Jamie Durie facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Jamie Durie OAM
Jamie Durie in 2012
Born	Jamie Paul Durie (1970-06-03) 3 June 1970 (age 55) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Occupation	Landscaper horticulturalist furniture designer television presenter television producer author
Years active	1986−present
Known for	The Outdoor Room with Jamie Durie – HGTV (2010–present); House Rules – Seven Network (2019–2020); The Living Room – Network Ten (2015–2018)
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Jamie Paul Durie is an Australian expert in plants and garden design. He is also a furniture designer, TV host, TV producer, and author. Jamie has written eleven books about garden design and how to live well.

Jamie Durie hosted the Australian TV show The Outdoor Room in 2008. He also hosted HGTV Showdown in 2009. From 2007 to 2010, he hosted the US show The Victory Garden, which is one of the longest-running gardening shows on PBS. In November 2024, his new show Growing Home with Jamie Durie started on Channel 7. This series showed how he made his family home eco-friendly and able to run without outside power.

Jamie Durie's Early Life

Jamie Durie was born in Manly, New South Wales, Australia, in 1970. He spent his early years in Tom Price, Western Australia. His grandmother, Daphne de Zylva, was from Sri Lanka. She met his English grandfather during World War II. They moved to Australia in the 1950s.

When Jamie was 10, his parents separated. He moved to the Gold Coast with his mother and brother. Jamie left high school at age 15. He then learned how to make cabinets and also modeled beachwear. When he was 26, he finished a four-year course in plant care and garden design.

TV Shows and Garden Design

In 1998, Jamie Durie started his own garden design company called Patio Landscape Architecture and Design. Later, in 2002, he registered a new company, JPD Media & Design. He then became a host for popular TV shows like Backyard Blitz and The Block.

In 2007, Jamie was a contestant on the Australian show Dancing with the Stars. He finished in 7th place. That same year, he hosted Australia's Best Backyards on the Seven Network. This show was about designing gardens, similar to Backyard Blitz.

Jamie also filmed lifestyle segments with Oprah Winfrey for her TV channel. He says that Oprah helped him start his career in the United States. Because of her support, Jamie moved to the US.

From 2007 to 2010, Jamie hosted the US show The Victory Garden on the PBS Network. In 2009, he hosted HGTV Showdown on the HGTV network.

In 2008, Jamie hosted The Outdoor Room on the Seven Network in Australia. The show aimed to bring beautiful garden ideas from around the world to people's backyards.

After The Outdoor Room ended in Australia in 2010, Jamie brought the show to the US. It became The Outdoor Room with Jamie Durie on the HGTV network. He put together a new team of designers and plant experts. In this show, Jamie helps fix up neglected yards in Southern California. He uses ideas from gardens worldwide. The show focuses on sustainable ideas, like using plants that need less water.

Since 2015, Jamie has been a guest expert on the Australian lifestyle show The Living Room on Network Ten. This show has won many awards. In 2019, Jamie became a judge on the Australian home renovation show House Rules. In August 2022, Jamie was revealed as the "Tiger" on The Masked Singer Australia.

In November 2024, Jamie Durie's latest TV show, Growing Home with Jamie Durie, aired on Channel 7. This four-part series showed how he designed and built a "sustainable, off-grid" home for his family over three years.

Furniture Design and Products

In 2010, Jamie's company, Patio Landscape Architecture and Design, changed its name to Durie Design. This company focuses on creating exciting outdoor spaces and designing unique furniture.

Jamie has designed furniture for famous people in Hollywood. He created 100 pieces of furniture for comedian Chelsea Handler. He also designed gardens for actress Charlize Theron for two years.

In November 2024, Jamie Durie brought back his outdoor living brand, Patio by Jamie Durie. This brand includes special vertical garden blankets. These products help turn outdoor areas into beautiful and eco-friendly spaces. The relaunch shows Jamie's love for connecting people with nature through good design. It also encourages living in a way that helps the environment.

Awards and Achievements

The Australian TV show Backyard Blitz, which Jamie hosted, won six Logie Awards for Most Popular Lifestyle Program from 2001 to 2006. Jamie himself won the Most Popular New Talent award in 2001. He was also nominated for Most Popular Presenter for his work on Backyard Blitz from 2003 to 2005.

Jamie's 2003 book, Patio - Garden Design and Inspiration, was recognized for its design. In 2008, Jamie won a gold medal at the famous Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Chelsea Flower Show in London, England. His "Australian Garden" design, which cost AU$800,000, was built by a team of 22 workers in just 16 days. All the materials for the garden were shipped from Australia.

In 2012, Jamie Durie received the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM). This award was given to him for his work in helping the environment and for his charity efforts.

In 2013, Jamie started working with an Italian luxury furniture company called Natuzzi Group Riva 1920. They launched a special collection of five furniture pieces, including the "Tubular" dining table. These designs were very popular at the Milan Furniture Fair in 2013. The "Tubular" table and chair, along with Jamie's "Bungalow range," were finalists for the New York Design Awards in 2014.

Jamie Durie's Personal Life

Jamie Durie owns homes in Pittwater, near Sydney, Australia, and in Los Angeles, USA. He is not married but has been engaged three times. He has said that his focus on his career has sometimes affected his relationships.

Jamie has a grown-up daughter named Taylor from a past relationship. She lives in Los Angeles. Jamie enjoys spending time with her, going camping, surfing, and bike riding. He wants to find more balance in his life.

Jamie is currently engaged to Ameka Jane. They have two children together.

Every year, Jamie Durie gives his time and help to many charities. These include the FSHD Global Research Foundation, the Children's Cancer Institute, and The Children's Hospital at Westmead in Sydney. He has also been a strong supporter of Tour de Cure. This charity raises money for cancer research. In March 2024, Jamie cycled over 1,200 km in one week for the Tour de Cure Signature Tour. This helped raise important funds for cancer research and support across Australia.

Jamie Durie's TV Appearances

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