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DIVE INTO AN (ECO) POOL OF AUTUMN AWESOMENESS WITH OUR LATEST ISSUE.

So, word on the street is that ‘going out’ is the new ‘staying in’ -and best believe we’re ready for this notion… Ready to dip our toes into the exciting possibilities that come with the 2022’ hashtag. While we’re back out there, living life boldly, we thought we’d call on some local legends, artists, influencers and gurus to help us get our own homes into tip top shape, so we can spend more time enjoying the people we’ve missed, hosting brunch and dinner parties, and being our best selves. After all … We all get by with a little help from our friends. You can expect to see the very best in curated content here -like soilless growing for indoor plants and solving the riddle to grow the perfect fiddle. We’ll have you reimagining your outdoors with Alfresco must haves and spilling the secrets to a lush lawn that make the grass greener on your side of the fence! We have autumn growing guides, tips for veggie gardeners and plants for unique gardens that you’ve never heard of (probably)! Incredible local SA homes oozing with personality and bespoke bathrooms to take you right through the 2022 renovation and titivation trends. Exquisite lighting to soften the mood or light up your life (we’ll leave that choice to you) and an editor’s interview with a local perfumer using gorgeous florals and aromatics to create a ‘scents of stunning adventure.’ We round off with a Tsssskkk (that was the sound of cracking open a cold brewsky) … With local craft brewers making waves of deliciousness that we should get on board with for the season ahead. If you’re reading this in hard copy, you’re one of the lucky ones who managed to lace up your sneakers or slip on your gardening boots and head on down to beat the crowds, grabbing one of the hottest issues in town, so bravo you! We are thrilled you’re here… Let’s Dive in!

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– Second Soil

by Mark Mac Hattie, Contours Design Studio

Soilless growing mediums for indoor plants

The Art of Alfresco Living – by Anji Connell, ACID+

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– Grow Baby Grow

24 – I’m Rooting for You

by Brittany Miller, Mamma’s Plants

29 – The Lowdown on Lush Lawns

by Julian Bartels, BEST Landscaping

– Get Your Very Own Lush Lawns with Outside & In’s Product Picks for Autumn

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Upcycling – It’s a Movement by Leroy Merlin

– What's All This Buzz About the Sea Rose? By Leon Kluge, Landscape Designer

– The Autumn Harvest

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SECOND SOIL SPILLING THE DIRT ON ALTERNATIVE GROWING MEDIUMS FOR INDOOR PLANTS

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ew indoor plants often just get planted straight into good old potting soil - or whichever planting mix we find at the local nursery we purchased it from.

For most, this is a good option, but you might also find you are limited in space, having only a few shelves on top of which resting a heavy medium like potting soil might not be the best idea. Perhaps you’re wanting to avoid soil borne pests or looking for a different way to propagate your house plants... Hello, do come in and sit down, I've got you covered plant parents. When reconsidering your medium, there are a few alternatives in which to home your new plant. Alternative soil does have its drawbacks and advantages, and sometimes is very costly. So, like any good side piece (I mean, second soil) it needs to meet your needs, whilst not giving you the same issues as the original, as it will be ever-present in your life.

SPHAGNUM MOSS There are two types of sphagnum you might encounter, the first being sphagnum peat. This is the remnants of live moss that have broken down with some animal remains, and is very high in nutrients. It is a great soil additive for large-scale applications to assist in water retention and adding organic matter to poor quality soils. The second is sphagnum moss, which is farmed and sourced from the northern hemisphere wetlands and bogs. It is the dried remains of the living top layer. It has a neutral pH, with little organics and the ability to retain water very effectively. This makes it an excellent medium for plants that require moist roots along with high humidity. Orchids are often grown in sphagnum moss and it’s ideal for kokedama.

Mark Mac Hattie

Landscape Designer Contours Design Studio www.contoursdesignstudio.co.za @contours_designstudio

An additional use for moss is to air root aroids and to propagate them. A drawback of this medium is that it is costly and unfortunately not a renewable resource.

Sphagnum Moss

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LECA

LECA LECA is a very strange anomaly; it looks too pebbly to be a growing medium and feels too light to actually retain anything. In that, it’s one of the best growing or propagating mediums. LECA is an acronym for Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate. Simply put, it’s baked clay balls that expand when soaked in water. The clay is fired once, which means it won’t become a muddy mess, but is extremely porous. The ability to absorb water is a great benefit as it is able to release water at a slow rate - as needed by the plants. A great growing hack is to add some liquid fertiliser when you soak them, so they release the nutrients and water to the roots. The large size of each clay ball allows for optimum airflow around the roots too. Personally, I’ve had great success with getting stubborn water cuttings to root rapidly in LECA. You will be blown away by the number of roots you get in this medium. One of my personal favourite attributes of this medium is that it is 100% reusable. Simply remove your very well rooted plant when you replant it. Take your clay balls, rinse out all debris, boil in some water to sterilise, rinse and they are as good as new. That’s very LECA even though the price tag sometimes isn't. Coir/Coco Peat

COIR OR COCO PEAT Coir is a by-product of coconuts. It's the pith between the long fibrous hairs of the outer husks. The coir pith gets washed, heat-treated, sieved to remove large particles and graded. Very often it is compressed into blocks or bricks, which need to be soaked before using. You may also find bags or bales of coir. This produces a sterile growing medium that has a great water retention ability. If you’ve ever bought one of these coir bricks you will be surprised at how much water it takes to rehydrate this medium; a 5l bucket of water is easily absorbed through a 2kg brick. The drawback of this product is that it has almost no available nutrients for plants and can dry out rapidly in a warm space. When growers use this as a medium, they often use it in conjunction with a very heavy liquid fertiliser programme to ensure proper growth. It is a very lightweight medium which means you can transport more plants, reducing the carbon footprint, and that’s pretty p(n)eat.

ROCKWOOL Imagine you live in Salem in the 1600s… Because this growing medium is witchcraft! Rockwool is melted rock that is spun into fibres that become something similar to fibreglass, which is then compacted into little blocks or slabs. I know, my foundation was just rocked too.

Rockwool

This medium has a great water retention ability (insert liquid feltiliser hack here) and due to being so fibrous, it is easily adjusted to any size container you require. Transplanting simply requires placing some more rockwool in the larger container and placing your old plant into it. A drawback, yes, just like witchcraft, this medium is dangerous. When using it, use a face mask as the fibres can cause respiratory irritation.

These are simply a few alternative growing mediums. My professional recommendation is to use them during the propagation process and for young plants. Once your plants reach teenage years you're going to have to give them some space (typical teenagers) and they will appreciate a good homemade indoor potting mix, even though they might still slam the door and yell that no one understands them.

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GROW Solving the riddle to growing the perfect fiddle...

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nyone that has been infected with fiddle leaf mania has seen the incredible potential of these trees to create a lush, outsized indoor plant. At Plantify, we often get asked how to increase the size of a Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree (Ficus lyrata), or how to promote its growth. These are the 7 aspects we check in on. Follow these to support your Lyrata on its long term growth journey.

Step 1:

GET THE PLANTER SIZE RIGHT Plant size is strongly correlated to pot size. The more space there is for roots, the larger the plant can get. Aim to give your plant the largest pot possible, without making the current pot-plant combo look out of proportion or comprimising drainage- if there is too much soil in relation to roots, then this can cause relative overwatering.

"Take a moment to consider whether your Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree has the most optimal light."

A good approach is to 'graduate' your indoor tree to incrementally larger pots over its lifetime.

Step 2:

CHECK FOR GOOD DRAINAGE When choosing the planter for your Fiddle Leaf Fig, make sure that it supports the watering and drainage of your plant. Pots should have the following 3 characteristics: •

The planter should be a pot, as opposed to a large tapering urn or vase. Make sure there’s an open surface at the top, where the soil is exposed.

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There are sufficient drainage holes to let water out.

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You've placed some gravel or stone chips at the bottom of the pot to prevent the soil from clogging up the drainage holes.

Step 3:

FULL, REGULAR WATERING Water is the vehicle that brings nutrients to the roots. When you water your Lyrata, do your best to ensure that all parts of its soil get moisture. You want to avoid dry, dusty patches from forming inside the planter, which will cause the roots to die off. For plants that are small enough to be moved: •

Place your plant in a tight container or sink - you're looking to give your plant a soak.

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Introduce enough water up to approximately 75% of the planter height. Water the top to ensure that the water from the top and bottom meet inside the planter.

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Leave for 10 minutes.

For plants that are too big to be moved: •

Water in a way that allows excess water to flow out of the drainage holes. Do so generously.

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Collect this excess water and pour it into the pot again.

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Repeat.

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A drip tray underneath the planter is the best way to prevent a watering mess.

TOP TIP: Use a moisture meter to measure your soil moisture level.

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Step 4:

CHECK THE SOIL AERATION Indoor plant soil can sometimes compact, which slows down the natural growth functioning of your plant. You'll notice this if a hard crust forms at the top, or if, when gently digging into the soil with your fingers, you find that it is difficult to move the soil. Follow these easy steps if you notice this occurring: • Use some chopsticks to create small holes in the soil medium around the plant. •

Push the chopsticks in as deeply as you can and then gently rotate them, left-right, to create some loosening.

Andreas Keller

Try to be guided by what you feel - if you encounter resistance - this may be a larger root, try for a different location.

Owner of Plantify www.plantify.co.za @plantify_

Step 5:

DO AN ANNUAL SOIL TREATMENT Leaf Figs like well-aerated soil that holds water but still drains quickly. Change your soil medium once a year, preferably in early spring, at the beginning of the growth season. Fresh soil with increasing daylight hours is like rocket fuel for your indoor plant. Don't go to extremes by removing all soil from the roots. Simply change the soil that lets itself be removed easily and freely.

Step 6:

FERTILISE LESS, MORE OFTEN To give your Lyrata the nutrients that it needs, choose a good, balanced organic fertiliser for your feeding regime. We found that feeding less, more often, especially in spring through summer, works really well. Dilute the recommended proportion in half or a quarter, and feed it to your Fiddle Leaf with every watering, approximately once a week.

Step 7:

GIVE IT LIGHT AND WARMTH! Take a moment to consider whether your Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree has the most optimal light. You may have chosen a corner where your indoor tree looks good aesthetically, but could it get more light elsewhere? Here are some top tips: •

Maximize light brightness and duration, but avoid harsh direct light.

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Some softer direct sunlight in the early mornings or late afternoon should be fine, just watch for leaf burn - dry brown patches.

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Rotate your houseplant, it wants to get light from all directions.

With these tips, your Fiddle Leaf should virtually grow in front of your eyes! No doubt, these indoor plants require some care to make them flourish, but the results will be endlessly rewarding. Good luck!

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I’m Rooting For You

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he growing season is a great time to do some propagating and grow your collection of plants. While water propagation is rewarding and relatively easy to do, knowing when and how to transfer your cuttings to soil can be difficult to gauge!

