5+ hour, 37+ min ago  (347+ words) Environmental awareness days like Earth Day on April 22, and World Environment Day on June 5, have steadily shifted how many people think about human impact on the planet. Consumers are better informed, and the push for eco-friendly living is increasingly shaping…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (117+ words) Garden tasks for April Veggie of the month Indoor plant of the month Areca Bamboo Palm is a graceful indoor plant that likes bright, indirect light. It grows into a good-sized specimen, so give it space so that you can…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (568+ words) The Tshwane metro is facing a significant backlog in tree pruning across parts of Lyttelton Manor due to limited resources. Residents have raised concerns over the lack of pruning, particularly along Hans Strijdom and DF Malan avenues. Metro spokesperson Lindela…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (314+ words) Harvest of Hope recently toured several of the community vegetable gardens it supports across Johannesburg, highlighting the impact of small-scale food production in schools, homes and public spaces. The tour began at Guild Cottage in Parktown, where youth and childcare…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (597+ words) There is no reason why our winter gardens should be drab and colourless. Nature provides us with an abundance of colourful winter and spring flowers. Poppies, snapdragons, Namaqualand daisies, pansies and violas to name a few provide a riot of…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (647+ words) Many years ago, Shirley Conran, author of the book "Superwoman" for busy women wrote, "Life is too short to stuff a mushroom." Fast forward to 2026 and with life being even busier, it would be fair to say life"s too…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago  (164+ words) The Dolphin Coast Floral Art Club is celebrating two members who have recently received KZN's highest floral honour " the Merit Award. It has been several years since a member last received the prestigious title, making the achievements of Careen Tait…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago  (337+ words) FEELING like a country tea break with amazing views? Look no further, the Drummond Conservancy is hosting the spring edition of the Indigenous Plant Fair on Saturday, September 27, at 3 Duiker Drive, Drummond from 09: 00 to 14: 00. The conservancy in the Upper Highway…...

7+ mon, 5+ day ago  (267+ words) WHAT was once an empty block of land with trees scattered is now the beacon of a flower-blooming renaissance. A dream that has been years in the making finally came true as The Bluff residents rolled up their sleeves to…...

7+ mon, 4+ week ago  (630+ words) A north or east facing balcony that receives plenty of morning sunlight is the ideal space for a balcony garden. What better place to sip a morning cup of coffee or for chilling out at the end of a day?...