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00:05This is the picturesque town of Montville on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.
00:09It's an absolute mecca for creatives, from artists to gardeners.
00:13In fact, it reminds me a lot of Better Homes and Gardens,
00:16a creative hub with timeless appeal.
00:18At least that's what we're going for on tonight's show.
00:22Tonight we're visiting a farm where beauty isn't skin deep.
00:26The healing power of nature can be seen everywhere here.
00:31Juliet's discovered a new type of solar power.
00:34And this is the kind of project that I absolutely love
00:37because the process is just as much fun as seeing the finished product.
00:41Could the world's next great garden be living in your backyard?
00:46You too can have your own show garden at home.
00:50Plus, chuck out your takeaway menus.
00:52Homemade spring rolls, whole different levels.
00:57And meet the trainee hairdresser who's sweeping up the competition.
01:01A dog in the workplace.
01:02But a dog in the workplace has to be under control.
01:07So much better.
01:10One brain, head straight.
01:14Tired eyes of the death of me.
01:16Plants are good for us in so many ways, inside and out.
01:20We grow them as food and medicine.
01:21And even just being surrounded by plants is really good for the soul.
01:25But it's actually the natural healing powers of herbs and botanicals that I'm really interested in.
01:30And it's a tradition that's been going on for thousands of years.
01:34And here in the Adelaide Hills is a very special farm that's been keeping that tradition alive well into the
01:3921st century.
01:47So, Cherie, you are the tourism and farm manager here at Jirlique.
01:50It's certainly a skincare brand that I've been familiar with for years.
01:53It actually started in 1985 and we turned 40 last year.
01:57Oh, that's incredible.
01:5740 years young.
01:58And what I think is incredible is actually that you grow the herbs and the botanicals that go into the
02:03product right here in the Adelaide Hills.
02:05Absolutely.
02:06We hand harvest, dry it, extract it and then turn it into skincare.
02:10That's amazing.
02:11I really want to see the rest of it.
02:12Well, let's go.
02:12Okay.
02:23Welcome to the display garden.
02:25This is just very pretty.
02:26But what are you using this area for?
02:28This is all about coming and welcoming guests to the farm and showing them a collection of everything we're growing
02:34in our fields.
02:34And I love that I can spot some things that people would be growing at home in their own garden,
02:38like the elderflowers and the echinacea, that they might not know is actually used in skincare.
02:43Yeah, that's the whole point.
02:44But also a little bit of companion planning as well that you can see around us and educating people when
02:49they come that companion planning is great to bring in the good bugs, the fight off the bad bugs.
02:53So, it's also about education as well.
02:54And the design of the area is quite unique.
02:56We've been winding around, haven't we?
02:58Yeah, we actually have.
02:59And it's actually based on our original logo and it's designed about our three-step extraction process.
03:04So, this garden would look pretty spectacular from above.
03:07It sure does.
03:19Welcome.
03:20Well, I wasn't expecting this from the outside.
03:22Welcome to Brazil.
03:24Brazil.
03:25So, this is a South American plant grown on the forest floors and you can almost feel like it's a
03:32different environment in here.
03:33This is actually a hothouse and what we're trying to do is mimic tropical environment.
03:38Medicinally, this plant is known as the toothache plant.
03:41Okay.
03:42And commonly referred to as spelanthes.
03:44And we use these flowers to actually produce collagen production.
03:48Now, as we harvest, our fingers go a bit tingly.
03:51So, the plant's also known as buzz buttons or electric daisies.
03:55Would you like to try some?
03:57It actually helps your mouth numb and addresses mouth ulcers.
04:00So, what do I do?
04:01Just roll it on my tongue?
04:01Yeah, just leave it in your mouth and let it roll on your tongue and it will start eventually going
04:05a bit tingly.
04:08Oh, that's weird, isn't it?
04:09Yeah, it's a really weird sensation.
04:11Can you feel it?
04:12I think I'm kicking now.
04:25So, Cherie, the roses are looking amazing at the moment.
04:28I know that roses are something that feature quite heavily in the skincare range.
04:31Yeah, that's right.
04:32We actually do, rose petals are actually in an array of different products.
