SA Garden and Home

EDITOR Mary Jane Harris PRODUCTION/EDITORIAL COORDINATOR Mandy Buchholz 087 158 0279 ART DIRECTOR Geoff Maher geoffm@caxton.co.za KZN CONTRIBUTING EDITOR, DECOR Candice Botha candicebotha@gmail.com CAPE CONTRIBUTING EDITOR, GARDENING Marianne Ale

Beautiful surroundings definitely have a positive effect on your life. One of the perks of this job is that we get to visit some lovely homes and gardens, and the experience is always uplifting and inspiring. Just being in an attractive space makes y

Hermanus-based Leoni Aucamp is the latest artist to collaborate with MRP Home, and the rustic collection reflects the country’s landscapes. Applied to rugs, cork placemats, gift bags and furniture, the designs are both delicate and timeless. Maddox c

THE ARCHITECT Julia Rutherfoord. THE CLIENT A professional woman. THE BRIEF A light-filled home that maximises the sea and forest views, while maintaining a sense of privacy. THE HOUSE From the triple garage, a bridge walkway leads to the entrance

How would you describe your work? It explores the use of lines as a basic function. The structure of the subject matter is reduced to its simplest components – the broken lines connect content, or simply emphasise structure. I have named this techniq

A professional will be able to give you expert advice on which range would suit your home and furniture layout, as well as the correct panel width for the application. This will help you avoid expensive mistakes. The louvres of white shutters reflect

By stealing space from the kitchen, designer Sue Lloyd-Roberts was able to create a showstopping cloakroom “The ground floor of my client’s home in Cape Town didn’t have a stand-alone bathroom. To access one, guests had to go through a bedroom,” expl

Bucket Makwela, plant manager at Lifestyle Home Garden has these suggestions for creepers with gorgeous autumn foliage Parthenocissus tricuspidata or ‘Boston Ivy’ is a perennial climber that grows in full sun or partial shade. In autumn, its leaves

Yellow: Yellow argyranthemum, Dusty Miller (Cineraria maritima), giant goldenrod, yellow Bulbine frutescens Peach/apricot/cream: Dusty Miller (Cineraria maritima) Pink: White argyranthemum, coral Salvia coccinea, wild garlic (Tulbaghia violacea) an

Keep treating your roses for downy mildew during cool, damp periods with preventative products. Deadhead regularly to promote flowering and keep bushes neat. Only deadhead repeat-flowering shrub roses that don’t produce hips. In cool regions, apply a

Wander through The Herb Farm, 264 Summit Road (R562), Bridle Park, Midrand, and discover the benefits of over 450 different herbs. Open from 09h00 – 17h00 daily (final gate entry at 16h00), there’s a scented rose garden and spiral labyrinth, plus you

Divide overcrowded summer-flowering perennials with fleshy, rhizomatous roots into generous clumps so they bulk up quickly. These include agapanthus, day lilies, Dietes spp. (wild iris), Tradescantia virginiana (pictured), alstroemeria (Inca lilies),

1 Prepare flower beds for winter and spring annuals by adding compost and bonemeal. Rake and water lightly before planting out seedlings. Shade them in hot dry areas and check for snails on damp evenings. 2 Plant annuals like pansies, foxgloves, dig

Position: Full sun. Spekboom will take some shade, but become leggy if they don’t get enough light. They’ll also grow indoors in good light. Soil: No special soil requirements, but must have good drainage. Water: Water wise, they’re able to survive

Position: Full sun. Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil. Size: 60cm high by 60cm wide. Flowering season: Late autumn to early summer. Harvesting: Harvest young leaves and open flowers from late autumn through to summer. Parts used: Leaves and petal

My store cupboard staples are olive oil and fresh herbs – I don’t know what I’d do without them. The kitchen gadgets I can’t live without are my herb chopper and air fryer. My table decor always includes flowers, candles and napkins. My family’s f

Wine lovers can enjoy some of SA’s favourite wines at The Arena, Emnotweni, Nelspruit. Tickets cost R200 pp at computicket.com. For details, visit mpumalangawineshow.co.za Swirl, sniff and sample a range of local wines accompanied by delicious food a

(Serves 6) 15ml oil, plus extra for frying45ml cake flour10ml paprika6 small to medium lamb shanks4 cloves garlic2 red onions, peeled and cut into crescents10ml tagine or harissa paste1 (410g) tin chopped tomatoes500ml lamb or beef stock30ml fresh r

WHAT TO PACK Warm clothing and good hiking boots – expect rain at any time – and a pair of binoculars to spot the elusive puffin. MUST-SEE SIGHT Attadale Gardens are a spectacle in spring.attadalegardens.com INTERESTING TO KNOW Skye has just two wh

GETTING THERE We flew to London and took a connecting flight on Easyjet to Edinburgh. It’s a good five hour self-drive from there. Alternatively, fly from London to Inverness or Glasgow and drive to Skye. WHERE TO STAY We stayed at Napier House – a

Up until the Industrial Revolution, glass was only found in homes belonging to the wealthy as blown and hand-cut glass was expensive to produce. The invention of machine-pressed and moulded glass meant that glass could be mass-produced, and with the

Dust glassware regularly as dirt collects in relief work and grime tends to stick to the matt, acid-etched finish. Carefully wash by hand with mild detergent and tepid water. Use a plastic basin to prevent chipping. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth t

Can you please tell me a bit about this silver teapot, which I inherited from my grandmother? T Rathbone Specialist online silver dealer David Murray of Leopard Antiques says, “This style of teapot, oval with flat base, straight spout and domed

I bought this bottle of cognac from a deceased estate about five years ago. Can you please tell me if it’s worth anything? Grant Teasdale Carrie Adams from Norman Goodfellows Fine Wine and Spirit Merchants says, “The ullage on the bottle (level o

“Because of the way cloud glass is made, the pressed glass often has bubbles in it. These are often mistaken for chips, but don’t detract from the value of the item,” says Reg Taylor of Skyscraper Cape Town. “Brown is the most common colour, while pu

EVERY MONTH we give away a *prize for the most valuable or interesting item sent in. This month, Grant Teasdale has won two cases (12 bottles) of Middelvlei Free-Run Pinotage worth R1 560. Made from 100% free-run juice, this superior quality, uniquel

Khanyisile’s extensive involvement in the art world as an artist, curator and sociologist was almost inevitable. “I come from a family of creatives,” she says. “My mother designed and made all our Christmas outfits when we were kids and is still desi