The Outdoor Room
Episode 3 – Africa
Seven Network Australia
The story
Robyn
and Joe Holland from Melbourne love safari style. Their backyard shed
was packed with Joe’s collection of African animal carvings and he was
still on the hunt for a rhino. So it was off on an African safari for
Jamie to bag ideas for this garden makeover.
Robyn dearly wanted to recreate the African feel in the family backyard
and find homes for the African creatures her husband loves. Their
garden is a place of refuge for the native birds, who are regular
visitors in the midst of the drought.
Stacked stones, water-wise plants and mud brick walls brought Africa home from the savannah and into this suburban backyard.
You can find out more about this amazing garden in Jamie's new book Outside.
Victoria’s own African chef, Johnson Njuguna barbecued the perfect dish
to go with a Friday night beer, Nyama Choma (meat with polenta and
salsa).
From the owners
Jamie – we really have to thank you once again for our 'little piece of Africa'.
We still find ourselves standing and staring at it every day. The
plants are thriving and the way the light plays on the rocks and
through the trees is amazing – the picture is constantly changing.
We sincerely appreciate all the hard work that you, Jody and the garden
and TV crews put into making both our magnificent garden and the best
episode yet of The Outdoor Room!
The amount of joy this garden has brought to so many people is such an amazing thing – I think it's the secret to world peace!
There is an open invitation for you to pop in for a cuppa or a coldie anytime.
Thanks again,
Safe travels and happy gardening!
Robyn and Joe Holland xx
Items from the show
CSR Hebel
1300 369 448
www.hebelaustralia.com.au
Potsonline
02 9651 3971
www.potsonline.com.au
Keverton Outdoor Pty Ltd
03 9889 6542
www.kevertonoutdoor.com.au
Yarrabee & Castlemaine Stone Solutions
03 9535 1500
www.yarrabee.com.au
Radial Timber
(03) 97682100
www.radialtimber.com
Daisy’s Garden Supplies
03 9870 4322
www.daisysgarden.com.au
Rock ‘n Stone
03 9571 6266
www.rocknstone.com.au
Plants from the show
Leucadendron argenteum SILVER TREE
Crassula ovata ‘Hummel’s Sunset’ VARIEGATED JADE PLANT
Aloe plicatilis FAN ALOE
Leucadendron ‘Safari Sunset’ SAFARI SUNSET
See Jamie's latest book
Outside for full plant and materials lists
More information
Jamie's latest book OUTSIDE is out now
For essential information on all the plants and materials used in this garden, Jamie's latest book
Outside, based on
The Outdoor Room, provides all the ideas and motivation you need to create your own outdoor room,
including photos of each garden, original garden plans, plant and material lists, design tips, styling suggestions and more.
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