04:37This isn't just rose-featured products.
04:40When you think, Joliet, you do think roses.
04:42And it does fit you in some really interesting skincare, including our lavender and citrus hand creams have rose petals.
04:49And that is because rose petals help to soften and hydrate the skin.
04:52Because people would think it would be the fragrance that you're using in particular.
04:55And we do.
04:56But it's also what's actually coming from the petal alone.
04:59So, we use petals.
05:00And just in this area, we'll do two tonne of freshly picked rose petals this season.
05:06In this area, we're in the English Rose Collection.
05:09This is a couple of David Austens.
05:11Okay.
05:11We're amongst the Golden Celebrations and just behind us is Benjamin Britton.
05:15So, you mentioned the David Austens.
05:17You're obviously looking for roses, I imagine, that are repeat flowering.
05:21So, things that are looking good sort of from October, I suppose, all the way through to autumn.
05:25Yeah.
05:26And it's actually all about the yield of the petals.
05:28So, particularly the Austens are really quite robust and quite high in new and in their first blushes.
05:34There's nothing better than the first blush of Austens.
05:36I don't know if you've seen it.
05:37And particularly over 4,000 roses in here.
05:40The perfumes are extraordinary.
05:42And they're doing really well at the moment, but what is actually doing really well this time of year is
05:46the Jirlique Rose.
05:47I noticed on a lot of the packaging, it says rare rose.
05:51I'm really keen to know, what is the rare rose?
05:54It's rare because we're the only ones that grow it.
05:56Okay.
05:56And in fact, it only grows here, nowhere else in the world.
06:00So, what's sort of, what's special about this rose?
06:02It was actually bred for us by a gentleman called George Thompson.
06:05He's quite a well-known Australian rose breeder.
06:07And the Jirlique Rose is an extraordinary yielder, particularly in the height of summer.
06:12So, it was bred for Australian conditions and hold up exceptionally well in the drier conditions.
06:17I just love that you can call this your office.
06:19I know.
06:20How cool is that?
06:20It's really cool.
06:36It's so soft.
06:37Gosh, I wish you could smell that.
06:39That is incredible.
06:41So, we're drying out the petals.
06:42That's right.
06:43So, we're actually just layering out all of the rose petals.
06:46They've just been hand harvested.
06:48Now, these will take about five days to dry.
06:50And then, once it's dried, we'll store it away, ready for that first step of extraction.
06:54And it's not just roses here.
06:56There are racks and racks of different things.
06:58Yeah.
06:58It's actually like a rainbow of colours as the years progress.
07:01So, we've got rosemary that's just come in from the field.
07:04And you can smell that in the air.
07:05Obviously, roses.
07:06But also, some violets will start coming in soon.
07:09We've just finished pansy, calendula.
07:12It's just amazing.
07:13So, there's something going on in every season, isn't there?
07:15Absolutely.
07:15There's always something going on.
07:16Now, tell me what's going on over here.
07:18We've got loads and loads of roses here.
07:20Yeah.
07:20Rack on rack.
07:21So, we're right in the middle of our harvest season now.
07:23So, there's lots coming in.
07:25There's so many things you can use dried botanicals for.
07:27I mentioned it before that it helps to soften and hydrate the skin.
07:30But maybe you'd like to put some dried rose petals in your bath.
07:34But also, I love using fresh rose petals.
07:37Boil them down with some sugar.
07:39Drizzle it over your ice cream at home.
07:41Oh, yeah.
07:41That sounds good.
07:42Yeah.
07:42Or maybe in the bottom of your champagne glass as well.
07:44Or you could just have a really good wedding with all this, couldn't you?
07:47Absolutely.
07:56Shree, you've taken us on this beautiful journey from seed all the way through to skin.
08:00Yeah, it's actually unbelievable when you really think about the power of nature, what Mother Earth gives us, but what
08:07healing herbs give us as well.
08:09And they've been used for thousands of years.
08:11We're thinking about what we're putting in our body, but are we also thinking about what we're putting on our
08:15body?
08:16Yeah, exactly.
08:16It's been lovely for us to walk around and just see that you're growing things naturally, that you're inspired by
08:22nature.
