Friday November 21 7:30pm (G)

This week on BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS, Graham shows us how to cultivate a herb garden on an apartment balcony; Ed has some sizzling BBQ recipes for summer; and Tara has the best tips for DIY bathroom renovating.

Growing your own fresh herbs and vegetables is one of the most rewarding things you’ll ever do in a garden – but if all you’ve got is a tiny balcony or even a little bench space, don’t worry because there are still plenty of crops for you to cultivate and we’ll show you how.

Summer’s not too far away, but the weather’s already looking good for some outdoor dining. Ed’s going to crank up the BBQ for perfect marinated lamb and three great salads to accompany.

Your bathroom can be the most expensive renovation you do, but with smart styling and design tips Tara will help to make it the best it can be. With careful planning and clever product selection, you can create a look that’s as individual and beautiful as it is functional.

Drought, heat waves and water restrictions can have a negative effect on your lawn’s health and appearance. Unfortunately the signs don’t show an end to this soon, so we have to try to cope with it. With a healthy respect for the conditions, Jason will show you a few things you can do to prepare you lawn for summer.

The sun is already beating down and the best way to stay cool is to get in the shade. Rob is going to show us how many options there are in DIY shade solutions.

A sophisticated cheesecake of rosemary, ricotta and honey topped with pine nuts is neither too heavy nor too sweet – the perfect dessert for summer as Karen demonstrates.

Dr Harry’s visiting a poor Siberian Husky named Sutek with a peeling nose. Both Sutek and partner Sage contribute to the problem by licking away at it relentlessly. Many dog owners will know the frustration of being given conflicting advice, as these owners have – Dr Harry’s here to nail down the problem and then knock it on the head – or nose!

BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS is presented by JOHANNA GRIGGS, with GRAHAM ROSS, DR HARRY COOPER, ROB PALMER, ED HALMAGYI, JASON HODGES, KAREN MARTINI and TARA DENNIS.