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Home & Garden

In the garden this week: tips and tricks for spring planting

Spring planting season is well under way and before long, the heat of summer will slow growth and our gardens will enter survival mode.

More than you imagine at National Arboretum Canberra

The Discovery Kitchen Garden at the Australian National Arboretum consists of a large, raised bed approximately 6m long and 1.5m wide.

Brightening up your interiors for summer

Whenever there’s a change of season, Canberra Interior stylist, blogger and DIYer Gina Ciancio looks for ways to change up her interiors to breathe new life into the home and welcome the...

Saving seeds opens a diverse world of food

Growing veggies from seed you’ve personally collected must be the holy grail of sustainability.  But how difficult, laborious, or plausible is it? Canberra Seed Savers is a local cooperative network in and around the...

How to choose: decking, lawn or pavers?

Spring is a great time to think about what changes you might like to make around your home so when summer arrives you can make the most of the long light and warm nights.

2021 colour palette: inspired by nature

When forecasting their 2021 colour palette, Dulux have taken inspiration from nature with their soothing, earthy tones interrupted with pops of coral and stormy blue. Dulux stylist Julia Green says there’s no right...

Diversity, spontaneity and heart

This beautiful garden on a 468sqm block in Dickson is thoughtfully tended by Dominique and her son Leigh, a professional horticulturist.

Inside & out: Lawn mowing robot

The latest in news, happenings and products for the home. Mowing the lawn has never been easier with the WORX Landroid lawn mowing robot.

Creative candle making

Canberra’s Nara Candle Festival is usually held in the Canberra Nara Peace Park in Lennox Gardens every October, but, as with everything, 2020 will be different. The Japanese-themed gardens have iconic cherry blossom...

Create a tea nook at home

How do you like your cuppa? The answer is different across world cultures. In Chinese tradition, formal tea ceremonies are used to show respect to older generations, apologise for wrongdoing, show gratitude or to...

Island dreams

It’s no secret Australians have fallen in love with kitchen island benches. The trend lends itself to our relaxed Aussie lifestyle.

Sustainable renovations

Caroma has partnered with environmental charity Bower Collective for a series of Facebook Live workshops on sustainable renovations.

Black Mountain: A Natural History of a Canberra Icon

This new reference book, Friends of Black Mountain, is based on background papers presented by experts at the 2018 Black Mountain Symposium.

Inside & out: Sleeping preferences

Victory Blinds has conducted a poll of the sleeping habits and preferences of 2,000 Australian adults

Dream big these school holidays

Take back control of your year these school holidays and get out the art supplies for a fun family activity – creating a vision board!

Jobs for the garden this spring

With recent winter rains and favourable weather, this spring is leaping into action, and along with it, us garden folk! Spring is one of the most motivating and busy times in the...

Spring into veg this growing season

Growing vegetables from seed is worthwhile and satisfying and might help you find varieties not readily available elsewhere.

Floral fantasy

Not even COVID can stop Canberra’s annual Floriade festival. Be inspired by this celebration of spring and sprinkle a floral flavour throughout your home. Petal perfection Pillow Talk flower buyer Jessica Wyatt says flower...

Spring clean and declutter

It wouldn’t be spring without a good clean and declutter. It’s time to freshen up and take the opportunity to do things a little differently.

Make a statement with accent chairs

Accent chairs are more than just functional furniture.

Room to grow: children’s bedrooms

Whether it is due to changing tastes or the changing ages of those inhabiting them, children's bedrooms will require updates over time.

Your very own oasis

Design an outdoor space infused with calming materials to promote mental wellbeing in the age of coronavirus.

Pandemic renovation projects on the rise

Coronavirus restrictions have inspired many homeowners to renovate their house in the hope of increasing the enjoyment of their space.

Bring the outside inside

Timber and stone can help create a deeper connection to earth and nature inside our homes.

Expert styling tips with Neale Whitaker

Interior design expert and Luxaflex brand ambassador, Neale Whitaker, shares his tips for styling that suits your home and personality.

Lemon Wedge: downsized and delighted

Simplicity, functionality and community were at the heart of this year’s Malcolm Moir and Heather Sutherland Award winner for residential architecture in the ACT. The Lemon Wedge House - designed by architect Sarah...

Kitchen inspo: steal the style

Tailored and refined, Melbourne designer Georgia Ezra’s kitchen is an inviting space which features a palette of warm, earthy tones. The bespoke look is inspired by Morocco and Spain with functionality at...

Winter fire safety

Winter is peak house fire season and ACT Fire & Rescue is urging Canberrans to be aware of common causes of home fires.

Winter escape

The COVID-19 pandemic may have put travel plans on hold but that doesn’t mean you can’t create a winter escape in your own home.

5 top tips to create an eco-friendly bathroom

Keeping up with the latest bathroom trends is not just about aesthetics but creating a more eco-friendly and sustainable space. Minimise your impact on the planet without sacrificing style or quality with these...
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