Garden Better

Better Homes & Gardens

Need a little advice on growing your tomatoes, or not sure how to keep your new houseplant alive for longer than two weeks? Then this podcast is the one for you – we dish the dirt on all things gardening. Seasonal, and fun, advice for your garden whether it be big or small, indoor or outdoor, thriving or currently struggling to survive – we’ve got tips and tricks by the bucket load!Plus! You won’t want to miss our ‘Moon Gardening’ segment with Australia’s leading Astrologer, Milton Black – discussing how to use the moon to your advantage!So, get comfortable and add Garden Better to your playlist – celebrating your passion for gardening with a sense of humour. We’ll be here with a new episode every fortnight.

  1. 6 days ago

    THE EDIT: Inside Cherie Barber’s Dream Farmhouse & And The Elvis Property That Got Away (Part 2)

    After decades spent renovating for profit, Cherie Barber is doing things a little differently.  In Part 2 of her conversation with Home Beautiful Editor-in-Chief Elle Lovelock, Cherie takes us inside The Farmhouse, her sprawling Western Sydney project blending modern farmhouse style with her love of mid-century design. She explains why even a deeply personal home still needs to make financial sense, and how she decides where to follow her heart and where to think about resale.  Plus, Cherie reveals why she starts her days at 3:30am, how she solves renovation problems in her sleep and the incredible story of how she came tantalisingly close to owning Elvis Presley’s Palm Springs honeymoon home.  This episode covers:  Inside Cherie Barber’s Western Sydney farmhouse  Mixing modern farmhouse and mid-century design  Taking colour inspiration from the surrounding landscape  Renovating for yourself vs renovating for resale  Why Cherie avoids design trends  Her surprising 3:30am morning routine  Solving renovation problems in her sleep  Cherie’s love of Palm Springs and mid-century architecture  The extraordinary story behind Elvis Presley’s honeymoon home  The property deal that got away  You can find Cherie on Instagram here.   Read about Tinnie, Cherie’s humanoid robot here.   Check out Cherie’s 7 Top Renovating Tips here  🎧 Listen to The Edit and follow on Apple Podcasts  Listen and follow on Spotify  👀 Watch and subscribe to The Edit on Home Beautiful's YouTube  Watch full episodes  Credits:  Host: Elle Lovelock  Guest: Cherie Barber  Edited by: Leah Porges  Head of Vodcasting: Rachel Fountain  With thanks to our wonderful Home Beautiful team.  The Edit is a production of Home Beautiful and Are Media.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    THE EDIT: Inside Cherie Barber’s Dream Farmhouse & And The Elvis Property That Got Away (Part 2)

  2. 6 days ago

    THE EDIT: Cherie Barber Reveals The Renovation Mistakes That Could Cost You Thousands (Part 1)

    Cherie Barber has spent more than three decades renovating property and after more than 250 projects, there isn’t much she hasn’t encountered on site.  In Part 1 of her conversation with Home Beautiful Editor-in-Chief Elle Lovelock, Cherie gets candid about what renovating really costs today, how to tell whether a quote stacks up and why the cheapest tradie isn’t necessarily the one you want.  Plus, she shares how she keeps disagreements from blowing up on site, the experiences that shaped her relentless work ethic and introduces Tinnie, the humanoid robot joining her latest renovation, The Farmhouse, as a very unconventional assistant.  This episode covers:  Cherie Barber’s rules for choosing and managing tradies  Fixed-price quotes vs hourly rates  Why she always gets three quotes  How to handle disagreements on a renovation site  The work ethic behind more than 250 renovations  The Farmhouse, Cherie’s major new Western Sydney project  Meet Tinnie, the humanoid robot working alongside her tradies  What AI and robotics could mean for the future of renovating  You can find Cherie on Instagram here.   Read about Tinnie, Cherie’s humanoid robot here.   Check out Cherie’s 7 Top Renovating Tips here   🎧 Listen to The Edit and follow on Apple Podcasts  Listen and follow on Spotify  👀 Watch and subscribe to The Edit on Home Beautiful's YouTube  Watch full episodes  Credits:  Host: Elle Lovelock  Guest: Cherie Barber  Edited by: Leah Porges  Head of Vodcasting: Rachel Fountain  With thanks to our wonderful Home Beautiful team.  The Edit is a production of Home Beautiful and Are Media.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    THE EDIT: Cherie Barber Reveals The Renovation Mistakes That Could Cost You Thousands (Part 1)

