. Pre-paint, then glue
par ticleboard and nail in place. Add long back shelf
A
D Short shelf stops (5) stop (E) on top of back panel.
67 x 18 x 150mm pine Step 5 Turn assembly over and install
e Long back shelf stop front shelf stops (F) between sides,
67 x 18 x 595mm pine making sure you leave a gap
F Front shelf stops (5)
underneath (here, 18mm) so
67 x 18 x 559mm pine
x you can wipe out any spillages.
G Top panel 595 x 448
H
lam ine Step 6 Screw on top panel (G).
16mm me
par ticleboard It should be flush all around. It is
x screwed to side facing fridge, as
H Face panel 185 x 18
1950mm pine cabinet projects above fridge and
presents a neat white panel when shut.
D
Youll also need Step 7 Support skinny cabinet by
r
2 pairs of 550mm drawe
C
adjacent kitchen cabinet using heavy-
tor wit h
runners; fixed cas duty full-extension drawer runners.
m
100mm wheel and 128m These are supplied as left- and
ght ; acr ylic ena me l
total hei right-hand pairs, but you can use both
F in wh ite; pow er saw ; by just turning 1 upside down. Install
straightedge drawer runners to top, bottom and 2
B
central shelf positions. Separate drawer
Drawer runners For project supplies,
see Stockists page
components from cabinet components
Fixed castor
of runners and screw drawer part to
back of shelf, about 2mm from front
edge, using a square to make sure all
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PINE CONE OWL Heres how of handle at base. Cut at
n Pine cones
STEP 1 For feet, trim 2 fork
handles to 20-50mm using
bend. Push 1 spoon into each
side of cone. Fix with glue.
step 2
nA ssorted metal forks snips or cutters. Reserve STEP 3 For tail, push 1
and spoons handles for tails. Using pliers, reserved handle into back
n Plastic googly eyes bend fork prongs to make of cone and fix with glue.
feet. Push forks into base STEP 4 Glue googly eyes
Youll also need of cone. Fix with glue. above cones woody stalk
Snips or bolt cutter; STEP 2 To make wings, bend (owls nose). Repeat with as
pliers; hot glue gun 2 spoons, leaving 20mm length many pine cones as you like.
step 3
ladder ball
H
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by a string (bolas). The aim is to toss the
bolas at the ladder and get them to wrap
around the rungs. You can play as individuals
or in teams game on!
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Rules of the game
n Place ladder on the lawn and three, middle scores two and
mark a throwing line five paces or bottom scores one. If all three
five metres away. bolas are on one rung or one bola
n Using two ladders allows more is on each of the three rungs,
people to play. If teams or score an extra point.
individuals play in opposite n Next it is the opponents turn to
directions, space ladders 5 paces have a go, then alternate.
apart so they mark throwing line. n First player/team to reach exactly
free
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n One player throws three bolas, 21 after a complete round wins. If
one at a time, at the ladder, trying you go over 21, the last round
sheet
See page 223 to wrap cord around rungs. does not count and you have to try
n Add up score: top rung scores again to get exactly 21.
For project supplies, see Stockists page
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room, vroom! Gear up your kids