I’ve done a lot of propagating over the past few years and I think I’ve finally got the transplanting process figured out. Here is my guide on how to grow happy, healthy plants from cuttings! Before getting to grips with how and when cuttings should be transferred to soil, it’s helpful to understand what roots are and why they’re so important.

IT’S ALL ABOUT THEM ROOTS!

Roots are essential to a plant’s development and growth because they: • • • • •

Help plants anchor themselves into the ground Absorb oxygen, water and nutrients from the soil for the plant Store energy produced by photosynthesis Resist forces from wind, water and mud flow that could damage the plant Support the microorganisms in the soil that benefit plant life

There are two main types of rooting systems that a plant can have: a fibrous rooting system or a tap rooting system. Fibrous root systems have large networks of thin roots that spread out underground, while a tap root system is one where a main root grows deep into the soil with multiple lateral roots growing out from it. Plants are truly amazing because they can grow roots in both soil and water. There are, however, some key distinctions between the roots that develop in each environment. When propagating in water, the roots that develop are fragile, thin and white with many root hairs. They require less energy because they can ‘breathe’ in water and have easy access to water and nutrients. These roots are beneficial in the beginning, but over time, plant growth plateaus in water and this is why cuttings should be moved over to soil. Once cuttings are planted into soil, the roots change to adapt to their new environment. They become dark, thick and sturdy as they grow in the ground in search of nutrients. They require more energy to grow. They also don’t have the ability to ‘breathe’ underwater and become more susceptible to root rot.

TRANSFERRING CUTTINGS TO SOIL

Knowing when to pot your cuttings up is a fundamental step to the propagation process. If you don’t get the timing right, the plant can die (and we don’t want that to happen)! It’s really important to give cuttings time to develop a good rooting system before they are transplanted to soil. I like to leave my cuttings to root for as long as possible, but the rule of thumb is that you can pot them up when the roots are 4 or 5cm long. There are two different ways you can transition cuttings to soil: • Method A: transfer rooted cuttings straight into a pot. • Method B: gradually replace water with soil in the propagation vessel before transferring the rooted cuttings to a pot.

Brittany Miller

Owner of Mamma’s Plants www.mammaplants.com @mammasplants

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Here’s a run-through of each method:

A: STRAIGHT-UP TRANSFER 1.

Fill half a pot with soil.

Stick your finger in the soil to create a small hole.

Carefully place your rooted cutting into the soil. Try to spread the roots out a bit so that they aren’t planted as one big clump.

Fill the rest of the pot with soil.

Gently push down on the soil to secure the cutting in place and top up with some soil if needed.

Water the plant thoroughly until water starts to flow out the bottom of the pot.

Place the pot in a warm, humid spot and wait for it to grow!

B: TRANSITIONAL TRANSFER 1.

Pour half the water out of your propagation vessel and replace this with some soil.

Gradually add a teaspoon of soil every couple of days until the rooted cutting is mostly sitting in soil.

Fill half a pot with soil.

Transfer the cutting and most of the soil/water mixture to the pot.

Fill the rest of the pot with soil.

Gently push down on the soil to secure the cutting in place and top up with soil if needed.

Water the plant with any remaining water from the propagation vessel.

Place the pot in a warm, humid spot and wait for it to grow!

There are pros and cons to each process. Method A is easier and faster to do, but it comes with more risk. The plant can go into shock when it doesn’t get a lot of time to adjust to its new home (soil). Method B has a high chance of success because it allows cuttings to acclimatise to the new, drier environment and adjust the structure of their roots to survive in soil. However, it is a gradual process that can be quite time consuming. Either way, both methods can work really well. In terms of the potting mix you should use, young plants require a light, well-draining potting mix. A combination of perlite, peat moss and fine bark works well for me.

CARING FOR NEWLY ROOTED PLANTS

Once the cuttings have been potted up, you’ll need to keep the plant in a warm space that receives lots of indirect light (no direct light). You’ll also want to keep the soil moist (but not waterlogged) for the first couple of weeks. Monitor this carefully to ensure the plant doesn’t burn or rot. It’s fairly common for newly rooted cuttings to go into shock once they’ve been potted in soil. This can be managed by increasing the humidity around the plant to help it acclimatise better. A sealed space works best.

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I often use plastic tubs, ziplock bags or big cookie jars as little humidity dome boosters for my plants. Ziplocks are also particularly helpful when it comes to dealing with unhappy plants or propagations that need special care and attention. Humidity works wonders! Keeping the plant in a sealed space can encourage algae and mold, so make sure you air the plant every couple of days to prevent this. When it comes to fertilising your newly rooted plant, I’d advise against this in the beginning. Young plants are quite fragile and their roots can burn quite easily. With some time, patience and practice your cuttings should start to thrive and grow. It’ll feel like such an accomplishment when you get it right! Nonetheless, if you still struggle with this process and want some help, know that I’m just an email away! Propagation is what we do and I’d love to help you in a one-on-one consultation.

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THE LOWDOWN ON LUSH LAWNS We all get by with a little help from our friends –So Outside & In has grabbed the guru of gardening, Julian Bartels, to share his expertise on maintaining our exteriors through the autumn season. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a beginner wanting some basics... We’ve got you covered!

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he temperature will soon start to drop, the days will gradually become shorter, and our lawn will soon be covered by golden yellows and rich orange hues. Oh yes... Autumn has arrived, and, truth be told, this is the perfect time to prepare your garden for the cold weather that lies ahead. All the ‘prep work’ that is done in autumn will ensure that your green haven remains in top condition through winter, and geared for a vibrant spring. One of the best ways to prepare your autumn garden is to clear the space of any leaves or tree branches that may have built up over the spring and summer periods. The autumn season also proves to be the best time of year for clearing out the main base of the garden, allowing you to give some much-needed attention to flowers and shrubs in the winter. Tidying up and cutting back your plant borders are a great means of having your garden looking fresh and in top shape for the colder seasons. It’s the best time to clear out any foliage that should not be there, and ensure your soil has all the nutrients it requires to guarantee that your plant babies are happy and healthy. If there are any plants which you feel are poorly-placed in your garden, autumn is just the right time to replant them. If any perennials have faded, cut them back to around 5cm to ensure that they remain in the best health over the coming colder spells.

IMPROVE YOUR SOIL IN AUTUMN

When cultivating the soil, it is important to improve its texture and quality on an on-going basis. Organic matter acts as soil conditioner by improving the structure, drainage and aeration characteristics. Sandy soils, characteristic of the Western Cape, have very little organic nutrients and generally don’t hold water well. The addition of plenty of good quality organic matter such as compost and manure are recommended before any planting is done. Some sandy soils even repel water; such soils need to be well mulched to reduce their hydrophobic tendencies.

FERTILISE YOUR ENTIRE GARDEN

Beautiful summer gardens are created in autumn! So, if you desire a beautiful, healthy garden that’s the envy of your neighbours by spring, fertilise your lawn, bulbs, and seedlings with an organic fertiliser which contains essential nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphate and potassium. Zinc is especially important as it aids growth in lower temperatures.

AUTUMN PLANTING

We tend to think that autumn represents a time for pruning, mulching, and preparing for the winter season, and it does, but autumn is also the best time for planting! Lace up your gardening shoes and slip into that pair of garden crocs (you know the ones) - because this time of year creates the ideal conditions that assist in plant establishment before the winter sets in. So, plant away! Cooler temperatures and the autumn air, combined with shorter daylight hours, relieve new plants of the stresses of the summer heat and dryness. While we are likely to start exchanging our summer clothes for warmer cover-ups, the soil in the garden would likely still be warm from summer, which will keep freshly-planted roots actively growing up until the winter cold and rains.

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Julian Bartels

CEO, BEST Professional Landscaping www.bestlandscaping.co.za @best.landscaping

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Due to our harsh winds and dry conditions from November into March in the Western Cape, it is difficult to achieve immediate and instant landscaped results. Autumn is therefore the perfect season for planting new gardens. Landscaped gardens as well as lawns will also be provided with relief from natural winter rains which will soon be returning to the region.

AUTUMN LAWN CARE

Your lawn offered a welcoming green carpet for your outdoor activities all summer long, and now it’s your turn to help it to continue looking its best during the colder seasons. It is important to recognise that your autumn lawn care routine will need to be adjusted to fit the new season, and your lawn’s new needs. Watering. With a dry, hot summer behind us, your lawn will likely need less water. While reducing irrigation is an essential component of your autumn lawn care regime, you should not stop watering completely; irrigation needs to continue all through winter. Mowing. Keep mowing as long as the grass is growing! For the final before-winter mow, cut cool season grasses to 6cm and warm season grasses to 4 – 5cm. This is an absolutely essential component of lawn maintenance in autumn. Mulching. Shred leaves and cut grass into smaller pieces, and keep on hand to protect and nourish your lawn – and your entire garden for that matter – throughout winter. Our mower has a mulching cutting deck, which shreds grass as you’re cutting, and immediately blows it back onto the lawn surface.

MAINTAINING YOUR EQUIPMENT IS AS ESSENTIAL AS MAINTAINING YOUR GARDEN

Autumn is also a good time to assess your garden equipment. Those engines have been running all summer long! Prepare and plan your servicing, and possibly upgrades and repairs. At BEST Landscaping we use futuristic equipment supplied by EGO Power+, 56V battery equipment. STIHL or Husqvarna also offer battery-operated kit. No fumes emitted, and the equipment is very quiet when in operation. It’s also environmentally-friendly, which means that as a conscious consumer, you can have some peace of mind! The lithium-ion batteries take as little as 30 minutes to be 80% charged and generally one battery fits all pieces of equipment in the range. A win, win for your lawn. Go out and be proactive, and remember, all that work you do now will reflect in summer (kind of like getting beach bod ready).

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Nutrifeed (Reg No. K2025 – ACT 36 of 1947) Fertiliser Group 1 • Hydrocache Reg. No. M48 (Act 36 of 1947) • Kelpak Reg no. L5756 (Act 36 of 1947)

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01. Makhro Home & Garden 1-for-all Multipurpose Fertiliser: R200 l www.makhro.co.za 02. Makhro Home & Garden Super Lawnweeder: R200 l www.makhro.co.za 03. Wonder Lawn & Leaf: R364 l www.laughtons.com 04. Talborne Organics Vita Veg: R85 for 2kg l www.talborne.co.za 05. GARDENA Sileno City 300 Robotic Lawnmower: R15 850 l www.leroymerlin.co.za 06. Biogrow Bioneem Insecticide: R225 for 250ml l www.gardenshop.co.za, Biogrow Finalsan Herbicide: R159 for 500ml l www.faithfultonature.co.za 07. Efekto Lawn Fungicide: R175 l www.leroymerlin.co.za 08. Starke Ayres Four Seasons Lawn Seed: R250 l www.leroymerlin.co.za 09. GARDENA Classic Soft Spray Handgun: R270 l www.lifestyle.co.za, GARDENA Super Flex Hose: R550 l www.capegardenonline.co.za

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WHAT’S ALL THIS BUZZ ABOUT THE SEA ROSE? Outside & In sets off in discovery through the cape wild with renowned landscape designer, Leon Kluge, to find the unique and alluring Sea Rose in bloom.

