Drifting Away

A heritage farmhouse in South Africa's Klein Karoo has been reimagined as a country retreat in harmony with its past and future

Earth Reborn

This year, elevate your Easter celebration by referencing its earthy roots with rustic table settings that speak of nature's abundance alongside whimsical displays of organic ephemera and quirky curiosities

A higher PURPOSE

Forget the tired stigma - hemp-based products are laying solid foundations in green construction

Secret Garden

Tucked away behind a stone wall in a lush, landscaped garden on the west coast of the Balearic island of Mallorca, this private holiday home is a celebration of simplicity

Warm As Toast

When the cooler days start, it's a toasty fire that makes you warm and cosy - especially when shared with good friends and family

MEANDER THROUGH THE MEADOWS

Applying an artist's eye for colour and using a naturalistic plan, landscape designer and gardener Tim Pilgrim creates a cottage garden inspired by the loose beauty of meadows and prairies

Houseplants Bringing the Heat

Can't decide on your autumn decor this season? Why not try houseplants instead. These colourful indoor plants are the perfect way to warm up your interiors

Easy Asian Greens

Mizuna, gai lan, tatsoi, pak choi - just the names themselves are transporting. These leafy vegetables are fast and easy to grow, flourish almost all year round and are delicious and healthy. What more could you ask from a plant?

Where's North from Here?

The Bakers escape the biting cold of autumn in the Highveld and find relief at the ruins of South Africa's oldest kingdom ... Mapungubwe!

Orange Is The Warmest Colour

As autumn creeps in, I'm turning to cosiness and nostalgia - and reminding myself not to take decor too seriously

Adventure Time!

Want to take your pet with you on outings and getaways? Here are some things to consider to make your adventures stress-free

Hygge in THE GARDEN

Autumn is the perfect time to embrace the Danish concept of hygge in the garden, keeping us cosy and comfortable as temperatures drop

New Frontiers

This garden cottage in the Cape Winelands honours its past with sentimental touches, but thanks to its functional design it firmly looks to the future

Classic Contemporary

At the base of the eastern slopes of Table Mountain, beyond the greenery of Newlands Forest is Newlands Village. With sophisticated boutique shops, bars and restaurants, Barnard Gallery complements the village perfectly

The Gentle GARDEN

Through every season, treading lightly on your personally beloved patch of earth is one of the sweetest love labours you can offer the planet. Give your garden a gentle hug with these tips

TAKE TO THE GARAGE

Much like spring, autumn is a good time for plans and projects. As we turn our attention indoors and have a bit more time to get organised, here are a few ways to step up your upcycling skills

10 Ways To Make Your Garden Greener

Sustainability is all the rage, especially in the garden, and with good reason. Try these quick tricks to reduce your impact

5 Steps to Sitting Pretty

You've booked the holiday and found a sitter to look after your home. Rather than just handing them a key and waving them a cheery goodbye, make sure they know the dos and don'ts while you're away

Environmental Pawprints

Having a pet has an impact on the environment. But, by making a few changes, you can reduce your furkid's carbon 'pawprint' Here are six ways to make pet ownership more sustainable

Living Stones

Start your own collection of the most water-wise plants around - Lithops

Edible Secrets

When putting effort into growing edibles, there's a reluctance to waste any part. Many plant parts are surprising delicious and healthy - secret edibles seldom found on greengrocers' shelves

Garden Gold

There is no better garden DIY for the environment and your plants than making your own compost

A Work of Heart

Although some say that to create a garden, you should work with nature, not against it, Nellie van Aardt says she didn't just grow flowers to do so, she had to fight nature...

Building the Ultimate: WATER - WISE GARDEN

Saving water is an essential principle for every home and garden

Unleash Your Creativity

It's not just child's play - making time for art can keep you on top of your mental game

Demystifying Sustainability

Sustainability can feel like an overwhelming and complex topic, particularly in the context of building, design and the outdoors. There are questions you can ask to guide you towards better choices

Mindful Treasures

There are few things as special as the stories our homes tell. Mariel and Martin Green share a home that marries storytelling with a bright white minimalist and modern structure

Going Greener

Sustainable gardening practices form the foundation of this idyllic Western Cape garden

Under Lock And Key

Make a multifunctional key cabinet as stylish as your home space

LORI COHEN

An architect's weekend getaway on an ancient geological site in South Africa reprises traditional building techniques using earth and stone to create a sleek, sustainable house that provides a glimpse of a possible future