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Great kitchen storage
A
re you after a pantry of generous proportions? Take an old
Photography Martyn Rushby; styling Vanessa Tidy; project Catherine Capolupo
solid timber entertainment unit (hunt around thrift shops for one
that suits) and give it a new lease of life in your kitchen. If you
need to reposition the existing shelves,
install battens in a level position at
the desired heights, then reinstall the
shelves. Sand the
unit, undercoat
with Dulux 1 Step
Primer, Sealer & KILLS 99.9% OF
Undercoat, then
give it two coats of GERMS* ON YOUR
Dulux Aquanamel
in Lexicon. TOILET SEAT
Before
& FLOOR
industrial chic
Y
ou might think pipes should be
hidden, but, in the right setting, they
can make a practical (and unique)
display piece for your home. Simply mix and
free
pattern
match standard-length pipes and fittings, and sheet
voila! A nifty framework for shelves!
We have put step-by-step
instructions for these projects
on pattern sheets so its
as easy as possible for you
to make them. The sheets
include all the information
you will need.
How to get your pattern
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ONE SPRAY
4. Cover soil pavers and dig out sub-surface
with a layer materials down to ground level. If
of sand for an laying on fresh ground, remove
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free
boundaries of paving area. Spread wharves youll by placing a level
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find in any coastal
and making sure
across them
almost hear the they sit flat.
holiday
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and rake level. If theres a slope, waves lapping
against the shore
use road base to build up areas so as you walk along StEP 3 Join sleepers
this backyard where
site is level (remembering to boardwalk. This they meet by skew-screwing
gently curving the
easter
include a slight fall to allow for boardwalk uses corners with 100mm
basic materials bugle head
rainwater run-off). Wet road base and easy to construct. screws. Knock
favourites
in star pickets
then, using plate compactor, near the joins
and at the ends
compact down to 70mm. Gather your of each run of
supplies sleepers to keep
n Boardwalk them in position.
base 200 x 75 Screw through
StEP 2 Spread 30mm of paving 2400mm treated x the pickets into
5. pine sleepers the sleepers with
paradiso with sand over road base. Set screedTime to cool n Decking 150
x 25 x 1200mm
75mm bugle head
Create a backyard
off? screws.
rails into paving sand to finished sawn treated pine
nspired projects
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PAVED AREA level of pavers. Steadily drag StEP 4 Cut decking
these seaside-i Youll also need
to length.
pattern 1
Make the space feel inviting screed along rails, screeding Chamfer top edges
of the boards
with an area of light-coloured off and packing sand as you go, Power saw; spirit by running a power
level; cordless planer along
pavers surrounded by plants to create a firm, level surface. drill; power planer; them at an angle.
straightedge; Lay boards out,
that remind you of the coast. clamps; 10 x 450mm leaving a 20mm
Before StEP 3 Hammer in pegs at pickets; 100 and
star
them until you
gap between
75mm bugle get to the curve.
Gather your supplies corners of area. Run stringline head screws for
2
treated pine;
StEP 5 To make
B
StEP n Pavers (we used Brighton between pegs and set to finished 75mm treated
ring the relaxed
pine screws boards go
sheet
Masonry 400 x 400 x 40mm level of pavers. Starting in around the curve,
feeling of your
youll have to
Cream Mypave pavers) 1 corner, lay pavers along Heres how taper them. A
taper is where
summer break n stringline. Gently tap into place StEP 1 Place
2 lines of sleepers
gradually reduce you
the width of the
your
home by giving
1
n with rubber mallet. Ensure level. flat on ground board towards
StEP along line of your 1 end. The amount
resort
garden a beach
makeover. With
a few
n
n StEP 4 Pave whole area,
StEP
4 boardwalk. The
them should be
gap between
no more than
youll have to cut
depends on the
off each board
radius of your
your n
Dry sand or fine washed sand stepping pavers randomly in 450mm. Place curve. We started
simple touches, 1 sleeper on top with cutting
3
see right a n
Selection of plants (we used and out (or in desired pattern) of the next as 15mm off 1 end,
place will have StEP they go around then went up
vibe Cupaniopsis anacardioides, along 1 edge of paving area. the curve. Mark to a 35mm taper,
fantastic holiday
on both sleepers and at sharpest
Banksia integrifolia, Pittosporum Cut pavers, where necessary, where their edges part of the curve,
all year long. With
meet. Draw a we used boards
Silver Sheen, Sansevieria using hammer and bolster. line between the that were 55mm
these brilliant projects,
marks on each thinner
trifasciata, Senecio serpens, sleeper and cut Try a few different-size at 1 end.
the
2
along that line
you can choose StEP5 Add 4 parts brickies tapers as
StEP
6
Lomandra Seascape, with a power saw. you go to get
or StEP the right look for
elements you love
Youll have to
Crassula Gollum, Lomandra sand and 1 part cement mix to turn the sleeper the curve of your
over to finish,
Either boardwalk.
make them all! longifolia, Conostylis candicans wheelbarrow. Blend thoroughly, as the saw wont
will be cut through the
way, your space StEP 6 To cut
4
Silver Sunrise, Leucadendron then slowly add water until complete depth
StEP of the sleeper. taper into boards,
a slice of paradise. Summer Sun, Macropidia mixture is stiff. Haunch all sides clamp a straightedge
to the board
1. Nautical rope bracteantha and
fuliginosa, of paving and leave to dry. StEP 2 Dig a as a guide for
shallow trench the base
mirrors will reflect for the sleepers of your saw, ensuring plate
to sit in. So that the
the views of your StEP 6 Along pathways leading the boardwalk blade is on the
3
is level with the cutting line. With
private beach StEP adjacent pavers, saw blade depth
7
to paved area, lay pairs of pavers place a decking set to just cut
as you relax StEP board on top of through the board,
Turf cutter (hired, optional); pegs; bedded in mortar, leaving 40- the sleeper and run your saw
in a hammock. place a level along along the straightedge.
set-out paint; metal rake; screed; 50cm spaces between each pair. the pavers
screed
canrails; spirit level; plate As well as looking great, these so it sits on the
5
2. You decking board.
StEP the sand (hired); stringline;
getcompactor stepping stones stop dirt Adjust the depth StEP 7 Screw
of the trench boards into
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for shopping details,

whenever
wheelbarrow; hammer; bolster; the pavers and pine screws. Put
decking board. 2 screws at
want, without
pegs; broom; garden soil mix StEP 7 Sweep dry or fine washed Ensure the tops
of the 2 rows
each end, offset
on the boards
moving house!
Before
of opposite sides on
When its finish

sand over entire paved area. Plant of the sleeper.
around edges with coastal-looking
ed, youll swear