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n late summer luminous pink cushions of colour can be seen all along the coast of the south Western Cape. The blooms of the locally known Sea Rose, or Orphium frutescens, appear at the height of summer when the surrounding veld is dry. It seems to capitalise on the opportunity of being one of the very few plants offering nectar during the hottest time of year, ensuring countless visits from its preferred pollinators (popular one this is). This beautiful, evergreen, small shrub is remarkable in many ways; firstly, it has small leaves and bendable branches, which means it can handle the strongest of winds without any damage. The Sea Rose can grow in very damp, almost waterlogged wetland conditions during winter but at the same time they are adapted to withstand the hot dry months of summer when the seasonal pools have long dried up. If you live near the coast and salt spray damage is of big concern in your garden then, oh yes, we’ve found your plant. Orphium would be the perfect solution as it handles brackish water and heavy amounts of salt spray with absolute grace and ease. Perhaps the most remarkable feature of the Sea Rose is its very close relationship with its preferred pollinator, the carpenter bee. Carpenter bees are the Cape's equivalent of a bumblebee, a black and bulky, hairy bee which is commonly encountered in the Fynbos. To appreciate the link between the carpenter bee and the Sea Rose one needs to look more carefully at the structure of its floral parts.

Leon Kluge

International landscape designer, botanist and presenter of Leon Kluge Plant Safaris www.leonkluge.com @leonkluge

In the centre of its glossy flowers are unusual twisted anthers, swirled together like a delicious Milky Lane soft serve. These hold all of the good stuff... The pollen. Pollen is a precious commodity for any plant, and there are lots of pollen thieves around that would love to gorge on the nutritious yellow powdery substance. Ophium frutescens seems to be aware of this and has derived a plan in order to lock its precious pollen away from these thieves. The twisted anthers act as a vault, securely storing pollen, in anticipation of a visitor with the special key to unlock it. As it happens, the carpenter bee is able to land on a flower and beat its wings at such a precise frequency as to unfurl the anthers from their tightly twisted shape, opening them up to induce a shower of pollen, which covers the bee with the precious goods. Once the bee has left, the anthers return to their tightly twisted form in anticipation of the next bee who may bring along pollen from other plants to ensure proper cross-pollination to produce seed. This process of accessing pollen through the frequency of a bee's wings is aptly known as "buzz pollination" and is wonderful to watch in the garden or in the wild. This fascinating adaptation also highlights just how dependant both the carpenter bee and the Sea Rose are in securing the survival of their respective species. The Sea Rose is a hardy and easy addition to any sunny garden, especially if you live on the coastline in the Cape.

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The Autumn Harvest

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he Autumn garden has a few tricks up its sleeve, or should we say a few surprises in the soil! Grab the last few days of warmth before winter sets in and grow some delicious edibles for you and the family to enjoy. Autumn can be abundant when you know what to sow and how to harvest. TRY THIS: Surprise friends and family by preparing dishes almost exclusively from your garden. From soil to plate. Herbs like thyme, parsley, marjoram and mint are ready to be harvested. Dig up what’s left of the plants and add them to the compost heap. Some herbs like comfrey, borage and yarrow will speed up the decomposing process and add precious nutrients to the compost. Seasonal fruit and veggies such as squash, courgette, tomatoes, eggplants, peppers, chillies, beetroot, and melons are also on the picking menu. Veggies that can be sown now include peas, parsnips, carrots, Texas Grano Onion (must be a short-day variety), Bulls Blood Beetroot and broccoli. TOP TIP: For a winter production of healthy herbs, start sowing seeds in windowsill containers. All that is needed for a good crop is high light levels and a reasonable indoor temperature. Just remember to move your babies away from cold glass at night.

SMART HARVESTING

Before you get picking and pulling, here are some harvesting tips. •

Prolong your lettuce harvest by only picking the larger outer leaves, allowing the inner leaves to continue growing.

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Tomatoes are ready to be picked when they’re uniformly red, just before they soften.

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Lemons, depending on variety and care, should be available to harvest pretty much all year round. Keep your tree well-watered, prune when necessary and protect it from pests to keep your bounty flowing.

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Peppers are a Catch-22 harvest. If you want volume, they should be picked frequently and before they mature as they will keep trying to produce viable seed. However, if it is flavour you’re after, they will need to reach maturity before being picked, resulting in less (but tastier!) fruit.

DID YOU KNOW? Autumn is the perfect time to start a compost heap or invest in a compost bin! All of your disease-free pruned and spent plants, and even fallen leaves, are ideal starters to making your own wholesome compost. You can also speed up the process by adding compost activator, available at your local garden centre.

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SHARING IS CARING

You will often end up with a plentiful supply of fruits and vegetables, far more than you need to feed your family. This is the ideal opportunity to share your harvest with friends, neighbours and those in need. BASKETS: Homegrown is celebrated for its full flavour. As such, friends and neighbours would be delighted to receive a taste of your fresh produce to include in their meals. Pack a basket with some surplus produce that you’ve grown and deliver it to your friends, family and neighbours. PRESERVES: Once harvested, fresh produce has a limited shelf life. Fill jars with homemade pasta sauces, jams, relishes and pickles that can be enjoyed for months after you’ve harvested your vegetables. These yummy jars also make for lovely gifts and add a tasty zing to meals. GIVEAWAYS: Fruit and vegetables are loaded with nutrients, essential for a healthy immune system. Sadly, however, families struggling to make ends meet will often opt for foods that are higher in fats and carbohydrates as these can stretch further and keep tummies fuller for longer. These families would greatly welcome your donation of surplus fruits and vegetables to help add some nutrients to their dinner table. SOUP KITCHENS: For many elderly and homeless people, soup kitchens often provide their only meal of the day. These organisations need ingredients to keep the supply of soup available for those who depend on them to fill their tummies. You can donate fresh produce to a variety of food banks, soup kitchens or churches across South Africa.

MAINTENANCE REMINDER: Revitalise your veggie beds to boost winter crops and give roots added nutrients. Mix in a hearty dose of compost to your soil with a handful of organic bone meal.

Growing your own food is a richly rewarding experience that brings families and the community together. Enjoy the autumn harvest and keep growing on! Remember to visit your local garden centre for seasonal seeds and seedling trays, as well as all the compost and fertilisers you’ll need.

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grow your own Onwards & upwards

tomatoes

Support your tomato plants, especially if your space is limited, so your plant can grow upwards. When tieing the main stem to a stick or pole, it is vital to remember to allow enough room for growth. Staking the tomatoes plants will also help av avoid getting the leaves wet while watering. water that sits on the leaves creates a breeding ground for Plant tomato seedlings as deep as possible. The fine silver “hairs” growing from the main stem buried beneath the soil will develop into roots, providing a more extensive rooting system, ensuring a stronger, healthier plant.

Save water Add Aquafix

to ensure consistent moisture levels. Aquafix can

store water and nutrients up to 300 times its weight

between waterings, ensuring that it is readily available for uptake by the plant’s root zone.

HEALTHY PLANTS

Use Grobest, our liquid fish fertilizer, for faster and healthier growth. Grobest feeds both the plants and microbiome. Your tomato plants will have giant, luscious, dark green leaves, produce more blossoms and thus bear more fruit for you to harvest.

essential growth

Bioroot’s concentrated solution of

micro-nutrients and seaweed extract stimulates root growth and development when applied to the root zone by fertigation or foliar application.

The bucket list

1. Limited space for roots; use min 20 l bucket. 2. Use a safe bucket for planting; use a recycled bucket if possible. 3. Terracotta pots are too porous and dry out too quickly for tomatoes. 4. Make sure that there are enough drainage holes at the bottom.

PEST AND DISEASES CHECK LIST Early Blight - Odeon / Copstar / Orius Powdery Mildew - Sulfostar Bacterial spot - Copstar Bacterial speck - Copstar Rust Mite - Sulfostar Aphids - Organicide Plus Botrytis rot - Odeon Semi-looper - Seizer 100 Late Blight - Odeon Leaf Roll - Copstar American leafminer - Seizer 100 Astylus beetles - Organicide Plus bollworms - Plant Care / Organicide Plus Whiteflies - Organicide Plus / Plant Care Red Spider Mites - Plant Care / Seizer 100 Leafminer (Tuber moth larvae) - Seizer 100

Use products only as directed, follow instructions as per label. All products: Act 36 of 1947. MAKHRO PLANT CARE: L9696; Acetamiprid (acetamidine) 16 g/ℓ; Bifenthrin (pyrethroid) 30 g/ℓ; (Harmful). SEIZER 100 EC: L7471; Bifenthrin (pyrethroid) 100 g/ℓ; (Harmful). ORGANICIDE PLUS: L9558; Conola oil 250.0 g/ℓ; Garlic extract from Allium sativa 642.0 g/ℓ; Pyrethrins extract from flowers of Chrysanthemum cinerariaefolium 14.0 g/ℓ; Piperonyl butoxide (synergist) 50.0 g/ℓ; (Harmful). COPSTAR 120 SC: L7026; Copper Hydroxide 180 g/ℓ (equivalent to 120 g/ℓ metallic copper); (Harmful). ODEON 720 SC: L7596; Chlorothaonil 720 g/ℓ; (Caution). SULFOSTAR: L6982 sulfur 800g/l (Caution). GROBEST: B3863. BIOROOT: B3499

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Little Seedlings Club Welcome to the home of the Plantland Little Seedlings Club. We’re excited to welcome future plant lovers to the wonderful world of gardening. We’re honoured to help them learn about planting seeds, working with seedlings, and enjoying the spoils of their hard work. Plantland Little Seedlings Club provides an opportunity for your children to learn and play outside while making your home greener. It’s a win-win proposition! What the Little Seedlings Club is all about, who can join, and what are the benefits of receiving each box? The Plantland Little Seedlings Club provides your children with all things green and gardening, with something for all ages. We are here to create excitement towards kiddies gardening, the importance of educating children about the benefits of playing outside. Most importantly, we want to show them how fun and easy gardening can be. Watch your children’s confidence grow as they turn a seed into a flower or vegetable, and enjoy the wonderful effects of sunshine and fresh air. Our Little Seedlings Club is here to set bloom to your garden with the addition of seeds and seedlings to our wide range quality plants. Who picks the plants and are there themes for each box? Our specially trained Plantland team not only inspects, but also selects the perfect gardening combo for that month, to give your kid the best gardening experience. You can expect a new and exciting theme every month! In March, April and May kids can learn all about planting a succulent, pressing a flower, and making their own dough. How much is the subscription and when can kids expect their first box after signing up? For only R299, your kids will receive a Little Seedlings Club Box with a combination of gardening products as well as instructions, which will teach them to do gardening in a fun and easy way. Plus, we include a fun gardening surprise in every box! When signing up for 3 months or more, your kid(s) will receive his/her first box for FREE within a week from subscribing, thereafter they will receive their box in the first 2 weeks of each month for as long as your subscription is active. How you can sign up!

