Melissa and Karen visit Rippon Lea estate
Magnificent Victorian gardens.
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Melissa King
A stone’s throw from the city of Melbourne, you’ll find a little bit of magic hidden in plain sight. Rippon Lea Estate is home to a stunning 19th century mansion surrounded by seven hectares of magnificent Victorian gardens. With rose gardens, a wildflower garden, a conservatory and even an authentic Victorian fernery, there is so much to discover here and Karen and Melissa are doing just that. To fuel their adventure, Karen is making a summer smoked chicken salad with a cracker of a dressing you’ll be dying to recreate at home.
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Melissa King
Melissa King is one of Australia’s most popular and respected garden experts and television presenters. Melissa joins the Better Homes and Gardens team as its respected garden expert. “For a gardening presenter, this is the pinnacle and I’m beyond excited to be working alongside people I have admired for years,” says Melissa.
