With the festive season upon us, it’s a time to slow things down, take a breath, and relax! For many, this is a time to rejuvenate and recharge, and what better way to do that than stepping out into the garden? Whether you’re heading out of town, or staying home, get outside, breathe the fresh air, and enjoy what nature has to offer.
Gardening 101
The Home Channel welcomes back two of its favourite gardening shows to get you inspired to inject new life into your garden. Melanie Walker and Linda Galvad will share the basics with tips and tricks to get it right on Gardening 101. From design inspiration to step-by-step instructions for growing wonderful vegetables at home, you’ll be dying to get out and do it yourself!
Tuesdays 21:00 / Saturdays 12:00
Love Your Garden
Then, veteran UK gardener, Alan Titchmarsh and his team of experts travel across the country to discover the dream gardens that inspire us all on Love Your Garden. They meet colourful characters who bring their passion and creativity to these stunning outdoor spaces. Each episode offers practical tips and ideas for transforming our own backyards into personal paradises. Through engaging stories and insightful interviews, Alan and his team encourage viewers to embrace their gardening ambitions and reconnect with nature.
Tuesdays 18:30 / Sundays 11:00
Grand Designs New Zealand
From inspirational gardens to inspired homes. Grand Designs New Zealand, hosted by Tom Webster, showcases extraordinary architectural projects across the country. This season features a couple building an elegant, off-grid treehouse in Northland, blending luxury with eco-friendly principles. In Canterbury, a disused grain silo transforms into a chic, circular home celebrating industrial heritage, while on Auckland’s wild west coast, a gravity-defying clifftop house battles extreme weather conditions to come to life. In Wellington, an artist repurposes a decommissioned ferryboat into a vibrant, floating sanctuary.
With breathtaking landscapes, innovative designs, and stories of resilience, each episode highlights the trials and triumphs of turning bold dreams into extraordinary homes, celebrating Kiwi creativity and determination.
Thursdays 21:00 / Sundays 15:00
Restoration Australia
From the cutting-edge architectural designs and daring builds in New Zealand to true “fixer-uppers” across the way in Australia – home to many neglected heritage homes, each with a fascinating history
On Restoration Australia, architect, Professor Anthony Burke follows seven homeowners as they embark on ambitious revival projects, often facing tight budgets and time constraints. The stories include transforming a controversial Mid-Century house in Beaumaris and revitalising a historic Signalman’s Quarters in Hobart. Each homeowner confronts personal challenges, such as illness or loss, which drive their determination to restore these homes.
Each episode culminates in a stunning reveal, showcasing beautifully renovated spaces and the emotional journeys behind them. The results are both inspiring and surprising, celebrating the resilience of those dedicated to preserving these historic treasures.
Tuesdays 16:00 / Fridays 19:00
For all the best in home interiors, DIY, property, food and health, tune in to The Home Channel on DStv Channel 176, and The Home Channel + on Openview Channel 113.
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