Better Homes and Gardens is an Australian television program which is broadcast on the Seven Network, which is based on the magazine of the same name domestically published by Are Media (itself licensing the brand and magazine format from the American Dotdash Meredith). The programs covers a wide variety of lifestyle related topics. These include, gardening, landscaping, architecture, cooking, DIY, pet care, and home improvement, as well as featuring celebrity guests. The show is hosted by former Commonwealth Games swimmer-turned-television presenter Johanna Griggs, who has hosted the program since 2005. In 2014, Better Homes and Gardens was awarded a record 12th Silver Logie Award for Australia's Most Popular Lifestyle Program. History The show was created by Peter E. Fox, who was also an executive producer for the 1995 series, along with Grahame Duckham. This was for the original magazine publisher, Murdoch Magazines and executive director Mark Kelly. The series aired its 1000th episode on 29 June 2018. Gardening guru Graham Ross has appeared on the show since 1995, presenting over 700 episodes. Resident vet Dr. Harry Cooper joined the team in 2004 and has been providing pet information and advice to viewers ever since. Ed Halmagyi (known on the show as 'Fast Ed') joined the team in 2004 he transforms elegant restaurant cuisine into recipes that anyone can prepare at home. Melbourne Chef Karen Martini joined the show in 2006 bringing with her a love of relaxed cooking with fresh, healthy, seasonal produce. Builder Adam Dovile joined the show in 2015 after winning season two of House Rules in 2014, and is the go-to for DIY projects on the show. In January 2020, Charlie Albone, James Tobin and Melissa King joined the show as presenters. Albone's partner Juliet Love is the show's designer and decorator and joined the show in 2021. Presenters Hosts Johanna Griggs (2005–present) Graham Ross (2004) Noni Hazlehurst (1995–2004) John Jarratt (1995–98) Food Karen Martini (2007–present) "Fast Ed" Ed Halmagyi (2004–present) Pete Evans (2018–2020) Maeve O'Meara (2000–2007) Belinda Jeffrey (1996–2000) Gardening Graham Ross (1996–present) Charlie Albone (2020–present) Melissa King (2020–present) Jason Hodges (2005–2019) (Landscaping) Linda Ross (1996–2000) Colm O'Leary (1996-1996) Architecture Peter Coulqhoun (2003–present) Grahame Bond (1998–2002) Tony Fragar (1996) Decorating Juliet Love (2021–present) Tara Dennis (2006–2020) Lissanne Oliver (2005) Gwen Jones Palmer (2004) Monica Trapaga (1997–2003) Fiona Connolly (1996–2004) (Craft) Sandy de Beyer (1996) Noni Hazlehurst (1995) DIY Adam Dovile (2015–present) Rob Palmer (2004–2014) Scott McGregor