Keen to tackle a DIY project but feeling time-poor? With the Easter long weekend coming up, it’s the perfect opportunity to complete small and mid-sized projects around the home. Looking for some...
No-dig is a gardening method which doesn’t require cultivation of the existing soil. The technique was pioneered in 1977 by Australian gardener and author Esther Dean. It has since been adopted in...
Offering sustainability and affordability, the tiny house movement is gaining momentum across Australia – but there’s plenty to consider before opting to downsize.
One of the first decisions prospective tiny home owners need...
It’s time to preserve the last of our summer veg. Antonietta, fellow gardener, cook and preserver extraordinaire, shares two of her favourite recipes.
PASSATA
A classic Italian recipe, perfect for preserving an abundance of...
The latest in news, trends and happenings for the home.
#30greenminutes
Garden Releaf Day is on Sunday 24 March with people encouraged to take on the #30greenminutes challenge and get in the garden, get...
‘What on earth is a climate change garden?”, I hear you ask.
A climate change garden is a garden better equipped to handle extremes in temperature, flooding, drought and unpredictable weather. It’s a...
This homemade laundry detergent recipe from Biome is 100% natural, free from synthetics, and has antifungal, antibacterial and antiseptic properties. Here’s how to make your own!
Ingredients
1 cup coconut soap flakes1/2 cup...
No longer just a space for a washer and dryer, there’s a growing trend for functional laundries that are a workroom for busy families. Here’s what it takes to start loving your...
Trees are an invaluable part of our urban landscape. They are functional and beautiful, playing an essential role in maintaining emotional and physical human health – who hasn’t admired, touched, laid beneath...
The latest in news, trends and happenings for the home
Cancer Carers get hands-on
The gardens at Clare Holland House recently received a makeover thanks to the Cancer Carers Group – a supportive group...
Chemical pest control options have proliferated over the years due to their efficacy in killing pests rapidly. But according to Tracey Bailey, founder of Biome Eco Stores, these chemicals are extremely harmful...
The latest in news, trends and happenings for the home.
Diverting linen from landfill
Sheridan is aiming to reduce the amount of bed linen and towels going to landfill through the Sheridan Recycling Program....
I recently met Tina and John on their family’s 2,000 acre, six generation sheep grazing property in Currawang, near Collector NSW. Although relatively new to gardening, Tina has always fostered a connection...
Not only does an organised pantry look great, it can help prevent food wastage. Unwanted visitors cannot get into foods that are stored in airtight containers, helping to prevent food from spoiling....
Our homes can have a dramatic effect on the way we feel – from colour psychology through to the feelings that different lighting can evoke.
Lysn psychologist Noosha Anzab says it’s important to...
It’s time to clear the clutter and find joy in your home. We’ve sourced some tips, tricks and inspiration to help you get your home sorted.
Where to start?
Gualov storage table
$79
Ikea
UrbanYou co-founder, and...
For those who can get a bit muddled telling the difference between turnips, swedes and parsnips, gardening friend Christine said parsnips are shaped like carrots, swedes are bulbous and yellow-fleshed, and turnips...
This simple DIY project from Lincraft is a cute way to engage with your loved one to create a box of date night ideas.
Popsicle stick date ideas
Difficulty: Easy
Approximate time of project: 2...
Peter and Caroline O’Clery of Homeleigh Grove Olives, give the following tips for growing backyard olives:
Some oil producing varieties of olives suited to the Canberra climate include ‘Frantoio’, ‘Correggiola’ and ‘Leccino’. Table...
Peter and Caroline O’Clery of boutique Homeleigh Grove Olives in Wallaroo NSW, across the border from Hall ACT, have lived at their 41-acre farm since 1984. In 1999, after thorough research and...
Straight from the heart, love letters are a simple way to share your feelings with your nearest and dearest. Leading couples counsellor and relationship expert, Melissa Ferrari shares her tips for penning...
RSPCA ACT wants to make sure all our furry friends have a great summer! Here is their advice on caring for pets during intense heat:
Did you know that your pet can experience...
The delicious and ever-popular Gem squash (Cucurbita pepo) is a hybridised cucurbit from South Africa. It is a household staple there, commonly baked and stuffed with creamed corn and cheese. I was...
Summer holidays are fast coming to an end and that means it’s time to prepare for the new school year. Houzz, a leading online platform for home renovation and design, offer four...
We can’t get enough of linen this season! Cool, relaxed and comfortable, linen is the ultimate summer textile for a natural look. Bedding brand Bed Threads gave us the linen lowdown:
1. Highly...
Pantone’s colour of the year, Living Coral, is vibrant and bold. So how do you incorporate it into your home?
Sheridan’s freelance stylist, Lulu Cavanagh, says although overwhelming at first, bold colours can...
We’ve rounded up a whole range of tips to get the kids back to school, stress free!
Frixion erasable markers
$2.49 each
Officeworks
Melissa Coulter from Bostik takes the hassle out of shopping...
With bathrooms set to steal the show from kitchens this year, Highgrove Bathrooms gave us their 2019 trend predictions for bold, luxurious bathroom spaces.
Brushed brass finishes: The embodiment of modern elegance, brushed...
What’s hot this year? Here are some of the hottest trends tipped to be big in 2019, according to the experts.
Home design platform Houzz has released their top design trends for 2019,...
A popular plant –grown as much for its ornamental appeal as its delectable unformed flowers – globe artichoke is one plant worth making room for. It is a vigorous perennial reaching a...
