“As I decided to eat more healthy foods I tried my hand at sprouting,” says graphic designer Kyle Shoesmith. “I used three different types: mung bean, chickpea and, my personal favourite, alfalfa seeds. The latter has a delicate yet crisp texture that complements salads very well.” Follow Kyle’s advice on growing your own sprouts...
We chat to landscaper Priscilla Banda who designed a colourful, low-maintenance garden sponsored by Garden and Home at this year’s Garden World Spring Festival...
Greenhouse, The Cellars-Hohenort’s award-winning restaurant, has undergone a stunning contemporary facelift. Journalist Natalie Boruvka checks it out...
“Kramerville in Sandton is the decor and design district of Jo’burg; it only takes one trip to be filled with inspiration. Luckily for me, my job allows me to spend time in these beautifully put-together spaces,” says decor stylist Jo Trappitt, “so I can get my decor fix on a regular basis.”...
“Comedy-horror The Little Shop of Horrors recently finished an eight week run at Monte Casino’s Pieter Toerien Theatre. The fantastic set by Greg King not only inspired me to compile a botanical living space, but also to get better acquainted with Audrey II and other carnivorous plants,” says guest blogger Belinda Fourie...
“There’s nothing better to beat the winter blues than a strong dose of vitamin C. I found this recipe online and decided to bake these delicious cupcakes for the Garden and Home team,” says designer Kyle Shoesmith. Fluffy and light, the orange flavour isn’t too overwhelming and the rind in the icing adds a nice zing which complements the sweetness...
"Decorex Joburg, held last week, was amazing with tons of different vendors and halls filled with gorgeous products and designs", says art director Hema Nana. "My favourite hall was definitely 100% Design South Africa. Here are some of the items that impressed me"...
