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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
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
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
Gardening Q&A: What are the best flowering plants for groundcover?
Gardens
Gardening Q&A: What are the best flowering plants for groundcover?

Plus, outback gardener Cassandra Hooke shares her top tips for new tools, hydrangeas and planting perennials 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
TRENDING STORIES
Food
Spring has sprung! It's time to get started on The Shady Baker's Christmas cake
Jane Smith shares a traditional family recipe that's perfect for gifts and gatherings.
WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY JANE SMITH
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

Food

Spring has sprung! It's time to get started on The Shady Baker's Christmas cake
Food
Spring has sprung! It's time to get started on The Shady Baker's Christmas cake
Jane Smith shares a traditional family recipe that's perfect for gifts and gatherings.
WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY JANE SMITH
Perfect steak, campfire pumpkin and apple crumble from The Good Farm
Food
Perfect steak, campfire pumpkin and apple crumble from The Good Farm
Matilda Brown and Scott Gooding share their favourite dishes from The Good Farm Cookbook
WORDS EMMA MULHOLLAND
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
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
Olive oil is the star of this almond biscotti recipe
Food
Olive oil is the star of this almond biscotti recipe

The Shady Baker shows us how to make olive oil biscotti using the olives from her own tree.

WORDS & PHOTOGRAPHY JANE SMITH

Home

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
When Rebecca Hutchinson posted her paintings on social media, a whole new career opened up for her
Homes
When Rebecca Hutchinson posted her paintings on social media, a whole new career opened up for her

Rebecca tell us why “Painting is music for my soul” and how social media propelled her career to new heights.

WORDS REBECCA HUTCHINSON PHOTOGRAPHY DEANNE CROWDER
Mount Mitchell homestead's new owners are embracing its charming history
Homes
Mount Mitchell homestead's new owners are embracing its charming history

Kate and Simon Tol are generous custodians of this magnificent country estate and important slice of Victoria's history.

WORDS SARAH HOPE PHOTOGRAPHY GEORGINA MORRISON
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

Gardens

Gardening Q&A: How do you stake a tall plant?
Gardens
Gardening Q&A: How do you stake a tall plant?
The Outback Gardener answers a reader's question about staking tall trees and why you need to do it.
WORDS CASSANDRA HOOKE PHOTOGRAPHY EMMA CROSS
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
Gardening Q&A: What should I plant on a slope?
Gardens
Gardening Q&A: What should I plant on a slope?
The Outback Gardener answers a reader's question about what to plant on a sloping surface.
WORDS CASSANDRA HOOKE PHOTOGRAPHY EMMA CROSS
Gardening Q&A: How far apart should I plant my new plants?
Gardens
Gardening Q&A: How far apart should I plant my new plants?
The Outback Gardener answers a reader's question about spacing.
WORDS CASSANDRA HOOKE PHOTOGRAPHY EMMA CROSS
Gardening Q&A: What are the best frost-hardy plants for a cold climate?
Gardens
Gardening Q&A: What are the best frost-hardy plants for a cold climate?

Cassandra Hooke, the Outback Gardener, answers a reader's question about frost-hardy plants.

WORDS CASSANDRA HOOKE PHOTOGRAPHY EMMA CROSS
Everything you need to know to buy a farm
Finance
Everything you need to know to buy a farm

Does owning your own farm feel out of reach? Cultivate Farms can help retiring and aspiring farmers come to an innovative solution.

WORDS KATHERINE BEARD PHOTOGRAPHY ABBIE MELLE
Sophie Hansen shares recipes that are perfect for a picnic with friends and family
Food
Sophie Hansen shares recipes that are perfect for a picnic with friends and family

With simple, generous food and love, you’re always in good company.

WORDS SOPHIE HANSEN PHOTOGRAPHY SOPHIE HANSEN
These birdseed bars are perfect for school lunchboxes
Food
These birdseed bars are perfect for school lunchboxes

Plus meringues and a light and fluffy tiramisu.

PHOTOGRAPHY SIMON SHIFF
The Shady Baker shares two easy quince recipes
Food
The Shady Baker shares two easy quince recipes

Jane Smith, also known as The Shady Baker, takes the time to slow down and appreciate the benefits of having a few quince trees at home.

WORDS & PHOTOGRAPHY JANE SMITH
Sisters Casey Bowie and Sara Anning started a business from their shared love of family meals
Food
Sisters Casey Bowie and Sara Anning started a business from their shared love of family meals

Sharing food and love at the dinner table is so important to these sisters, they based a business around it.

WORDS JAYNE CUDDIHY PHOTOGRAPHY AMY HOLCOMBE
Moving to Trangie, NSW, spurred Claire Austin to start the Gin Gin Garden Club
Gardens
Moving to Trangie, NSW, spurred Claire Austin to start the Gin Gin Garden Club

As she quickly discovered, nothing helps you put down roots in a new place like a shared love of gardening.

WORDS CLAIRE AUSTIN PHOTOGRAPHY CLANCY PAINE
A move to Orange led to an unexpected career change for Whitney Spicer
Homes
A move to Orange led to an unexpected career change for Whitney Spicer

Before settling in her husband’s home town in New South Wales’ Central West, Whitney Spicer never dreamed she’d one day become an artist.

WORDS VICTORIA CAREY PHOTOGRAPHY CLANCY PAINE
Gin Gin Garden Club’s Claire Austin shares some of her hard-earned gardening lessons
Gardens
Gin Gin Garden Club’s Claire Austin shares some of her hard-earned gardening lessons

Claire started a garden to help herself put down roots in a new town. Here’s what she’s learnt so far.

WORDS CLAIRE AUSTIN PHOTOGRAPHY CLANCY PAINE
This historic South Australian family home has a new lease on life
Homes
This historic South Australian family home has a new lease on life

Ellie Stacey and her family are breathing new life, love and laughter into a cherished South Australian home with a rich history.

WORDS PENNY CARROLL PHOTOGRAPHY ALYSHA SPARKS

Graziher magazine

August/September 2024

It’s our 40th issue! To celebrate, 20 women share their hopes, dreams and advice. Plus, we meet sustainability expert (and cover star) Ella Edwards and gather tips from two Tassie sisters who turn outbuildings into extraordinary accommodation.

June/July 2024

This time, we get to know some of the extraordinary women in Australia’s wool industry, plus we meet rodeo star Emily Collits and answer some of your most pressing questions in our Q&A column with The Outback Gardener.

April/May 2024

We celebrate women in the beef industry in this special edition timed for one of the biggest events on the Australian ag world’s calendar: Rockhampton’s Beef 2024. Plus, this issue includes the annual Graziher Boarding School Guide.