08:22And we talk a lot about the slow food movement, we talk about the slow flour movement, but you've really
08:27opened my eyes to slow beauty.
08:29Yeah, and creating those rituals for home, that gives something back to you as well.
08:33So, yeah, it's really easy to be passionate about what we do.
08:37It's so unique and our skincare is just incredible as well.
08:40And now I'm just going to try it all.
08:49Dogs in the workplace, they tend to relax people.
08:52But sometimes Frankie just doesn't get the drift.
08:57I've got some helpful tips for mastering the role.
09:08The image of me standing outside a hairdressing salon is a bit farcical, isn't it?
09:13I mean, there's not too much to cut up there, is there?
09:15Actually, I'm here to meet Danielle, the owner, and her little dog.
09:19It's a French bulldog by the name of Frankie.
09:21She's quite a character.
09:22She's full of exuberance and that is half the problem.
09:26So how do we go about calming her down and controlling this little dog?
09:29Well, let's go and see what happens and we'll try and sort it out.
09:36Hello.
09:37That's you, cute.
09:38Hi, Harry.
09:40Hello.
09:40How are you going?
09:41This must be Frankie.
09:43Well, you are an energetic little soul.
09:45Are you an energetic little soul as well?
09:46Yes.
09:47French bulldog?
09:48Yes.
09:48I would have thought, you know, you're in the hairdressing business.
09:51Why not sit there with a lot of hair?
09:52Like a poodle.
09:53I just like them.
09:55I like their temperament.
09:57They're playful.
09:57They are.
09:58They're nice.
09:58And she's what?
09:59How old?
10:00Just over one year.
10:01Okay.
10:02So she's still very much a puppy.
10:04Why do you bring her to work?
10:05Because I don't want to leave her at home alone and my clients like her.
10:09That's nice.
10:10You've got a problem, I understand.
10:11What's the problem?
10:12The problem is her jumping on the clients when they come in.
10:17What do you do to try and control her?
10:19It depends if the client is a dog person.
10:21That's the problem.
10:22Okay.
10:23They'll call her and, you know.
10:25Oh, they encourage her?
10:26Yeah.
10:26Oh, we're up against it right from the word go, aren't we?
10:30What about people who don't like dogs?
10:32She's in the crate or I might leave her out and then if she jumps up a lot, I'll put
10:38her
10:38away.
10:38How long would she be in there while you're doing someone's hair?
10:42Two hours.
10:44Yeah, and she's perfectly contented.
10:45Do you give her a treat or something when she goes in there?
10:47Yeah.
10:47And what else?
10:48She chases the broom when I try and sweep up the hair.
10:51That's the problem.
10:52Okay.
10:53The jumping up to me is not a major problem because she's not a big dog.
10:57Needed, I think, to tone that down a little bit.
10:58The broom is a different situation altogether.
11:06Frankie?
11:06No.
11:18Interesting thing, isn't it?
11:19Once you put the broom down and you stop moving it around, there's no interest.
11:23What's going on here?
11:26Well, the majority of dogs have what we call prey drive.
11:29That means they want to chase and catch something because she thinks that's prey.
11:34So there's an interest in it, isn't there?
11:36Okay?
11:37Yep.
11:37Put the broom down on the ground for me.
11:41Okay.
11:42So I've got in my hand what I think is the best training treat for any dog.
11:49Barbecue chook.
11:50And I'm going to put it on the broom.
11:53I'm a dog.
11:54I'm not frightened of that broom.
11:56It's dead.
11:57It's not going to do me any harm.
11:59I don't need to chase it and kill it.
12:01In fact, it's really good because I can eat a treat off it.
12:03Would you have a bit off there?
12:08So she thinks the broom is okay.
12:11So we'll pick it up.
12:16And we'll move it around.
12:20And what do you think she's doing?
12:22I'm looking for a treat.
12:23You're right.
12:24Spot on.
12:25And if your dog's as smart as you, then that's exactly what's happening.
12:31Good.
12:33Now it's going to be very difficult for you to control a broom, control a dog.
12:38When we need to actually use both hands and do something, we need to actually use the crate situation.
