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Gardening for Australian bees: Jaclyn Crupi shares her planting strategies
Gardens
Gardening for Australian bees: Jaclyn Crupi shares her planting strategies
The native and exotic species that will boost the number of Australian bees in your backyard.
Photography Armelle Habib words Jaclyn Crupi
Our five most popular recipes of the year
Food
Our five most popular recipes of the year
It seems the sourdough craze of the early pandemic still has its followers.
The Victorian couple that turned tragedy into a magnificent new garden
Gardens
The Victorian couple that turned tragedy into a magnificent new garden

Waiora's new owners recruited landscape designer Paul Bangay for the ambitious renewal of their Strath Creek property in central Victoria.

WORDS MICHAEL MCCOY PHOTOGRAPHY SIMON GRIFFITHS
Barry's Porchetta is the perfect main for Christmas gatherings
Food
Barry's Porchetta is the perfect main for Christmas gatherings

Irish butcher-and-chef duo Rick Higgins and Gaz Smith share recipes for porchetta with a winning stuffing, an indulgent mash and lamb shoulder with mother sauce.

Food styling and photography Katie Quinn
A furniture restorer breathes new life into a 1950s Tenterfield home
Homes
A furniture restorer breathes new life into a 1950s Tenterfield home

With lashings of chalk paint, beeswax and elbow grease, Sandy Palmer has created the timeless farmhouse aesthetic she loves.

WORDS AMANDA DUCKER PHOTOGRAPHY ABBIE MELLE
Six slice recipes for picnics, school fêtes and sports days
Food
Six slice recipes for picnics, school fêtes and sports days
We've gathered some of the very best recipes published in the pages of Graziher, from Summa Rayner's scrummy slice to The Shady Baker's take on the classic hedgehog.  
Feature photograph Jane Smith
Gardening Q&A: Cassandra Hooke talks herbaceous perennials and groundcover options
Gardens
Gardening Q&A: Cassandra Hooke talks herbaceous perennials and groundcover options

Plus, the outback gardener shares her tips for new tools, hydrangeas and planting in spring.

WORDS CASSANDRA HOOKE PHOTOGRAPHY EMMA CROSS
The Shady Baker's wholemeal pancakes are as nourishing as they are delicious
Food
The Shady Baker's wholemeal pancakes are as nourishing as they are delicious

The Shady Baker takes some time out and shares recipes from a weekend away on a retreat run by horsemanship coach Jillian Prince.

WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY JANE SMITH
Birdnest's Jane Cay has created a luxury escape in the heart of Cooma
Travel
Birdnest's Jane Cay has created a luxury escape in the heart of Cooma

It’s just 150 metres from the Birdsnest store that started it all.

WORDS STEPHEN LACEY PHOTOGRAPHY PRUE RUSCOE
The Crookwell Nursery is a cold climate gardener's paradise
Gardens
The Crookwell Nursery is a cold climate gardener's paradise
Courtney Haywood Whipp’s passion for plants is putting The Crookwell Nursery on the map.
WORDS VICTORIA CAREY PHOTOGRAPHY ABBIE MELLE
How to navigate separation in the country
Finance
How to navigate separation in the country

Dealing with the end of a relationship is difficult, and it’s especially challenging when complicated by limited access to formal and informal support.

WORDS KATHERINE BEARD ARTWORK PAUL TAYLOR
Easy honey and vanilla cake
Food
Easy honey and vanilla cake
With just a few pantry staples, you can make this simple honey and vanilla cake in no time.
WORDS & PHOTOGRAPHY JANE SMITH
Gardening Q&A: What are the best plants for shady areas?
Gardens
Gardening Q&A: What are the best plants for shady areas?

Plus, gardening advice columnist Cassandra Hooke answers your questions about plant spacing, irrigation systems, natural bug control and more.

WORDS CASSANDRA HOOKE PHOTOGRAPHY EMMA CROSS
These mouthwatering berry scrolls can be prepared the day before
Food
These mouthwatering berry scrolls can be prepared the day before
You can take them out of the fridge and pop them in the oven ready for morning tea.
WORDS & PHOTOGRAPHY JANE SMITH
Sophie Hansen's easy tomato and chorizo stew
Food
Sophie Hansen's easy tomato and chorizo stew
Serve with warm crusty bread or creamy, buttery mashed potatoes.
WORDS & PHOTOGRAPHY SOPHIE HANSEN
TRENDING STORIES
Weddings
Love, lightning, and the land – Natalie and Rhys’s unforgettable outback wedding

What began as a postcard-perfect country wedding soon became a story of survival, strength, and the unshakable heart of rural Australia.

Words and photography Elle Rutledge
Gardens
Five generations of the Lamonts have cared for this home and garden

Current custodian Penny Lamont says the heritage garden is designed for easy-care and dry times. 

Words and photography Alexandra MacAlpine

Food

Barry's Porchetta is the perfect main for Christmas gatherings
Food
Barry's Porchetta is the perfect main for Christmas gatherings

Irish butcher-and-chef duo Rick Higgins and Gaz Smith share recipes for porchetta with a winning stuffing, an indulgent mash and lamb shoulder with mother sauce.

Food styling and photography Katie Quinn
Our five most popular recipes of the year
Food
Our five most popular recipes of the year
It seems the sourdough craze of the early pandemic still has its followers.
Seven of the best biscuit recipes from the pages of Graziher
Food
Seven of the best biscuit recipes from the pages of Graziher
From orange cream filling to economical cornflake cookies, these recipes by Jane Smith (aka The Shady Baker) are perfect for dunking, gifting and filling the bickie tin.
Recipes by Jane Smith
A local's guide to Narrabri: coffee, pies and Nosh highlights
Things to do
A local's guide to Narrabri: coffee, pies and Nosh highlights

Angie Jones, president of Nosh Narrabri, shares her tips for a perfect weekend in town.

