A Tale of Two Extraordinary Gardens
Discover the visionary creativity of Karen Roos, the force behind Babylonstoren in Cape Town and The Newt in Somerset; two gardens redefining modern horticultural beauty.
Franchesca Watson on How Garden Axes Create Lasting Impact
A clear line of sight in garden design adds harmony, focus, and drama—anchoring even the wildest plantings with purpose
Noordhoek Open Gardens Returns for a Weekend of Wonder
Explore 11 stunning private gardens and support a greening mission during Noordhoek’s Open Gardens weekend this October
Oxalis: The Tiny Cape Wildflower Hiding Big Botanical Secrets
Long dismissed as a weed, Oxalis emerges as a rare native marvel—ingenious, diverse, and vital to South Africa’s flora
Where Gardens Dare: Prince Albert’s Desert Blooms
Once a year, Prince Albert’s private gardens bloom in the desert—revealing stories of beauty, resilience, and reinvention
A Beautiful Guide to South Africa’s Indigenous Garden Plants
A richly detailed book featuring 2,400 native plants, offering practical advice and deep inspiration for every gardener
Franchesca Watson on Gardens That Grow with Time and Place
Designer Franchesca Watson explores how structure, ecology and patience shape today’s most beautiful, naturalistic gardens
A Wild, Wonder-Filled Garden on the Southern Tip of Africa
Blending ecology and play, this coastal garden invites exploration with stone paths, native plants and a flowing spring
Dan Pearson's Somerset Garden Blends Cultivation with the Wild
Designer Dan Pearson reveals how a Somerset smallholding became a haven of biodiversity through thoughtful rewilding
How to Grow Primroses and Primulas for Spring Flowers
Bred as bedding plants, primroses are perfect for early season pots, whatever your colour scheme
The Succulent Karoo Blooms at Chelsea 2025
Babylonstoren and The Newt bring the rare Succulent Karoo to London—a bold, beautiful vision for future gardens
Luciano’s Tuscan Garden Blends Memory, Geometry, and Wild Beauty
A garden revival in Fabbrica, Italy, gave landscape designer Luciano Giubbelei the chance to reconnect with his roots
How to Use Orange in the Garden Without Overwhelming the Space
Franchesca Watson shares bold, seasonal planting ideas that blend orange blooms with foliage for late-summer drama
The 9 garden design apps you need to know
Garden design apps to help you plan your garden, from landscaping help to plant identification
Master Floral Arrangements: Tips to Style Like a Pro Florist
If you want to arrange flowers like a florist, these expert tips and tricks will have your bouquets looking beautiful in no time
The Soil Room at Spier: A Journey into Regenerative Farming
Spier’s Soil Room brings its commitment to sustainability alive, showcasing innovative ways to nurture land and ecosystems
How to plant and grow your own garlic and ginger
Some South African have given up on buying ginger and garlic and are planting and growing their own. You can do the same
Garden design apps you need to know
These are the very best garden design apps to help you plan your garden digitally, from landscaping help to plant identification