A children’s birthday party isn’t where one would usually make a decision to buy a property, but it was on just such an occasion that the owners of this house made up their mind.
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March in the garden
According to the calendar it should be early autumn, but in South Africa Mother Nature’s sun is still hot and sitting high in the sky with no great hurry to set at the end of the day.
Outdoor kitchens – The ‘in’ thing in 2015
Landscaping experts have predicted that outdoor kitchens will be a major trend in 2015.
February in the garden
It's time to take soft cuttings, sow a first crop of winter vegetables and winter-and spring-flowering annuals in trays in most regions.
Coconut Lemon Ice Pops
Summer is the perfect time to try these delicious ice pops!
French-inspired elegance
French country style is what Wendy Holmes, the owner of this quaint home, wanted to achieve. An architect, interior designer and the owner of Living Design, she developed the concept and house plan for the home.
January in the garden
The easiest New Year’s resolution to stick to is to always water your garden early in the morning – a thorough soaking every 3 to 4 days and mulching with organic material will encourage deep root development and healthy plants...
Spice up your dinner parties
We spoke to experts from the decor and entertaining industries and asked them for their top tips for hosting memorable meals.
December in the garden
It’s time for some last-minute tweaking to get your garden ready for festivities. Gardeners all over are also in a romantic mood, telling us to plant up ‘moonlight gardens’ with white flowers.
Chickpea, feta and sprout salad
This salad stands proudly on its own, as a delicious summer lunch or light dinner, and also goes well with roast chicken or fish.
October in the Garden
Gardening is all about dreaming and seeing pictures in your mind, and then having the patience and energy to turn it into reality. If you dreamt, saw, and did it, the reality will be right in front of your eyes in a glorious...
Mango Lassi ice pops
Spring is here and I could not resist making these mango yogurt ice pops. It’s not summer yet, but hey – it’s never too early in the season for an ice pop, right?
French flair
Behind the doors of this French-style house lies a spacious home that the owners love sharing with others.
Edible Gardening – Strawberries
When you are tending your strawberry patch, seriously yearning for that sweet taste that only an aromatic strawberry has, and you notice the first blush of crimson colouring on the tear-shaped fruit attached to their wiry stems...
August in the garden
In August some places will be miserably cold, windy and dry, while others will be miserably cold, wet and still dark when you wake up. But take heart – this will soon be a thing of the past!
