Innholdsfortegnelse for September 2016 i SA Garden and Home

For those of you who missed the clue on the cover, Garden and Home is celebrating its 70th birthday this year. The magazine started life in 1946 as the rather unassuming The South African Home Gardener and Poultry Keeper. It was printed in black and white and only cost a shilling. It rapidly found a market in South African gardeners thirsty for local gardening advice. Decor was introduced in the ’60s and full colour in the ’80s, and over the years, it became a household name. I grew up with Garden and Home. There were copies in my grandparents’ home and piles of them stacked in a cupboard in my parents’ home. I remember poring over them for ideas for my first flat. When we asked readers for their best…

How and where do you work? I’m most creative in my studio in Gardens, Cape Town. It can take many hours until I complete a particular work. Art is a passion of mine and part of my daily life, but it’s also a business and so I need to focus on this aspect too. What inspires you? Travel and creative people. I grew up in Namibia, studied in Germany and my travels to India and Zanzibar provided inspiration. Nature is also a great source. I’m always on the lookout for interesting finds when I go for walks. Ideas can come to me at any time. Where did your love of art originate? My father is an art collector so from a young age I was exposed to selecting and hanging…

EXPERT TIPS “One way to make your bathroom appear larger is to bring in natural light,” says architectural designer Kim Johnson of The Love Factor. Here are more of her tips: If you want to let in more light with bigger windows and glazed doors, but want to maintain privacy, sandblast a section of the glass, as in this bathroom. If there’s space, indulge in a large freestanding bath in which to soak the stress away. If your bathroom doesn’t have a green view, introduce indoor plants such as large tropical palms and orchids. Enhance the sense of space with overscaled mirrors. Add drama with unique pendant and wall lights. Fit a dimmer switch so you can adjust the lighting to suit the mood. SOURCES Eurolux eurolux.co.za Italtile italtile.co.za Pezula Interiors…

CLICKETY QUICK The instant ‘cut-n-click’ convenience of Podium Clic Luxury Vinyl from Belgotex Floors is what appealed most to Brigitte and Michael Smith. Reluctant to undertake the messy removal of the existing tiles, the Smiths were delighted when the dark wood-look vinyl was installed over the kitchen floor that Brigitte had hated for over 10 years. Both warm underfoot and waterproof, the handsome wood look gives the room a contemporary feel without the cost and maintenance of real timber – perfect for the heart of this busy Jo’burg home! For more information on the Belgotex Carpets and Flooring range, go to www.belgotexfloors.co.za Durban: 033 897 7500 Cape Town: 021 763 6900 Johannesburg: 011 380 9300 Facebook: www.facebook.com/belgotex Twitter: @belgotex…

  Colonial style In 2001, Orhan and Karin Demir fell in love with the classic colonial character of a heritage house in Forest Town, Jo’burg. Like many of the homes built in the early 1920s, it featured leadlight bay windows and a grand set of stone steps leading to the entrance. Inside, it had all the original fittings and finishes including Oregon pine floors, pressed ceilings and fireplaces. “Fortunately, the family who owned the house for the previous 50 years had done a great job maintaining it. Aside from clearing the overgrown back garden, the only thing we had to do was install a new kitchen,” recalls Karin. Thirteen years later, now with teenagers (daughter Iman, and son Derin), the Demirs decided to extend the house. In addition to a…

EXPERT ADVICE Landscaper Megan MacKenzie, who laid out this rose garden at The Country Club Johannesburg, has the following tips Structure is important in a formal rose garden. Frame the garden with rose-clad trellises and include seating where you can enjoy the view and scent. Surround the roses with buxus, Abelia grandiflora or myrtle hedges to hold the shape of the beds during the winter months. In this setting, quadrants of pale pink, pale blue, deep pink with deep orange and red roses create symmetry. Using roses of the same height creates uniformity. Add wonderful scent with varieties such as ‘Mr Lincoln’, ‘Maria Callas’ and ‘Duftwolke’. Groundcovers like violets, sutera and erigeron can be used to line paths and add further interest. Water your roses deeply twice a week, deadhead…

