Poinsettias are synonymous with Christmas around the world. They are almost forgotten about during the year until they pop up again in stores, signaling that ...
Jennifer Fitchett, University of the Witwatersrand
Each year around mid-summer, somewhere between December and mid-January, the skies of South Africa’s Gaute...
Anyone who grows peonies undoubtedly looks forward to flowering time and that short period of the year where you can witness the stunning blooms in action. But ...
Nothing says summer like a get-together in the sun! Use our five tips to host
a beautiful garden tea party
1. Make use of your own flowers. There’s no need ...
Easy to grow and incredibly low maintenance, it’s no wonder succulents continue to be a favourite choice among gardeners, particularly in South Africa. Amassing...
No space? No problem! If you are redecorating but a lack of space hinders your ability to express your inner interior designer, you'll want to create the illusi...
Growing plants from seed is an essential gardening skill that takes patience and a gentle hand to get right. It is also one of the best ways to get strong and h...
Summer is the time of al fresco dining and entertaining, especially for South Africans. We practically live outdoors over the festive season, entertaining frien...
An essential for entertaining, charcuterie boards are a delicious and elegant way to present snacks or starters at a gathering. The best part of a charcuterie b...
February is typically the hottest month on the calendar for South Africans. We’ve had a taste of the extreme heat in the past few weeks, and unfortunately, so h...