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existing paved area, remove old soil mix. Cover soil with sand.
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Repeat at other end of rope
on other side of bucket. Tape
down ends of rope to inside
of bucket if necessary.
store your choccie eggs this Easter. orange, and pink or white stEp 4 Using a photocopier,
n Nylon rope (we used blue
With a rope handle and a few adorable enlarge Chick Beak and Foot
and pink) diagrams to 250%. Mark up
additions, you can make a cheerful baby n Googly eyes (4) shapes on corresponding
chick or a cute little bunny. Get crafting! coloured felt or cardboard,
Youll also need using picture as a guide. You
Pencil; leather punch; sticky need 2 feet and 1 beak. Cut
tape; craft felt or cardboard out shapes with scissors.
in yellow, orange, pink and stEp 5 Use hot glue gun
white; scissors; hot glue to attach feet to underside
gun; coloured craft of bucket, centred to handle.
feathers (we used 3); stEp 6 Glue googly eyes
glue stick; pipe-cleaner in position. Fold beak in half,
in white (1); plastic then glue back of bottom
button; small round half to centre of chick face.
sticky dots in white; stEp 7 At back of bucket,
cottonwool ball or polyfill; insert feathers into pre-
crepe- or tissue-paper punched hole. Angle feathers
so they point upward and
Heres how tape ends to inside of
baby chick bucket to secure.
stEp 1 On orange bucket,
use pencil to mark position of Little bunny
holes on each side for rope stEp 8 Using your pink or
handle. Make holes using white bucket, repeat Steps
leather punch. For chick tail, 1 to 3, omitting punching
mark and punch a hole, lower a hole at back of bucket
than previous holes, centred for chick tail in Step 1.
at back of bucket. stEp 9 Using a photocopier,
Cheep cheep stEp 2 To make a handle,
Decorate you!r
enlarge Bunny Ear and Foot
measure and cut a 50cm diagrams to 250%. Mark up
chick wit h length of nylon rope and shapes on corresponding
a cute felt beak cover both ends with sticky
tape so they dont fray.
coloured felt or card, using
picture as a guide. You need
stEp 3 From outside of 2 inner ears, 2 outer ears
bucket, insert 1 end of rope and 2 feet. Cut out shapes
through 1 hole and tie a knot. with scissors.
Head out on your Easter morning egg hunt with a chirpy baby chick or

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Load up your bunny
bucket with choccie
loot this Easter
step 1 step 10
step 2 step 11
step 10 Assemble ears with
a glue stick, using picture as a
guide. Hot glue ears, eyes and
feet in position. Let dry. Foot Diagram
step 11 To make a nose and Outer Ear
whiskers, thread pipe-cleaner
through button so the button
sits in centre of pipe-cleaner.
step 12 Bend pipe-cleaner Inner Ear
step 3 step 12
into thirds on each side of
button. Bring inside bends of
pipe-cleaner together at back Chick Beak
of button and secure with Diagram
a blob of hot glue. Let dry.
step 13 Snip pipe-cleaner Bunny Ear
with scissors so you have Easter Egg Diagram
3 even length whiskers each
side of button nose.
Buckets Diagrams step 4 step 13
step 14 Glue nose in position
on face of bucket. Let dry.
On both feet, stick 3 small
Photography Cath Muscat; styling Gavin Kirk; project Chris Cort,
white round dots to make toes.

step 15 For teeth, cut a 2 x
1.5cm piece of white or pink
card. Snip a narrow triangle
from narrow side. Glue in
position under button nose.
step 6 step 14
step 16 For a cute bunny tail,
Gavin Kirk; diagrams Lorenzo Lucia
hot glue a cottonwool ball or

a hand-rolled piece of polyfill
to back of bucket. Place crepe-
or tissue-paper inside each
bucket ready for the egg hunt!

see Stockists page step 7 step 16
bouncin little bunny container in-hand to keep all your choccie treats safe and sound
may stockists
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Go wild and pair pasta

easy step-by-steps to STEP 2

which dried pasta to use?

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Bucatini Lasagne Rigatoni

Smooth pasta is best matched to oil-based

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400g dried spaghetti 150ml red wine

chopped parsley to serve. capacity baking dish. Spoon over

Preparation time: 25 mins

2 Tbsp olive oil

Linguine with mushroom Macaroni spinach bake Orecchiette Spaghetti carbonara

1 Cook macaroni in a large

Available in all Coles, Woolworths,

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2. If you prefer more

3. Dont let the delicate

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