This Friday, Channel 7’s “Better Homes & Gardens” offers a bouquet of segments, from stunning gardens to heartwarming community projects and clever recycling tips. The episode blends the practical with the inspiring, covering everything from high-end floral displays to budget-friendly Easter crafts.
Johanna Griggs kicks things off with a visit to the Kitchen Garden Program, joining culinary luminaries Stephanie Alexander and Kylie Kwong. They’ll explore how the program teaches kids the joys of growing, harvesting, and preparing their own food, fostering a connection to nature and healthy eating habits.
Meanwhile, Charlie Albone, Graham Ross, and Melissa King take viewers on a tour of the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show. Expect a vibrant display of floral fashions, innovative landscape designs, and breathtaking garden displays. Charlie, a former Show Garden winner himself, will try his hand at predicting the 2025 champion.
Shifting gears from cultivated beauty to natural habitats, Dr. Harry Cooper visits the Hills Wildlife Sanctuary. There, Ben Dessen and his team are working tirelessly to rehabilitate injured native Australian animals. The sanctuary features a new wombat rehab enclosure, aviaries, reptile habitats, and even a special facility for a rescued emu named Moo.
Bringing things back to the human-built environment, Adam Dovile checks out the Good Friday Appeal House. Constructed by volunteer tradies, the house will be auctioned off, with proceeds going to the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne.
Back in the kitchen, Colin Fassnidge gets resourceful, whipping up a green pasta sauce using leftover vegetables and herbs. And for the crafty viewers, Juliet Love shares some ingenious Easter decoration ideas using recycled egg cartons – proof that festive cheer doesn’t have to break the bank.
“Better Homes & Gardens” airs this Friday, March 28th at 7 pm on Channel 7.