12:46Good.
12:53Good girl.
12:54Good girl.
12:55Good little girl.
12:56Good girl.
12:58Good girl.
12:59Now give her a pat too.
13:00We'll let's talk into her.
13:01And the idea is, of course, once we've got her happily settled in there, then you can get on with
13:05cleaning the floor.
13:14We've got a new customer coming in by the name of Christine, and we've got Danielle all organised here with
13:20Frankie, giving food rewards.
13:22And I've spoken already to Christine, so she knows what to do, and that is ignore the dog.
13:30Hello.
13:32Yeah, no talking to the dog, Christine.
13:34Right, no reacting to the dog.
13:36Right, at all.
13:38Right, she'd come close, but that's close enough.
13:40Okay?
13:41Yeah.
13:41Ask her to sit and give her a reward.
13:43Frankie, sit.
13:44Frankie.
13:45Give her a little tug.
13:46Frankie, sit.
13:47Good, give her a reward.
13:49Good girl.
13:50Okay.
13:51Please grab a seat there.
13:53Okay.
13:54Ask her to sit again.
13:55Frankie, sit.
13:57Sit.
13:57Because at the moment it looks like the dog's controlling the situation.
14:00Sit.
14:00You must control this.
14:01Sit.
14:02Now, the lead is your control.
14:04Mm-hmm.
14:04Right?
14:04It limits what she can do.
14:06It sets her up to succeed.
14:08When we think we've got this little bulldog under control, she's sitting down, she's looking
14:13for another piece of chicken.
14:14Give her another piece of chicken.
14:18Good.
14:19Tell her she's good.
14:19Good girl.
14:20Tell her she's good.
14:22Make her understand that she's doing this for a reason, and that's because she's good.
14:26Good girl.
14:27So I'm going to ask Christina if she would dangle her left arm over the side of the chair.
14:34Just a little lick, and that's it.
14:37Give her a treat.
14:38Give her a treat.
14:38Tell her she's good.
14:40Good girl.
14:41Now, because we haven't got things 100% perfect, and we just can't let her go at the moment,
14:45it's going to take the best part of a month to six weeks to get the training down, Pat.
14:50And if we can't manage it, then we go in there.
14:52Yeah.
14:52And she likes that, and you've trained her for the crate.
14:55Yeah.
14:56Come on.
14:57Hey, hey.
14:58Come on.
15:00Tell her crate when you put her in.
15:01Crate.
15:01Crate.
15:05Flip the lead off and shut the door.
15:08The important thing is that you persevere and you become consistent in what you do.
15:13Okay.
15:15This stops it failing.
15:18So we didn't annoy the client.
15:20But we did say hello.
15:21Yeah.
15:21By sniffing her hand.
15:22And that's fine.
15:23And that's perfectly allowable.
15:24That's okay.
15:25Mm-hmm.
15:25But we stopped the O-Rigs, U-Bints and all that sort of thing.
15:28It wasn't easy, but it worked.
15:30Yeah.
15:32Well, I reckon it's about time I'm headed for the hills, don't you?
15:35Yeah.
15:36Thanks for a great day.
15:37Thank you so much, Harry.
15:38I should have had a haircut, shouldn't I?
15:40You reckon?
15:42Anyhow, I had a lovely little dog, didn't I?
15:44Hey, you're a cutie.
15:45And I'm sure with time and your training, everything will be just fine.
15:49You know, a dog in the workplace is an ideal thing to have.
15:52But that dog has to be under control.
15:54That's your job.
15:56And I know that Danielle will do it very well.
15:58Working with a little charm like you, hey?
16:01Can't go wrong, can we?
16:02Catch you later.
16:03Thanks, Harry.
16:04Ta-da!
16:08Picture hanging should be pretty easy, right?
16:10But then you've got to actually do it and you realise you're juggling the frame, the cord,
16:13you've got to get the measurements right.
16:14Then transfer them to the wall and you realise that actually the picture's only vaguely where
16:19you wanted it in the first place anyway.
16:20Well, prepare to be amazed.
16:28Take a paint stirrer or an off-cut of timber that's long enough and you want to just place
16:32a screw about two centimetres from the bottom.
