Terrariums – A slightly bigger DIY project…
Up for a challenge? Try your hand at terrariums and then build a Coffee Table Terrarium. Terrariums are all the rage. We don’t mean the ones with spiders, bearded dragons or some other form of creepy crawly! We are talking about the art of an enclosed, wonderfully humid, self-sustaining, and enchanting indoor decorative terrarium. A Terrarium can be an...Read More
Garden Goals (from movies and travels)
This is our Garden Envy Bucket list. Garden envy is a real thing… You know the feeling when you walk through a garden, or see views of one online and you can’t help but covet the lush growth, exotic plants, ancient tall trees and perfectly manicured lines and beds…If you have never felt this, let’s introduce you to our list of the most enviable gardens in the...Read More
Propagate positive vibes
Populate your home with self-grown plant babies We have lived through wild times (And no – we are not just talking about the rugby world cup!) If pandemic life has taught us anything, it’s this: We ALL “Know A Guy”. There is such a thing as too much banana bread. Pineapple bear is a very-very-very bad idea. Nothing gives a human being more joy than growing...Read More
Upholstery: DIY, Get-A-Guy or New Buy?
Not every couch is Upcycle worthy! We have all seen the Pinterest boards dedicated to soft furnishing upcycles…Simply have a chair or sofa re-upholstered and voila – the whole vibe changes, your home is suddenly an oasis, your hair life changes, you find true love, flowers spontaneously bloom in your garden and your neighbour stops being annoying. According to these...Read More
Garden Goals!
Win 1 of 3 garden makeovers worth R100 000 each! Join the hula-dance trend in Gauteng as we celebrate the arrival of spring rain! It’s the perfect time to prepare your garden for summer, no matter where you live in our beautiful country. Discover the simple ways to transform your garden into a welcoming oasis with just a little investment of money, time, and...Read More
Dig for victory! Plant to win! iMpumelelo!
Fight the battle against food inflation and let’s bring food security home… Food insecurity and inflation has been a reality for much of the 20th and 21st century. Even though the average quality of life has thus far only improved year on year for the duration of human civilization, that doesn’t mean that there are not still millions of people suffering from...Read More
Don’t be waterwise, be waterSMART
Smart ways to keep your garden hydrated When you hear the term “waterwise” your mind immediately goes to decorative paving, cacti, and rockeries…all very “nice” but hardly exciting… If this is your vibe and you don’t feel the need for anything more, then that’s fine, and you can click away. If, however, you feel like the word “waterwise” needs to be reimagined, read...Read More
Stop August in its tracks
DIY Windbreaks to make the most of this gusty month. August is a strange month. Not yet spring, all the worst of winter Depending on where you live, August is either windy, dry and depressing, or windy, wet and dismal. There you have our opinions on this month…But we don’t like wallowing in bad weather. We believe in making your home your haven and DIY-ing...Read More
Greening Your Home During Winter: A Guide to Indoor Gardening
As the winter chill settles in, maintaining a lush and vibrant home environment becomes a challenge. However, with the art of indoor gardening, you can keep your living space green and lively all year round. In this article, we will explore various techniques, including hydroponics and grow lights, for growing seasonal vegetables indoors. Additionally, we’ll...Read More