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Created by The LifeStyle Channel, this unique and intimate six-part series goes beyond growing produce, cooking and interviews, it's a story about a world-class cricketer choosing a new life... the country life. Passionate about his family, the outdoors and food, this is Matthew Hayden's journey back to his home town, exploring what home means to him as he works to make his ideal a reality. Retiring from the Australian cricket team last year Matthew is on a quest to achieve a more self-sufficient, sustainable and enriched lifestyle for his family as he discovers what is best to grow and graze in order to live the good life.
Hello !! I am not a big fan of cricket, but I should say that I was very impressed with the show. In fact I just got done watching my first episode of this show on TV 10 minutes ago on TLC. Thank you for bringing out this show up and running and Kudos to all who were part of the production team !!!
i like the episode when justin langer n mcgrath come in your garden n rainy food with your family n kids.. i love the little one your son. God bless mathew Hayden. :)
its too interesting when matty goin for cookin... m watchin all the episode of your program. i love your garden. if U once call my name in your program i'll be very thankful to your kindness. its me Nitin Sharma India. +91-9034605813.
I was after plans on how to build mathews chicken coop,can anyone help out
I've just heard that in January this year, Mark Tully from Blue Hills Poultry Stud lost 85% of his stock in the QLD floods. I found out he's taking donations so if you’d like to help, phone Mark direct on 0433 179 844. He's a great Aussie character doing it tough and needs to re-stock and re-build.
I too, would love a video of the whole series. I would especially like to see the bbq area with the 3 plates. Will it ever be available on video.
Is there anywhere where can get a DVD of the series, it was an absolutely fantastic show, loved everyminute
Madmen entertainment will be releasing it dec 1st. Just in time for a stocking filler.
I agree, can't wait to buy the DVD - any advice LifeStyle???
Thank you for all your positive comments! Everyone is so glad you enjoyed the show!
I absolutely loved this show & never missed an episode. Does anyone know if its going to be released on DVD? I am such a convert to ways of permaculture & was thrilled when I saw the ad for the series. It was a joy to watch and inspirational. I hope there will be a second series.
Nice work Matt & family for highlighting the need to educate others to leading a more sustainable way of life and how important our farmers are. A big thumbs up!
I too would like to get a DVD of the series. Great combination of lifestyle and cooking.
WE LOVE THIS SHOW. THE GARDENING TIPS TO THE BRILLIANT RECIPES ARE GREAT. I'M SUCH A CONVERT THAT I BOUGHT HIS LATEST BOOK. THANKS MATTHEW AND YOUR WIFE -FAMILY FOR SHARING WITH EVERYONE. THE SHOW WILL BE MISSED
Thank you Hayden Family, what a wonderful inspiration to young families with children. I enjoyed every aspect of the six part series. I will miss it next Sunday
when it won't be on! Hope you will consider another series with some more of your cooking. Simple & nice! Matt are you going to bring out a Cookbook from this show?
Thanks again. Monica.
Hey Monica,
A cookbook is a great idea!
You can find all the recipes from the show here in case you need them
http://www.lifestylechannel.com.au/tv/matthew-haydens-home-ground/recipes.aspx
Good luck with your cooking!
Great show. Would really love to know where you got the terracotta wok stand etc and details of the large wok
Hi Midway31, check out this link for details of the wok http://www.lifestylechannel.com.au/home-and-garden/qanda-with-matthew-hayden.aspx
Congratulations, what an enjoyable show! Loved all the episodes from start to finish. I hope there will be another series in the future. We liked meeting your family and seeing the transformation of your garden. I will be trying those recipes too. Thanks again.
Hello Matthew
What a great inspiration for all families, it was truly wonderful and refreshing the way you involved your whole family in the project – Thank you! This is the sort of program young people should be watching! We found your show entertaining and educational particularly as we live at Thornlands and appreciated the tips on planting, soil type etc.
We would like to know more about the design and integration of the Chicken Coup with the Fruit Trees and Garden.
What a pity it was only for 6 series hopefully you will continue to update the project on your website and you could consider another series?
Thanks
Deb & Ian
I think there needs to be a second season. Its a great show I can the show was great.
