Outside & In | Summer 2021/2022

TAKE ME HOME I'M FREE SUMMER 2021

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EDITOR'S letter BE BOLD BABES!

We interrupt the natural feels and earthy tones we’ve come to associate with the early 2020’s to remind you that this season, more is more! Don't look so shocked babes, it had to happen! Dare to embolden your life and define your space for summer. Think of colourful expression, patterns and prints, dramatic feature walls and personalised interiors and exteriors that celebrate your unique style. Oh yes folks, we’ve fallen right back in love with colour and with its ability to harness positivity and enliven us after a rather challenging two years. Colour is quite literally our light at the end of the pandemic’s tunnel and we’re channelling its transformative nature right into 2022.

So, this season, we’ve collaborated with some of SA’s trend setters, local makers and garden gurus and gained access to a handful of the most inspired and exciting interiors we’ve ever laid eyes on, to bring you a vibrant summer issue that’s hotter than the weather!

We’re also beyond thrilled to announce that our Outside & In family of distributors has grown quicker than you can say ‘WE NEED MORE COPIES!’ and as we speak, we’ve exceeded our dream goal of 100 retail partners who are actively (and with great pizzaz) making sure their customers have received their very own copy of Outside & In. This growth is fantastic and means we’ve got an exciting journey ahead.

For interior plantscaping It’s time for plant SOS before we take to a repotting feature titled ‘pot it like it’s hot’.

We’ll also offer our indoor planting products for the season ahead to help you along your plant parent journey.

For exteriors we’re looking at trends for 2022; how to plan and plant your garden; growing and foraging in the garden; sweet summer growing guides for delicious fruit and veg and vertical green walls for bold statements.

For products we’re starting from the ground up with recommended soil products for summer. We’ll also show you how to care for roses and what to plant for a sweet-smelling summer garden.

We’re all about the bold and the beautiful for interiors with a feature by Arrange Studios and we explore two local SA homes that explode with personality!

T’is the season for our Mariah Carey and Michael Bublé festive folk and we have not forgotten about you! This year we treat you to a magical, moody Christmas as we place our décor in the hands of Cape Town creative Rupert Smith, who offers us festive décor with an intriguing twist. We’ve also got you covered for those poolside holiday feels with our drink’s selection titled ‘Puttin on the Spritz’.

So be bold... We dare you.

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Dare to embolden your spaces for summer."

Chanel Besson, EDITOR

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CONTENTS 13 – Where to find us 14

– Let’s not Leaf it to the Last Minute

by Mark Mac Hattie, Contours Design Studio

20 – Pot it like it’s Hot

by Nkhensani Rikhotso, HerMerakai

– O&I’s Top Picks for Indoor Planting

23 – Meet Matabi

with Life is a Garden

The Simply Bee Story –

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An Interview with Helena van der Westhuizen, Simply Bee

Written in the Stars -

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An interview with Brett and Makandal, Inland Collective Portfol

Nature’s Reserve –

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Going Up: Vertical Gardens –

The greenhouse on the coast

Ahead of the Curve –

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A modern living oasis in Cape Town

with Matabi

24 – Take on Trends for 2022

by Anji Connell, ACID+

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– Protect and Maintain your Patio Furniture with Cielo

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– Painting with Plants

by Margot van der Westhuizen, Landscape Designer

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– Bounty Hunter

with Lisa Barrett, Wildly Sown

40 – Happy Soil = Happy Plants

Our top soil picks for summer!

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Stay Shady this Summer –

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The Bold & the Beautiful –

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with Cape Umbrellas

by Roxanne Ferreira, Arrange Studio

Put a Cork in it –

Summer Home Decor Trends – with Leroy Merlin

Black Magic Christmas – with Rupert Smith, VM Central

Festive Florals –

by Life is a Garden

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– Happy Plants, Happy Life

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with Happy Life Plants & Lifestyle Home Garden

– Sweet Summer Scents with Malanseuns

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with Petals & the Flower Café

Smell the Roses – – The Sweet Summer Grow Guide

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An interview with Laurie Wiid van Heerden, Wiid Design

with Ludwig’s Roses

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Christmas at Lifestyle Home Garden – with Lifestyle Home Garden

Puttin’ on the Spritz –

Canned beverages, our way

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We're proud to present over 100 retail partners!

HERE IS WHERE YOU CAN FIND YOUR OWN COPY OF OUTSIDE & IN ACROSS SA

WESTERN CAPE

MPUMALANGA

LIMPOPO

Abode

Concrete & Garden Creations

Greener Tidings

Garden Pavilion White River

Plant Fundi

Blackwoods Assagay Blackwoods Pietermaritzburg Cape Dutch Gardens Cape Garden Centre Joostenbergvlakte Cape Garden Centre Stellenbosch

GAUTENG

EASTERN CAPE

Cape Garden Centre Somerset West

Bergmann’s Garden Centre

Floradale Nursery

D'Ville Garden Centre

Builders Express Sunward Park

Village Centre Nursery

Earthworx Garden World

Colourful Corner Nursery

Cherrywood Nursery

Elderflower Nursery Constantia

CND Nursery

Gamtoos Kwekery

Ferndale Nursery

Eckards Garden Pavillion

Garden of Eaden Nursery

Fijn Botanicals

Garden Bleu Parkhurst

Sherwood Garden Centre

Fiore Garden Centre Greyton

Garden Bleu Waterkloof

Fiore Garden Centre Somerset West

Gardenista

Flower Café

GardenShop Broadacres

Folha

GardenShop Bryanston

Greenery

GardenShop Parktown North

Happy by Nature

Garden World

Happy Life Plants

Happy Life Plants

Harry Goemans Garden Centre

Hecker Nursery

Hart Nursery

JFF Plant Shop

Kirstenbosch Garden Centre

JFF Rooftop Farm

Kunshuis

Leroy Merlin Fourways

Landscape Art Garden Centre

Leroy Merlin Greenstone

Laughtons Hardware

Lifestyle Home Garden

Ludwig’s Roses Cape Town

Ludwig’s Roses Big Red Barn

Ludwig’s Roses Outeniqua

Ludwig’s Roses Egoli

Ludwig’s Roses Winelands

Ludwig’s Rose Farm Pretoria

Our Local

Ludwig’s Roses Pretoria East

Plantify

Plantland Garden Centre Akasia

Red Door Nursery

Plantland Garden Centre Cornwall

Rawel Nursery

Plantland Garden Centre Menlyn

Stanler Farms

Plantland Garden Centre The Wilds

Starke Ayres Rosebank

Plant en Palm Kwekery

Starke Ayres West Coast Village

Plant Ranch Centurion

Nursery at Tea Under the Trees

Plant Ranch Germinston

Wise Gardener Nursery

Schafflers Garden Nursery

Wonderland Lifestyle Nursery

Sunkist Garden Pavilion Thyme Square Garden Centre

FREE STATE

KWA ZULU NATAL Bloomingdales Garden Centre Flatwhite Coffee Froggy Pond Nursery Greenman Nursery Grovida Halls Garden Pavilion Hingham Nursery Humble Coffee Illovo Nursery Lee’s SupaScapes Ludwig’s Star Roses Rock Paper Scissors Shop Sebenza Garden Centre Spade Design Centre St. Clements Nursery Tropical Nursery

NATIONAL: Cape Garden Centre subscription boxes Plantland subscription boxes

Tulip Garden Centre Witkoppen Wildflower Nursery

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LET’S NOT LEAF IT TO THE LAST MINUTE

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s we enter another silly season, it is easy to be overwhelmed with your (now excessive) plant collection. You’ve had some of your indoor babies for a few months and with the seasonal change, things start happening that are less Gizmo and more Gremlin-ish. You see some yellowing leaves, some plants are dying back rapidly, leaves are dropping and growing in funny shapes, shame man. But before you Mari Kondo your plant babies, let's save them with some basic plant first aid.

It is important to know that when seasons outside change, light and temperatures inside and close to windows also change. Generally, there will be an adaptation period for your plants; this is when you either change your arrangement to suit the new light or reduce/increase your watering and feeding. Leaf drop is natural during this time, but to a small percentage only.

Decode what your plants are telling you, investigate and remedy as follows: WILTING AND BROWN TIPS This is probably the most common indication of too little or too much water. Peace lilies are great at letting you know they are dry by flopping over; when your hardier plants like Ficuses do the same, this is usually a sign of overwatering.

SOLUTION: Check the pot to see if it is dry. If so, bottom-water your plant, allowing it to soak for an hour or more, then let it drip out until no more water comes out the bottom. Only water again when the top 2.5 cm of the soil is dry.

Mark Mac Hattie

Landscape Designer Contours Design Studio @contours_designstudio @that_other_plant_dad

Wet soil causes more problems than dry soil. Allow the plant to dry out by placing it on a dry rack. If the plant remains wilted after excessive water has dripped out, root rot might have set in. Remove the plant from the soil and remove all damaged roots manually. Once the roots have been washed with water only and they are clean, soak the plant in a mixture of 1 part of 3% hydrogen peroxide and 2 parts of water to clean off any excess rot and possible pathogens. Replant in a new sterile plant mixture and you will avoid a loss.

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YELLOW AND BROWN SPOTS ON LEAVES It gives off the same energy as an avo that wasn’t ripe yesterday and today it looks like it suffers from middle child syndrome (the betrayal!). However, this is most likely a fungal infection, sies... But not to worry, plant daddy has a remedy.

SOLUTION: Isolate the individual, away from the others. It is contagious! But hou vas...

For leaf fungus: remove all infected leaves, and spray with a baking soda mixture (dissolve 1 tsp of baking soda in 250ml of water). Spray the entire plant, leaves, top and bottom, and repeat as needed.

Other fungus’ live in the soil: You will notice this by the presence of our old friends, thrips, a.k.a. miggies (proudly South African). To remove this fungus, you need to ensure the soil dries out between watering and sprinkle cinnamon on the top of the soil and water it in. Cinnamon is a natural anti-fungal, so it's not only good on your oats.

SCORCHING AND DRYING LEAVES Since we can’t put sunblock on our plants, they can burn rather quickly with shifting light conditions. Draughts can also burn the tips of leaves as it dries it out too quickly. This is noticeable when a portion of the leaf has gone brown and dry.

SOLUTION: Move, you should move! Jokes, not yet. Your plants need to be moved further away from the direct light source and the draught. As a rule of thumb, avoid placing plants where they receive direct afternoon light or areas that are common for draughts, like hallways and doors leading in and out of your dwelling.

YELLOW OR SMALL LEAVES AND LITTLE TO NO FLOWERS (if they are a flowering variety) Ma’am, your plant is hungry. This is indicative of nitrogen deficiency. Nitrogen is a major component in chlorophyll, which gives plants their green appearance - not just the new health craze where everyone is drinking chlorophyll water. Passop!

SOLUTION: Feed your kids. A good liquid fertiliser with a high nitrogen content will fix the problem.

Plants react fairly quickly to this treatment with new growth displaying green and the leaves growing to a normal size. Get a liquid fertiliser that has a NPK ratio of 8:3:6, making sure the first number is the highest.

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ELONGATED GROWTH It looks like your plants are reaching (like politicians during election season). Their leaves are far apart, the colour isn’t quite right and leaves are softer than usual. This is a sign of poor light quality.

SOLUTION: Move your plant closer to the light source and trim back to the portion where it started going all long and stringy.

POWDERY MILDEW It looks like your house party went a little wild and some plants have white powdery spots on them. Sit down James, it’s just powdery mildew, caused by poor air circulation.