Who lives here Kenneth and Rozanne Ross, farmers and guesthouse owners, their son Bruce, the fifth Ross descendant to farm here, and his fiancé Tarin, dogs, Georgie and Tessa and five cats who keep the rodents at bay. The garden An extensive farm garden in the picturesque Cowie River valley near Bedford in the Eastern Cape with well-established trees and an abundance of roses. What’s most noticeable at Cavers are the magnificent trees and the way they appear to embrace the garden. Some form a multi-tiered backdrop to the broad borders filled with shrubs, roses and perennials, while others screen sections of the garden, encouraging you to see what lies beyond. The oldest tree, a venerable 150-year-old oak was planted by one of the Ross ancestors. Many of the others…

10 must-dos this month Contributing garden editor Marianne Alexander’s handy checklist of essential chores to do in September 1 Feed the entire garden for a good spring growth flush. Small amounts of slow-release organic products like pelletised chicken manure and powdered guano will feed plants over a period of time, while granular and water-soluble and foliar feeds, like Seagro and Multifeed, release their nutrients immediately. Water them in. 2 Cut back soft wooded plants like salvias, begonias, pelargoniums, fuchsias and foliage plants such as iresine (blood leaf) by about two thirds and discard old twiggy growth. Feed with a high-nitrogen fertiliser, mulch with good compost and water well. Take tip cuttings of these and daisy bushes, lavender, heliotrope and pentas. Save seeds from winter and spring annuals such as Namaqualand…

Dates: 23-25 September 2016 Venue: The Royal Showgrounds, Pietermaritzburg Opening Hours: 09h00 to 17h00 daily Ticket Prices: R60 for adults (12 years +) R40 for children under 12 and pensioners (60 years +) Pre-school children accompanied by an adult enter free of charge Keep updated on www.gardenshow.co.za This year we have exciting new developments with the addition of the Spirit of Spring Canine Spectacular where more than 600 purebred dogs of various breeds will be judged. The show will include agility, dog carting, dancing with dogs and lots more. Hall 2 will be filled with exciting goodies for your pets. “Fashion Fantasy in flowers” is a not-to-be-missed addition to The Witness Garden Show calendar that includes the first glimpse of the keynote gardens, a fashion show of living couture, cheese…

Self-confessed number one fan and our third-longest subscriber, Jeannette Wonalet of Benoni, Jo’burg, reveals that she turns 70 in the same year as her favourite magazine. “We’ve travelled a long and enjoyable journey together, growing up and changing styles and attitudes over the years. Garden and Home has been an important and inspiring part of my life,” she explains. Jeannette was introduced to the magazine when she moved to South Africa from Bulawayo in the late 1960s. “My mother used to get it and I fell in love with the gardening pages. The magazine has always given me new ideas and has helped me develop my own style,” she says, while reaching for a particular copy from the stack of Garden and Home magazines on her coffee table. “When my…

Anne Roselt has made a career out of her passion for colour. “My interest began when I worked as a decorative painter on commissions in London, Canada and Jordan,” she recalls. “I then studied colour therapy for interiors under world-renowned colour therapist Theo Gimbel, before joining Plascon.” Anne now lives in Durban and is one of South Africa’s foremost colour experts. As the Global Colour Manager, she’s responsible for Plascon’s annual colour trend forecast. “I represent South Africa on a panel of colour specialists and designers from around the world. We meet twice a year in London to discuss trends which I then adapt for the South African market and the colour trend forecast is the result,” she explains. ANNE’S BEST… SPACE is The Oyster Box hotel in Umhlanga (1).…

winning letter TRUE friendship I had a very special friend and every time I visited her lovely home she was always busy with new projects. I loved everything she did. One day I asked her where she got all her wonderful ideas from. She replied “Denise, the secret is Garden and Home .” We had a good laugh about it. Unfortunately she passed away, but I have wonderful memories of the gardening and decorating we did together. Denise van Deventer WRITE IN AND WIN Denise has won a luxurious bamboo throw, worth R1 300, from The Natural Company. Visit thenaturalcompany.com PASSION for gardening When I was little, I couldn’t wait for my mom to give me her old Garden and Home magazines. I would cut out pictures of plants and…

