Tonight, Better Homes and Gardens heads to the Byron Hinterland, where Johanna catches up with former Olympic swimmer Giaan Rooney for a tour of her family’s macadamia farm and beautifully renovated home.
Elsewhere, Dr Harry discovers why scent work is becoming a favourite activity for dogs and their owners, Juliet creates a stylish café-inspired coffee station, Clarissa cooks spiced ginger pears, Melissa explores an award-winning children’s garden and Graham shares some of the best plants to brighten winter gardens.
Coming up on tonight’s show:
JOHANNA – GIAAN ROONEY’S FARM LIFE
Giaan Rooney started her swimming career when she was just 11-years old, but these days, life for the three-time Olympic medal winner looks a little different. Giaan, her husband Sam and their two kids now live in the Byron Hinterland, on a stunning macadamia farm that’s worlds away from life in the swimming pool. Johanna and Giaan are longtime friends and colleagues and, before the duo start work on Seven’s coverage of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, they’re meeting up for a tour of Giaan’s stunning home.
CLARISSA – SPICED GINGER PEARS
There’s no such thing as a dessert that’s decadent, delicious, and good for you…right? Not if you ask Clarissa! She’s poaching in-season pears with cinnamon, star anise, cloves, cardamom, ginger, and honey to create a sweet treat to warm you up on chilly winter nights.
JULIET – CAFÉ-STYLE COFFEE STATION
Get ready to channel your inner barista because this week, Juliet’s showing you how to turn your daily caffeine craving into the ultimate home upgrade…without breaking the bank! She’s combining a basic flatpack cabinet with off-the-shelf timber to create a stunning coffee station that’s perfect for renters and homeowners alike – so you won’t have to shell out for takeaways at the local coffee shop anymore.
MELISSA – WILDPLACE CHILDREN’S GARDEN WALKAROUND
It’s so good for kids to spend time outside, exploring in the garden…and with a little bit of clever design, you can create a space that encourages curiosity, imaginative play, and learning, too. Melissa’s looking around The Wildplace Children’s Garden, designed for this year’s Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show.
DR HARRY – ON THE NOSE
Dogs love a good sniff…but did you know that a typical dog’s nose can be thousands of times more sensitive than a human nose? In fact, some dogs have such a good sense of smell, they can use it to find virtually anything. This week, Dr Harry’s meeting 8-year-old Ketsia, who loves to sniff out and find golf balls and it’s a wonderful way to keep her physically and mentally challenged, too.
GRAHAM – WINTER STRONG PLANTS
Just because its winter doesn’t mean your garden has to look grey and dreary. Graham’s visiting a vibrant nursery to check out some of the best plants to add to your garden in the colder months. From exotics to perennials, and of course loads of flower colour, your garden can be full of life even in the dead of winter.
