Summer is the time of al fresco dining and entertaining, especially for South Africans. We practically live outdoors over the festive season, entertaining frien...
An essential for entertaining, charcuterie boards are a delicious and elegant way to present snacks or starters at a gathering. The best part of a charcuterie b...
Petunias are summer staples in annual beds or in containers, appreciated for their ability to cascade and overflow with flowers. These beauties add stunning pop...
A new year always inspires us to quit bad habits and declutter our homes. However, once we’re back at work and settled into old routines, our best intentions fa...
With party season in full swing, there are a plethora of options for where to spend your summer nights. But sometimes having a good old-fashioned house party is...
As one of the most readily available and nutritious crops on earth, there are endless potato recipes around the world. When you’re ready to cook up and enjoy yo...
We're all already, or about to be, knee-deep in paper from online shopping deliveries and unwrapped gifts. It's a great time to do a holiday declutter and think...
Pineapples are a classic summer fruit that instantly makes you feel like you’re in a tropical paradise. As a favourite ingredient in fruit salads, I always purc...
Nothing says “I love you” like a handmade gift - even more so when it's made from home-grown herbs. Jane Griffiths shares five ideas for making fabulous gifts u...
Upgrade your soil
The first step to a more water-wise garden is soil that has the capacity to retain water. Organic matter like mulch or compost helps prevent ...