Plantland Garden Centre www.plantland.co.za @plantlandgardrencentre

Our subscriptions are R299 a month and include the delivery anywhere in Pretoria and Centurion. PLUS, let's remember, your first month is free! 1. 2. 3.

Simply head over to our website, select the 'Little Seedlings' and 'join the club now' to subscribe. Enter all the details we will need to get your Little Seedlings gardening box to you. Sign up for 3 months and get you first box FREE, on us!

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We'll show you how to give your garden 'the look' with Lavandula dentata elegans. Think dark green, slightly serrated leaves that are super fragrant when brushed against or crushed, and sturdy stalks topped with vibrant royal purple flowers also scented with that typical and intense lavender fragrance we all love so much, and French lavender comes to mind. The beauty and mind-blowing presence of Lavandula dentata var. ‘Elegans’ cannot be surpassed by any other herbaceous perennial – and that’s a fact!

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Evergreen Frost and cold hardy Waterwise and sun-loving Many medicinal and culinary uses Fabulous cut flower 80cm x 1.5m

‘ELEGANS’ FACTS:

This lavender will flower non-stop from early spring 'til late autumn, and is perfect to use in mass planting as a hedge around roses, in the veggie and herb garden as it repels insects with its strong scent, or to grow in pots on a sunny patio. It is also effective underplanted alongside a row of standard roses to create the ‘double story’ effect. Apart from filling your vases with freshly cut flowers to perfume your rooms, dried flowers (they dry well when tied up into bunches hanging upside down) can be used to make aromatic potpourri, or can be placed in a linen cupboard to deter moths. Bundles of lavender leaves and flowers can also be rubbed over kitchen counters to discourage flies. Prune lavender bushes at the end of winter (never into old wood) and use the pruned bits to start cuttings for new plants as they root easily.

PLANT LAVENDER DENTATA ELEGANS WITH:

The iconic lavender partner, Rosa floribunda, the 'Iceberg' variety. Could there be any other plant classic enough to team up with French lavender? The ‘Iceberg’ rose is a world bestseller, and definitely the most popular rose in South Africa! Combine this extremely prolific floribunda rose, offering clusters of pure white semi-double blooms, with lots of lavender and your senses will sing! As long as ‘Iceberg’ roses are fertilised regularly and a watch is kept for black spots in rainy weather, you will be overwhelmed by roses with that innocent look. After a short dormant period and a simple prune at the end of winter, they will be at it again with renewed vigour.

ADD SOME CALMING GREEN:

Buxus microphylla ‘Faulkner’ is a tough, evergreen, upright-growing plant with a dense coat of oval, bright green leaves that sometimes have a coppery sheen. It is the perfect choice to plant as a formal low hedge around ‘Iceberg’ roses. Although a slow grower, it is not plagued by pests or disease and can withstand bitter cold and frosty conditions.

TALKING OF WINTER...

Even though the roses will be dormant and the lavender temporarily not in flower, the buxus will remain the same, giving strong structure. All you have to do is to add masses of Petunia ‘Malanseuns Giant’, available in a wide range of shades, to add colour and to help hold the fort.

Malanseuns Pleasure Plants

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Image by Benn + Penna Architecture.

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THE ART OF ALFRESCO LIVING Capture the pleasure of living outdoors in harmony with nature— with an outdoor kitchens for alfresco feasts and outdoor happiness, blurring indoor and outdoor dining and entertaining areas. Create inviting spaces to envelop a dimension of happiness and fill the senses with well-being, allowing nature to be the backdrop and enjoy endless alfresco days of fun and get-togethers with friends and families that leads to — outdoor happiness. Having a garden or any outdoor space is a real privilege – and one we should ensure we maximise and not take for granted. They make the day- and your home a better place to be. Outdoor kitchens make your outdoor space even better than ever while they extend the time you can enjoy being outdoors. Imagine your dream kitchen, then incorporate an outdoor bar and add a pizza oven, dreamy lighting and fire for the cooler evenings —what joy! You can never have enough room to enjoy outdoor living, chilling, entertaining, having a siesta, just kicking back and taking it easy. The positives of an outdoor kitchen can be achieved by simply adding bifold doors that connect your indoor kitchen to the outdoors, so it feels seamlessly connected to the outdoors. It's a very stylish design feature that can make even everyday meal times feel special. Just push them back to bring the outside in and enjoy a natural connection to your garden with all the comfort your indoor kitchen provides—and without the cost of two kitchens. Bi-folding windows that are top hung have no track to interrupt the flow from indoors to outdoors. Streamline this even more so by having the same flooring inside and outside to increase the feeling of spaciousness. Benn + Penna Architecture shows how a kitchen can extend into the garden by creating a long counter into a planted courtyard. At the same time, it improves the natural lighting of the existing darkroom while forming a better connection to the garden—transforming the previously introverted and dilapidated terrace house into one that is spacious and full of light. Indeed, the idea of opening up your indoor space is becoming more and more popular. John Pawson wanted to redraw the relationship between inside and outside space, reinterpreting the concept of boundary, in his own home, Pawson House, in London. The kitchen passes through the glass of the door window to finish in the patio, elegantly and unexpectedly. The material is the same, but the experience changes once it overpasses the threshold. This project, incredibly, is from 1992-1994 and is still so current. It illustrates how even the smallest spaces can take on a whole new dimension. Connecting your indoor kitchen to your outdoor area with a pass-through or bifold window means you can entertain more easily while offering plenty of conveniences, fresh air, and natural light. It also allows for a great bar area while providing a convenient way to bring food and drinks outside.

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DIY OPTIONS A well-designed outdoor kitchen can be just as functional as an indoor kitchen. That, with the addition of a heater, will be useable throughout the year. A simple barbecue, braai or fire pit will do the trick; they add warmth, ambience, and a place to gather as well as to cook. A simple DIY kitchen made with stone, brick or concrete looks very Mediterranean. Concrete and raw timber, especially reclaimed timber, make for a great looking and functional outdoor kitchen. It is cost-effective, easily maintained and looks superb accessorised with pots of herbs at hand for cooking. Add simple storage for your pots and pans, crockery, seating and a cover, and you are all set. Making sure you choose the best location for your braai or grill will be one of the major criteria to consider to make the most of your outdoor area. Out of the wind, and with the best view possible. You may need to elevate the area to secure a better view. Choose whatever design aesthetic pleases you most, slick, traditional, rustic; there's an option for all tastes and lifestyles. You may want it set away from the property, and undercover.

DESIGNER OPTIONS RODA OUTDOOR KITCHEN Norma from The Outdoor Kitchen, designed by Rodolfo Dordoni in a collaboration with the Italian kitchen-technology company, ILVE, is a collection of three elegantly profiled pieces made from durable materials; powder-coated stainless steel with sintered stone, polished stainless-steel surfaces, and larch-wood shelving, that guarantee a lasting lifetime.

The range includes three modules, the NORMA 001 cooking module, NORMA 002 sink module and the NORMA 003 extension module. The cooking module includes five gas burners and an optional fry-top plate, sink and peninsula units.

"Outdoor kitchens make your outdoor space even better than ever while they extend the time you can enjoy being outdoors."

In the distinctive RODA Smoke tone, the freestanding island has the option of doors in Rust or Milk colours and an AISI 304 stainless steel sink unit that fits into the durable Lapitec® top. You can attach the 003 extension module for additional preparation space and a suspended counter for dining with the simple addition of bar stools. The space below can, on request, include a fridge. The options include larch-wood cutting boards that fit perfectly on the worktop.

AMAI OUTDOOR WORK BENCH Amai is an indoor-outdoor workbench that will soon have an optional cooktop for exterior use. Framed by two A-shaped structures, the versatile two-height (standing and sitting) piece by Extremis can also be equipped with dimmable LEDs, power and USB outlets, a retractable awning and multiple surface materials, including steel and hardwoods. K2 BOFFI Designer Norbert Wangen's K2 stainless steel outdoor kitchen focuses on function with a contemporary, minimalist style. You simply slide the stainless steel top to one side and reveal the food prep and cooking areas when you want to cook. The sliding counter becomes a worktop, table, or bar area. There is space for sinks, a refrigerator, a dishwasher, and storage.

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Image by Sure Planning Permissions, UK.

The Outdoor Kitchen by RODA.

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K-IN/K-OUT BY MASSIMO CASTAGNA Minimalist and cool, the K-In/K-Out is one of the most stylish outdoor kitchen designs you can find; the Italian K-Out looks like a monolith of stone when not in use. Like the K2, the large top slides on either side to reveal the working areas underneath and provide a serving or table surface. Using an electronic opening system, the user can slide the tops to uncover the barbecue, sink, and food prep areas. RÖSHULTS KITCHEN ISLAND 4 MODULES Designed by Broberg & Ridderstråle, with a steel base and grey stainless steel or black lacquered steel doors. Stylish and functional, the island blends into any outdoor space. Four modules cover all the bases: a gas barbecue grill, a sink, and two cutting/food prep boards. An optional fridge, drawers, and trolley are also available for easy transportation of food from the kitchen to the outdoor dining table. ULAELU This is the ultimate kitchen for lovers of minimalist design in a powder-coated aluminium frame in white or black. Conveniently modular, the design features include granite or weather resistant wood for the tops, with industrial-style sinks, a steel charcoal grill, optional skewers, firewood rack, as well as discs that protect the grass in your garden. THE NORTHERN FLAME The Stainless Steel Wood & Gas Combo Braai from GC Fires is super smart and comes with all the 'basic must-haves', cleverly designed for maximum ease of use. Its design makes it suitable for a wide range of interiors. It's a durable, good quality braai unit that comes at a great price and looks fab!

Anji Connell

Landscape and Interior Designer www.anjiconnellinteriordesign.com @anjiconnell_acidplus

The Outdoor Kitchen by RODA.

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Outside In When architect Nadine Engelbrecht built a home for her parents on a farm outside Pretoria in South Africa, not only did she bring the outside in with a double-volume conservatory at its centre, but she also took the house off the grid.