Six slice recipes for picnics, school fêtes and sports days
Food
Six slice recipes for picnics, school fêtes and sports days
We've gathered some of the very best recipes published in the pages of Graziher, from Summa Rayner's scrummy slice to The Shady Baker's take on the classic hedgehog.  
Feature photograph Jane Smith

Home

This tiny house provides a slice of country life with unbeatable views
Homes
This tiny house provides a slice of country life with unbeatable views

The Barlow is the perfect spot to relax and unwind.

Words Keryn Donnelly Photography Em Callaghan
Five minutes with Noss & Co’s Kirsty Morrison
Homes
Five minutes with Noss & Co’s Kirsty Morrison

You can receive one of her bright and colourful vases when you subscribe to Graziher.

Words Amie Shann Photography Ness Vanderburgh
Farmhouse-style bedroom inspiration for the sweetest dreams
Homes
Farmhouse-style bedroom inspiration for the sweetest dreams

Florals, crushed linen and four very different takes on country style, from the pages of Graziher.

PHOTOGRAPHY ABBIE MELLÉ & CLANCY PAINE
Four country kitchens bursting with design inspiration
Homes
Four country kitchens bursting with design inspiration
These kitchens make the most of natural light and the breathtaking views of the Australian landscape.
PHOTOGRAPHY ABBIE MELLE & PRUE RUSCOE
This contemporary farmhouse was built on a property rich with precious memories
Homes
This contemporary farmhouse was built on a property rich with precious memories

Amanda and Adam Spicer have built their dream home just outside of Lucknow, New South Wales.

WORDS PENNY CARROLL PHOTOGRAPHY PABLO VEIGA STYLING KERRIE-ANN JONES

Gardens

Five generations of the Lamonts have cared for this home and garden
Gardens
Five generations of the Lamonts have cared for this home and garden

Current custodian Penny Lamont says the heritage garden is designed for easy-care and dry times. 

Words and photography Alexandra MacAlpine
Gardening for Australian bees: Jaclyn Crupi shares her planting strategies
Gardens
Gardening for Australian bees: Jaclyn Crupi shares her planting strategies
The native and exotic species that will boost the number of Australian bees in your backyard.
Photography Armelle Habib words Jaclyn Crupi
Staking, screening and a fast-growing
Gardens
Staking, screening and a fast-growing "unicorn" tree: Cassandra Hooke answers your gardening questions

What to plant for shade coverage in a hot, windy area that also gets heavy frosts? Graziher gardening columnist Cassandra Hooke has the answer.

Photography EMMA CROSS
Despite dry spells and a bushfire, Maureen Highet's drought-tolerant garden blossoms
Gardens
Despite dry spells and a bushfire, Maureen Highet's drought-tolerant garden blossoms

She tells Claire Austin about the road to recovery for her Adelaide Hills garden.

Words Claire Austin
Colleen Southwell, The Garden Curator, on how to create a sense of place in your garden
Gardens
Colleen Southwell, The Garden Curator, on how to create a sense of place in your garden

The Graziher columnist on creating a garden that is full of meaning and joy.

Photography Colleen Southwell Portrait photography Em Wollen
This homemade vanilla custard is the ultimate comfort food
Food
This homemade vanilla custard is the ultimate comfort food

Use up your old eggs to make this delicious custard to pour over warm desserts.

WORDS & PHOTOGRAPHY JANE SMITH
This easy apricot and coconut slice is sure to please
Food
This easy apricot and coconut slice is sure to please

This recipe makes 21 bars with just a few pantry ingredients.

WORDS & PHOTOGRAPHY JANE SMITH
The Shady Baker’s easy scone recipe
Food
The Shady Baker’s easy scone recipe

These delicious scones are quick to make when you have guests coming over.

WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY JANE SMITH
How to make easy oven-roasted tomato focaccia
Food
How to make easy oven-roasted tomato focaccia
WORDS & PHOTOGRAPHY JANE SMITH
The Shady Baker’s light fruit cake recipe
Food
The Shady Baker’s light fruit cake recipe

This easy light fruit cake recipe from The Shady Baker can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week

WORDS & PHOTOGRAPHY JANE SMITH
This quick and easy hedgehog slice will satisfy your sweet tooth
Food
This quick and easy hedgehog slice will satisfy your sweet tooth

And it only takes about 10 minutes to pull together.

WORDS & PHOTOGRAPHY JANE SMITH
These vegetarian sausage rolls are perfect for picnics and school lunches
Food
These vegetarian sausage rolls are perfect for picnics and school lunches

These sausage rolls from The Shady Baker are packed with the goodness of pumpkin and lentils.

WORDS & PHOTOGRAPHY JANE SMITH
These simple and delicious cornflake biscuits are perfect for dipping in tea
Food
These simple and delicious cornflake biscuits are perfect for dipping in tea

With just a handful of ingredients, you can have them ready in time for morning smoko.

WORDS & PHOTOGRAPHY JANE SMITH
An easy apple pie you can have in the oven in less than 30 minutes
Food
An easy apple pie you can have in the oven in less than 30 minutes

You can use freshly stewed or tinned apples to make this simple and delicious recipe.

WORDS & PHOTOGRAPHY JANE SMITH