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SAVE: Crockery and serving ware Why: These items are easier to chip, tarnish, stain and scratch. Look for: Quality second-hand items at auctions or op shops. Use an affordable set for every day. Supermarket points campaigns are also a great way to furnish your table. Anko Green Swirl 12-piece dinner set from Target, $39. SAVE: Quilt covers Why: You don’t need luxury pricing to get a beautiful bedroom refresh. Colour, pattern and layering create impact, and if you sleep with a top sheet, then even the thread count and texture doesn’t matter. Look for: Cotton for affordable breathability and separates that are easy to mix and match rather than full designer sets. Hunter gingham cotton quilt cover set in charcoal from Target, $20 for a single, $35 for a king…

Editor Megan Osborne Creative director Scott Cassidy Managing editor Sophie Al-Bassam Chief sub-editor Jo McKinnon Digital editor Tahni Mesann Design director Monique Larracy Senior designer Carol Tang Garden editor Jenny Dillon Senior food editor Sarah Murphy Stylist Nonci Nyoni Creative projects editor Geneva Vanderzeil Senior content producers Jade Coull, Rachel Iorfino, Livia Gamble Content producer Jada Susas Enquiries (02) 9282 8000 REGULAR CONTRIBUTORS In your garden Tony Fawcett Moon guide Milton Black Better pets Caroline Zambrano Better finance Andrea Black Better books & experiences Rachel Iorfino ADVERTISING Advertising enquiries (02) 9282 8000, advertising@aremedia.com.au Head of sales NSW Jimmy Kerr Head of sales VIC Nisar Malik Head of sales QLD & SA Judy Taylor Director of sales Anna Quinn TELEVISION Host Johanna Griggs Presenters: Pets Dr Harry Cooper Gardening Graham Ross,…

CLANCY LESTER Environmental educator We named ‘Bee Man’ Clancy Lester a native wildlife hero in last year’s BHG Creator Awards. He’s worked with and learned from Indigenous communities and now teaches Aussies about the importance of pollinators and conservation. On page 110 he reveals why our native wasps are garden heroes. Nabula El Mourid Author What began as Nabula El Mourid’s mission to make better shopping choices has led her to launch the Supermarket Swap app. This handy tool enables shoppers to easily search, shop, share and save on additive-and preservative-free food. See page 124 to find out more. GRAHAME ROWE Horticulturist Grahame is a gardening and landscaping researcher for Better Homes and Gardens TV. With more than 24 years in the Australian garden industry, he trained at Sydney’s Royal…

Letter of the month Better Homes and Gardens is a staple in our household. Our mother discovered the show in its early days and would watch it with her children, who were awestruck by the crafts, recipes and renovations. This was especially true for my sister, Iman, who has Down Syndrome. Over time, she has grown a love for the show that would become an inescapable part of her routine. Every Friday night, we prepare the popcorn, gather in the lounge, and it becomes a movie night for the whole family. Iman has been collecting your monthly BHG magazines since 2017. Not one publication has gone by that she doesn’t have stacked on her shelf. The recipes in your magazine have encouraged her to get involved with us in the…

SCAN ME Want more tray bakes? Scan the QR code for our easiest-ever tray bake recipes! AIR-FRYER STICKY CHICKEN WINGS WITH PILAF Preparation time 20 mins plus 30 mins marinating Cooking time 35 mins Serves 4 1.2kg chicken wings ½ cup barbecue sauce 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon cider vinegar ¼ cup brown sugar 3 teaspoons mustard powder 1 clove garlic, crushed Olive oil cooking spray coriander, to serve PILAF 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 brown onion, finely chopped 1 ½ cups basmati rice, rinsed, drained 3 chicken stock cubes 2 ½ cups hot water Freshly ground black pepper Juice and finely grated zest of 1 orange 3 tablespoons currants ⅓ cup slivered almonds, toasted STEP 1 Using a large sharp knife, remove and discard…

Bonus gardening gloves with BHG! Get these gorgeous gardening gloves as a gift with next month’s magazine. From newsagents only. LIKE WHAT YOU SEE? Scan to shop these pots. Are your clumping plants sulking? Are your agapanthus, salvias, echinaceas, kangaroo paws and ornamental grasses not producing the summer displays they used to? Don’t blame this summer’s heatwave! If the plants have been in the ground for five or 10 years, they’ve probably run out of room and are elbowing each other like toddlers reaching for the lolly bowl at a birthday party. It’s time to give them more space to shine with some plant division. While you’re at it, your summer-and autumn-flowering tuberous and bulbous plants, such as dahlias, gladioli and hippeastrums, have a bundle of new plants hidden underground.…

Grow as you go Investing in high-quality furniture means spending less on repairs and replacements further down the line. Crafted from solid acacia wood, the Seb extendable dining table from Castlery grows with your family, and its timeless honey hue ensures it’s a piece you’ll love for years to come; $1199 for 150–200cm table, from Castlery. STYLISH STEAL! Affordable and stylish don’t often go hand in hand, but somehow Kmart makes it work with this set of two walnut finish side tables, $59. Prices are approximate and a guide only. Top-tier roofing If you want a house with street appeal, don’t overlook your roof. It needs to withstand our climate and look good, too: that’s where COLORBOND comes in. Made for Australia’s challenging environments, COLORBOND steel has been creating durable,…

SHOP THE LOOK Scan this QR code for all the details. It’s easy to get into a design rut at home. Sure, you have the essentials but who can really afford a full stylish upgrade right now? We took on that challenge, giving ourselves a budget of $300 to make over each room: a lounge room, a kitchen and a bedroom. The result? It’s quite amazing how much of a difference some easy DIY and affordable accessories can make. Curate character For this lounge room upgrade, we painted bold stripes on the walls with the help of careful measuring, painter’s tape and a spirit level. New curtains, cushions and a throw were added, all in cohesive green tones. We also added some flowers in a minimalist vase. Spent: $294.89. HERE’S…

Matt Moran has a humble side. All it takes to bring it out in him is talking about produce, especially Australian produce and producers. The way he talks about Tasmanian cherries in February, or excitedly shares about all the varieties of vegetables he’s planted at his farm, demonstrates his deep passion and respect for the food we harvest and enjoy every day. When talking to Matt about this month’s focus – value –it’s clear the value he holds for food, and the journey it takes to end up on our plates. And what better way to celebrate those ingredients, and enjoy every morsel, than by making magic with them with his new range of My Perfect Stock. BHG: What’s your most reliable budget-friendly ingredient? MM: It would have to be…