Inspirational WALLS

At the recent Melbourne Flower Show, designers wowed with new and innovative walls.

Hidden TREASURE

On a recent visit to the diverse province of Mpumalanga, we stumbled into a magical garden, hidden between the clouds.

Earth Stars of the plant world

These little plants (Cryptanthus species) are the stars of the Bromeliaceae family

Glamourise containers

Escallonias have always been used as large background shrubs in mixed beds or planted as hedges. Although we love them to bits, we would not exactly call them glamorous but rather... trustworthy!

Good luck charms

While travelling though our country, you can often find groups of Zantedeschia aethiopica with their large green leaves and white spathes standing tall in a wetland or marshy area where the rhizomes take advantage of the wet conditions and rich soil which keep them evergreen.

WINTER FLOWERS FOR THE VEGGIE GARDEN

Winter veggies need full sun, and that can be a tall order for small or high-density properties

A signature garden

A live painting couldn't be this pretty! Majestically unveiled, this gorgeous traditional garden has been thoughtfully planted to create living rooms brimming with colour and texture.

Advances in Horticulture

The horticulture industry is vast, varied and always improving. Its history can be traced back thousands of years to the period when humans began transitioning from huntergatherer lifestyles to more settled communities.

African houseplants

If your home is filled with houseplant favourites like monsteras and fiddle leaf figs, you may be looking for something a little different to add to your collection. No need to look beyond the borders of our continent there are many proudly African houseplants great for growing indoors for complete newbies or experienced plant parents.

Winter leaves

& Full of flavour, easy to grow and good for you let. us sow some greens.

Growing Out

My knob thorn (Senegalia nigrescens) bonsai has grown a bit wild. Normally my trees grow like this because I am too busy doing other things, but in this case, I have allowed it to grow out on purpose.

How to Grow lettuce successfully through winter

Essentially, lettuce is a cool season crop and with the right kind of care, it’s possible to harvest tasty, crunchy leaves through to spring. Here’s how to do it:

At peace in the home

The peace lily (Spathiphyllum) is an iconic houseplant that deserves attention for it’s almost indestructible nature, beautiful dark green leaves and pure white spathes that float about the foliage like sails.

Curcuma Tulips from the Tropics

The Curcuma genus of plants includes the edible spice Curcuma longa, better known as turmeric. It also includes these lovely tropical plants, Curcuma alismatifolia (Siam tulip) that are grown indoors in colder regions and also out in the garden in warmer climates.

Growing the slope...

Editor Tanya Visser, describes how she tamed the steepest of several slopes in her beautiful garden.

Mediterranean CHARM

When a homeowner with vision, partners with two talented craftsmen, magic happens.

Alocasia 'Stingray'

When you’re an active and avid member of the houseplant community that is growing around the globe, you’re likely always on the lookout for the next big thing.

FOOD GARDENING ON A SHOESTRING

As a gardener, I can't resist tips that promise to be budget beaters and I am probably not alone. With the cost of everything going up, the idea of gardening for free (almost) is enormously appealing.

Floriferous Autumn

April in Africa means warm and mild weather that many late summer-flowering perennials love. Take advantage of this by adding their flower power to your autumn garden to keep the summer look for longer.

Oh, my Grass!

If you want perpetual motion and plants willing to go beyond their best even in the depths of winter, you have to plant grasses...

A Pooh in Every Corner

With a mountain at its back and the sea near its feet, this Noordhoek garden is a green gem.

Cool plants for shade

Shade in a mature garden of any size is as unavoidable as grey hairs sprouting on one's head. Embrace and highlight it with pretty shade-lovers and clever shade management.

The Cannabis Question

As a gardening magazine we have avoided the cannabis topic for fear of reader backlash. However, it's an interesting subject, so we thought we would give readers a breakdown of the facts and you can decide for yourselves... or skip these pages.

HOT STUFF! - Edibles that tingle the taste buds

There's always been a connection between hot countries and spicy food with the common assumption being that foods that make us sweat (or perspire) cool us down.

The evolution of plants: Part 4

In this final in the series, we discover the fascinating world of Dionaea and find out more about how to grow them at home.

ETHEREAL AIR PLANTS

With a motto like 'freedom to create', In2plants is a wonderland of endless imagination. Their exquisite collection of air plants is enough to make any gardener rethink the way they see soilless growing.

At play with AGAVES

Agaves are weird but alluring plant camels that are great focal plants in the garden and irresistible to the dedicated succulent collector. Editor Tanya Visser reveals why she has become such an agave junky...

Every garden needs a Water feature

For those wanting to change up their landscaping this year, water features should be the first thought on your mind.

The world's most beautiful bean

PLANT NOW

A touch of the exotic Curcuma

INDOOR PLANTS