SOLUTION: Create a bit more space around your plants and allow for air flow - not a draught, just so that air can move freely. This prevents mildew from settling on your plants. Get some neem oil and spray your plants, give them an initial wipe, then spray as needed.

WHITE BUILD-UP ON SOIL AND OUTSIDE OF CLAY POTS Your first reaction when you see white crumbs around your plants is to get James some help, but let me help you rather. White crusty build up on the soil is salt accumulation in the soil and pot. Potted plants are often susceptible to this as they are frequently over fertilised and the nutrient build up in the soil does not get washed away.

SOLUTION: Reduce your fertilisation programme. You should fertilise your pot-bound plants once a month at most, ensuring the solution is as recommended. I know, it often doesn't look enough, and you are tempted to add some more, but plants can only absorb x amount of nutrients at a time. The rest will stay in the soil and poor James will never hear the end of it. For a quick fix replace the soil with new soil and take it easy on the fertiliser, asseblief.

I know you want to be the very best plant parent, like no one ever was. To collect them all is your real quest, to keep them alive is your cause and now that you are educated on how to save your collection, be Nurse Joy to your grass/plant type babies.

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A FOOL-PROOF GUIDE TO REPOTTING YOUR HOUSEPLANTS

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t’s that time of the year again folks... Where you should be thinking about repotting your houseplants - or as I like to call them - my ‘Green Girls’. I have over 100 houseplants, so repotting can take some time, but I know the importance of doing it if I want to keep having happy, healthy plants. With some easy tips and tricks, repotting your houseplants can be a breeze... Let me show you how.

When we think of repotting, we usually think it involves changing your plant's current pot or planter, but in fact it’s about changing the potting soil or mix. Not all plants need you to change their current pot to a larger size, but if you do, make sure it is only 1 or 2 pot sizes bigger than the current planter. The reason for this is, if you have a larger planter, it means more soil which equates to watering more often, which can lead to a list of other problems.

Nkhensani Rikhotso

It is important to repot your plants every 12-16 months. This is because your plants aren’t in their natural environment where they would ordinarily get those nutrients from the animals, insects and plants around them. When they are stuck in the same planter, over time they use up all of the nutrients in the soil, so it’s important to repot your plant baby giving them a new boost of nutrients for the upcoming season to help them grow and stay healthy.

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PAY ATTENTION: Your plants usually show you when it’s time to repot. If you notice the following signs, then you’ve been warned... It’s time to repot:

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Your plant is rootbound, meaning you see roots growing out of the drainage holes.

The soil looks dry and compacted.

You notice mineral or salt build up on the soil.

The roots are pushing the plant up/out the planter.

Your plant is stunted or isn’t growing at its normal rate.

It hasn’t been repotted in the past 12-16 months.

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HERE IS WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO REPOT YOUR ‘GREEN GIRLS’: • • •

Your plant (of course).

Fresh Potting soil (you can add some perlite to help with aeration of your soil).

The planter you will be potting in to (preferably with a drainage hole so you don’t have to worry about root rot).

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You’ll need to remove your plant from its current pot.

Place your plant on its side, give it a gentle shake or roll it back and forth while gently pulling the plant out of the planter. If it is stuck inside the planter, you may have to break the planter or cut it out.

Loosen the roots and remove the old potting soil Cover your plant's roots/old potting soil with a plastic bag, hold the bag snuggly around the stem/s (make sure not to damage the leaves) and give it a gentle shake, this will loosen the roots and get rid of the old soil.

Pour new potting soil and plant Add a layer of the new potting soil at the bottom of the planter, place your plant on top of the layer, making sure it is centered and then continue to cover the roots with the new potting soil. Don’t pack it too tightly with the new soil, you want your plant's roots to be able to breathe. Give your planter a gentle tap on the side to see if the plant is secure and isn't shaky.

Pro-tip: Ywou can determine how high you would like your plant to sit in the new planter by adding more or less potting mix to the bottom of the planter.

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Water it Now that your plant is repotted, it is important to water it thoroughly as this allows your plant to settle into the soil, making sure that you water it until water runs out of the drainage holes.

Pro-tip: After 15-20mins, discard any excess water that is in the saucer.

Follow these simple hacks and you’ll be onto happier, healthier plants that are producing new growth all summer long.

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Outside & In’s Top Picks for indoor planting this summer

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01. City Gardening Balcony Plant Set: R300 from Gardena | www.gardena.com/za 02. Plant Pest Spray: R209 for 200ml from HerMerakai | www.hermerakai.com 03. Universal Plant Food: R80 from Pokon | www.hadeco.co.za 04. Foliar Feed: From R110 from Tru Grower | www.agrohort.co.za 05. Potting Scoop: R100 from GoodRoots | www.goodroots.co.za 06. Hanging U-planters: From: R325 from Vorster & Braye | www.vorsterandbraye.co.za 07. Fertiliser: From R179 from HerMerakai | www.hermerakai.com 08. U-planters: From: R1126 from Vorster & Braye | www.vorsterandbraye.co.za 09. Nourish Leafy Greens Liquid Fertiliser: Price on Request from Talborne Organics | www.talborne.co.za

MEET MATABI The team at Outside & In test drove some of Matabi’s top products for plant care this summer! Check out the products we think you need to invest in for the season ahead!

Matabi designs and manufactures spraying solutions for plant care. These sprayers are designed to both be effective in applying treatments, whilst respecting the environment and minimising the use of water and product. Having studied homeowner trends, Matabi designs solutions around these needs, adapting them to suit each plant parent. They pride themselves on a design technology that guarantees consistent spraying throughout the treatment process. Matabi has a large worldwide network, operating from 14 countries and using their vast knowledge with over 50 years of experience, to develop solutions that make your job easier and save you effort in the spraying process. They have a vast range of sprayers and accessories which allow you to adapt to the needs of each spraying requirement. Here are some of our favourites:

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Berry 1.5 – A compact compression sprayer with a useful 1 litre capacity.

USE: in small gardens and balconies.

It has great stability due to the wide base and is suitable for the application of products of a natural origin. The sprayer has a translucent tank which makes it very easy to see the level of liquid inside. It has an ergonomic design with an integrated safety valve which means that you can’t over-pressurise it and it also has an adjustable nozzle for different spraying requirements.

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Berry 7– The bigger sister to the Berry 1.5! This compression sprayer has a 5 litre capacity.

USE: in medium-sized gardens.

It has a handle integrated into the tank which makes for easy carrying and also has a strap so that it can be carried on the shoulder. It has a 1.3m hose with a fibreglass lance and changeable nozzzles to allow for different spraying applications.

The built-in safety valve automatically releases excess pressure, and the wide mouth allows for easy refilling.

RSP: R985

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Evolution 15 LTC - Battery powered sprayer with a 15 litre capacity.

USE: bring on those large gardens.

This sprayer has an 18-volt rechargeable lithium-ion battery and offers an effortless, consistent spraying experience. There are two spraying settings for herbicides and insecticides. It has a fibreglass lance, reinforced hose and a stainless steel handle. It offers instant start-up spraying and one battery charge allows you to spray approximately 180 litres (about 12 tanks)!

RSP: R6,599

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Selecta 2 – Lightweight and functional compression sprayer with a 1.5 litre capacity, it is also available in a number of trendy colours.

It has a translucent level indicator and an adjustable nozzle.

RSP: R245

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Alan Rudden’s the Santa Rita Garden for Hampton Court Palace Flower Show 2018

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The Arbiter of style in the gardening world, the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, sets pur garden trends each year. This year it confirmed an overarching trend for more sustainable, biodiverse gardens with bee-friendly rewilding. Easy-to-look-after meadows that come with a loud message — to stop mowing our lawns, leaving them to grow naturally to entice the birds and bees into the beautiful meadow-like overgrowth. Sarah Mead sums up the current zeitgeist saying, 'Nobody's perfect, and a garden shouldn't be.

It should be about going with nature and letting the seasons show.' At the same time, Marie-Louise Agius' climate awareness Cop26 Garden also advocated the importance of wildlife-friendly plants, with a message, 'Look after your soil and don't be too tidy.'

While Alan William's Parsley Box Garden showcased a beautiful outdoor dining room enveloped in abundant planting, creating a wonderful sense of privacy mixed with edible plants, which he says are 'fun to have at easy picking distance.'

The Horticulture Sector Trends for 2022 announced by the Flower Council of Holland have recently revealed their style trends in flowers and plants we will be tapping into over the coming year. At the top of the list is: a fresh start and new beginnings for a post-pandemic world in a state of flux. They see lots of white, sustainability, climate solutions, decluttering, and biodegradable materials that put the planet first. As we move away from a 'more is more' attitude to a 'less is more' appreciation; away from constantly seeking newness to the more enduring quality of inner well-being we are becoming more attentive to the origin of our purchases and more respectful of the environment, buying less and better quality, locally sourced products, and in supporting a circular economy with zero waste. One of the biggest trends we'll see is 'rewilding' - creating a natural wildlife haven within our outdoor spaces.

If you're a fan of a more manicured garden, don't fret; you don't have to turn your whole space wild, a meadow chic aesthetic allows for a more modern and organised allocation of wildness for the neatfreaks among us.

Start small by dedicating a small area in your garden as a mini meadow. Essentially, this means planting a selection of wildflowers and letting them stay more or less untamed—which is excellent news for those who prefer a low-maintenance garden, as it requires very little upkeep! If you have a lawn, think about not mowing it so often and rather cut a meandering pathway through it, creating a secret hideaway within it, and picnic with the new wildlife inhabitants that will be sure to quickly take up residence. Neat gardens and green lawns may look beautiful, but they're a green desert in terms of being a habitat for wildlife and one of the least sustainable aspects of any garden. Leaving it wild will not only look good, it will help them cope better with drier summers and wetter winters. Wildflowers will quickly appear, and where there are wildflowers, there's wildlife.

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THINK SUSTAINABLY

Sustainability influences our everyday choices more and more. Collecting rainwater, using peat-free compost, (or better yet, making your own), propagating plants from seeds and cuttings, ditching plastic and recycling all help towards sustainable living. As does dressing your spaces with natural, organic, and refound objects for interest and texture.

GO NATURAL

Lose the chemicals, herbicides, pesticides, and fertilisers, and go organic, once more following the lead from the 2021 Chelsea Flower Show, where Tom Massey, along with the Yeo Valley Head Gardener, Sarah Mead, have created the very first all-organic show garden. Everything was grown organically, without the use of chemical pesticides or fertilisers and by using peat-free soil with a beautiful mix of perennials and ornamental grasses, meadowland and woodland with birch, willow, medlar and quince trees, Mendip stone boulders and charred logs borrowed from Yeo Valley's farmland. Accompanied by a stream, flowing alongside a stepping-stone pathway, leading to a beautifully crafted hanging egg-shaped oak hide by Tom Raffield.

Anji Connell

EDIBLE GARDENS

In a crisis, we turn to the 'good life' and grow our own. Integrating edible plants into ornamental landscapes has increased through the pandemic, more so as we realise that edible gardens can be beautiful and can be achieved almost anywhere: in a front garden, on a terrace, a roof, or even on our windowsills.

Landscape and Interior Designer www.anjiconnellinteriordesign.com @anjiconnell_acidplus

CUTTING GARDENS

Pick-your-own-flower gardens are a new take on the kitchen garden. And what better way to beautify our lives than with an abundance of sustainable flowers.

CONTAINER GARDENS

This year’s Chelsea Flower Show introduced a container garden section showing that even the tiniest of spaces can become more biodiverse. Courtyards, balconies, window boxes, containers, and hanging baskets all offer an opportunity for rewilding—that makes a positive impact on the ecosystem.