16:37Then you want to take the stirrer and place it so that the screw is in the centre of the
16:44wire or cord at the back of the frame.
16:46That way, you can hold your frame up against the wall, press it very gently against the
16:51wall and you'll have a mark where the screw needs to go.
17:01So, depending on what kind of wall you have, you just want to make sure that you're using
17:03the right fixings.
17:04This is a masonry wall, so I'm using plugs and a masonry drill.
17:30And then you can use your paint stirrer again to help you hang the picture on the wall.
17:35It's so much easier this way.
17:46One bite and you'll be addicted.
17:51What's your creative passion?
17:53Is it craft, photography, printing?
17:55Well, this project has all three in one.
18:05Spring rolls are just one of those things that Aussies just get.
18:09You find them in menus everywhere and I bet you order them without even thinking.
18:15Homemade spring rolls?
18:17Whole different level.
18:18My Vietnamese inspired spring rolls are crispy, golden and packed full of flavour.
18:26Firstly, I'm going to start with the filling.
18:29Here, I've got 400 grams of pork mince.
18:33To that, I'm going to add about 200 grams of fresh green prawns.
18:40Give it a little bit of a mix.
18:46Next, I'm going to add a couple of grated carrots.
18:49And what I've done to them is I've salted them to extract the liquid.
18:53The reason being is because you don't want the liquid to seep out of the wrapper
18:58when you deep fry them.
18:59Otherwise, that's when it splutters.
19:03Next, I've got glass noodles that I've soaked for about half an hour in cold water.
19:11And to that, I've got some chopped echelots.
19:21Some wood year mushrooms, about a handful of that.
19:25This one is fresh.
19:27Give it a good mix.
19:30Now, normally, and quite honestly, I would use my hands for this.
19:36But because we're outside in the beautiful Hanley community gardens,
19:42I'm going to use a spoon.
19:48Next bit here is some spring onion.
19:51I've got three sprigs of them.
19:56Two cloves of garlic.
20:00The seasoning next.
20:02One tablespoon of sesame oil.
20:07One tablespoon of soy sauce.
20:12Three tablespoons of fish sauce.
20:18Next, we've got about a tablespoon of sugar.
20:24Half a teaspoon of white pepper.
20:35Half a teaspoon of salt.
20:38Not too much because we've already got the seasoning of the fish sauce and the soy sauce, and that's quite
20:43salty already.
20:50Last but not least, an egg.
20:54That is going to bring all of those ingredients together.
21:07Once that's done, we go on to wrapping them.
21:16Got wrappers here.
21:18I've kept them under a wet towel just so that it doesn't dry out.
21:23If you're using them straight away, you don't have to use them.
21:26Now, gently peel them off.
21:29And in a diamond shape, put a little bit, about one tablespoon of the filling.
21:38Not in the middle, just like at the corner of your diamond shape.
21:43Like so.
21:46Fold one end in.
21:52Another on the side and the other side.
21:56Just, and then what I'm going to do is I'm just going to seal a little bit here.
22:01Kind of looks like a envelope.
22:06And then roll them.
22:11And just put some egg white just to seal them.
22:17This recipe makes about 30 or 40 of these beautiful spring rolls.
22:23Now, the best thing about them is that you can pop them in the freezer and keep it for another
22:28day.
22:38Now that's all done.
22:40I'm just going to cover them while I make my dipping sauce.
22:44We start off with some fish sauce.
22:48About three to four tablespoons of it.
22:54Sugar.
22:56Also about three to four tablespoons.
23:02Lime juice for tanginess.
23:05Also about three or four tablespoons.
23:08I'm just eyeballing it here.
23:16Next goes in some chopped garlic.
23:28And if you like a little bit of heat, then put two bird's eye chillies in this.
23:43Don't overcrowd it.
23:56This should take you about four to five minutes.
24:01Or cook it till it's golden.
24:06And look at that.
24:08You can tell them you made them yourself.
24:11How impressive does this look?
24:18If you want to be a little sneaky and have it as a main meal, just add lettuce, some herbs.
24:26In goes your spring roll and some sauce.