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Great Show Matt and great job with your garden. Hope you and your family get many hours of satisfaction an dfamily time form it.
hi mat i have so enjoyed your shows so far just totally inspirational,i was so happy to see your mum and dad included as well as you mum was my and my sisters music and drama teacher for many years at kingaroy high my name hasnt changed i am sure she would remember me please be sure to say hi to her for me.your recipes are just sensational,really hoping to see more of you and your familly on the lifestyle channel again.all the best heidi burt.
Loved the show Get onto the boss of the lifestyle channel and tell them we want series two .
I hope Mat comes back for a second season! I not only enjoy the show, it's also a fantastic insight into an Australian hero and all round great guy!
I have watched this programme from the beginning and as an owner of a small acreage that I am developing slowly with all permaculture philosophies I find the fact that Matthew Hayden is throwing in my face that if I was rich I could just create a 10 year old garden in 2 weeks. The fact is that it takes a lot of hard work and planning and I feel like he is laughing in the face of all the struggling Australians that just want to be self sufficient but dont have the funds to make it instant.
Don't watch the show then - I'm sure that is not what Matt is trying to achieve. Good luck to him anyway - he has worked hard at his chosen profession, had more than enough setbacks and came through magnificently. A great Australian.
Hi!
My family and I have a farm and would like to add a 'baby goat' to our brood!
I cant remember the breed that you featured on your show (and contact details)
Can you help?
Kind Regards,
The Archer family :)
Hi there,
You can find out all the details you need to know here http://www.lifestylechannel.com.au/home-and-garden/goats-farming-the-facts.aspx
Good luck!
SO SAD ONLY ONE WEEK TO GO. I even watch the repeat on Saturday if I've missed something.Really enjoyed your show with Andrew, glad to see two great mates sticking by each other. Love to see the kids really enjoying the journey you have taken can't wait till the next show to see how it all turns out. LOVE THE GARDEN DESIGN CONGRATS TO ALL
Hi Mathew and Lifestyle.
Your show is great and most entertaining. However, in the recent show with Andrew Symonds and "cooking crabs" I had to turn your show off and decide whether I would watch again. It was shameful. The crabs were alive and still moving around when Andrew just ripped off their shells and legs. How could LIfestyle allow such a shameful act of violence be aired on television. If it was a live dog or cat etc. there would have been a public uproar, but apparently not for sealife.
Not so. These two men are extremely experienced & competent fishermen. There is no way known those crabs were alive.
I have to agree with your sentiments Annsaram, Im afraid I also struggled with it. Yes I love the show, and yes I thought also cruel. I actually walked away until it was over. The usual response is that they cool the animals down to hybernate and they dont feel a thing. It was grose.
My wife and I have thoroughly enjoyed watching Matty Hayden's show - its been fantastic!! They've done a wonderful job with the backyard and the series has shown a great insight into how one of Australia's greatest opening batsman lives his life and the passion and love he has for his family, his cooking and with life in general and his past experiences growing up. It's been a delight to watch and has motivated me to cook more myself! :) Great show!!!
What a fantastic series. I have really enjoyed it and have been inspired. Hope that Matt does more like this in the future. It is more of this sustainable type of living we should all be aiming to achieve. Well done Matt.
I am so sad that Matthew Hayden's is nearing the end of his series. If Lifestyle does not pick him up for another series (and very very soon), we his fans will be devastated. He brings the meaning of HOME to my home.
I have to say that this is one of the best I have seen on the Lifestyle Channel. Not only does it have the best food recipes but also the way the series is based around a real family and their journey to a new way of living off their land, it has been compelling viewing. Congratulations Lifestyle and the Hayden Family
iIt may be a stupid question but do we know the size of this plot of land
how can we build those great iron scultpure garden beds, we live in Melbourne and I would really love them for our back yard to make a feature of the vege patch - I have about 5 metres I want to make like a wave design !
Anyone able to help ?
Glad you like the garden beds!
You can find out information about them here http://www.lifestylechannel.com.au/home-and-garden/steel-garden-bed-sculpture.aspx
Enjoy!
i would love to have the iron sculpture beds as well, can you please supply details on the website.
I would also like to know the answer to this - some information on the website detailing the supplier would be great.