ADD WATER

A water feature or pond will add a whole new dimension to the ecosystems in your garden - even a small pond will bring toads who love to eat slugs. Water is vital too for swallows, swifts and amphibians such as frogs and toads, and insects as well as dragonflies, damselflies, and water boatmen.

COLOUR IN THE GARDEN

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We'll see and enjoy pastel tones of pink, blue, mint green, and pale orange, alternated with more vivid accents, with coral red playing a fresh and softening role and neo mint is forecasted to take the starring role for 2022. Pantone's colour palette for 2022 mimics the colours of nature with soft, neutral, and peaceful cool greys, crystal clear blue, oyster beige, limestone chalk, opaline green, and a raw suede-like colour, sodalite and smoked brown. Australia's largest paint manufacturer, Haymes Paint, has launched their 2022 colour palette, 'Awakening', the Volume 15 colour library, to inspire us to embrace change, feel grounded and reinvigorated with powdered blues, shades of sunset pinks, aqua greens, and mustard yellows that bring a sense of fun and lively energy.

Cha Cha occasional tables and Papa Sun Sofa 1 seater by Haldane Martin

Alan Williams Parsley Box Garden for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2021

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Concept Manager, Wendy Rennie of Haymes Paint rightly points out that, ‘Our homes now play a multi-faceted role, and they need to offer everything we could once find externally through travel, work, and social gatherings.’ The new palette features deep forest greens and aqua water blues to help elevate moods and create a positive and secure feeling. I suggest adding a pop of colour in cushions, throws, and rugs or a significant piece of furniture to add a bit dynamism to the mix.

NATURAL MATERIALS

Our garden furniture will be more sustainable, locally sourced and beautifully crafted with a more organic form in natural materials, including bamboo, cane, rattan, and plaited wicker rope. For fabrics, texture is king with lots of feel-good linens and upholstery fabrics in coarser weaves.

Warmth comes from natural woods, tree stumps, petrified wood and natural stone.

BOHO CHIC

The bohemian, boho-chic aesthetic will remain strong through ’22, with cool swinging chairs and daybeds that celebrate an ethnic-chic spirit and lots of hanging string lights.

It's time to get outside and enjoy our best alfresco summer, celebrating life with friends and family, surrounded by nature and wildlife - from our neo mint loungers, of course!

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For a professional clean-cut Bosch EasyPrune Cordless Secateurs Power Assist Technology for effortless operation anywhere

Fast, flexible and effortless cleaning Bosch Universal Aquatak 130 High Pressure Washer For effortless cleaning performance

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TOP TIPS ON HOW TO PROTECT AND MAINTAIN YOUR PATIO FURNITURE As we head into another blissful SA summer, we can look forward to hours spent in the sunny outdoors and in the comfort of our homes. While premium patio furniture has specific maintenance needs, there are a few general measures you should follow to protect your patio products.

WISE UP The wisest decision you can take in protecting your patio furniture is to make sure that you invest in high-quality furniture. While the weather may be out of your control, you can at least take matters into your own hands when it comes to the durability of your outdoor furniture. If your main concern is durability, you may want to start by looking at metal patio sets. Aluminium and stainless steel will hold their own against the elements with just a little routine maintenance. If you love the natural look of wood and want something that you’ll be able to pass on to the kids one day, go with teak or eucalyptus – their unique natural properties make it them the superheroes of outdoor furniture. Selecting the right high-quality materials means that your patio will start out with a good baseline of protection.

COVER UP The best way to ensure that your perfect patio is as pristine as you left it is to fit your items with weatherresistant protective covers. Making use of protective covers is not only a convenient measure to protect your furniture from the elements but will also help you keep them clean and dust free when you haven’t used them in the off season. Applying patio covers whenever the furniture is not being used will ensure that cleaning will involve nothing more than a light wipe-off. It’s also easier than packing your furniture away whenever bad weather strikes!

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CLEAN UP With outdoor furniture being used for more relaxed activities, you’ll probably feel less fussed about the odd spill finding its way onto your outdoor seating. However, it’s only wise to clean up those spills before they have a chance to settle in and become semi-permanent features of your prized patio possessions. We advise that you get into the habit of wiping down your furniture once a week and schedule a good cleaning session at least twice a year.

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electing plants that will ultimately bring a landscape to life is undoubtedly one of the most exciting steps in designing a garden! It is the process by which the garden gains its personality through the selection of plants with different textures, colours, and shapes. It determines how the garden will move in the wind, what it will smell like, which wildlife it will attract, and how the interest will change over the seasons.

Plant selection and placing involves some careful planning, as it requires an understanding of the growth habits and needs of each species that will be selected. Follow these few easy steps to create your own plant paradise!

STEP 1: ANALYSE YOUR GARDEN’S PREVAILING CONDITIONS

Every property is unique with its own advantages and own set of challenges. The key is to maximise the positives and to strategically conceal the negatives with the correct plant selection. Ask yourself the following questions: Which views do you like or dislike? From which direction does the wind blow? How does the sunlight change at different times of the day and over the various seasons? What is the composition of your soil profile, and can it be improved? What is the annual rainfall in your area?

STEP 2: IDENTIFY YOUR NEEDS

This step usually involves identifying what you would like to achieve out of your garden, as well as recognising problematic areas or undesirable views that can be improved by the selection of the correct plants. For example, perhaps your view from your patio is an unsightly boundary wall and your neighbour’s roof. Perhaps your patio requires some shade from the western afternoon sun or a large tree casts shade into a corner of the garden? Maybe you would like to be able to pick flowers for your home? Or perhaps having an abundance of bird life is important to you.

STEP 3: SELECT YOUR PLANTS

This is where the excitement starts! Make a list of all the plants that you would like in your garden. It is very helpful to keep your garden’s context in mind, as well as to have a look at gardens around you to see which plants are thriving. Remember what you learnt in the previous two steps, in terms of light conditions, water availability, and your soil, and incorporate plants that will be supported under different growing conditions. Make your final selection accordingly, which usually means narrowing down your list.

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STEP 4: PLAN YOUR PLANT SPACING

Design your plant layout in layers. This means placing the plants in descending order of their eventual size. It is very useful to map them on a plan that is to scale and use circles to indicate the size of the plants in 3 to 5 years’ time. Colours can be used to show the various plant species, and central points can be added to indicate the exact planting positions.

I always start with the trees and hedges first (also known as infrastructure plants), as these are large focal or screening plants that will need to stand the test of time in a garden. I also like to leave a narrow gap for maintenance in front of a hedge.

Next, place the larger shrubs with wide spreads that will add substance to the garden.

Remember that height does not always equal spread, so be sure to investigate how the plant will grow over time. Focus on the spread of the plant as this will be the surface area that it will take up in the bed.

Now add the tall shrubs that do not have a wide spread. Bear in mind that you will not be able to plant in the root ball of a new tree.

Next, add the filler plants with medium spreads, again starting with the biggest ones first. Pay attention to different leaf textures (for example, round, strappy, spikey) and try to organise plants together that have complimentary or contrasting foliage. Be selective as a garden can quickly become cluttered by too many textures and colours. Arrange your plants in groups that can be repeated.

Finally, add the smaller ornamentals and groundcover plants. Use these along the front borders of the beds in wide swathes for the maximum impact.

The finished result should be a balanced garden that is beautifully layered, not only in shape and form, but also in texture, colour and interest!

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t is said that flowers are music from the ground, the way the earth laughs, and inspirational in their growth out of dark places. They are joy held, love shared and words when there are none. They are the ultimate reward for months of tending, they’re food for pollinators and they mark the change in seasons. Growing your own flowers is rewarding, adding beauty to any space and making useful additions to vegetable gardens.

With our warm and sunny climate, we are spoilt for choice, so read on for a summer flower-by-needs guide.

BEST FOR BEGINNERS

If you’re starting out with growing flowers from seed then zinnia’s, sunflowers, California poppies, and marigolds are your friends, germinating easily and delivering bright colours to your garden.

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There are some good summer flowers that are perfect for cutting, due to their long-lasting ability, both in a vase and in their seemingly endless production of blooms throughout summer and autumn even with frequent picking - in fact, the more you pick, the more they'll produce.

These include cheerful zinnias, cosmos, calendula and dahlias with all their majestic colours and forms. Other great cutting flowers for summer are snapdragons and scabiosa.

DOING IT FOR THE BEES

Attract bees to your garden with perennials such as indigenous jasmine, ribbon bush, agapanthus, cape honeysuckle, Scabiosa africana and Euryops daisy. For a bee and butterfly haven and a textural feast add the round forms of cornflower, rudbekia, echinacea, marigolds, zinnia and nigella for ethereal beauty, towering sunflowers, spires of foxglove, and scented frothy clumps of phlox. Butterflies love flowers with a flat landing pad with easy-to-reach nectar, while bees find flowers through scent.

FOR THE EDIBLE GARDEN

Flowers make good companion plants for food gardens as they attract pollinators, help keep insect populations in balance and increase the biodiversity of insect life and soil organisms. Open-centered flowers such as cornflowers and sunflowers will bring the bees needed to pollinate the flowers of fruits and vegetables. Lace and sunflowers are great for attracting beneficial insects, and marigolds help keep aphid populations in check. Plant dahlias alongside your nightshades (tomatoes, peppers, eggplant) and cucurbits (cucumber, squash) to help protect them from harmful nematodes in the soil. Edible flowers have garnishing talents that can elevate your humble baking and salads to chef-like levels. Painterly summer flowers for both palate and plate include violas, pansy, dahlias, zinnias, borage, roses, cornflower, stock, dianthus and nasturtium.

"It is said that flowers are music from the ground, the way the earth laughs, and inspirational in their growth out of dark places."

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California poppies, cornflower, cosmos and violas readily pop up as volunteers from last season’s blooms, creating a garden that designs itself. Calendula, nasturtium, cosmos, marigold and cornflower are satisfying to collect seeds from; heirloom varieties are the best for this purpose. Bearded iris and dahlias multiply underground and can be lifted and divided in winter to multiply your stock.

For the best water-wise flower options go indigenous with agapanthus, gaura, African daisies, clivia, tulbachia and pelargonium (geranium). Yarrow, penstemon, zinnia, California poppy and bearded iris are other non-indigenous options that are drought and heat tolerant. Grow calendula, lavender, bulbinella and chamomile for your medicine cupboard and use them for sting-relieving salves and comforting teas.

HELPFUL TIPS FOR GROWING BEAUTIFUL BLOOMS:

Most flowers prefer well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter, in a spot that receives 6-8 hours of sunlight. Amending your soil with compost before you plant, as well as mulching with compost during the season will improve soil health and help regulate soil temperatures and retain soil moisture, as well as keep weed seeds from germinating. Check planting instructions for each variety, some seeds need coaxing to wake up and may need light or dark conditions, or even a period of cold stratification to germinate. Some more fussy seeds do better starting off in trays while others’ roots don’t transplant well and are better directly sown. Watering in the early morning or with drip irrigation will help prevent fungal diseases caused by high humidity or leaves being wet for too long. The soil around plant roots is alive with a network of soil microbes which form a source of nutrients and support for the plant, so avoid chemical pesticides and fungicides which destroy life below and above the soil. Fertilise with an organic fertiliser that builds a healthy soil, adding compost each season. Keep your flowers healthy by deadheading spent blooms or picking them regularly. Keep a look out for insect populations that are getting a little too comfortable and bin any diseased leaves.