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“It’s not supposed to look like a barn,” says architect Nadine Engelbrecht of the house she built for her parents in Zwavelpoort outside Pretoria in South Africa. “It’s just supposed to be a shell.” The house, on a 35-hectare farm with rocky, hilly grasslands and wide-open views of the nearby Bronberg mountain range, might appear to be referencing barn-like structures or gesturing towards some sort of agricultural vernacular design, but that wasn’t Nadine’s primary concern. When she first began sketching designs for her parents, Charmaine and Andre Freyer, she had no shortage of ideas – “architectural ideas,” she laughs. She suggested screens perforated with images of the surrounding landscape and other aesthetic devices, but her parents weren’t biting. After a few more attempts, she asked her mother to show her a picture of something she liked. Charmaine produced a picture of a farmhouse in the Karoo – the semi-desert scrubland of the Western, Eastern and Northern Cape provinces. “It looked like nothing,” says Nadine; a stone cottage with a roof of corrugated iron sheeting. “I asked her what she liked about it,” says Nadine, “And she said she didn’t know.” She also showed her a tearoom in a conservatory she liked. Baffled, Nadine went back to the drawing board, and then the penny dropped. “I realised my mom wanted simplicity,” she says. “Nothing that’s trying to look like 'architecture'; just something that creates beautiful space and light.” So Nadine took the simplest form she could imagine – the archetype of a child’s drawing of home – and honest, humble materials, and started there. She designed a steel and glass façade, exposed concrete slabs and the closest thing to a stock brick she could practically use, cement-washed. The durable metal roof sheeting, she says, was a practical, rather than an aesthetic choice, interspersed with polycarbonate, which lets in natural light. “We wanted to keep it rough and natural, like it belongs here,” says Nadine. Timber accents throughout provide a sense of warmth, softening the industrial materials.

PROJECT INFO: TEXT Graham Wood PRODUCTION Sven Alberding PHOTOGRAPHS Elsa Young

The house was positioned to capture views to the north and south, and overlooks a nearby grove of trees to the west, for her bird-loving father. “From the main bedroom, you look right into the treetops,” she says. The voluminous central conservatory was for her plant-loving mother, who grows orchids, cymbidiums, aerophytes and all nature of green delights. This barn-like volume is at the very centre of the home. The heart of many traditional South African homes – like the Karoo cottage Nadine’s mother showed her – is a covered front patio or stoep. The long, warm summers and mild winters make indoor-outdoor living a foregone conclusion. “My mom wanted a closed stoep so she could have soft furnishings – and also for the stoep not to be a room next to the house, but in the house,” explains Nadine. “So, this is the core of the house – our conservatory.” An automated opener lifts up one of the glass walls so that it disappears entirely, meeting the vastness of the view with a voluminous interior. To one side is a kitchen and an informalseating-area-cum-TV-room. To the other, a lounge, his-and-hers glassed in office spaces, and a bedroom. Below (visible through a strip of glass floor near the entrance) is a wine cellar. “So, this is really just a one-bedroom house, believe it or not!” says Nadine.

ABOVE: In a sheltered nook between the kitchen and conservatory, an outside seating area is open to the sky. The steel outdoor chairs are from SHF.

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Well, that’s not quite true. Downstairs, tucked into the hillside, is a self-contained guest suite for visiting family and friends: “two bedrooms and bathrooms, and a shared little kitchenette and lounge area", as Nadine describes it.

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Close to Nadine’s heart is the notion of passive design, sustainability and energy efficiency. “In South Africa, because of the climate, if you design a house well, you don’t need alternative heating and cooling,” she says. The farm has three dams, which take care of its water supply, and she incorporated 16 photovoltaic panels on the roof to cover most of the power requirements. “Everything but the oven,” Nadine says. It’s carefully insulated. “Our overhangs are correct, so in wintertime sun comes into the house,” says Nadine. With the doors closed, it’s lovely and warm. “In summer, if you keep the doors open, it cools naturally,” she says. “It’s never too hot. When everything is open, it breathes, and its temperature stays constant.” As well as being a plant-lover, Charmaine is a champion of local art and design. She frequents student exhibitions, frequently buying the works of upcoming artists to support them. Almost all the furnishings throughout the house are by local designers. The spectacular timber chandelier above the dining table in the conservatory is by David Krynauw. In the lounge, there’s a bench by Laurie Wiid van Heerden, a table by Gregor Jenkin and Ronel Jordaan chairs. The dining table was designed by Nadine and made by Andre, who is a keen amateur carpenter, and also contributed to the timberwork in various spaces, such as the custommade steel kitchen island. The dining chairs – originally classroom chairs – were from an antique shop. The workbench in the conservatory was salvaged from the original farmhouse, elsewhere on the farm. It’s an eclectic mix that is beautifully resolved in the simple palette of white walls, timber, concrete and steel carried throughout the interiors. The landscaping was largely a matter of rehabilitating the natural grassland around the house, introducing some other waterwise varieties on the inclines where heavy rain would have washed out the grass. “We’ve got some lawn for the dogs and kids to play,” says Nadine. “Otherwise, everything is endemic.” And with that massive, light-filled volume at its centre, filled with plants and greenery, the landscape seems to fill its green heart, too: simplicity itself.

LEFT: The very core of the house is a kind of conservatory space – an open double-volume barn-like interior with its steel frame exposed. It is a dramatic reinterpretation of the front patio or stoep common in South African homes, but rather than being pinned to the front of the house, it becomes the centre. Glass facades at either end let in the views, while the volume of the space creates the sense that it is almost an outside area. On the northern façade, and automated opener lifts away an entire glass wall so the outside flows in. This is also a useful passive cooling device. Along with Nadine’s mother’s plants, the furnishings include a Haywire chandelier by David Krynauw, classroom chairs from an antique shop, a dining table designed by Nadine and built by her father, Andre Freyer. The workbench was salvaged from the original farmhouse, elsewhere on the property. Just past the entrance, a glass floor allows views of a subterranean wine cellar. The sheet-metal roofing is insulated to help control the temperature, while interspersed polycarbonate sheets allow natural light to filter into the room from above.

BOTTOM LEFT: Opposite the kitchen, on the other side of the conservatory, is the lounge and two glassed-off workspaces, one each for Andre and Charmaine, who both work part-time from home. Like the TV area, the lounge is given definition by an oak floor set in the surrounding screed. The bench and African cork stools are by Laurie Wiid. The felt chair is by Ronel Jordaan. The pendant lights were designed by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec for Flos, and the painting is by Marié Vermeulen-Breedt. The side table is by Gregor Jenkin. BOTTOM RIGHT: In the central conservatory area, the workbench was salvaged from the original farmhouse, elsewhere on the property. It is topped with orchids, aerophytes, decorative driftwood and vintage green glass demijohn and buoys. Further along, another counter is topped with more plants, including staghorn ferns and cymbidiums. The floral wallpaper in the guest bathroom at the entrance is a playful refence to the botanical theme. Nadine had extra-long doors fabricated to complement the proportions of the double volume space. The simple cement-washed bricks were deliberately left exposed to express their materiality honestly. RIGHT: The north facing glass façade of the central conservatory is automated, and can be opened completely to create a seamless transition from interior to exterior. A deeper overhang here helps control the sun, keeping direct sun out in summer while allowing the lower winter sun in to warm the simple screed floors and passively release embodied heat in the evenings, warming the adjacent kitchen and lounge. The furnishings include a Haywire chandelier by David Krynauw, classroom chairs from an antique shop, a dining table designed by Nadine and built by her father, Andre Freyer. The soft felt chair is by Ronel Jordaan. While wild veld grass surrounds the house, an apron of lawn has been created for visiting grandchildren to play on. A grassy staircase has been carved into the incline, in which parts of the house are submersed.

TOY BOX

This compact Johannesburg family home is as much a playful architectural experiment as it is a habitable sculpture.

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sher Stoltz says that when he and his wife, Gina, decided to build a house for themselves and their two sons, Tokyo and Ziggy, they actually wanted something more than a conventional home.

There is something undeniably artistic – verging on magical – about the mysterious little brick box they built on a former tennis court in Johannesburg’s leafy suburb of Orchards, at the end of a long, panhandle driveway. The 10m x 10m cube, punctured by a scattering of irregularly spaced and unusually shaped doors and windows – strips, arches and squares – was nicknamed 'the Shapesorter House' by the couple and their architect, Gregory Katz, because of its resemblance to the classic children’s toy. It’s not hard to imagine that the raised, black-mosaiced circular swimming pool – “Like a piece of liquorice in the garden,” says Gregory – could be a shape waiting to be posted through one of the apertures. This light-hearted, whimsical house, however playful it might be, is also underpinned by some serious thought about architecture and life. Besides, as Asher says, you get to build a house once, maybe twice, in your life. What’s the point of doing something dull and conventional? Much of the room for creativity and quirkiness was freed up because Asher and Gina didn’t want a typically sprawling suburban house. They were after something that would approximate an apartment lifestyle in a standalone house with a garden. “We really wanted to maximize garden space, condense living space, and use the areas inside cleverly,” says Asher. Gregory is an artistic, intellectual figure on the Joburg architectural scene. He’s a Columbia graduate who cut his teeth in Daniel Libeskind’s studio, and has a taste for geometric games and op art. “The idea was that that Asher and Gina would have a super-efficient space that would be able to house all their lifestyle requirements,” he says. He adds that what costs they saved in “gross square meterage”, they could redirect into higher-end materials and finishes, ratcheting up the quality of the tactile experience of the house, pushing the envelope with unusual details (and adding energy efficient tech to make it more sustainable, too).

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LEFT: The dining area and kitchen occupy the lower level, uninterrupted except for a single bright yellow pillar where the diamond-shaped cut-out in the slab lets in light from above. The kitchen is a highly functional but bold presence in the living area. The semi-circular shape of the cabinet harmonises with the arch-shaped doors and windows, while the bright colours and bold geometric shapes reference designs by the Memphis Group and even aspects of postmodern design. The vintage Formicatopped table and tubular chrome chairs and Charles Ghost bar stools by Philippe Starke for Kartell, all show a keen interest in the wys in which material can open up new possibilities for design. The four-anda-half-meter-high tapestry is by Cape Town-based artist Renee Rossouw, commissioned especially for the space. TOP LEFT: Asher is a keen gardener, and has largely designed the intricate layout of the garden himself, with its multiple “garden rooms” and separate but interrelated areas. He is also responsible for a number of the steel furniture designs, including the benches and the orange tubular planter. TOP RIGHT: The faceted, pyramid-shaped skylight pours natural light into the centre of the house through a lightwell or “cut-out” in the firstfloor slab, which creates an exaggerated sense of space with its double volume height. Airbricks have been used for the balustrades not only as a nod to the kind of tropical modernism that influenced mid-century Johannesburg architecture, but also as a practical way of maintaining a visual connection between the upstairs and downstairs areas. (It’s also a functional, modular unit that makes for endless possibilities in geometric patternmaking). The plant trellises make for a pleasing inversion of expectation, almost as if the centre of the house were an outside balcony. The trellises and airbricks allow for cooling natural ventilation. BOTTOM LEFT: Although the semi-circular arches are part of a geometric game of aesthetics that is one of the guiding principles of the design of this house, they have multiple layers of meaning. For example, arches are a classical reference, and classical architecture is known for its symmetrical composition. But in this instance, that convention is subverted in the asymmetrical composition of the house. Another dimension of meaning can be found in the use of modular components to create a larger pattern, such as the air bricks and the use of pavers for the walls, lining up the nibs on their sides for a pleasing textural effect.

