Lately we've been in the garden like crazy. And it feels sooooo good! There's been weeding to be done, moving things around, adding plants...
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When a New York couple opted to build a home in Cape Town, they honoured its location by furnishing it with pieces by some of South Africa's most renowned artists.
Set against Simonsberg mountain, this South African wine estate required a similarly dramatic garden. Designer Franchesca Watson’s chic formal design, with its twist on traditional planting, is inspired
Agapanthus, commonly called Lily of the Nile, forms a large clump of strap-like leaves. Tall stalks hold large clusters of purplish-blue or white flowers in summer and early fall. Agapanthus can be us...
It's possible that you are not familiar with Ixias, but Ixia bulbs or "wand flowers" make an amazingly colorful addition to your garden. Ixia bulbs are also called African corn lily, and they belong to the Iridaceae family. They are known for bringing some real color! Planting Ixia bulbs in the fall provides you with an abundance of beautiful blossoms in the later part of the following spring. Ixia bulbs will survive mulched in zones 6 to 7, or without mulch in zones 8 and 9. Ixia Bulbs originate from South Africa and prefer warm, dry climates. Read here how to grow and care for Ixia. Height: 24 Inches. Bulb Size: Top Size 5/+ • Fragrant • Great Cut Flower • Deer Resistant
We are so blessed to stay in one of the most beautiful countries in the world so please join us for a tour of our Highveld garden
Family: MELIANTHACEAE Scientific name: Melianthus major Common Name: Honey Bush Native to South Africa Melianthus major, also referred to as the honey bush, is a large shrub growing to a height of …
Five years after he and his wife took over a Devon cider orchard, Keith Wiley has turned the land into a riot of naturalistic planting and expansive colour.
At last: a South African how-to with everything you need to know to create a dream indigenous garden. Accomplished landscape designer and botanist Marijke Honig puts forward the fundamentals in this comprehensive reference that is at once inspirational, practical and … Continued
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The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) has confirmed that the Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden is open for patrons.
Over the years, when visiting one of our favourite wine estates,Thelema, in the Cape region, it was clear major ground works were going on in the estate across the road. Massive bouldered retaining…
Set against Simonsberg mountain, this South African wine estate required a similarly dramatic garden. Designer Franchesca Watson’s chic formal design, with its twist on traditional planting, is inspired
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Surrounded by sun-dappled orchards, this idyllic farmhouse celebrates nature and considered design
We are so blessed to stay in one of the most beautiful countries in the world so please join us for a tour of our Highveld garden
Adam Hodgson writes in a travel account, “We visited the little dwellings of the Negroes. These generally grouped together round something like a farm – yard; and behind each of them was a little garden, which they cultivate on their own account,” he writes in Remarks During a Journey Through North
The Cellars Hohenort Hotel in Cape Town's wine growing suburb of Constantia, the hotel has some of the most beautiful gardens. Facing the beautiful eastern slopes of Table Mountain, in proximity to both the famous Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens and the Constantia Wine Route. The hotel combines two great traditions: the historical Hohenort Manor House and the Cellars which are set in the 18th-century Klaasenbosch Wine Estate. Spectacular rose and herb gardens, a small citrus orchard, and vineyard, lovely arranged waterfalls and ponds as well as nature walking trails within the estate provide a tranquil setting one of the most elegant country retreats in South Africa. Accommodation Discerning guests may choose their preferred choice of room type. Each room and suite provide ample space, privacy, and exclusive amenities to ensure a comfortable and relaxing stay. Room types: Standard Rooms Luxury Rooms Luxury Double Rooms with Veranda Suites Premier Suites The Madiba Villa (3 Bedrooms) The Madiba Villa (2 Bedrooms). Standard hotel room amenities: Welcome bottle of wine Bathroom amenities and slippers Tea and coffee service WiFi A bottle of water at turn down Hot water bottles placed in bed at turndown Newspaper. Facilities Facilities such as the tennis court, the lovely outdoor swimming pools, the golf green as well as the spa, hair salon and boutique are all accessible for guests. The gardens at the hotel are renowned as one of the most pristine private gardens in the world. Awarded the prestigious 2010 Relais & Châteaux Garden Award, the gardens at the estate in Constantia emphasise and represent the rich heritage and history of this extraordinary property. Facilities: A selection of Cape Town's top restaurants and bar in-house A world-renown garden Gary Player golf green Tennis courts Outdoor swimming pools Fresh Wellness Spa D&D Hair Saloon Boutique. Spa Treatments Famous for its signature Five Senses Massage, the Fresh Wellness Spa provides the ideal location for guests to unwind and relax. With the use of natural and indigenous ingredients, visitors experience rejuvenating health and beauty treatments that include the use of volcanic stones, natural oils, woven linen clothes, tropical bamboo sticks as well as unique massage techniques. Wining and Dining Dining venues: The Greenhouse The Conservatory The Cape Malay Experience The Martini The Fern Bar. The Greenhouse Restaurant skillfully showcases a delicious and diverse South African based menu with the products served being locally produced. They have three tasting menus and a separate a la carte menu that can be paired up perfectly with the Country’s finest wines. The Conservatory Restaurant, located in the main building of the hotel, offers diners scenic garden views from the terrace and the tables indoor. Uniquely built around an enormous 310-year-old oak tree, this restaurant at the hotel offers classic and seasonally influenced dishes. The Cape Malay Experience is Indian based restaurants that allow guests to interact with the Chefs and provides a traditional cooking experience, ideal for those food lovers who are interested in the Cape Town cooking technique. The Martini Bar offers a refreshing range of cocktails while the Fern Bar at the Cellars Hohenort Hotel & Spa provides access to the outdoor terrace.
Learn how to propagate ice plants with our step-by-step guide. This South African native succulent is easy to grow and perfect for a flower garden.
Gardening and botanical information about Plectranthus ecklonii, including common names, growth rate, distribution, habitat, size, seasons and more.
South Africa’s autumn and winter months are the best time to plant bare root roses for blossoming summer flowers
These gardens will give you a feel of Japan in the south of Africa. Take a walk among bamboos and cherry blossoms and enjoy it!
English | Español | Deutsch Kirstenbosch is one of the greatest botanical gardens in the world. Located in Cape Town, it was established in 1913…
Once a year I leave New York City and return to my mother's garden at the foot of Africa. The cab ride from Cape Town International traverses a stark cross
The Ice Plants (Delosperma)are native to Africa. The cold hardy species of Delosperma are indigenous to the mid- and high elevation mountains and deserts of the Republic of South Africa and its landlocked neighbor and the world’s highest elevation country, Lesotho. The common name Ice Plant refers to the sparkling evergreen foliage of some of the plants in the genus. Photo: Delosperma Red Mountain Flame-front with Delosperma ashtonii ‘Blut back. In the early 1990’s Panayoti Kelaidis, then Direc
All our favourite pictures from 2018's Chelsea Flower Show as it gets underway - see all the beautiful flowers and gardens right here
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