If your flowers are heading for the vase pick them in the coolest period of the day using clean scissors and put them straight into water. Flowers enjoy being left to drink water through their stems in a cool spot for a few hours before being arranged or pressed into someone’s arms for a flower hug.

Lisa @wildly_sown grows organic flowers for market bunches and flower subscriptions in her garden using regenerative farming principles. Looking to source rare flower seeds and locally grown fresh flowers, contact @hortcoutureflowercollective on Instagram.

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For the perfect summer salad, plant Starke Ayres seeds

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Palm Peat offers high water retention, suitable aeration and antifungal benefits.

Kelpak is a plant growth regulator which will improve root, shoot and flower development of all indoor and outdoor plants.

Nutrisol is a liquid formulation of macro nutrients for healthy plant growth of all indoor and outdoor plants.

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he garden is a trove of juicy treasures this time of year with an abundance of deliciousness to be grown. There’s something for even the fussiest of eaters and plenty of brag-worthy produce to harvest.

Dash down to your local garden centre for seed packets and seedling trays to begin your nutritious, sweet summer gardening adventure today.

STARTING OFF ON THE RIGHT ROOT Remember to use prepared compost and potting soil from your garden centre as these products have been treated for bugs and weeds. A wide range of fertilisers for edibles is also available to help your produce grow strong roots and yield more yummies. Always check the back of seed packets for sowing information and the labels on seedling trays and pots for planting instructions.

FRUIT TO FALL IN LOVE WITH Garden centres are stocked with a selection of fruit trees, seedlings, and seed packets for you to sow and plant now. Stay hydrated this summer by growing these water-rich, nutrient-dense fruits: 1. TOMATOES Tomatoes are 94% water and high in lycopene, which helps protect cells from damage.

2. WATERMELON Watermelons are 92% water and soaked with nutrients, antioxidants, and amino acids.

3. STRAWBERRIES Strawberries are 92% water, they are sodium and cholesterol-free, packed with fibre and low on calories.

4. CANTALOUPE MELON (SPANSPEK) Our local Spanspek is 90% water and 100% of your recommended daily vitamin C intake.

5. PAPAYA (PAWPAW) Papaya's consist of 88% water, they aid digestion, help with weight loss and are loaded with vitamin A.

SUPER-CHARGED VEGGIES TO CHOMP Sow from seed or grow from seedling! These health-boosting, hunger-busting veggies are ready to go into the ground now: 1. BEETROOT Rich in folate (vitamin B9), which helps cells grow and function well.

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3. LEEKS Low in calories and high in nutrients such as magnesium and vitamins A, C, and K. 4. RADISHES Rich in antioxidants and minerals such as calcium and potassium.

5. SPINACH A great source of fibre and loaded with iron, potassium, and vitamins A, C, and K. 6. BROCCOLI Get your calcium, iron, phosphorous, potassium, and zinc from this super veg.

7. CABBAGE Boasts a glorious nutrient profile including folate, potassium and magnesium.

8. CARROTS High in calcium and vitamin K for healthy bones and strong teeth.

9. CAULIFLOWER Rich in fibre, vitamin B, as well as antioxidants and phytonutrients.

Strapped on space? Grow an edible container in a sunny spot on the patio using the benefits of companion planting. Try these combos: basil and tomatoes, capsicum and spinach, carrots and leeks, radishes and beetroot.

FRAGRANT, HEARTY HERBS Spice up your salads and smoothies or add a burst of flavour to your summer sundowners. These sweet-smelling herbs are ready to be sown from seed or planted out from seedling trays now: • • • • • •

Basil Lavender Lemongrass Peppermint Rosemary Spearmint

Try this: Stuff the ends of old stockings with lavender and rosemary stalks. Pop them inside your cupboard and enjoy smelling the freshness on your clothes all day long.

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RIPE AND READY TREATS Edibles in the garden are excited to make the journey from soil to plate. Harvest these now: FRUIT Apricots, apples, bananas, blackberries, cherries, figs, grapes, guavas, kiwi fruit, lemons, litchis, mangoes, melon, nectarines, pawpaws or papayas, peaches, pineapples, plums, pomegranates, prickly pears, prunes, raspberries, strawberries, sweet melon, and watermelon.

VEGETABLES Artichokes, asparagus, aubergines (eggplant), baby marrows, beetroot, brinjals, cabbage, carrots, celery, chives, corn, green beans, mange tout, patty pans, pumpkin, radishes, red onions, spinach, and sweet potato.

THE WINNING WATER-WISE WAY In South Africa our summers are hot and our water is precious. Growing water-wise doesn’t mean your garden is destined to be boring. On the contrary, going water-wise highlights our local gems and gives our native birdlife and butterflies a time to shine. Consider these simple tips: •

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There you have it! Your summer just got a whole lot sweeter and a ton more nutritious with Life is a Garden. Enjoy your homegrown goodness and learn how to plant water-wise while you’re at it.

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HAPPY PLANTS, HAPPY LIFE MEET 'HAPPY LIFE PLANTS'

Happy Life Plants is a contemporary boutique plant shop with heaps of pizzaz and emphasis on indoor plants that are just waiting to be homed and gifted! This new store combines happy, healthy plants with magnificent locally sourced, handmade, and unique plant accessories... And, we're here for that!

Their range is complimented by organic, locally sourced plant care products, as well as niche offerings like propagation stations and homemade potting mix recipes. Finding its home at the main entrance to Lifestyle Home Garden in Joburg, this plant store is the luxe-gifting department in Lifestyle's plant haven…

The product selection is vast and gorgeous. From the second you enter Happy Life Plants, your mood will be lifted and your senses will be indulged, transporting you to a tropical paradise, filled with inspiration. We caught up with the store manager to hear more...

WHAT ARE YOUR PLANT FAVOURITES? Happy Life Plants online store offers plant subscriptions with a host of unique packages, including pet-friendly plant choices, care cards for your houseplants and nationwide delivery. In store, we sell all of our plants potted in premium pots, and plants can be wrapped and packaged, ready to gift, with the option to pot your plants into terracotta or locally produced high quality plastic pot and saucer combos.

We source only the happiest plants for our store in partnership with Lifestyle Home Garden, and strive to provide our customers with the best plant care advice and plant parenting instructions. We even sell plant care cards as extras, and provide them free of charge with all plants bought online, so that you can build your confidence in growing happy plants as a plant parent.

SO, YOU'VE PICKED A PLANT AS A GIFT, NOW HOW DOES ONE ACCESSORISE IT? If your idea of an ideal gift is a dressed up, healthy plant, you've landed yourself in a happy situation! From unique handmade macrame plant hangers in various colours, fun and funky plant socks and stunning bright totes for all of your accessory purchases, to a range of locally made baskets and woven pot covers that fit our plants perfectly, we have you sorted! Find velvet planting bags in various designs and colourful plant baskets in cheerful hues - ready to take home. We have a unique plant gifting offering that you will just adore!

WHAT PLANT CARE PRODUCTS DO YOU STOCK FOR OUR READER'S PLANT BABIES? Growing happy plants and indoor gardening becomes therapeutic and trendy with our range of stylish tools from Good Roots! Our hand trowels, forks and potting scoops are generously sized and just gorgeous! Our range of plant food, plant enhancements, stakes, moisture metres and leaf shine are on hand too, to rescue and maintain. We also offer fabulous misters, watering cans and decorative shears to keep your green babies happy!

So, what are you waiting for... Pop in, browse, snap a selfie on the comfiest yellow armchair you've ever sat in, and find your happy place!

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Sweet Summer Scents Scented plants are such a bonus in the garden, with the added benefit that they are attractive to bees and butterflies. Although foliage is the most important factor in maintaining the colour throughout the summer months, nothing can take the place of the sweet scent of summer flowers.

Enhance your outdoor space by including a few of these plants, known for their wonderfully scented blooms. And remember, the surest way to find the best-smelling flowers you can grow in your garden, is to follow your nose!

1. TRACHELOSPERMUM JASMINOIDES (STAR JASMINE) Trachelospermum jasminoides is a neat evergreen climber that loves being trained against walls and over arches. The jasmine-like flowers start out white and fade to cream, with glossy, dark green foliage that blushes bronze and red in the colder months. Despite being similar to jasmine in appearance and name, it has a very different fragrance – rich, sweet, and similar to vanilla. They release their scent prolifically in the evening.

2. DOUBLE DELIGHT ROSE Double the pleasure, double the fragrance! The large, strongly fragrant red and white/cream flowers have a high-centered bloom form and appear continuously throughout the season. As a double, they have a diameter of more than 10 cm and up to 30 petals. The flowers have a strong, sweet scent. It is ideal for a front yard along the fence, where people can stop and quite literally 'smell the roses'.

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4. ROSMARINUS GINGER (GINGER ROSEMARY) Rosemary is a woody, perennial herb with fragrant evergreen needle-like leaves. The leaves of the Rosemary plant are extremely aromatic and can be finely chopped and used to flavour a variety of dishes. A distinctive ginger taste and smell makes it an exciting taste for the cook, and a cup of ginger Rosemary tea is becoming a favourite refresher for those hot busy days.

5. GARDENIA JASMINOIDES (CAPE JASMINE) Gardenias, or Gardenia jasminoides, are a tropical evergreen that grow thick, lustrous, dark green leaves and beautiful white-petaled flowers. Each flower puts off a wonderful scent. They are capable of changing scents throughout the day. During an evening stroll through a Gardenia-filled garden, you will get a spicy, zesty scent with green undertones. Overall, the Gardenia flower also gives off a creaminess reminiscent of coconut and even a fuzzy peach skin.

With these suggestions, you will soon have a garden that pleases all senses and rewards the gardener like never before.

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ttention all small-space, bedless green fingers! Here’s your chance to grow vegetables, herbs, flowers, and foliage without a garden. Take your passion to the walls and grow your heart out with these nifty vertical gardening ideas. Bring your patio to life, suspend your edibles, dare to go soilless, and have some fun with hanging baskets.

GEOMETRIC GREENERY A bare patio or balcony wall is prime location to begin your first vertical gardening project.

You’ll need a drill and screws to secure pots against the wall in your desired shape/layout. Try an elegant symmetrical grid style, leaving a pot-width space between each container (4 pots across by 4 pots down is a good start). You can also experiment with circle pot arrangements, horizontal lines, or a diagonal pattern with cascading creepers in the top pots.

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Plant picks: 'Compact Royal Jewels' Lobelia for a flowering spiller, English Ivy for dramatic trails of leaves, and 'Versa Green Halo' Coleus for an exotic-looking mound.

SOILLESS HYDROPONICS Dare to be different with an intriguing water-based, soilless garden. Hydroponic planting gives you complete control of the environment, minimises pests, boosts plant growth, saves water, eliminates weeds, AND gives you eye-catching, living décor. There are a variety of hydroponic growing kits available, not only for vertical growing. Consult your garden centre advisor for different installation options and nutrient formulas.

Plant picks: Almost all herbs, leafy veggies such as celery and lettuce, fruits such as Key limes and avocados, and indoor ornamentals such as Philodendron, Peace Lily, Chinese Evergreen, and Spider Plant.

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HANGING AROUND Hanging baskets are ideal space-savers that add texture and life to baren corners, on the patio or indoors. Use a chain to hang containers from the roof (climbing plants will play up the chain and spill over the edges), or try half baskets attached to the wall with an added trellis behind them for trailing plants. Achieve a lavish look by opting for line-wire hanging baskets with coir mats that conserve moisture.