24:32And dig in.
24:36Mm.
24:38Mm-hmm.
24:45Coming up, can you create a designer-look garden on an ordinary suburban block?
24:51Well, these homeowners have done just that, and the results are stunning.
24:55And Juliet's creating one-of-a-kind art using the power of the sun.
25:00I've become obsessed with it, and I can't wait to show you how easy and fun it is to do.
25:11Call me biased, but losing track of time when you're creating art is one of life's great pleasures.
25:17Painting, photography, crafting, I love all of it, but I'm always on the lookout for new or interesting things to
25:23try.
25:24And I recently discovered cyanotype printing.
25:26I've become obsessed with it, and I can't wait to show you how easy and fun it is to do.
25:35Basically, the process is very similar to developing photographs, back in the days before we all had digital cameras.
25:42You need some photosensitive liquid that you apply to paper, and you create the design by adding elements to the
25:48top of the paper before it develops.
25:50What you'll end up with is something like these beautiful artworks behind me.
25:54If it reminds you of traditional blueprints, that's exactly what it is.
26:05To start, you'll need some paper, and I have found that absorbent watercolor paper works the best.
26:11And then I'm going to create an oval shape, so I'm using this platter, but it's not quite big enough.
26:15So to cheat it, I've got this glass, I've made a mark, and attached a pencil.
26:20I'm just going to run it around the outside to get that shape that I need.
26:35Now, you'll definitely need these.
26:37There's potassium ferricyanide and ferric ammonium citrate.
26:42They're both iron-based liquids that you can get from craft stores or online.
26:46I'm going to call them Part A and Part B for the purpose of this exercise, so I don't have
26:51to keep repeating those names.
26:53This is the perfect project to do over a weekend because you need to prep these in advance by adding
26:58water to them.
26:59It takes about 24 hours before they're ready.
27:01I've already done that, so they are good to go.
27:05You need to mix them together 50-50 in equal parts.
27:10Now, they go a very long way, so you'll only need a tiny little dish like this to mix them,
27:15and then you can apply them to your paper.
27:29MUSIC PLAYS
27:35Before I apply the solution, I'm using a candle to create a wax frame around the edge of the oval.
27:40And what this will do is stop that liquid from penetrating into the paper around the edge.
27:50MUSIC PLAYS
28:04I'm using this sponge applicator to apply the solution to the paper.
28:09You could use a paintbrush, but I prefer this.
28:12And I started in the middle, and I'm working my way out in smooth strokes.
28:18You also want to work in a room that's not too brightly lit, because it will start to develop as
28:23soon as you place it on the paper.
28:27Now I'm going to use this hanger to clip to the top and let it dry in a dark environment.
28:34MUSIC PLAYS
28:48While the paper's drying, I'm going to get to work on creating the layout for my artwork.
28:54And to do that, I'm using these beautiful, fresh-cut flowers.
28:58The way this works is that by placing elements on top of the original solution, you're creating a pattern.
29:04The next step is that you take it outside into the sunlight.
29:07By having those elements there, it means that sunlight can't reach those spots.
29:11Then you take off the flowers or whatever you're using, and you'll see that beautiful form underneath.
29:16One of the main things with this is to get those lovely shapes and details in whatever you're using.
29:21It's important to flatten the flowers down.
29:25You need to see those lovely petals and the details in the leaves.
29:30So you might need to pull a few petals or leaves off to make sure that they sit flat.
29:35That's also why pressed flowers work really well for this, because they've already got that form.
29:39I'm placing some perspex on top of the flowers now.
29:42You can use glass. This is just from an old frame.
29:45And then you press it down.
29:46And what that will do is you'll be able to see how the flowers and leaves are going to look.
29:52And then you can adjust accordingly.
29:54And that way you can just move them around, maybe take off a few petals until they're perfect.
30:01And then you'll have your design complete, ready for the next step.
30:11This is now completely dry, and you'll see the colour has changed.
30:14So it's ready for me to transfer the flowers onto.
30:17And I'm just going to do that single stem by single stem.
30:29That's done, so I'm ready to put the perspex on.
30:32And I've added some wadding from my craft box underneath, and that will create a tighter seal for the image.
