This Friday, Better Homes & Gardens offers viewers a passport to adventure and a ticket to some good old-fashioned Aussie know-how. One minute you’re traversing the Canadian wilderness, the next you’re learning how to turn stale bread into a summer pudding. Such is the eclectic charm of this long-running lifestyle program.
Adam Dovile ditches the tool belt and embraces the great outdoors, spending a fortnight in British Columbia. Expect stunning scenery, grizzly bear sightings (hopefully from a safe distance), and some serious fishing envy. Back on home turf, Johanna Griggs and Dr. Chris Brown tour a remarkable Paddington home, a five-level testament to the late craftsman Boris Tosic. It’s a bittersweet segment, celebrating Tosic’s artistry while acknowledging his passing in 2023.
And because this is Better Homes & Gardens, there’s a healthy dose of heartwarming animal content. Dr. Harry makes a pilgrimage to the Dachshtober Longdog Festival in the Hunter Valley, a celebration of stubby legs and long bodies. The festival also raises awareness and funds for research into Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD), a condition common in dachshunds.
But the show isn’t all globetrotting and canine camaraderie. Colin gets practical in the kitchen, whipping up a summer pudding that elevates stale bread to dessert status. Clarissa offers a lunchbox-friendly recipe for Teriyaki Chicken Rice Paper Rolls, while Charlie shares tips on blending beauty and bounty by combining ornamental and edible plants in your garden. Juliet tackles front entryway organization, offering storage solutions and design inspiration.
Graham, never one to be left out, visits a tropical garden on the Coffs Coast, designed by Claudia Nevell. And for those with a penchant for repurposing, Melissa explores The Merchants Warehouse in Sydney, where antiques find new life as planters. Rachel Gleeson of Ivy Alley further demonstrates the potential of old teacups and other vintage finds to become unique garden features.
Better Homes & Gardens airs Friday, February 21, 2025, at 7pm on Seven.
