Turn your balcony or patio into a homegrown haven.
VEGGIES ON DEMAND
Store-bought vegetables may be convenient, but there’s nothing like fresh produce from your own garden. A lack of garden space shouldn’t stop you: use your patio or balcony to grow veggies in containers. Cauliflower and rhubarb are perfect for sowing in autumn, as both prefer cooler temperatures and look striking in a pot. Space out harvest times by staggering the planting schedule to keep your dinner table continually stocked with delicious goodness…
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How to Survive the Feast-Or Famine Cycle
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Kaley's Comet
Kaley Cuoco was so beguiling as Penny on The Big Bang Theory that she soon became one of the highest paid actors in television. With HBO’s comedic thriller series The Flight Attendant, she entered exciting, slightly sinister new territory – but it proved her range as an actress and cemented her broad-based appeal.
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Local Flavour
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The Comfort of Ritual
Rituals imbue our lives with depth and meaning. And in times of uncertainty, they are even more important because they create a sense of grounding.
Get Your Shine Back!
When the last of the summer heat is over, it’s important to take time to reverse any hair damage caused by sun and sea water.
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It’s not a new concept, but the number of people who make a living from sourcing goods on behalf of clients is on the rise. We talked to three personal shoppers to find out what it takes.
Back to the Wild
Imagine camping in the Little Karoo… a billion stars above you, the ancient desert beneath, the insistent flapping of your canvas tent in the cold night air. Then banish all the rustic images this conjures up – because Dwyka Tented Lodge will confound all your expectations.
A Good (Mo) Hair Day
"Beauty Mokgwamme had other dreams, but circumstances took her exactly where she was meant to be."