30:39And then I'm just going to use these clips to clamp it, and I can take it out into the
30:44sunlight.
30:53This clothes area is the perfect spot to leave this in direct sunlight.
30:57Make sure you watch it carefully.
30:58It'll take between 3 and 30 minutes.
31:01And once it's bronze, it's ready to go.
31:03The longer you leave it, the darker it will get.
31:10Alright, it's been about 15 minutes, and it has changed colour to a much deeper bronze.
31:15Now I'm going to stop the process by placing it in some water.
31:17I like to move the cell and me free,
31:21I like to move the cell and me free,
31:23I like to move the cell and me free,
31:44For my final rinse, I've added some hydrogen peroxide to the water
31:48and that just speeds up the whole process.
31:53Now, to dry, I'm just going to leave it in a cool, dim room.
32:07I've cut out the oval shape and added this beautiful navy blue grosgrain ribbon to hang
32:12it on the wall, which is very in keeping with the style of artwork.
32:15And this is the kind of project that I absolutely love, because the process is just as much fun
32:20as seeing the finished product on the wall.
32:22So if you're after a new style of art to try, or maybe a unique eye-catching piece for your
32:27wall, definitely give this a go.
32:37How to pick the right plants for the right conditions, while this garden is an absolute
32:41masterclass in just that.
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33:03When it comes to shopping for Bluetooth headphones, it can feel a bit overwhelming.
33:08There's so many different options out there, but I've narrowed it down to three main pillars
33:13when choosing which set is right for you.
33:16Noise cancelling, battery life and sound quality.
33:20Now when it comes to noise cancelling, there is no better headphones than these right here.
33:26This is the Sony WH-1000XM6.
33:31Not the catchiest name, but when you put these on your head, and when you turn on the active
33:38noise cancelling, the entire world just disappears.
33:43It genuinely feels like magic every single time.
33:47Now when it comes to battery life, a relatively newcomer in the market is a company called
33:54Nothing.
33:55And they've just released these, the Headphone A.
33:58These have up to 135 hours worth of battery life.
34:05135!
34:06Very, very impressive, and for the price, definitely worth the look.
34:11But if sound quality is your number one thing, then these right here are the ones for you.
34:17These are the Sennheiser HDB 630s.
34:21And these are the best sounding Bluetooth headphones you can buy.
34:28The clarity of sound that you get when you are wearing these headphones is nothing short of remarkable.
34:36The details that you get to hear inside songs that you've heard a million times will make
34:42it feel like you're listening to them again for the first time.
34:45So maybe you're a commuter and you want to drown out the noise of the other people on the train.
34:51Or maybe you're the kind of person who forgets to charge their devices.
34:56As for me, well, I've got some old classics to catch up on.
35:05Whether it's a show garden designed by the best in the business or a home renovation out in the suburbs,
35:10the secret to success and longevity is getting the right plant in the right spot.
35:14Not so easy to prove, you say.
35:15Well, these homeowners have done just that, and the results are stunning.
35:30Well, this garden is absolutely sensational, but before I get on to talking about the plants,
35:35and there is a few of those, I think we need to talk about the structures.
35:38The house, I love the way it hasn't been knocked down and rebuilt.
35:41They've renovated the original cottage, and it ties in really nicely with this wall.
35:46And the breeze blocks, I think that's the best use of breeze blocks I've ever seen, to be honest with
35:50you.
35:51Then there's this deck that takes you to the front door.
35:53Lovely silver timber, nice and low-lying, and it just shows off this fantastic plant palette.
36:06Now, the majority of these plants are either cacti or succulents,
36:10and there can be a risk that a garden looks static.
36:13But there is so much interest here, and that is because they have layered the plants so wonderfully.
36:17Coming up from the driveway, there's almost a hedge of Euphorbia cowboy.
36:21There's a Dracaena Draco and a Frangipani as the main features,
36:24but this understory is just so interesting to look at.
36:27We've got Gold Stripe Agave Americana.
36:30There's Sansevieria Moonlight as an underplant.
36:32There's this fantastic Kalanchoe Silver Spoons,
36:35which I've just taken a leaf off, might take that home and propagate that one.
