Better Homes and Gardens (1996)
Better Homes and Gardens is a multiple Logie Award winning Australian lifestyle television program which is broadcast on the Seven Network. The program covers a wide variety of lifestyle related topics and hobbies,offering advice and solutions including gardening, cooking, craft, pet care, home improvement and DIY as well as featuring celebrity guests. Australian actress Noni Hazlehurst hosted the show during its premiere year in 1995 through to 2004. Her husband at the time, John Jarratt was also a presenter on the show. Former swimmer-turned-television presenter Johanna Griggs replaced Noni as host in 2005. The show also features pet advice from Dr. Harry Cooper, a popular TV vet, after his TV series, Harry's Practice, which also featured Dr. Katrina Warren and Dr. Chris Brown, was axed in 2003. The theme song for the show until 2005 was a cover of The Beatles' "Getting Better". This was changed to a new theme in 2006, composed by Jay Stewart.
Seasons & Episode
Joh and Pete visit the ultimate beach shack. Tara creates some unique pieces of abstract art. Karen makes deep fried prawn rice paper rolls. Dr Harry finds out all about the world of dog agility.
Joh catches up with Better Homes’ new landscape designer at their central coast home away from home. Dr Harry meets with wildlife workers caring for sick and injured koalas. Karen makes ratatouille.
Joh visits a fireproofed home. Adam makes cool and unique bookshelves. Karen makes super seed and cinnamon no-bake muesli bars. Graham explores the jacarandas of Sydney.
Joh meets up with BMX champions Kaia and Saya Sakakibara. Adam tackles some simple DIY fixes around the home. Fast Ed makes salmon saltimbocca. Dr. Harry meets a dog that constantly goes berserk.
Joh visits Shepherd’s Ground to find out about their sustainable approach to life. Karen makes the perfect chicken ciabatta. Dr. Harry meets a fellow chook-a-holic and shares bird-keeping secrets.