Plant picks: Try String of Beads for a sweet spiller, Large Forest Asparagus for a textured climber, and Flowering Ivy for a quirky little creeper.

SUSPEND YOUR EDIBLES Vertical planter bags allow you to grow herbs and veggies without beds, against any wall that receives good sunlight. Get the kids involved with this one by letting them choose their favourite edibles, and then educating them on how to grow and care for their food. Planting pockets are available at your garden centre and can be mounted against a wall or hung-over fences and gates.

Choose your food: Visit garden centres for a variety of seasonal seed packets and seedling trays to plant/sow now. Remember to plant Marigolds between your veg as a natural pest-repellent.

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Outside & In was thrilled to sit down with the buzzing Helena van der Westhuizen, owner of SA’s much loved brand, Simply Bee, to discover all there is to know about her incredible and 100% natural product range.

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ike many success stories, the Simply Bee brand was born out of a necessity. Helena always had highly sensitive skin and battled to find products she could use. Simply Bee was born in her garage during March 2011, when she was experimenting with all-natural products, trying to find the magic combination of ingredients that her skin would benefit from.

Her dad, Derick Hugo, had been a passionate beekeeper since 1954 and what started out as a hobby with only 50 beehives, eventually turned into a very successful beekeeping business.

Derick also did an in-depth study on badgers and discovered that it is a myth that badgers destroy bee hives to get to the honey, while in fact they raid bee hives in search of the protein rich bee larvae. Hence why all the Simply Bee hives are mounted on badger friendly stands.

Helena lived with her family in Portland, Oregon for 15 years and during this time, she researched propolis and everything bee related. Honey is naturally antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic and is known to assist in new cell growth. Helena was excited and knew she could create something that would work for her skin and something that other people can also benefit from. Fate brought her back to South Africa due to circumstances as her beloved father, Derick, fell ill with cancer. Derick was a wise man with a vision for his beekeeping business and a love for his family. For 2 years, he mentored Pierre van der Westhuizen, and shared all his beekeeping know-how with him. Pierre became Derick’s shadow in the fynbos, amongst the beehives and soon the prodigy became a master beekeeper. Where there are buzzing bees, there is love and Helena and Pierre had known each other from their childhood days. The pair got married and when the time came, they took over the family bee business.

With all her bee research and knowledge, Helena immediately started to mix lotions and potions, containing honey, propolis and beeswax in her garage. Humble beginnings and hard work led to the Simply Bee brand. Simply Bee started off with only 5 products and due to public demand it has expanded it's range to over 120 products.

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www.simplybee.co.za @simplybeesa

Where do you source all of your bee by-products? Where are your current hives located?

At Simply Bee, nothing goes to waste and we make use of everything that our bee colonies are producing in our own hives.

We strongly believe in sustainable and responsible beekeeping and do not ever harvest pollen or royal jelly from our hives.

We are very fortunate to have our bee colonies foraging in fynbos-rich areas around Hopefield, in the Western Cape, where there is no commercial farming within the immediate vicinity. Therefore, our honey, beeswax and propolis are all 100% organic.

Our bees are not used for commercial pollination either, eliminating the negative effects of exposure to chemicals.

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What type of products do you make and what are some of your favourite products for summer?

At our Simply Bee shop in Hopefield, you will get lost between balms, serums, skincare ranges, massage oils, candles, hair products, sun care products, ointments, jars of honey, solid perfumes, baby products, products for your home, men’s products, a complete body care range and we even cater for dogs and cats, with our allnatural pet range. Our Simply Bee summer favourites are the Body Butter, Foot Cream, Heel Balm, and the Simply Bee sun care range that contains Fynbos Propolis. All of our products are also available on our online store at www.simplybee.co.za.

Making all natural products is phenomenal, what else makes Simply Bee different to other beauty brands, and what is your brand’s philosophy?

All Simply Bee products are made by hand from start to finish. None of our processes are automated and everything gets done on our premises in Hopefield, by a small, dedicated team of individuals. We design and print all our labels in-house and also pack and ship all our online orders, as well as orders received from our more than 350 stockists countrywide. Myself, Pierre and our daughter, Heidi are actively involved in all the daily operations and get our hands dirty alongside the team. The Simply Bee footprint is big enough to compete with all the major brands, but we are also small enough to still care about every order that we receive, every customer that walks into our shop and every telephone enquiry.

I am also busy with a great side project. I recently launched another skincare brand, Hugo Apothecary. Hugo Apothecary is named after my maiden name, in honour of my father, Derick Hugo. This luxurious, botanical skincare brand is on a mission to deliver clean and sustainable products that work at the highest standards. We ethically source vegan ingredients from the vibrant intelligence of nature, without any toxins or filler. Each product delivers potent concentrations of plant actives that are known for their nourishing vitamins, essential fatty acids, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory properties. The Hugo Apothecary skincare range is also available at our Simply Bee shop in Hopefield, as well as online at: www.hugoapothecary.com

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Written in the Stars Outside & In sits down with Inland Collective duo, Brett and Makandal to find out more about their exquisite glass and mirror product design.

With the launch of their Cosmos collection, we know this glass-shattering brand will be reflecting their success soon.

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Q: What are both of your backgrounds and what led you to create the Inland Collective brand?

We both come from a creative background. Makandal is a multidisciplinary artist working mainly in installation art, sculpture and drawing and Brett is a photographer, specialising in contemporary portraiture and landscape. We liked the idea of collaborating together on a project and both had experience in working with glass and wanted to create something different to art for the home.

Q: What was your inspiration for the Cosmos collection?

The Cosmos, of course! For this collection we looked skyward, thinking of the geometry of the universe to inform the minimal form and colour.

Q: Do you have a design process when it comes to creating and then making your products?

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www.inlandcollective.co.za @inland_collective

Yes, we start with choosing a theme and then looking for visual inspiration and loosely drawing by hand before refining our ideas digitally into technical drawings and then going into production.

Q: Tell us about the materials you like to work with as well as different finishes, colour palettes and the unique use of geometric shape in your design?

At this point, our design sensibility is pure minimalism – the classic less is more in terms of material, with a contradictory edge of bold colour and layering. For our mirrors, we just wanted to use glass – no frames, so it feels like they are floating in space. For our Cosmos range we really wanted to show off the spectacular colours that are possible to achieve. This includes a spectrum of purples, violets, pinks, coppers, blues, golds, ambers and greens. Our new collection, launching soon, will showcase more earthy tones, so keep an eye out for that in the coming months.

Q: Where would you recommend your products are best suited within a home environment?

Our products are versatile statement pieces. Our galaxy bowls and glass objects can be ornamental in the dining room or lounge.

While our mirrors are fit for any room in the house – bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, lounge, dining room etc. Our Nebular fulllength mirror is a favourite in the bedroom or hallway, while the Horizon or Ratio mirror works elegantly in a bathroom or dining room. Otherwise, our Champagne feature wall is grand in an entrance atrium.

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Q: How long does each object take to make?

It depends on various factors, but generally 3 – 6 weeks.

Q: Where can we find your products in South Africa?

Currently, we are stocked in two stores, Always Welcome in Hyde Park Shopping centre and Modernist in Parkhurst, both in Johannesburg. You can find our products online at Always Welcome and Plain Tiger which ships both nationally and globally. Alternatively, you can contact us directly with any inquires for our catalogues and custom projects and designs. We are working on being stocked in stores in Cape Town, which should be happening early next year, so keep an eye out for us.

Q: What’s next for Inland Collective? What is your vision for the brand moving forward?

Before the end of the year we are planning on launching our new range with a few new product offerings at Always Welcome. Beyond that we are excited to grow our brand with our own online store offering, making it easy to access our luxury designs. Our vision is to affect an atmosphere and bring other worldly reflections into everyday life.

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"FOR THIS COLLECTION WE LOOKED SKYWARD, THINKING OF THE GEOMETRY OF THE UNIVERSE TO INFORM THE MINIMAL FORM AND COLOUR."

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A Capetonian couple lounges poolside at their seaside home in Misty Cliffs, on the slopes of the conservation village, just 45 minutes away from the Mother City. They’re soaking in the sun on a deck that is tucked neatly into a pristine patch of the Cape’s indigenous fynbos vegetation. This split-level balau perch is, at the same time, suspended from a cliff face, almost hovering above the Atlantic Ocean beyond. It’s summertime and the two are making the most of their weekend getaway, immersing themselves fully in this tranquil coastal sanctuary – a far cry from their more frenetic week life in Cape Town.

The setting is equally impressive in winter. ‘We light up the fire inside and watch the storms come in,’ they say. ‘It’s like a log cabin. But then, in summer, we open all the doors and windows and it becomes really beachy.’

The home, set on three levels, has two bedrooms on the lowest level, and another is tucked into the loft, under the A-frame reed-lined ceiling fitted with latch windows. ‘When these windows are all open, it feels like you’re on a cruise ship,’ they laugh, pointing to the everevolving oceanic scene outside, where Misty Cliffs’ surroundings are regularly engulfed in a mystical fog. These white billowy clouds provide a constant transformation of the home.

Painted in a shade of green aptly named Cape Moss, the interior vacillates between fern, olive and pistachio hues, depending on the light of day.

The bold decision to paint all the walls and even much of the ceiling green was one of the only changes made to the original home when the couple took over. ‘It was like an old vintage Mercedes in your grandmother’s garage, with the cover still on it,’ they recall of the discovery. The colour was suggested by close friend and furniture designer Gregor Jenkin.

‘He said the green would make the original yellow beechwood floors look considered,’ they explain, impressed that this turned out to be the case. Gregor, whose dining table and Quaker chairs make a geometric statement in the open-plan dining area, also created the innovative patinated and slatted steel shield that hangs from the fireplace mantel in the lounge.

Although a mix of vintage finds and local and international contemporary design pieces by the likes of Misha Kahn and Wiid Design, the style of the home is extremely considered, revealing itself as a contemporary take on a 70s bungalow, complete with fireside Falcon chair. The couple’s affinity for art is obvious, too.

PROJECT INFO: TEXT Tracy Lynn Chemaly STYLING Sven Alberding PHOTOGRAPHS Greg Cox

LEFT: The staircase forms the nerve centre of the home, simultaneously offering clever storage spaces in its descent. Shot from the loft, this image shows how the stairs provide access to the entrance, living area and bedrooms, too.

TOP LEFT: A Scandi daybed, sourced from The New Modernist, is decorated with custom-made, leather-trimmed cushions in pale tones that replicate the ocean and its often-hovering mist.

Alongside, a FlowerPot lamp by Verner Panton for &Tradition rests on a Calligaris table. A Varaschin chair completes the almost outdoor feel.

TOP RIGHT: Under the A-frame windows of the loft bedroom, a Scandi daybed, sourced from The New Modernist, is decorated with custom-made, leather-trimmed cushions in pale tones that replicate the ocean and its often-hovering mist. Alongside, a FlowerPot lamp by Verner Panton for &Tradition rests on a Calligaris table. A Varaschin chair completes the almost outdoor feel.

BOTTOM LEFT: This macaw is just one of the owner’s many ethically sourced pieces.

In one bedroom a Paul Edmunds pencil drawing; in another two Morné Visagie colour-testing paper collages. Additional visual artistic cues are dotted throughout, such as a glass-cast sculpture by Rowan Smith, resembling a broken brick, which stands atop a book in the loft, creating a rainbow of reflection across a rug made entirely of silk saris.