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“We started thinking about making the most of small spaces, and how you can make something small actually feel quite spacious,” says Gregory. The square layout made sense because the spans are so small that there’s very little need for extra structural support. As a result, the interior, while compact, is open and flowing, uninterrupted by walls and pillars. It’s not just a knee-jerk open-plan arrangement, however. Gregory talks about the early 20th century Austrian architect Adolf Loos and his idea of a raumplan: “connected spaces that offer different kinds of feelings of separation,” he explains. It’s an approach that allows a remarkable combination of open areas that are nevertheless clearly differentiated, often by changes in floor level. “The whole house is very interconnected and multifunctional and open,” says Gregory. “Even though it’s small, it still feels spacious.” Even the bedrooms upstairs seem part of the living space, with lines of sight up through a cut-out in the first-floor slab. He also thought carefully about connecting the interiors to the garden, “creating interesting framed views of the garden that draw your eye out”. “It’s not just a glass box where inside and outside are seamless,” he says. Instead, the scattering of strategically positioned “apertures” (windows and doors to you and I) helps create an illusion of space without sacrificing a sense of cosiness and containment. “The other idea was vertical volume,” says Gregory. That diamond-shaped opening in the middle of the cube reaches up all the way up to a prismatic skylight, which not only makes a kaleidoscope of the sky, but also draws lovely natural light into the very centre of the house. The filters on the panes of the prism have been subtly differentiated according to the passage of the sun, moderating harsh light, while varying the quality of light throughout the day. It creates a wonderful sense of openness. With its planters and airbricks, and the outdoorsy flood of light from above, the very heart of the house seems almost as if it’s outside, like a narrow street between buildings. “It’s almost like an internal courtyard with the bedrooms overlooking the living area,” says Gregory. It’s a house that inverts expectations at every turn. Yet, it sticks strictly to a set of rules and constraints. The stairwell leading up to the bedrooms might break out of the 10m x 10m template they’d set themselves, but the floor space remains 200m2. “Because we carved out the lightwell, we had an extra bit of space to play with,” reasons Gregory. “So it’s really a mathematical game. You’re subtracting and adding, but still keeping within 200m2.” On the outside, instead of regular bricks, they’ve used clay pavers for the walls. “They’re thinner, and have little ridges on them, so they give a very interesting texture to the whole house,” says Gregory. A simple, functional detail has been made into a beautiful decoration. It gives the house a “sleeker, sharper look”, adds Asher. Asher says that the reddish colour of the bricks resonated with “Old Joburg” architecture. He’d hoped that there would be local resonances or regional references in their design – some justification for doing what they were doing where they were doing it. The little early 20th century red-brick arts and crafts houses typical of the city’s suburbs, some of them with beautifully crafted brick arches, were a satisfying historical precedent. “When we dug up around here in the garden, the soil here is exactly the same colour,” he adds.

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ABOVE: Gregory designed the faceted concrete firepit and surrounding seating a little after the house was completed – an exercise in making furniture onsite rather than transporting premanufactured items to the site. The benches double as a clamber feature for the boys to play on and even as an abstract garden sculpture – a focal point from the lounge when seen through the arched window. TOP RIGHT: The diamond-shaped cut-out in the slab creates a double-volume lightwell topped with a prismatic skylight, which floods the interior with natural light. Despite its sense of cosiness and contained space, the lounge area on the lower rung of the split-level living space connects meaningfully with the outside spaces in the garden via the arch-shaped doors and windows, which frame particular views and focus the eye on specific features in the garden. BOTTOM RIGHT: From the bottom of the garden, the strict Euclidian geometry and simultaneously toy-like character of the house are revealed, reminiscent of the “shapersorter” that gives the house its name. Gregory compares the raised circular swimming pool, tiled in black circular mosaics, to a “piece of liquorice”, or a shape waiting to be posted through one of the apertures in the “box”.

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A similarly thoughtful (and playful) approach continues inside. You enter the house via a door discreetly tucked behind a pink wedge-shaped wall. From the entrance, the living area drops down, opening up below you, and also connects with the areas upstairs though the lightwell. Inside, the brightness, the pops of primary colour and the general exuberance and design flare are something of a rebellion against the ubiquitous greys and charcoals that seem to predominate in suburbia at the moment. Asher finds them oppressive and clichéd. Gregory, too, found ample opportunity to dabble in a bit of semiotic play and bring some complex artistry to the interior details. The marble treads on the steps between one level and another are a prime example. You’d normally associate marble with countertops, but Gregory loves using materials in ways that subvert expectation. He also loves using ordinary, massproduced materials, like the PVC flooring on the stairs, but elevating them by placing them in a new context. The “summer green” of the tiles on the stairs is unexpectedly refreshing, non-slip, and the circular motif resonates with the geometry of the house. Details such as the door frames were finished in a colour a lot like wood primer, wryly adding finishing touches with something that says “unfinished”. Asher is a keen cook, so the kitchen was crucial. He loved the idea that the kitchen should function almost as architectural furniture, rather than blending tastefully into the background. “Obviously it’s very practical,” he notes of the kitchen design, but he adds that it’s also joyful, sculptural and interesting. The semi-circular cabinet references the sun, and echoes the arched windows. Between them, the irregularly placed windows, doors and the skylights, allow “surprising and unpredictable” plays of light throughout the day, quite a magical effect. Often, you can't quite tell where the light is coming from. The poetic effects of the light raise subtle questions about perception itself: how we see things; our own perspective. The playful inversions – what’s inside seems outside, what we expect to be used for one thing is used for another – upends convention and seems to free the mind and refresh the eyes. But it works: without limiting itself to the rationality we usually equate with functionality. It has that something extra… something transformative, something that shifts your perspective. So, to answer the question, why build a playful kaleidoscope of a home? “That’s why we travel, that’s why we read, it’s why we listen to music as well,” says Asher. And for him, it’s why we build. “It’s an environment that is creative.” A habitable sculpture indeed.

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"We started thinking about making the most of small spaces, and how you can make something small actually feel quite spacious”.

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10 ways to blend contemporary colour with mesmerising curves

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ffortlessly easy on the eye, curves add instant visual appeal to a space. For a look that’s right here, right now, combine their organic twists and turns with the latest in earthinspired, contemporary shades.

PROJECT INFO: STYLING Tara Sloggett PHOTOGRAPHS Warren Heath WORDS Robyn Alexander

"We started thinking about making the most of small spaces, and how you can make something small actually feel quite spacious”.

Add movement to your space with a simple, handmade mobile in the nature-inspired shades of the moment. This is also a great project to do with kids: it’s about simply gathering some coloured card, folding it over and cutting out cute shapes. Don’t be too particular – the more organic the better. Plus, the folding method means you can hide the fixings inside ;)

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with… Scissors, painted or coloured card, two dowel sticks, artist’s wire and doublesided tape – all from your local art supply store. Use the dowel sticks (or chopsticks) to make a cross, and wrap some artistic wire tightly around the cross section to secure. On each of the ends, about 2cm from the end, wrap more wire tightly around, leaving a little piece to create a hook shape. This is where the strip of paper shapes will hang from. Do the same at the cross section too. On the folded edge of the coloured shapes, make a pin hole in the middle and thread through a length of wire, leaving a few centimetres at each end. We used 3-5 shapes per strip. Lay flat and space out your shapes, then when happy, stick down the wire and card, inside, using double-sided tape. Make a loop of wire at the top end of each strip, then hang each strip from the cross. Now, balance: you may need to move the strips around to get a good balance, or add/take away shapes until your mobile hangs comfortably. Trim off excess wire. To suspend the entire mobile, attach wire to the central midsection, finish with a loop at the top and hang in your favourite spot.

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Maybe it’s the swivel that makes us dizzy for the Tulip chair – or perhaps its sensuous curves? Either way, this classic design makes us fall in love over and over again. Combining the Tulip’s retro feel with contemporary colours and arched and curved shapes makes for an eye-catching, layered look. And the truly bold should add a graphic dried flower stem or (if you have the space!) an entire tree branch for a look that channels the fearless style of 20th-century floristry maven, Constance Spry.

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with… Vinyl arch stickers, Stickaroo (stickaroo.com); vase holding branch and hole vase, both H&M (hm.com); all other vases, Obvi (obvi.co.za); vintage Tulip swivel chairs by Eero Saarinen, all stylist’s own. Combine nature-inspired shades with touch-me textures to create up-to-the-minute appeal: here, a fibre rug hung tapestry-style, offset by a supersized dried palm leaf, makes for a contemporary take on the inspirational style of 20th-century floral designer, Constance Spry.

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with… Rug, Poetry (poetrystores.co.za); dried palm leaf, Yes Exclusive Flowers (instagram.com/yesexclusiveflowers/); dress, stylist’s own. Seek out curvaceous shapes and spicy shades when shopping for decor accessories and crockery. A round tray, tactile vases and handle-free coffee mugs instantly add a cosy and comforting feel.

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with… Dusty pink serving bowls, Poetry (poetrystores.co.za); phone cover with strap, Zac and Gray (zacandgray.co.za); arched board and sand-coloured vase, both Obvi (obvi.co.za); off-white vase, H&M (hm.com); mugs, Nespresso (nespresso.com); mustard ceramic tray, Mr Price Home (mrphome.com).

Add an avant-garde touch to your coffee table or mantelpiece with arched vessels and a curvy candleholder. And remember, small vases aren’t just for flowers – they look just as charming when used to store stationery and art materials. Get the look with… Tall and small arched vessels, oval triple candleholder, hole vase, arched vase and wavy wooden board, all Obvi (obvi.co.za).

UPCYCLING IT’S A MOVEMENT

Topics surrounding over consumption and its impact on the environment have long been a subject of conversation. The spotlight on second hand goods from thrifting in clothing, to rare finds of furniture in charity shops, are all having their moment thanks to the increased awareness on sustainable living and circular economy.

