Garden Better

Love homes, design, gardening and stories about people creating their own spaces? You'll love The Edit, by Home Beautiful. Every Tuesday, Home Beautiful Editor-in-Chief Elle Lovelock dives into the stories behind beautiful homes and the people who design and live in them. 

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And enjoy this first peek into Part 1 of the iconic Deborah Hutton's episode of The Edit!

Deborah Hutton has worn many hats - TV presenter, magazine editor, model - but now she's doing something she's never done before: project manager and interior designer. After selling her house in Bronte, she bought a crumbling red brick cottage overlooking the ocean south of Sydney and is now deep in a build she describes as the home of her life. 

In this episode of The Edit, Deb joins Home Beautiful Editor-in-Chief Elle Lovelock to talk about what drew her away from Sydney to the tiny seaside community of Wombarra, why she chose to work with architect Walter Barda, and how a landslide, a geotech and 70 concrete piers all became part of the story.  

Plus, Deb shares why there’s not a drop of white in the colour palette, how a visit to Huka Lodge in New Zealand shaped the entire aesthetic, and why she’s building this house entirely for bringing people together.  

This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation with Deborah Hutton - to devour Part 2, just choose your favourite spot to subscribe to The Edit by Home Beautiful, and hit follow, + or subscribe wherever you're watching or listening! 🎧 Listen to The Edit and follow on Apple Podcasts Listen and follow on Spotify 👀 Watch and subscribe to The Edit on Home Beautiful's YouTube

This episode covers:  

• Deborah Hutton’s South Coast build 

• Why Deb sold her Bronte house and left Sydney 

• Working with architect Walter Barda 

• The landslide, geotech and 70 concrete piers that shaped the build 

• The self-contained studio and why Deb decided to build it 

• The steam room, master bedroom and infrared sauna 

• A green colour palette that surprised even Deb 

• The design inspiration behind the house 

• Wall sconces, candlelight and a home designed for entertaining 

• Why Deb hosts 12-hour lunches and how she does it 

Photo Credits: @deborahhutton and Home Beautiful

Credits 

Host: Elle Lovelock 

Guest: Deb Hutton 

Edited by: Leah Porges 

Head of Vodcasting: Rachel Fountain 

With thanks to our wonderful Home Beautiful team. 

The Edit is a production of Home Beautiful and Are Media. 

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Better Real Estate is your go-to show for Australian property and living, whether you're buying, selling, renting, investing or adding value to your home. Join your hosts Dora Papas and Greg Fahey as they talk all things real estate, interview special guests in the finance and property industries, plus chat to lifestyle experts and get top tips from real estate agents. Better Real Estate, from the team at Better Homes & Gardens.

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In this special bonus episode, host Adam Woodhams takes you once again to Norfolk Island, home of the famous pine and lots of other amazing flora. He chats with Matt Bigg from Bigg Fresh about farming on the island, and organic and sustainable agricultural methods. Then Jane Rutledge of Music Valley garden is back to talk about to the mysterious and historically significant food plants found on the island, many of which are still used today, including the banana and taro. To finish, Adam visits with Dean Bosley of Dino's at Bumboras restaurant which is a food metres rather than food miles experience. It's all about using local meat and fish, growing pesticide-free produce on site, keeping chooks and using fruit and vegies from the gardens of friends.

If you'd like to learn more about Norfolk Island and to book a tour with Adam simply visit his website.

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In this special bonus episode, host Adam Woodhams takes you to Norfolk Island, home of the famous pine and lots of other amazing flora. He chats with Senior Ranger, Joel Christian and Mark Scott, Native Flora Specialist from Parks Au?stralia about some of the incredibly rare plants of the island and some of the better-known species. Then Rachael Nebauer specialist tour guide, storyteller, history expert and amateur ethnobotanist comes on the show to discuss the plants that have come with each wave of settlement and their significance. To finish, Adam visits with Jane Rutledge, who runs the beautiful and historic Music Valley garden, to talk about the range of bananas on-isle and their significance in both food and culture. Tune in again next week for more on this magical destination.

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In this episode horticulturists Adam Woodhams and Jenny Dillon look at plant names. Are botanical terms like longifloria or japonica all Greek (or Latin) to you? Find out why and how plants are named, including genus, species and cultivars plus common names and what they have to do with Lady Gaga and SpongeBob SquarePants! Then it's time to talk about bush tucker, and all the wonderful things you can grow at home such as lemon myrtle, macadamias, warrigal greens and finger limes - or citrus caviar as it's called. Bruce Pascoe, author of Dark Emu, comes on the show to delve deeper into the topic and discuss Aboriginal agriculture and food production.

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In this episode horticulturists Adam Woodhams and Jenny Dillon look at the vegie garden and what you can grow at this time of year, plus how to care for your crops. Then they explore the different type of raised beds you can use. Mark Noyce from Biofilta comes on the show to share his expertise with water-saving and sustainable wicking beds and how you can use them at your place. Plus Milton Black is back to talk about gardening by the moon.

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In this episode horticulturists Adam Woodhams and Jenny Dillon look at difficult soils and what you can do if yours is sandy or clay, plus what to plant in those situations. Then they bust one of the oldest gardening tips or myths out there - to pee or not to pee on the lemon tree? Garden writer and radio presenter Phil Dudman comes on the show to share his no-dig tricks and best green-thumb advice on growing all things edible. Plus Milton Black is back to talk about gardening by the moon.

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In this episode horticulturists Adam Woodhams and Jenny Dillon talk about their favourite hand tools and how to choose a gift for a gardener, you may be surprised by what isn't on the list! Then they talk Christmas plants from poinsettias to natives and how you can grow them. To celebrate the season, they're joined by Better Homes and Gardens editor, Dora Papas, who gives her top tips for outdoor entertaining. Plus Milton Black is back to talk about gardening by the moon.

For more garden inspiration, visit bhg.com.au and follow us on Instagram. 

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