Who is The Friendly Plant?
We spoke to the friendly plant himself, Craig De Necker. Craig is a true nature lover. “Since I can remember, I have enjoyed spending time out in nature. I find that when I get away from the city, the pace of life slows down,” he says. Stepping into nature allows him to step out of the rush of every day. The plan… He studied B.com with the intention of starting a...Read More
Take a Tour of the Greatest Gardens in the World
It might be winter here, but the rest of the world is in bloom! We love a good aspirational garden tour. Whether its browsing through your local nursery, exploring Pinterest or sitting down with a cup of tea and your favourite Garden Glossy, nothing is more fun than seeing the fruits of some other gardener’s labour. South Africa has some amazing home gardens, as...Read More
You are invited
Welcome to your secret garden. Come inside, my secret garden, where no one is broken hearted. The sound of trickling water springs will soothe your heart until it sings. What is a Secret Garden? Imagine a space that soothes and delights, a place hidden from the crazy world outside. Here are no emails, no alarms and no traffic jams. This can be our secret – well,...Read More
Veggie Exchanges Are The New Book Clubs
(Don’t worry, you can still drink wine!) Storytime I have a confession to make: (ok – more than one!) I once baked 63 full sized spinach muffins. I have also made 31 jars of marmalade, and I currently have seven large Ziplock bags of flash frozen cherry tomatoes in my freezer. I need help. I absolutely love spending time in my veggie garden. Some of my...Read More
Moon magic is our kind of magic
Are you missing out on your garden during the day? Plant a moon garden. How often do you spend your weekends knee deep in potting soil and lawn mix, just to head off the work at the crack of dawn on a Monday morning? What is the point of slaving away in your free time to create a perfect garden, but only your dogs and neighbours get to enjoy it during the day…With...Read More
How to trend proof your home with these 8 things to avoid.
Don’t set yourself up for home-hate by decorating on a whim. Trends pass. (That’s why they are called trends.) There is much to be said for home décor trends. They are fun to follow, exciting to DIY and can help you update an otherwise bland space. Pretty glass containers on open shelves are actually sensible, big open windows and screed floors create space...Read More
It’s time to put your garden to bed.
What should your garden wintertime routine be? Change is the name of the game. Seasons are shifting and climate change is real – this means we probably need to adapt our winter garden routines to ensure that our plants get the rest and care they need for the spring and summer growing season. This year, we faced unprecedented heatwaves and dry conditions for the last...Read More
Find Peace In Nature.
How to create a healing space for a midweek reset. Fake doesn’t count. There is no denying it. There is magic in nature. We are not talking about those fake office plants and artificial green-walls every second restaurant seems to think is the hight of interior decorating. We are talking about a bit of dirt and tree bark real outdoor nature, bugs and all....Read More
Keep your fingers green all winter long.
How to bring your garden indoors as the seasons change. Gardening doesn’t have to be seasonal. Now that the days are shortening and the mornings have a frosty bite to them, many amateur gardeners hang up their sheers and kick off their clogs. Only the most dedicated plant lovers will keep on growing things as nature slowly falls asleep. We have the answer for when...Read More