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WHAT’S UPCYCLING? Upcycling involves taking an item that would otherwise be discarded and improving it to make it useful again. Discovering an old piece of furniture, cleaning and restoring it, brings its own rewards. Like knowing that the item in question is a unique piece and not a mass produced item that you can find anywhere. The piece will add character to your home, a statement piece that will be the start of many a conversation with guests. If it is an heirloom piece that has been in your family for generations, the item will continue to be a source of nostalgia and sentimentality for further generations to come. We all can’t be Greta Thunberg, but we can in our own way contribute to the well-being of the planet. Upcycling is a simple and rewarding way for most people to make their contribution. Here are some tips on how you can start your upcycling projects. Firstly, before considering changing the look of furniture or other products you would like to upcycle, have a look on good ol' Google and try to establish a value to the product you would like to upcycle. The last thing you would want is to paint over a precious server or armchair that could hold significant value. For this example let’s consider a piece of furniture. Once you have considered the value of the item, examine the piece. Would it be a better fit in your space if it is painted, or will restoring the item be a better option for the aesthetic of your home? Be sure to consider your skill level as some upcycling projects look amazing but a medium to high level of skill is needed to execute them.

Claudia Krishna

Brand & Customer Experience Leader Leroy Merlin www.leroymerlin.co.za @leroymerlinsa

An old sewing machine can be repurposed into an industrial look desk that will easily fit into the aesthetic of a modern home. Fitting for the “Work from Home” stage that we are currently in. Let’s go through the process step by step.

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A few clean dry rags or Mutton Cloth.

Paint Stripper if the item is painted.

Mineral Turpentine and fine steel wool to remove wax build up on the product.

Sandpaper in 2 grits - 80 grit for initial work & 120 grit for finer detail.

A scraper.

Woodoc Gel Stain in a color of your choice.

Woodoc 5 for a Matte Finish or Woodoc 10 for a Velvet Finish.

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STEP 2

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Wipe down the product to remove all dust or superficial dirt

Remove all hardware, like handles, etc.

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Apply Mineral Turpentine with a cloth and use steel wool to remove any wax build up.

Use 80 grit sandpaper to smooth down the surface. Once done, wipe down the surface to remove any dust.

STEP 5

Use 120 grit sandpaper to finely smooth down the surface. Once done, wipe down the surface to remove any dust.

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Apply the Gel Stain liberally or omit this step if you are happy with the colour of the piece after sanding. If stain is used, allow to dry for 4-5 hours. Reapply, if needed, following the same process.

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Once dry, apply Woodoc 5 or Woodoc 10 as per instructions on the packaging.

Should your item be painted apply the paint stripper as per the instructions on the packaging, taking the appropriate precautions, then proceed from step 3. Should you prefer to paint the item, consider a good quality chalk paint. Ensure that you follow all instructions through to sealing the item once painted as chalk paint is very porous and must be sealed to prevent staining. So before you banish something to the rubbish pile, look at it again and imagine a different use for the product to prolong its lifespan. All it takes is a bit of thinking out of the box and some elbow grease. This small contribution by each one would end up having a huge impact on the planet and maybe we won’t need to book that ticket to Mars just yet. All products listed above are available at leroymerlin.co.za Not confident to DIY just yet? Leroy Merlin offers MAKE it Workshops where novices can learn easy DIY projects under the guidance of expert Workshop facilitators. Join the Leroy Merlin Workshop Group on Facebook or book via Quicket.co.za Leroy Merlin also holds a second hand market called “Thrift your Home” where you can buy and sell your unwanted goods. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more details. OUTSIDE&IN /

Bring on

Bathroom Trends for

2022

Alaska Blue ceramic sink by Victorian Bathrooms

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rom soothing and simple to pattern and colour - it’s all about YOU in your bathroom. Whether it’s a bit of Zen you’re looking for, or a statement of your quirky unique style, we join Lisa Millbacher, of Bespoke Bathrooms, to uncover some ideas and trends that will inspire us to create our very own bespoke bathroom.

COLOUR In 2022, using colour to express ourselves is all the rage and the bathroom is the perfect place. Bathroom colour schemes are essential for getting the look and feel that works for you, as well as the specific finishes you have chosen. Bold colour use and maximalist interior design has increased and continues to do so.

NATURAL LIGHT Natural light is the best kind of light as it makes you feel calm and relaxed. Should your bathroom have a window, skylight or any source of natural light, it is key to make the most of it. Layered lighting from various sources such as overhead and front lighting from a mirror or wall lights will best serve you especially when it comes to detailed tasks such as skincare regimes and make up.

PLANTS Bringing the outdoors in is a continuing trend, when it comes to home decor and will carry on dominating bathroom design trends. As we know, the elements of nature brought into the space where we start and end our day, helps us to feel grounded and balanced.

PATTERNED TILES This year we continue to see tiled feature walls to introduce pattern and bold colours, particularly in cubicles, splashbacks and showers. So-called ‘Kit Kat’ tiles, which are very narrow stick like mosaic tiles, are generating much interest in 2022 as they bring texture to a bathroom and still work well with the playfulness of colour elements.

OLD MEETS NEW This trend is about combining the two styles: Period and Modern. The rule to combining these two styles is, opposites attract! For example: a traditional victorian bathtub paired with a modern and sleek faucet, or a modern rectangular sink with a traditional faucet.

SPATHROOM Spa inspired bathrooms can be so much more than just functional – currently they are more a place of retreat and solace. This trend goes further than lighting some scented candles, today we are looking at massaging showers, hydrotherapy baths and state of the art steam rooms and saunas.

Lisa Millbacher

Bespoke Bathrooms www.bespokebathrooms.co.za @bespokebathroom

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The Scents of Adventure

An exclusive interview with Agata Karolina, the woman creating poetry out of perfume at House of Gozdawa- an all-natural and brilliantly African perfumery. OUTSIDE&IN /

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Q: What made you start House of Gozdawa? What is your background and how did this translate to perfume? House of Gozdawa began from the desire to share the incredible biodiversity of African botanics, through investigating and celebrating the plethora of scents across the continent. The African continent was not considered as a player in the field with regards to fine fragrances. I was incredibly surprised how little of our botanicals were being used for their scent profile, flavours yes, scent - very, very little. My passion for travel and nature, hand in hand with this reality combined to birth the brand. My background is in design curation, project initiation and material research. After my Master’s in the Netherlands I worked on projects across Europe, Taiwan and Southern Africa for several years before deciding to move back to RSA to pursue the creation of African botanical inspired perfumes.

Q: What makes HoG different from any other perfume brands? The brand was created to respect, pursue, and celebrate African botanical ingredients, using them to tell a story of place. We focus on geographic location and biodiversity to create our scents. We’re creating real stories of travel, of history, of experience and inviting you to explore it for yourself. Our scents are rooted in responsibility, from the sourcing of our ingredients to the way in which we represent each place from which we create scents. The stories are fantastical and fun, but each one is rooted in reality and lived experience.

Q: How do you go about creating unique scents with HoG? We begin with location and what is growing there. Travelling for scent is a very unique way in which to perceive a place, it’s not only about your nose, it’s about sensations of all types. The sensation on your tongue of new flavour combinations in relativity to where you are and whom you’re with. The observations of what occurs around you as well as the behaviour of light, the feeling of nature and how these combinations can be captured to represent the essence of a place.

Q: Some combinations for the 2022 year ahead?

Q: How do you make use of natural ingredients? What type of local ingredients are often used? All of our products are based on the use of natural ingredients. I consider them to be more challenging and interesting to work with than their synthetic counterparts. They are by chemical nature far more complex, (note there are many natural chemicals too ie: salt) which leads to very unexpected varieties and results. We make use of a multitude of fynbos ingredients, from African Wormwood, Cape Snowbush, Blue Mountain Sage to Confetti Bush and Imphepho. Indigenous scents offer an entirely new world of fragrance and ideas.

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The Scents f Adventure

I’ve been focusing on warm, dry fragrances reminiscent of desert landscapes, hot sands and exotic nights, as well as cool and complex scents of sea scapes, fresh oxygen filled air and resinous shrubs.

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Q: Where can we find some of your products and scents across SA? Our products are available online through our webshop, as well as our local online retailer. The Local Edit, international online retailer: Plain Tiger, or alternatively at boutiques across SA. Maison Mara, AKJP Collective, Pezula Interiors and Always Welcome, among others.

Q; What iconic scents do you feel our readers need to try (and how were they inspired?) Guilty Pleasures, our latest fragrance is a whirlwind fantastical trip on the coastline of Madagascar to the island of Nosy Be. I create fragrances based on geographical locations visited and experienced. By utilising the flora of a location, coupled with the first hand experience of culture, cuisine and the overall feeling, memories are created of a space and place which anyone can now visit. You’re transported with me to the morning moments where electric green tree geckos stare you down with their googly eyes whilst unashamedly helping themselves to your fruit salad. The day trip when you appeased your lust for all items of the woven grass variety and stuffed your linen pockets with vanilla pods and spices so that their fragrance oozes onto your skin, mixing with the day’s sunscreen and perspiration. The fragrance is more than mere notes of plants, it is an experience of travel, of imagination and a déjà vu you will set yourself up to have.

Agata Karolina

Director & Perfumer www.houseofgozdawa.com @houseofgozdawa

Q: You’re not just about perfumes… What do you offer for linens and house scents, soaps, etc.? How popular are these? The brand is divided into two lines, Fine Fragrances (our perfumes) and Botanical Integrity which is our living and lifestyle line. These lines are constructed differently, our botanical integrity lines are created to enhance and enrich the living surroundings and everyday behaviours of our clients. Our Botanical Integrity line has become incredibly popular, with our soaps consistently selling out, as well as our candles and incense coming in at a quick third. Our soaps, known as our Shard Collection, as their shapes have been inspired by boulders fallen from the mountain, strung onto silken rope to be shaped by your body; our linen scent, Chela Nights, particularly purposed for sleep, created with research into neurological effects of different oils and how they assist the body to ease into rest. Our candles Fire On the Mountain, Some Serious Juju and Expedition to Botany Bay, each tell a story of a place. Their fragrances are also found in our soaps and incense lines. Lastly, as previously mentioned, our incense lines are created with zero synthetic fragrances or burning aids, only using the finest Frankincense powder and ground Sandalwood. You escape into the world of Anno Domini - echos of ancient Cathedrals, their marble and granite worn by time. Expedition To Botany Bay, a Eucalyptus incense inspired not by the sharp camphor scent of fresh eucalyptus oil, but the soft warm and lightly wooded fragrance which eucalyptus holds in the heat or when the leaves of bunches have dried, evoking summer winds and sun-kissed skin.

Q: What makes Extrait de Parfum different from Eau de Parfum? The differentiation between all perfume subheaders, cologne, eau de toilette, eau de parfum, and those you have mentioned, is the percentage of perfume oil which is contained within your bottle. Eau de parfum is 15-20% aromatic oil, Parfum or Extrait de Parfum is from 15-40%. The large percentage gap in the EXP is due to the types of aromatics being utilised in the fragrance. If the scent is constructed with a large array of very bold and lasting notes, then the lower percentage is utilised as a higher value. It will not necessarily be beneficial, it could in fact destroy the experience and longevity of the scent (each aromatic carries its own unique behavioural characteristics) where when working with lighter aromatics, such as citrus and soft greens or certain florals, the percentage will lean to a higher side to ensure that the full behaviour and spectrum of those notes are present for the desired longevity created for the fragrance.

