This family-run farm is all about growing organic produce with love
Philippi-based Valota Farming is centred on organic farming methods and providing customers and community with nutritious produce
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3 outdoor books to inspire your mind and fulfil your heart
Our top 3 books of the month that discover the great outdoors from pretty gardens to nature-first architect firms
8 Top tips on growing your garden from a pro
Anique Pickard shares her secrets on how to get you growing like a pro
Flower crowns, gardens and celebration: what we love about Garden Day
Garden Day is about coming together to celebrate nature, our gardens and the transformative act of gardening
Jolly good urban farming is at its best in Johannesburg
Couple Anique and Jonathan Pickard have given new to a disregarded car park turning it into an urban farming dream in the middle of Joburg
7 places to stop and see the pretty spring blooms in South Africa
Spring is here and so are the flower fields. It's time to hit the road and explore the beauty South Africa has to offer
7 spring fragrances to excite the senses & brighten your home
Spring is the ideal time to usher in newness as we say goodbye to winter. These fragrance notes are the perfect beginning to a new season
Landscape designer Franchesca Watson advocates for embracing Nature’s disarray and imperfect beauty
Gardening now is about creating green spaces that feel good for ourselves and the planet
Franchesca Watson guides us through achieving the enduring appeal of a hanging garden
Something very romantic happens when plants decide to grow down rather than up
Poisonous plants you should avoid at home if you have pets
A pet is a companion but it's also a huge responsibility.
GARDENS AT BRAHMAN HILLS IN KWAZULU-NATAL ARE A STAGE SET FOR CELEBRATION AND MERRIMENT
One of the most significant innovations in eighteenth-century garden circles was the notion of a pleasure garden
The new rules of growing succulents
Garden designer Franchesca Watson shares planting tips and design thinking for a fresh approach to succulents
A whimsical garden in Johannesburg where purple reigns supreme
Pleached fruit trees, clipped hedges and gravelled pathways are within a planting palette abundant with fragrance and old fashioned blooms in shades of purple, blue and white
The six elements you need for a perfect flower arrangement
In an extract from her new book Cut Flowers, Celestina Robertson explains the six types of plant you need to grow in your cutting garden to create the perfect arrangements
Everything we know about the Chelsea Flower Show in 2022
The Chelsea Flower Show is back in its rightful May spot, with plenty of glorious gardens on the horizon.
Give your garden wow factor this summer
With summer around the corner, give your garden the wow factor by tapping into the latest trends.
How to make the most of your garden in a rented house
Gardening in a rental house can be tricky - how do you decide what to invest in and what you're willing to leave behind?
6 gardening tips for summer
In spring, you saw your garden come to life, don’t let the harsh summer heat ruin what you worked so hard for.