Situated a stone’s throw from Cape Point, the garden respects its setting, planted with indigenous favourites such as clivias, Cape Saltbush and various species of fynbos. Gardening has become a favourite pastime for the couple, tending to the plant life that stretches across this double plot of land, all the way down to the beach. ‘It’s quite wild,’ they admit, pointing to the natural-stone pathway that leads to the ocean.

Halfway down, they’ve built another deck, this one completely hidden from view under trees that were carefully preserved, and offering full frontal views of the wild waves. ‘It’s like being submerged in the mountainside,’ they say, speaking of plans to build a hot tub here, the antithesis of the icy Atlantic in which the couple is currently learning to surf. ‘We engage with the ocean more than the beach,’ they admit. Together with their dogs, they enjoy the ocean vista provided by hikes in this coastal mountain range.

LEFT: In a downstairs bedroom the green theme continues, a rug by Mae Artisan Rugs, made from silk saris, offering a darker iteration of these tones, while introducing additional colours that appear in this vibrant room. The showstopper hand-embroidered bedspread and cushions from LRNCE in Marrakesh are complemented by Morné Visagie’s colour-testing paper collages and a crimson-topped Dokter and Misses ceramic. The side table is by Hay.

No matter the day’s activity, every weekend results in some form of kitchen experiment, often shared with an intimate core group of friends. ‘The house is small, but it opens up very well,’ they say, gesturing toward the decks and balconies that protrude from every bedroom. Sunday brunch is a favourite for such gatherings, serving produce fresh from Saturday’s morning market or Foragers Deli in Scarborough.

TOP LEFT: A shelf in the living area is fixed with a teal coloured Noc Clip light for Hay, matching the patinated bronze chair sculpture by Guy du Toit.

The couple’s love of design and cooking is evident in its book collection.

It’s the simple life that makes this home come alive, fire-making, sun-lounging, garden-pruning.

‘Home feels like a nature reserve,’ they state. ‘It’s our retreat.’

TOP RIGHT: A quirky dart board from Best Made hangs in the stairwell.

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FOR THEIR NEW HOME IN CAPE TOWN, DESIGN DUO MALCOLM KLUK AND CHRISTIAAN GABRIËL DU TOIT HAVE CREATED A SEDUCTIVE OASIS OF INSPIRED GLOBAL INFLUENCES THAT EXPANDS ON THEIR PERSONAL VISION OF MODERN LIVING.

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'We like our homes to be layered and multi-dimensional. Inside talks to outside. Curvy talks to geometric. Drama talks to charm. It’s almost like painting, there is balance and chaos working together.' Designers Malcolm Kluk and Christiaan Gabriël du Toit are showing us around their new double-volume apartment in Clarens, an architectural head-turner of a development of nine condo-style units in Sea Point, Cape Town. Clarens combines a modernist breeze-bricked façade with Guggenheim-esque curves, and is the vivacious new star in the constellation of the duo's KLûK CGDT property portfolio, an organic extension of their fashion design business of the same name.

'It all started when we redid the design studio in downtown Cape Town’s Bree Street,' explains Malcolm, 'to create a retail boutique on the ground level, atelier on the second and a loft above that. We got so into it, because as with fashion, we liked tailoring the space, providing a visual direction, solving the practical problems and producing something that was unmistakably our aesthetic language and really feel-good to live in.'

Backtrack a couple of years prior to their move to the Bree Street loft, and the plot circles back to when they were living in the exact same spot in Clarens Road, but in a more boho, Miss Havisham-style space. 'The original house here was huge, ramshackle and eclectic in a huge, ramshackle and eclectic garden. Have you seen [the documentary film] Grey Gardens? I remember the estate agent being completely lost for words – and not in a good way – when we decided to put it on the market and move into town,' Malcolm recalls.

PROJECT INFO: TEXT Liz Morris PRODUCTION Sven Alberding PHOTOGRAPHS Greg Cox

In the end, they didn’t sell, moved downtown anyway, and with Hours Clear Architects, redeveloped the Clarens site. The process has taken it from a madcap and magpie way of living to what we see now, which is all about plush carpet-clad lifts, self-filtering raised swimming pools, bespoke brickwork and crazy paving. It’s been a lengthy journey, to say the least, from the original house – but what has remained constant is a focus on eclectic collecting and customising, which in turn has evolved into a unique style perhaps best described as paredback exoticism.

'The one thing I didn’t want was a building that looked like just another apartment block, with balconies facing onto the street and washing being dried on the backs of plastic chairs,' says Christiaan. 'The point was to create an intriguing building that referenced the style, atmosphere and aesthetic we admired, and were inspired by on our travels.

LEFT: In the master bedroom, which overlooks the garden, the linen-upholstered bed and standing lamp are from Weylandts (weylandts. co.za), the leopard-print stool is from Wunders (wunders.co.za), and the indigo blue artwork above a vintage side table is by Krisjan Rossouw (krisjanrossouw.com). The blue resin sculpture is an unsigned vintage piece.

TOP RIGHT: In the kitchen, the patterned stone finishes of the slate floor, granite countertops and marble-topped table create a tonal textural dialogue. The high-backed chair was bought on Facebook Marketplace, resprayed and upholstered, and the tubular table base is by Philippe Starck – originally in chrome, it has now been resprayed to match the chair and topped with a Maron Emprador marble top from Continua (continua.co.za). The tall storage cupboards conceal all the necessary kitchen paraphernalia, and the narrow window is placed so that the exterior planting will grow at eye level and bring yet more greenery into the scheme.

BOTTOM LEFT: Co-developer and homeowner Christiaan Gabriël du Toit in the Clarens entrance lobby. The floor is crazy paving slate and granite, with occasional marble insets, which creates a glamorous pattern juxtaposition with the graphic brickwork.

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BOTTOM RIGHT: The entranceway, street façade and roof garden of the Clarens development, which was designed by Hours Clear Architects (hoursclear.com) over four floors and includes nine apartments. The arresting design features breezeblock bricked elements and plenty of curves, all in KLûK CGDT's signature pink. The frangipani tree on the roof was grown especially for the project and adds to the character of the building. Just visible on the top-floor balcony are developers and homeowners Christiaan Gabriël du Toit (left) and Malcolm Kluk.

"THE POINT WAS TO CREATE AN INTRIGUING BUILDING THAT REFERENCED THE STYLE, ATMOSPHERE AND AESTHETIC WE ADMIRED, AND WERE INSPIRED BY ON OUR TRAVELS."

The outdoor furniture has the same low and boxy form as much of the indoor seating. The chairs are from Chair Crazy and the coffee table bought years ago from the now-defunct South African decor store, Boardmans, now resprayed and with a new glass top. The bone-shaped ceramic piece was a gift.

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'We wanted a narrative, so when people drove past they would ask themselves "What is that place. Could it be a gallery?"'

An obvious inspiration for the exterior breeze-brick screening is the Studio Ko-designed Musée Yves Saint Laurent in Marrakech, which Malcolm reveres for its ability 'to look like a lantern when lit up from inside'. They also drew cues from the playful, retro glamour of Palms Springs modernism, and even the constant-coming-and-going social vibe of apartment living depicted on the '90s TV series, Melrose Place. The social aspect of Clarens is an interesting flex, and though it's not a courtyard building, the apartments all have gardens and the party-friendly pool areas – which all face away from the street towards an iconic vista of Lion’s Head – feel connected on different levels, while still being very private.

'It’s part of the layering,' Malcolm says. 'Very rarely do we see indoor and outdoor spaces designed to work together: they are usually seen as separate entities, but we wanted to make the outdoor space integrated to extend the living area, so plants were really important to this build. We wanted to be enveloped in nature, almost like it was taking over the building as you would see on ancient ruins.'

With such edge-to-edge sensory abundance, the interior design of their apartment needed to strike a suitably complementary note, and in retrospect, Malcolm’s earlier comment about balance and chaos makes perfect sense. What could at first seem like a vigorous aesthetic clash reveals itself on further acquaintance to be a flirty tension of styles. The colours tease a toasted and tan palette, the art pumps in extravagant swathes, and the furniture in the main living and dining area is a lean and serene hybrid of boxy modernist and sculptural pieces collected over the years, and frequently repurposed, reupholstered or resprayed.

'We were drawn to low-slung furniture – it makes the high ceilings look even more luxurious,' says Malcolm. You get the distinct impression that designing spaces is for the duo a moveable feast, a creative expression, a place of inspiration and experiment according to the way they feel they want to live, and inspire others to do so.

In the living area, the modular sofa unit is a vintage piece from Piér Rabe Antiques (pierrabe.com), consisting of five seating components – incorporating two end tables and a coffee table – which Malcolm and Christiaan love to move around and reconfigure. The round Molly ottoman is from Aura Interiors (aurainteriors.co.za), and a circular silk carpet from Mae Artisan Rugs (maerugs.com). The artwork above the sofa is by Andrzej Urbanski, from Everard Read (everard-read-capetown.co.za).

Malcolm and Christiaan chill in the garden, where the raised pool is in the style of the sort of farm reservoir that is a common element on most farms in South Africa.

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SWEET SUMMER SHADE Cape Umbrellas has been manufacturing quality patio umbrellas for the past 20 years in Cape Town, South Africa. We are proud to hold the international patent rights to our unique Powerbrella system (ALS, automatic lifting system). An umbrella that opens with just the slightest touch, no ropes, no pulleys, no fuss and virtually no maintenance. Our product range includes a wide variety of materials with wooden, aluminium and stainless steel umbrellas in various shapes and sizes. All of the materials used to manufacture our umbrellas are of the highest quality and are both nationally and internationally accepted.

RANGES YOU WILL LOVE Our St Francis range is a popular umbrella for those homes and gardens where space is not an issue. This large centre pole umbrella is perfect if you're looking to maximise your coverage and at the same time you are wanting an umbrella to last you for years, using marine grade stainless-steel components and laser cut parts to really add that perfect finish to the umbrella. The St Francis range comes in our famous semi-square shape and can be personalised by using any combination of materials ranging from stainless steel centre pole with a clear wax wood finish on the arms.

The Specialty Cantilever is our top of the range cantilever umbrella. Square, round or rectangular, this mammoth structure is aesthetically appealing as it is finished off with polished stainless steel components. Given the added benefit that all our cantilevers are fitted with our patented automatic lifting system, going outside and debating whether or not you have the energy to want to open the umbrella will be a thing of the past. Perfect if you looking to fit a day bed underneath and just enjoy the outdoors.

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If you are looking for something more traditional and natural, the Montagu umbrella is made of FSC forested Saligna hardwood, where we have complete control over the selection of the wood being used in the manufacturing of our umbrellas, ensuring that we provide an umbrella where the finishing of the wood is only of the best quality. The Montagu umbrella goes very well with a bronze powder coated aluminium slider that aesthetically gets the attention of many. That’s why we believe it is an umbrella you need in your garden.

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If you don’t know where to start, choose your favourite piece of art (it doesn’t have to be fancy!) and build a colour palette around it.

An easy way to ‘pack a punch’? Invest in some great locally designed pieces in your favourite colour – e.g. the Knotty Miro Wall hooks from Dokter and Misses, the Skoppie set from Pedersen + Lennard which is too beautiful to hang in a broom cupboard, or splurge on any one of Haldane Martin’s Cha Cha tables. The woven ‘Bright side’ table from Mash T is also a personal favourite.

Lighting is one of the most crucial elements to consider when creating any space and is often overlooked or not planned for properly. You can use lighting as a tool to highlight a statement wall, architectural feature or illuminate a special object or fond knick knack! Or you can even create a focal point with the light itself! Like the Paradise Light from Arrange Studio.

