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Days of summer • Welcome to a season of celebration, with cloudless skies, backyard barbies and tons of fun in thhe great outdoors…

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FAST ED’S AUSSIE SUMMER FOOD • Celebrate with your tastiest-ever alfresco feasts, featuring lush seasonal produce, succulent seafood and warm-weather classics with an exotic twist

A BLOOMIN’ BEACH • SEASIDELIFEIS EASY ON THE EYE BUT CAN BE HARD GOING ON PLANTS SO CHOOSE CAREFULLY TO FRAME YOUR COASTAL VISTA WITH SPIKES OFFLOWERS AND SPIRES OF FOLIAGE

Surviving the sea breeze • Buffer the battering by planting a tree or three – they can be both functional and architectural

JUNGLE magic • Get up close and personal to some of the wildest plants around

GET THE TROPICAL LOOK

CARE FOR TROPICAL PLANTS

Beautiful borders • Put excitement into your garden by making it edgy!

pest PATROL DISEASE CONTROL • How to beat the invasion of the plant snatchers

In your GARDEN • Beat the heat and enjoy your garden’s mornings and evenings

better gardening • THE LATEST NEWS AND TRENDS

moon guide • Use the phases of the moon to your advantage by following Milton Black’s planting guide

WHAT’S IN STORE NEXT? • Create a sense of calm, a refuge from the storm that is everyday life, with style-smart storage solutions

COASTAL LIFE • DESIGN A HOME WHERE LIGHT FLOODS IN THROUGH WIDE WINDOWS AND WHICH FEELS AS CALM AS A SCHOONER ON STILL WATER

SET SAIL • Embrace the coastal trend with this easy-sew applique doorstop

MUST BUYS! • Don’t miss out on these fab finds for an easier life and a little slice of luxury – go on, pamper yourself, your home and even your pooch!

CITIZEN CANE • Cane furniture, a design trend that dates back to ancient Egypt, is having a 21st century moment. Here’s how you can bring it home in ways big and small – enjoy!

better decorating • [THE LATEST PRODUCTS AND HOME INTERIOR TRENDS]

better books • [A ROUND-UP OF THE NEWEST AND BEST NOVELS AND NON-FICTION]

Beautiful bracelets • EVERY journey has a STORY and every story has a bead… Share your story on a bracelet!

nature preserved • Dried flowers are back! From door wreaths and wall art to vase arrangements, you can dry or buy your own blooms – or use a floral press – to create these beautiful botanical displays

LUNCH ON THE GO! • Whether you’re packing sandwiches for the kids or food for a picnic, these sustainable and easy-sew lunch bags are the way to go

HAPPY AS A RAINBOW DIAMOND DOTZ • Dazzling and colourful, this craft will be a hit with the whole family. All you do is dot ‘diamonds’ onto the pre-printed canvas. So easy, you’ll love it!

hooked on throws • LOVE TO MAKE!

Hexagon throw

BACK TO SCHOOL never looked so good!

Bow blanket

HOUSE SITTER • This cute chair pair will make your kids feel right at home!

KEEP YOUR COOL WITH summer-proof MAKEUP • Look fresh and glowy (in a good way) for longer, even when it’s hot and humid

HOW TO BE A morning person (OR AT LEAST FAKE IT) • Those first few moments set the tone for the day, so here’s how to wake up right

better health • [THE LATEST NEWS AND TRENDS]

HEALTHY EATING ON A BUDGET • A few moves can help keep your grocery bill in check while you and your family focus on eating good-for-you meals

TV FOOD FAVOURITES • Whip up these fresh recipes from Karen and Ed for...