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A bouquet of joy

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floral aromas • From fancy perfumes to daily rituals, here are my top picks for a bouquet of botanical scents.

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Write to us • From tips, tricks and projects to your greatest stories, we’d love to hear from you.

Contributors • Meet the creative minds shaping this issue with insights and inspo for everyone!

flour POWER • Master two baking staples and you’ll unlock countless possibilities. Here are the basic steps to making an easy homemade puff pastry and a surprisingly versatile scone base.

Sarah’s classic scones APPLE AND CINNAMON SCROLLS

broccoli • Melissa King’s tips for growing broccoli, plus recipes for your fresh crop.

Fresh flavour • Matt Moran shares some simple but flavour-packed recipes, ideal for sharing.

JONO Ask • Jono Fleming shares tips for decorating with floral patterns.

WELCOME Wallflowers • Choosing floral wallpaper that works wall to wall.

TAILORED TRANQUILITY • Personalise your private retreat with a bedroom range that showcases clean lines and light timber tones. Integrated storage drawers add practical functionality without compromising the modern look.

MODERN LIVING

NATURAL GRANDEUR

CONSIDERED COMFORT • Crafted in a natural timber finish, this collection combines character with sophistication. The upholstered bedhead adds texture and depth, creating a bedroom setting custom-made for rest and relaxation.

tulips to the test • We tried 10 ways to make these flowers in a vase last. Which ones made the cut?

Hello petal • Lucie Franc de Ferriere shows you how to transform your baking with delicate florals.

How to decorate cakes with flowers

Flowers and foliage for decorating

blooming bark • Put some flowers in your chocolate and share the love.

LAVENDER AND HONEYCOMB CHOCOLATE BARK

ROSE AND STRAWBERRY LAYER DARK CHOC BARK

CHAMOMILE AND ORANGE BLOSSOM CURD BARK • CHAMOMILE AND ORANGE BLOSSOM CURD BARK Recipe opposite

better cooking • [ SARAH MURPHY SHARES FOOD NEWS, PRODUCTS AND TRENDS. ]

dinner for one • Delicious everyday ideas for when you’re dining solo.Photography TIM ROBERTS Styling MICHELE CRANSTON

A cut above • A flower farm is a masterclass in ephemeral design, a moving mosaic that changes colour, perfume and form every 30 days. Words JENNY DILLON Photography BRENT WILSON

wonders • Find out how annuals can take your spring and summer garden on a short but exciting journey! Words JENNY DILLON

BOTANICAL BREWS • Create homemade tea blends filled with delicate floral flavours.

JAM session • Bring notes of fragrant florals to vibrant homemade spreads. They taste even more delicious than they look!

peonies IN THE spotlight • The reviews are unanimous – this bloom is the ultimate performer!

Cut peonies

HOT TIPS

Fresh FROM THE garden • Nothing compares with the thrill of flowers from your own yard. Here’s how to arrange your fresh blooms.

flower folk • Award-winning florist Melanie Cecilia Stapleton shares stories from her creative community in her book, Pretty Dirty.

Alchemy Orange

Ren MacDonald-Balasia

Azzmin Rayment

The flower school • Up your cut-flower game with tips from floral designer Joseph Massie.

Bouquet OF BOOKS • These books celebrate all things floral, from attracting pollinators to growing and displaying...