  3. 13 Aug

    Deborah Hutton's Dream Coastal Build: Landslides, A Steam Room And The Home Of Her Life (Part 1) (NEW PODCAST)

    Love homes, design, gardening and stories about people creating their own spaces? You'll love The Edit, by Home Beautiful. Every Tuesday, Home Beautiful Editor-in-Chief Elle Lovelock dives into the stories behind beautiful homes and the people who design and live in them.  So scoot on over to The Edit by Home Beautiful, and hit follow, + or subscribe wherever you're watching or listening! 🎧 Listen to The Edit and follow on Apple Podcasts Listen and follow on Spotify 👀 Watch and subscribe to The Edit on Home Beautiful's YouTube And enjoy this first peek into Part 1 of the iconic Deborah Hutton's episode of The Edit! Deborah Hutton has worn many hats - TV presenter, magazine editor, model - but now she's doing something she's never done before: project manager and interior designer. After selling her house in Bronte, she bought a crumbling red brick cottage overlooking the ocean south of Sydney and is now deep in a build she describes as the home of her life.  In this episode of The Edit, Deb joins Home Beautiful Editor-in-Chief Elle Lovelock to talk about what drew her away from Sydney to the tiny seaside community of Wombarra, why she chose to work with architect Walter Barda, and how a landslide, a geotech and 70 concrete piers all became part of the story.   Plus, Deb shares why there’s not a drop of white in the colour palette, how a visit to Huka Lodge in New Zealand shaped the entire aesthetic, and why she’s building this house entirely for bringing people together.   This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation with Deborah Hutton - to devour Part 2, just choose your favourite spot to subscribe to The Edit by Home Beautiful, and hit follow, + or subscribe wherever you're watching or listening! 🎧 Listen to The Edit and follow on Apple Podcasts Listen and follow on Spotify 👀 Watch and subscribe to The Edit on Home Beautiful's YouTube   This episode covers:   Deborah Hutton’s South Coast build  Why Deb sold her Bronte house and left Sydney  Working with architect Walter Barda  The landslide, geotech and 70 concrete piers that shaped the build  The self-contained studio and why Deb decided to build it  The steam room, master bedroom and infrared sauna  A green colour palette that surprised even Deb  The design inspiration behind the house  Wall sconces, candlelight and a home designed for entertaining  Why Deb hosts 12-hour lunches and how she does it  Photo Credits: @deborahhutton and Home Beautiful Credits  Host: Elle Lovelock  Guest: Deb Hutton  Edited by: Leah Porges  Head of Vodcasting: Rachel Fountain  With thanks to our wonderful Home Beautiful team.  The Edit is a production of Home Beautiful and Are Media.  https://www.homebeautiful.com.au/home-beautiful-the-edit-podcast/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Deborah Hutton's Dream Coastal Build: Landslides, A Steam Room And The Home Of Her Life (Part 1) (NEW PODCAST)

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    Introducing our new show Better Real Estate...