Don’t be afraid to shuffle things around or breathe new life into your existing items by seeing them in a different way you’re used to, e.g., by repurposing a favourite bowl as your new soap dish or key catch all. Don’t be scared to add a splash of paint to old items to bring them back to life.

Take inspiration from nature – a bunch of fresh flowers or garden greens, arranged in a selection of different vessels, add an instant point of interest, (old glass bottles, milk jugs or odd glasses work like a treat too!)

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with Laurie to chat about his unique talent and love of this sustainable material. We also were keen to unravel his process of creating and to have a sneak peek into plans for the future of this unique and inspired brand.

Q: What is the process behind designing sustainable furniture?

There are many processes when designing and developing products, as there are so many different materials to choose from, it therefore all depends on the material you choose to work with.

Cork is certainly one of the most sustainable materials in the world with a large variety of applications and available grades. Adding to the innate natural sustainability of cork is the fact that we use recycled cork for all our products.

This unique material is not often seen or used within high-end product design, and it is important to me to explore the various grades and to learn how we could incorporate it within our concepts and projects. Cork is biodegradable, renewable, recyclable, reusable, lightweight, waterproof, elastic, compressible and resistant to wear and tear, making this unique material very versatile.

Laurie Wiid Van Heerden

www.wiiddesign.co.za @wiid_design

I have never come across such a versatile natural material before. Cork adds a great value to my work, including a very strong message about luxury and sustainability.

Q: What are some new materials you have been working with?

My studio is constantly experimenting. We are always developing new and custom products for our existing collection and for new projects.

Not all custom products are documented – this is mainly due to lead times and tight deadlines – but through all these processes we learn a lot of new things. With product development, it is not always the “new” material that is important, but instead how to incorporate existing materials with others in a practical, original, and aesthetic way.

Our MELD bench is a good example of how materials can be tweaked to form something new and interesting. Steel, stone, and cork is also one of our core combinations including recycled glass and ceramics.

Q: Will furniture design change after COVID? Yes and no. There are always many factors that govern the requirements of consumers. From a design perspective relating to a public space and COVID-19, there are basic and almost obvious requirements a designer needs to consider.

When there is a shift in the market, designers need to adapt. Luckily, most creatives flourish when there are new challenges and change. With COVID-19, we have experienced that clients have different requirements, specifically in the corporate market. I hope that sustainability will be more relevant now as we all know how fragile the word is – not only nature, but also the human race.

“IT’S IMPORTANT THAT MY PRODUCTS OR STYLE INCORPORATES UNIQUE/ORIGINAL, HONEST, SUSTAINABLE, TACTILE AND NATURAL ELEMENTS.”

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Q: How do you see recycled materials making their way into furniture design?

There are more and more companies incorporating sustainable elements into their products.

There are also many original design studios who spend a lot of time developing products from upcycled materials.

Our studio, Ngwenya Glass, Sealand, Heath Nash and Ronel Jordaan are a few good examples of local businesses that use recycled or sustainable materials. EcoBirdy in Belgium, MUJI in Tokyo and Amorim Cork in Portugal are just a few international examples. There are truly many international brands that make it their core business to only use natural and sustainable materials. I find it sad that so many businesses, both locally and abroad, take the easy way out and stick to what is seen as the norm – waste, plastic, cheap products and mass production.

I truly hope that change will come about sooner rather than later; generally it is usually the large corporates that govern change and can make the biggest impact. These corporates must be the driving force behind a sustainable revolution.

Q: What is your inspiration for furniture design?

I am inspired by nature, antiques, vintage finds, markets, people, travel, and cities. There are so many elements that drive my creativity and it can sometimes just happen, I guess it’s the same with any artist or creative.

I am constantly involved in my work and sometimes it’s difficult to step back and look at what has been created and in what style. Therefore, the design process is a natural process for me, where I can express my personality and obsession to detail in my work; it’s a natural process and certainly not forced.

It’s important that my products or style incorporates unique/original, honest, sustainable, tactile and natural elements. I love collectible objects and collaborating with other designers and artists, therefore creating pieces which transforms material into life-enriching and durable object art.

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he world is slowly recovering from the pandemic and we have developed a new sense of connection with our homes. For many, building a sanctuary-like environment has become the core focus when redecorating. France-based DIY Retailer Leroy Merlin, releases their Summer home décor trends, adapted to the beautiful hot South African climate this October, with the majority of products locally sourced. To keep homes cool this season, there are paint colours and decorative accents for home lovers with varied décor tastes.

North Meets South is a bright and colourful continuation of previous bohemian trends, displaying an optimistic way of living emphasised by a small but intense range of colours. “It’s Northern Scandinavian designs from the 50s and 60s combined with an exotic, joyful, sunny jungle vibe, a recall of California, Miami or the Riviera destinations in vogue during that era,” says Jillian Kay, Décor Category Manager for Leroy Merlin South Africa. The simplicity and lightness of dull golden or beige bamboo furniture mixes well with oversized tropical leaves and illustrated flower-like patterns on cushions, framed wall art, lampshades and wallpapers.

Decorative accents include irregular glossy ceramic tiles, metal irregular shaped mirrors as well as wood, lattice and rattan pieces.

The Modern Nature trend is all about naturality; a clean, conscious, sustainable and minimalist design throughout your home. Create a sleek mood by incorporating tones of beige and slightly greyish hues with smooth paint textures or a brushed raw effect, ideal for a naturallooking paint finish. Complement this trend by adding decorative accents to the clean and calming environment with wood, stone, plaster and natural fibres in throws, rugs, ornaments and lighting. Candles in reusable ceramic vases are always a must for a beautiful scented and calming space.

The Blush House trend is all glamour, romance and flair, appealing to those who love metallic effects, luxurious textures and geometric shapes. Pale wall paint shades such as blush, nudes, and beiges, and emphasis on surfaces like polished metal, crystal, glass and iridescent or “shimmery” are a few of the main characteristics of this trend. Add detail using decorative accents such as ornaments, wall art, lights, lamps and frames in brushed gold, bronze, copper, iridescent surfaces or metallic reflections. A mix of curved geometric ceramic ornaments and ribbed coloured glass vases are key to incorporate something fresh and new to the space.

Inspired by the Wabi-sabi philosophy, the Desert Rose trend, appreciates beauty that is imperfect. “If you are looking for a style that you can truly make your own, this ‘more is more’ bohemian style is for you,” adds Kay. “It focuses on timeless designs and fine craftsmanship which creates visual interest and tactility for a carefree, relaxed, unique and unusual space.” Paint colours include beige, white, brown, and terracotta. For signature decorative embellishments, hand-crafted organic shapes and textiles as well as sustainable materials are a perfect fit. The mix of materials gives a feeling of a home that is part of its surroundings.

Accent colours include warm, earthy neutrals with a discreet pop of colour, creating a unique but cosy environment. Natural woven wall- hangings, framed mirrors, throws and layered rugs are essential pieces in this design.

“Indoor plants remain staple in keeping us connected to nature; and the ongoing importance of setting up home offices and keeping a clean and inviting space, continues to play a substantial role in favoured trends,” concludes Kay. With nation-wide shipping, shop Leroy Merlin online or visit their Johannesburg branches in Fourways, Greenstone, Little Falls and Boksburg.

JILLIAN KAY

Leroy Merlin @the_kaycollective @leroymerlinsouthafrica

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n the hands of this Cape Town creative, Christmas decorating has been given an intriguing twist defined by Gothic influences, ornate flourishes and foraged wild botanicals.

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ABOUT THE OWNER RUPERT SMITH On walking through Rupert Smith’s extraordinary and beautiful inner-city Cape Town loft it’s easy to appreciate why he is in constant demand in South Africa and abroad for his work in visual merchandising, installations and high-end media events. As well as Rupert’s consulting work in the retail, fashion, creative and advertising industries, he is a lecturer at VM Central: the design consultancy and training studio that he co-founded with long-time collaborator Sanet Coetzee. And then there is his new shop, CENTRAL; the successor to O.live, his muchloved concept store that was the first to offer the 'Wunderkammer' aesthetic to eager local decoristas. Just like its predecessor, CENTRAL has become a magnet for the city’s magpies, design lovers and seekers of one-off treasures for the home.

TEXT Mandy Allen STYLING Shelley Street PHOTOGRAPHS Warren Heath

Rupert’s own home is a double-volume industrial space with million dollar views of Table Mountain and a spellbinding interior that is ‘a curation of all the gems that I have found on my life’s journey, things that have meaning to me.' It is in this urban, stripped-back setting that Rupert has foregone the conventional Christmas sentimentalities and instead conjured up a darker, more dramatic vision that marries the Gothic elements he loves with opulent accents and lashings of foraged botanicals – all of which are connected by a colour palette inspired by the paintings of the Dutch Old Masters. It’s a kind of magic.

IN CONVERSATION WITH RUPERT… I seem to have come full circle with my home. I used to live in this same building (that was previously offices) but in a much smaller loft. My next home after that was an old heritage cottage. When this space became available and I had a look, I fell back in love with the openness of an industrial building, the high-volumes and warehouse fittings. And there was this amazing view of the mountain. So here I am back in the heart of the city.

For my interiors I prefer a canvas of black and white which I then Iayer with texture, plants and objects that reflect my love for vintage and the unusual.

I love entertaining and having my friends over. Normally it is very relaxed and low-key, but I do like to make a bit of an effort for special occasions like birthdays, Christmas and New Year.

LEFT: Aesthetes will appreciate the visual harmony of wrapped Christmas presents that connect with the greater decorative scheme.

Make bespoke wrapping paper to complement the theme of your Christmas decor. Find imagery you like from one of the many public domain museum or art gallery resources (we recommend the Rijksstudio library of the Rijksmuseum rijksmuseum.nl) and have artworks professionally printed onto large sheets of paper to use as gift wrap. Use simple post office tags rather than cards to denote names on gifts. Old-school cool and cost-effective.

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Setting an interesting table is something I really like spending time on. A beautiful table can make a get-together so much more memorable.

Colour and textures are very important to me when putting together a table. And of course greenery, beautiful ceramics and glassware completes the setting.

TOP LEFT: A potted, well-established indoor ficus assumes the role of Christmas-tree-inchief complete with gifts positioned in their rightful place. The wrapping paper with its dark background and moody botanicals connects with the greater decorative theme.

TOP RIGHT: An out-of-the-ordinary cake with jewel-box shades seems like just desserts for this moody but merry Christmas. A vanilla sponge has been covered with aubergine purple tinted buttercream. Additional decorations include hand-painted macarons (buy cream or white macarons and paint them with gel food colouring) and grapes sprinkled with edible gold dust, finished with pomegranate seeds.

BOTTOM LEFT: Rupert Smith with cat, Luci.

BOTTOM RIGHT: Rupert’s head-turning kitchen is a laboratory of creativity and a case study for the perfect balance of colour, texture, materials, functionality and style. The central island is a repurposed vintage sideboard that has been set on castors for functionality. Simple white tiles bounce the light and serve as a drawing board – quite literally – to write reminders, shopping lists and, in this instance, the menu for today’s gathering.

RIGHT: Sprigs of pepper tree branches have been shaped into an abstract wreath above the bed; an impermanent living decoration that is in keeping with Rupert’s super natural Christmas theme downstairs. The solemn colour palette and simplicity of the furnishings have a pleasingly austere aesthetic, enhancing a sense of serenity.

Though aesthetically pared-down, flourishes of luxury are found in the form of French linen bedding and a limited-edition scented votive candle.

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t Petals and The Flower Café, we believe that trends should inspire and evoke change.