36:37And then down here in the lower story, we've even got Zoysia Tenia Folia.
36:41There's so much to sit back and take a look at.
36:50Now, I absolutely love an internal courtyard, and this one is a cracker.
36:54It's spaced around this fantastic plunge pool.
36:56Now, I love the colour of the water, and that's thanks to the natural stone tiles.
37:00The planting is really lovely as well.
37:02It focuses around a traveller's palm, Ravenella Madagascariensis.
37:17Megan, this garden is absolutely sensational.
37:19You did this yourself, didn't you?
37:21Yes, yeah, I did.
37:22But you've got a high-impact front garden,
37:25you've got this great little internal courtyard,
37:26and then a really practical space here.
37:29So you've got lots of different gardens in one.
37:31Is that something you were trying to achieve from the outset?
37:34Well, initially, the front yard being, like, really sandy,
37:39like the whole lot of South Marooba is a sand dune, really.
37:43We dug a lot of the sand out, put in good soil.
37:46I love the thought of just a really organic garden,
37:52everything just growing together.
37:54Well, you've achieved that, yes.
37:55So I wasn't sure.
37:56A frangipani, dragon tree, cactus, there's coastal.
37:59There's actually a big mix.
38:01Yeah.
38:01But it seems to work.
38:02The centre area, the pool area, was just an old, unused courtyard.
38:07It wasn't really pre-planned.
38:09Sort of ended up with sculpture at the front,
38:13villa vibe, tropical in the centre.
38:15Yeah.
38:16And then this is sort of more your typical Aussie backyard,
38:19have a barbecue, kick a ball around.
38:21The thing I love the most is you've got this sensational, really high impact front garden.
38:26As soon as you open the front door, you can see right down through the back,
38:29and that's a lovely way to bring the garden into the house.
38:31It's a really interesting property with lots of little interesting areas, lots of character.
38:36Well, I think you've nailed it.
38:37Oh, thank you.
38:38Thanks, Charlie.
38:45Here in the back garden, the space feels much larger than it actually is,
38:49and that's because the eye is thrown well past the boundary.
38:51The boundaries are painted in a dark colour, so they recede,
38:55and then you've got spaces that look through to district views,
38:57with screening from these magnolia teddy bears of neighbouring houses.
39:01On the other side, there's a big dracaena in the neighbour's garden,
39:05and they've planted one on this side as well, so they feel like they've become one,
39:08and that throws the eye out even further.
39:11This garden has actually got quite a few mature trees,
39:14which is great because it brings character and lots of wildlife,
39:17which is also supported by things like this water bowl.
39:20The problem you can get with big trees, though, is they cause a lot of shade,
39:24and therefore it's hard to grow grass.
39:25But again, the right plant in the right spot shows that by using a broadleaf buffalo,
39:29you can have both.
39:40Megan's garden is a great example of the golden rule in landscaping.
39:44If you get the right plant in the right spot, not only will it look great,
39:47but you'll save money because you're not going to be replacing dead plants all the time.
39:51You too can have your own show garden at home.
40:08Well, from one oasis to another.
40:10Gosh, I've enjoyed my time here in Montville.
40:12What a little gem it is.
40:13I hope you've enjoyed tonight's show.
40:15I'll see you next time with more Better Homes and Gardens.
40:17Bye-bye.
40:21Next time, your dream holiday destination just got a whole lot closer.
40:26You actually don't have to leave Australia to get your own little taste of Japan.
40:30You'll go balmy for Collins Palmy.
40:33This is one of the simplest and the greatest, eggplant parmigiana.
40:37It takes real skill to elevate the everyday.
40:41And that is definitely the case for the work of artist Karen Roberts.
40:45Plus, from scruffy to fluffy.
40:48Karen, where are we popping poppy?
40:50Forget about poppy in the bath.
40:52I bet you can't say that quickly three times.
40:55That's next time on Better Homes and Gardens.
40:58And I hope so.
40:58We can't say that quickly three times live.
40:59You're so fun for us to make most of the grape sharking.
40:59But theOkay.
40:59Do the exact same thing.
40:59You
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