    Better Real Estate is your go-to show for Australian property and living, whether you're buying, selling, renting, investing or adding value to your home. Join your hosts Dora Papas and Greg Fahey as they talk all things real estate, interview special guests in the finance and property industries, plus chat to lifestyle experts and get top tips from real estate agents. Better Real Estate, from the team at Better Homes & Gardens. Subscribe here: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/better-real-estate/id1500683728 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  5. 02/03/2020 ·  Bonus

    Norfolk Island Special Part Two

    In this special bonus episode, host Adam Woodhams takes you once again to Norfolk Island, home of the famous pine and lots of other amazing flora. He chats with Matt Bigg from Bigg Fresh about farming on the island, and organic and sustainable agricultural methods. Then Jane Rutledge of Music Valley garden is back to talk about to the mysterious and historically significant food plants found on the island, many of which are still used today, including the banana and taro. To finish, Adam visits with Dean Bosley of Dino's at Bumboras restaurant which is a food metres rather than food miles experience. It's all about using local meat and fish, growing pesticide-free produce on site, keeping chooks and using fruit and vegies from the gardens of friends. If you'd like to learn more about Norfolk Island and to book a tour with Adam simply visit his website. For more garden inspiration, visit bhg.com.au and follow us on Instagram.  We love to hear from you, so send us an email with 'Garden better' in the subject line. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  6. 17/02/2020 ·  Bonus

    Norfolk Island Special Part One

    In this special bonus episode, host Adam Woodhams takes you to Norfolk Island, home of the famous pine and lots of other amazing flora. He chats with Senior Ranger, Joel Christian and Mark Scott, Native Flora Specialist from Parks Au?stralia about some of the incredibly rare plants of the island and some of the better-known species. Then Rachael Nebauer specialist tour guide, storyteller, history expert and amateur ethnobotanist comes on the show to discuss the plants that have come with each wave of settlement and their significance. To finish, Adam visits with Jane Rutledge, who runs the beautiful and historic Music Valley garden, to talk about the range of bananas on-isle and their significance in both food and culture. Tune in again next week for more on this magical destination. For more garden inspiration, visit bhg.com.au and follow us on Instagram.  We love to hear from you, so send us an email with 'Garden better' in the subject line. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  7. 03/02/2020

    Plant names explained and growing bush tucker

    In this episode horticulturists Adam Woodhams and Jenny Dillon look at plant names. Are botanical terms like longifloria or japonica all Greek (or Latin) to you? Find out why and how plants are named, including genus, species and cultivars plus common names and what they have to do with Lady Gaga and SpongeBob SquarePants! Then it's time to talk about bush tucker, and all the wonderful things you can grow at home such as lemon myrtle, macadamias, warrigal greens and finger limes - or citrus caviar as it's called. Bruce Pascoe, author of Dark Emu, comes on the show to delve deeper into the topic and discuss Aboriginal agriculture and food production. For more garden inspiration, visit bhg.com.au and follow us on Instagram.  We love to hear from you, so send us an email with 'Garden better' in the subject line. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  8. 22/01/2020

    Summer vegie gardening and raised beds

    In this episode horticulturists Adam Woodhams and Jenny Dillon look at the vegie garden and what you can grow at this time of year, plus how to care for your crops. Then they explore the different type of raised beds you can use. Mark Noyce from Biofilta comes on the show to share his expertise with water-saving and sustainable wicking beds and how you can use them at your place. Plus Milton Black is back to talk about gardening by the moon. For more garden inspiration, visit bhg.com.au and follow us on Instagram.  We love to hear from you, so send us an email with 'Garden better' in the subject line. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Need a little advice on growing your tomatoes, or not sure how to keep your new houseplant alive for longer than two weeks? Then this podcast is the one for you – we dish the dirt on all things gardening. Seasonal, and fun, advice for your garden whether it be big or small, indoor or outdoor, thriving or currently struggling to survive – we’ve got tips and tricks by the bucket load!Plus! You won’t want to miss our ‘Moon Gardening’ segment with Australia’s leading Astrologer, Milton Black – discussing how to use the moon to your advantage!So, get comfortable and add Garden Better to your playlist – celebrating your passion for gardening with a sense of humour. We’ll be here with a new episode every fortnight.

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  • Creator
    Better Homes & Gardens
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Garden Better

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