A few years back, I found a big basket full of seashells at a local thrift store for R40 ($2.30). Before you could say Sponge Bob Square Pants, those beauties…
We’re super fortunate to have a large lush garden that’s pretty self-sustaining, and we have loads of feathered friends who visit on a regular basis. From teeny tiny Cape White-eyes,…
One of the best things about living in South Africa is that we get to spend a lot of time outdoors, pottering around in the garden. So it’s no wonder…
A while back we were given a whole box full of old rusty lanterns by a friend of ours. Love it when that happens 🙂 We managed to repurposed bits…
Gabion planters have been used for centuries to add interest to gardens and landscapes and they are surprisingly easy to make too. According to wiki they were first used by…
There is something so fascinating about miniature creations and fairy gardens. They take us back to our childhood and I love getting lost in them and living, even if it’s…
We are so blessed to stay in one of the most beautiful countries in the world, where the climate let’s us enjoy Mother Nature at her best. I’d love you…
I’ve always dreamed of making a desert fairy garden with a little log cabin for our garden fairies. And this week that dream finally became a reality 😀 Isn’t it…
Have you ever tried making an umbrella? The mechanism that opens and closes the canopy is ingenious. It’s so simple and yet so functional. I was really keen to try…
Do you want to add a little something special to your garden? Then this Chain of Hearts garden mobile could be just what you’re looking for. It’s inexpensive and lots of…
If you’re trying to make your garden a better place for birdlife, few things are more attractive than a well-maintained birdbath. We’ve been experiencing a heatwave these last few days, and our poor…