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Q: What can we expect to see next from this gorgeous brand? I’m incredibly excited to be launching three new fragrances soon, which have been a few years in the making. Travels across the African continent, from sea to valley to never ending desert, as well as a new series of fragranced interior pieces created to celebrate the Art of Scent in the home. We have just launched our latest series of candles, created as the iconic look for the brand, 0.5kg of perfumed hand-poured wax in original artisan made porcelain vessels, which embodies the history, aesthetic and elegance of the brand, each of which have been mastercrafted in South Africa. My aim is to showcase our consistent and elegant products that can easily stand beside their international counterparts and give voice to the unique and exclusive botanics we have access to on our continent.

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GARDEN DESIGN SHOW 19 February - End May 2022

his year Show Gardens focus on living spaces in the garden realm for lifestyle, entertainment and the sheer pleasure of living in the moment outside the conﬁnes of the conventional home, as we know it – the quintessential integration of home and garden as a single unit. With an ever-growing awareness of human impact on the ecology, we must strive for assimilation into, and fusion with, our natural surrounds.

Central to all our many design complexities is once again the Tree of Life – core to the support of our very existence that is nurtured by the vast, life-giving roots and protected by the majestic, spreading crown. With a blend of elegance, sophistication, comfort, creativity, smart solutions and ecological consciousness, we proudly invite you to Lifestyle Show Gardens 2022.

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ighting up her life with an ethereal elegance seems to come second nature to Sian Eliot, bespoke lighting designer and owner of Mema Designs. So Outside & In sat down with the lighting legend to learn just how we can escape the autumn grey skies by creating an inviting and moody glow inside of our own homes. Q: Sian, tell us about your background, and what led to the inception of your brand? I started making lights to sell as an industrial design student in 1998, and in 2003, (with Adam Hoets) we started our first lighting business called Willowlamp. After selling my share in that company, I decided to start another lighting brand called Mema Designs in 2013. The first 7 years were in collaboration with Ari Geva, who helped me to develop the first products. It took us two years of R&D before launching in 2015. Since 2020 I have been the sole owner of Mema Designs.

Q: What makes Mema Designs unlike any other lighting company? We have a product which is made in a proprietary material and manufacturing technique, which we developed ourselves. So, the product is unique in every sense, not just aesthetically, but technically too. We also ensure that all parts are 100% pure aluminium, which is infinitely recyclable, and thus environmentally sound.

Q: What would you say is your ultimate design inspiration? Nature is where my mind and body can rest - most of my inspiration seems to come from spending time in the natural world - the Melville Koppies, or even in my garden.

Q: Where can we find some of your products across the country? You can purchase our products from our website. Otherwise, if you are in the neighbourhood -go to the Hollard campus in Braamfontein (next door to the Foodlover’s Market) where you will be able to see our large installation - Cloud of Petals.

Q: Favourite collection to date? I love the Waterlily collection. It is my favourite because it feels like magic to have one floating in my kitchen. It is subtle and fantastical, otherworldly.

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"MOST OF MY INSPIRATION SEEMS TO COME FROM THE NATURAL WORLD, PERHAPS EVEN JUST FROM MY GARDEN!"

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Q: Where in the home is the best spot for a unique and eye-catching luminaire? Hallways, or in-between spaces, over a side table, where you might pass every day and feel joy by seeing it there. Above the dining table is the best place for a cloud of Petals or something dramatic and unique! Somewhere that catches oblique natural lighting is also a good idea.

Q: How would the tone of light influence the mood and feel of a space, and what do you gravitate towards? We recommend using warm LED bulbs, which are dimmable - I always prefer dim and moody light, to give the eyes and heart a rest, especially within your home, which is your sanctuary. There is also a strong relationship of colour lighting and mood. Colour has a significant impact on how we feel. Colour psychology plays a pivotal role in interior design and it also dictates our relationship with colour lighting. We can apply these psychological traits when we think about lighting various rooms within our homes as well.

The following psychological associations are typically drawn from the relative-coloured lighting: • • • • • • • •

Blacks: elegance, authority, formality Greens: strength, growth, health Blues: tranquillity, wisdom, sincerity Purples: royalty, ambition, creativity Reds: romance, passion, intensity Oranges: enthusiasm, happiness, stimulation Yellows: optimism, laughter, intellect Whites: purity, cleanliness, neutrality

Using these colour responses, we can then create spaces that instil specific feelings and emotions, or offer different moods and tones for our homes. Through a combination of interior colours and lighting fixtures that emit these colours, an intentional mood or atmosphere can be set within your environment. It is also important to consider a combination of lighting solutions and natural light. And, when doing so one should look at each room in isolation and determine the intent of the room. Do you want to create a romantic dinner setting or a vibrant lounge? Do you want to flood your kitchen with natural light and grow vegetables from a vertical garden? With a better idea of the functionality of a room, one can begin to craft a lighting design that triggers psychological responses aligned to this function. Lighting psychology is a powerful field of study and understanding our brains responses to different fixtures can assist us as we hope to create meaningful spaces at home.

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Sian Eliot

Bespoke Lighting Designer & Creative Director of Mema Designs www.memadesigns.co.za @memadesigns

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We all know the sound... Tschhhk, followed by a fizzy hiss of deliciousness. Nothing quite beats the sound of cracking open a crisp, cold brewsky. We thought we'd give the people what they want and champion some local breweries making waves of deliciousness! Needless to say... We had fun 'researching' this one.

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THAT BREWING CO.'S ‘El Juicy’ Cracking forth from the beak of a cheeky toucan, is their New England IPA; ‘El Juicy’. A collision of fruity and hoppy that crafts together a highly drinkable IPA. Take a whiff and you might find yourself suddenly transported to a tropical beach wearing banana baggies, holding an inflatable unicorn. The sweet and fruity flavours are brought out by the glen of malt, water and hops dominating over bitterness and producing a unique hopfruit salad.

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Saggy Stone’s California Steam

Using only the highest quality malts from Belgium and hops from America, with just one sip of our California Steam, you will be hit with an initial punch of fruit guava and toasty malt, making way for a medley of sweet malt, caramel, and subtle fruit flavour to warm your soul. Best served in a tulip or brandy balloon glass, paired with spicy chicken or frankfurters and mustard…yum! Being one of their strongest beers, with an ABV of 6%, this beer is not for the light-hearted craft beer drinkers, but rather for the die-hard fans looking for something full of flavour, as opposed to the other mass-produced light lagers.

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‘Pixie Dust’

Darling Brew’s

The California Steam was one of the first recipes that the two brothers (Phil & Adrian) came up with during their ‘home’ brewing days. Before Saggy Stone Brewery became commercial, the California Steam was our most loved beer and is based on a California common-style beer.

Sxollie Xider ‘Golden Delicious’ A very inviting pale golden colour with a subtle sparkle and hint of the apple it's made from. The flavour is balanced by a natural floral sweetness, subtle yeastiness and sour tropical fruit notes with a little lick of toffee apple towards the end, making you come back for more, every time. Crafted using only famous, single varietal apples locally sourced from one grower in the Elgin Valley, Western Cape, S.A. They can tell you the exact orchard and block from where their apples are grown.

A seductive smooth Weiss with a blend of banana, citrus, clove, and floral undertones. A classic Weissbier golden in colour with a citrusy hop and mild bitterness. Yeasty smooth mouthfeel and a cloudy, tight foam. The perfect thirst-quencher reminiscent of spring and summer days with flowers and bees. Aromas: Banana, ripe pear, and bubblegum, with spicy clove. Floral and Citrus hop aromas carried on a lively carbonation. Flavours: Very smooth, with a light to medium body. Flavours mimic aromas. With distinct malt flavor and not-quite-dry finish; bitterness is mild INSPIRED BY THE CAPE HONEYBEE Darling Brew was conceptualised in the beautiful outdoors and their beers have subsequently been brewed to be enjoyed out in nature - which is also where they have the privilege of encountering our planet's awesome creatures on our journeys around the globe.

You haven’t tasted SXOLLIE Golden Delicious until you’ve tasted it with seafood. The golden liquid bursting with subtle bubbles and sour tropical fruit notes balances beautifully with the mild, slightly sweet taste of scallops, calamari and octopus. Go on. Dive in and submerge your taste buds in deliciousness. Golden deliciousness.

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Cape Brewing Co’s ‘Amber Weiss’ (Known to their loyal followers as CBC.) Enjoy CBC's German-style craft Amber Weissbier, a fruity and aromatic beer with flavours of banana and clove, followed by a delicate bitter finish. Check out CBC’s total rebrand of their labels and packaging too. They wanted to keep the brand lively, fun, energetic but with their traditional values reflected in the product, to great success, we think!

www.capebrewing.co.za

Richmond Hill Brewing CO.'S ‘Car Park John’ "Our very own local surfing legend, John Scheepers, has been tearing up PE’s surf since the beginning of time itself. This amber ale has been brewed to celebrate him and all he has done for the surfing community. With the beer’s tropical aroma of naartije, litchi and passion fruit together with a rich caramel flavour that finishes up dry, it would be a sin to deny yourself a pint while watching the sets roll in. ABV 4.1%

Craven Craft Lager Craven Craft Lager is an easy-drinking premium handcrafted brew born in the historic town of Stellenbosch. Full-bodied and satisfying with zero sugar, zero total carbohydrates and low GI. Voted top lager at the Global Association of Craft Beer Brewers in Berlin in 2014, silver medal at the South African National Beer Trophy in 2021 and gold medal at the Aurora International Taste Challenge 2021. Phew, that's a lot of accolades. You'll see why when you taste it! “Not all craft beers are born equal - and not all of them are naturally vegan-friendly. Thank goodness for Stellenbrau though, cos we took a case with when we went on our getaway over the festive season! Stellenbrau craft beer is 100% vegan-friendly and is made with pure and natural ingredients (no preservatives).” – Cape Town Vegan.

www.stellenbrau.co.za

A well-balanced brewsky that klaps with a glorious caramel-coffee-toffee malty flavour. You can bet your fun socks this Porter style beer’s unlike anything you’ve ever had. It’s dark, it’s delicious, its creamy head lingers like the last person wanting to leave a party – and after a few of these, you could be. A beer for the wild and free at heart, they created a new look ‘n feel that captures that essence, weaving a story that Lakeside beers can, and should, be enjoyed in the great outdoors. And because no two adventures are ever alike, there’s a beer especially brewed for each one.

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Outside & In | Autumn 2022

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Get Local, Brew

Light Up Your Life with Outside & In's Top Picks for Moody Lighting

The Scents of Adventure

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Upcycling – It’s a Movement

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The Art of Alfresco Living

Little Seedlings Club

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Timeless Elegance

The Autumn Harvest

The Lowdown on Lush Lawns

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