They’re not something everyone could or would want to shout from the rooftops, but they can authenticate your life and trigger a lightbulb moment for someone else.

For us we cannot ignore the grounding impact that all things botanical have had on our lives. Thus, our unique take on this festive season, would be to stop, pause and allow yourself the time to let creativity unlock the door to your soul.

The mesmerising concept of florigraphy – the Victorian Language of Flowers - is woven into our DNA and we want to infuse it into all whom we encounter! One magical floral masterclass at a time, in our special Woodstock Workshop, will entice you to dig deeper into the meaning of all flowers, taking you down the rabbit hole into a unique world of sincerity and appreciation from this seemingly simple yet complex concept.

Petals & The Flower Café www.flowercafe.co.za @bookatflowercafe

Fancy meeting your festive stems?

• A few daffodils to signal ‘new beginnings,’ and some daisies for ‘innocence.’

• Rosemary for ‘fond remembrance,’ and red tulips to symbolize ‘passion.’

• Pink carnations to tell you that ‘I will never forget you.’

• Or a bunch of Irises symbolizing 'faith, trust, wisdom and hope,' just in time for Christmas.

We feel that this festive season needs to awaken all of your senses with bold imperfectly perfect statement floral designs, that not only have a unique personality and form, but tell a unique secret story – while also smelling and tasting fantastic too!

We are leaning into bold and beautiful statement festive pieces using unsuspecting elements – the ultimate florist finds, and we find ourselves obsessed with using what is often considered ‘throw away botanicals.’

We’re all about magical finds, like bold yet whimsical yellow fennel flowers, curling and cascading orange and yellow nasturtium edibles, and armfuls of freshly cut lavender and rosemary. A fallen branch, or two or three will always find a home, even if it’s hung from the roof and embellished with foraged foliage’s and botanicals, and a garingboom (or 10!) can be thrown in for good measure too, wrapped in fabric and guised as an art-piece extraordinaire!

‘More is more’ is our theme for rounding off 2021. Go big and go bold – but more importantly be uniquely you!

Reflecting on a year that was, to a year that will be - is a challenge for one and all. Delve deeper into the meaning of flowers, herbs, plants and botanicals and allow this to not only infuse your homes and festive décor and design – but to percolate through your messages to those dear to you.

Now more than ever the feeling and need for sincerity and authenticity is the key to the 22nd year of the new Millennium!

From our Petals Group & Flower Café home to yours – may everyone have an apple blossom 2022! (Note: These radiant flowers symbolise fruitfulness and peace.)

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hat rose lovers want is quite simple; an abundance of blooms and healthy bushes.

The team at Outside & In met up with SA’s much loved rose guru’s, ‘Ludwig's Roses’ at their rose farm north of Pretoria, where they know that visitors expect to see masses of blooming flowers all summer long. We got the inside scoop on tips and tricks for the blooming best roses in town: SELECT THE RIGHT ROSES For the gardeners who don’t have time to fuss over their roses, or dislike using poisons to control diseases – we now have a range of disease-resistant varieties known as ‘Eco-chic’ roses, which are resistant to black spot fungal disease. These include Antico Moderno and Fairytale roses with old-fashioned blooms (many of them fragrant) and shrubby Panarosas that can be used as climbers, single specimens or in landscapes.

You can spot these roses in the Ludwig's rose catalogue with the ladybird symbol.

In our selection of new roses, we also concentrated on roses ‘made for South Africa’ as well as landscape roses that are low on maintenance and are strong growers even in poor conditions. These are the ‘Stamina’ roses, which produce pickable blooms, on a strong, leafy bush that has a wide and deep root system.

They can withstand variable rainfall, heat and other adverse weather conditions. These roses can be spotted in our catalogue with a red mannequin holding weights symbol.

HOW TO PLANT Roses do best in fertile, organically rich soil that drains well. Remember that they will be growing in that soil for the next 20 years, so they need a good start. Make a 50cm deep and wide hole, adding compost, or Ludwig’s rose planting mix and Vigolonger controlled release fertiliser to the soil. Place the rose bush, still in its growing bag, in the hole. Make sure the level of the rose in the bag is the same level as the bed. Remove the rose from the bag, tease out the roots if necessary, and plant, firming down the soil. Water well.

WATERWISE Roses like deep watering, at least twice a week during very hot weather. Deep watering less often (40 minutes a turn) is better than 5 to 10 minutes of watering every day. What prevents water from reaching the roots is compact soil, competition from other plants, or runoff in sloping beds. During summer, spike compact soil with a fork, wiggling it to open up the soil.

Where there is root competition, either remove the competing plants or plant the rose in a large container and sink it into the ground, as protection against other roots. Build up or terrace sloping beds.

DON'T NEGLECT FERTILISING For roses to flower four to six times during summer they need extra nutrients once a month.

Vigorosa fertiliser, which contains both micro and macro nutrients, supplies all their nutrient requirements.

GROOMING Cutting off of dead flower heads encourages the rose to resprout, so that it flowers almost continually.

PESTS There are two pests that are rose spoilers during the summer season: Red spider mites suck the sap from the leaves. To get rid of them, drench the underside of rose leaves with organic Ludwig’s Insect Spray and repeat five days later. Or allow beneficial insects like Spical and Spidex to hunt red spider mites.

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Spray with biological mushroom spawn Sheba and Adino, also available through Ludwig's Roses.

Soon you'll be on your way to a rose garden that even Ludwig would be proud of!

Ludwig’s Roses

www.ludwigsroses.co.za @ludwigsroses @therosethatgrows

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Exclusivity is what you’ll find when you shop at Lifestyle Home Garden for Christmas décor. Whether it’s colourful and made with love in a classic rendition of green and red, luxe in bright white and soft gold, a flurry of friends with natural elements, or a charming feminine look you’re after, there’s something for every taste this year at your favourite garden centre.

MAGICAL GARDEN Velvet and feathers, glitter and feminine charm come together in this whimsical blush-toned theme. Find rich floral inspiration and ornaments in every shade of pink – finish off your look with a white tree and warm lighting to encapsulate this beautifully soft, elegant look.

MADE WITH LOVE Take a delicious, nostalgic trip down memory lane with the help of cheerful Santa and Mrs Claus décor – mixed with candy-striped white and red themed ornaments, and a generous helping of gingerbread men, cookie shaped décor and seasonal mugs and platters!

FOREST FRIENDS The cheeriest of forest folk have gathered in this warmly-hued palette of deep green, amber, red and ochre. Squirrels and hedgehogs, bright poinsettias and floating fieldmice gather in a moss-covered playground of décor – this one is bound to be a favourite with the kiddies! (and the young at heart!)

BRIGHT LUXURY Crystal clear luxe is mixed with icy white, platinum and gold, turquoise and blue – for a refreshingly modern wintery take on Christmas.

Feathers and glitter add sparkle and drama, and regal ornaments add an heirloom quality.

Lifestyle Home Garden info@lifestyle.co.za www.lifestyle.co.za 011 792 5616 | 064 107 1377 @lifestylehomegarden

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Ben Wren Ben Wren’s new grapefruit, pink pepper & sparkling rosé Spritzers take ponce to a whole new level. Sophisticated flavouring, premium ingredients, sparkling water so pure you could baptise a baby angel in it and estate-sourced rosé wine - all united in pitch-perfect harmony. Lighter in taste, calories and alcohol, the new fusion rosé Spritzers are an exciting and contemporary alternative to traditional options. Encased in eco-smart, quick chill cans, Ben’s new Spritzer is just the thing for when you’re looking for something that says, ‘hey look at me – aren’t I the poncey one.’

Outsider Outsider is a sparkling hard seltzer for people who would always rather be outside. It’s made with 100% local ingredients, has 100 calories per can, and at 4% alcohol it’s the perfect drink to enjoy outside in the summer sun.

Their flavours are made in celebration of the local South African landscape. They’ve launched with Buchu and Sea Salt, with Cape Sour Fig coming soon.

Outsider will be available in stores from early 2022.

@OutsiderSeltzer

www.benwrenwine.com

The Fishwives Club PASTEL PINOTAGE ROSÉ Don’t look so shocked, darling, it had to happen. Wine in a bottle, is so analogue next to this glitzy wine in a can.

Those boring old wine snobs sure won’t be buying it. Who cares? Nobody. Crack open some of this joyful brouhaha and raise some eyebrows, Fishwives Club style. Going with the crowd has always been like the bland leading the bland. But you. You’re young and renegade and good to go. And you know what? That’s precisely what we like about you. Kiss-kiss. Must run.

www.thefishwivesclub.co.za

RIVVA Rivva Hard Seltzer is a proudly South African spiked sparkling water with a soft hint of flavour. Each clean, refreshing sip is naturally gluten-free, with zero sugar, zero carbs and only 74 Calories per 330ml can.

Rivva is a drink for everyone - from the sun seeker to the tekkie squeaker. Enjoy it ice-cold in 4 lip-smacking flavours: Marula Fruit, Peach Rooibos, Prickly Pear or Cranberry. Which one are you trying first?

www.thatdrinkco.co.za

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SPRIX If the gorgeous branding didn't catch your attention, maybe the fact that it's a locally made alcoholic rooibos seltzer will! Oh yes, we just said 'alcoholic rooibos.' Yes please! Sprix was started by a father and daughter team who wanted to create something authentic and proudly South African. It is a cold brew of organic rooibos tea, harvested from the Carmien Rooibos farm, with a 4% ABV. Sprix is low in sugar and calories. Sprix comes in 4 different rooibos flavours, each with their own flavour profiles: Vanilla Spice, Lemongrass, Yuzu and Panda.

www.sprixbev.com

Southfields Southfields is a local hard seltzer, launched in Cape Town with two delicious flavours, Lemon Zest and Mixed Berry. Southfield seltzers are clean, light and refreshing, for when you’re looking for a care-free, low sugar, alcoholic beverage that tastes great. Southfields is more than just a drink, but a way of living. Because when life seems complicated, your drink shouldn’t be. Throw on your sandals, your cozzie and your cooler bag full of Southfields, and let your summer begin!

www.drinksouthfields.com

Cloof Darling wines Meet the sexy Darling trio – Daisy, Rosy and Ruby. Born from hand-picked bush vine grapes and blended to perfection by Cloof's master winemakers. The best things about cans: they are CANvenient, they have a higher recycling rate than glass and the taste of the wine is not influenced in any way. Focusing on 3 varietals, there’s something for everyone, including a Sauvignon Blanc, a Rosé and a smooth Red Blend. Look out for Cloof's bubbly in a can coming soon!

www.cloof.co.za

Kleijne Wijn Gezelschap Kleijne Wijn Gezelschap (or ‘small wine company’ as it translates from Dutch to English) is derived from the founder, Stefan Kleijnhans surname and was established in 2014 after Stefan had the unorthodox idea of producing premium wines in single-serving designer cans. They cater several varietals of wine, including: Pinot Noir Rosé, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc.

Kleijne Wijn brings premium quality single-serving products to the wine and lifestyle connoisseur who is always on an adventure!

www.winecan.co.za

Skinny Seltzer Skinny Seltzer offers a trio of ready-mixed low-calorie drinks free of artificial sweeteners.

The range includes the flagship Skinny B – the internationally celebrated mix of premium vodka, lime, and soda; the Skinny M – a crisp mix of premium tequila, real lime, and soda; and the Skinny G, a refreshing alternative to a classic G&T, featuring gin, real lime, and soda.

The Skinny Selzer can be best enjoyed during sundowners on the mountain or at a friend’s house for a braai.

www.cheekyrtd.com

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