1. OPPOSITES ATTRACT “I’m a great anti-trends follower,” says Tessa Proudfoot who created this sophisticated dining room in Hyde Park, Jo’burg. “I use pieces that are neither in nor out of fashion, and I love a play on textures – rough with smooth, shiny against matte.” Tessa chose ‘forever’ accents in the carpet, kelim-look upholstery and blue-and-white scatters. “These are enduring items that can easily be updated with modern accessories. And I always choose the best quality, something that is going to last.” 2. URBAN OASIS “Creating a timeless room is all about blending high-style furnishings with modern-day comforts,” says Sumari Krige of La Grange Interiors. “For this terrace, I chose a dark backdrop as a contrast to the surrounding fynbos and the potted succulents. The modular outdoor sofa from…

LUXURY UNDERFOOT The plush, patterned luxury of Belgotex Floors’ Impressions carpet transformed Candice Eaglestone’s bedroom into a haven of elegance and tranquillity in her Johannesburg home. Its subtle, textured surface, created by the thick level-cut loop pile, insulates against cold, absorbs sound and is warm and welcoming underfoot. It’s the ultimate indulgence and Candice loves to kick off her shoes and revel in its cosy comfort. She can also be confident that the Stainproof SDX yarn will resist the effects of pets and children. For more information on the Belgotex Carpets and Flooring range, go to www.belgotexfloors.co.za Durban: 033 897 7500 Cape Town: 021 763 6900 Johannesburg: 011 380 9300 Facebook: www.facebook.com/belgotex Twitter: @belgotex…

“OUR PATIO was cold and not very welcoming,” recall Cornell and Okkie Slabbert of Somerset West. “We knew we weren’t making the most of it. In addition to dining outside, we also wanted to be able to entertain here.” HOW THIS SPACE WENT FROM DRAB TO FAB: “As the Slabberts had a strict budget, I suggested that we upcycle their existing dining table and bench, which were solid, good quality pieces,” says Zania Grobbelaar of Dear Zania Interiors. Once the dark varnish was stripped off, the table was treated to show off its natural grain. The bench was painted in a similar neutral tone and dressed with a cushion for comfort. This allowed the budget to include new dining chairs as well as a bold, outdoor rug from Hertex. “The…

Some of the best and most memorable roses released over the years include ‘Peace’ (introduced in 1945), ‘Queen Elizabeth’ (1954), ‘Papa Meilland’, ‘Mister Lincoln’ and ‘Oklahoma’ (1964), ‘Blue Moon’ (1965), ‘Just Joey’ (1972), ‘Double Delight’ (1972), ‘Elegant Beauty’ (1982) and ‘Johannesburg Sun’ (1987). All are classic beauties, the epitome of the long-stemmed hybrid tea rose. They have elegant urn-shaped buds and perfectly symmetrical blooms with high, pointed centres, aptly described by German rose breeder, Thomas Proll, as the ‘supermodels’ of the rose world. Despite the profusion of new types of roses, hybrid tea roses have stood their ground as the queens of the garden. They remain the ultimate pickable rose for the home with new generations such as ‘Arctic Ice’, ‘Garden Queen’, ‘Brass Trumpet’, ‘Saint Jubilee’ and ‘Intense’ surpassing earlier…

Perennials have always been looked upon as the backbone of the garden; solid, trustworthy performers, but with none of the pizzazz of attention-grabbing annuals that fill garden centres. Previously, perennials took a year to establish themslves, flowered in their second year and were at their best in the third. Well, not anymore. Gardeners are no longer quite so patient, so plant hybridisers sped up the process and these new and improved plants flower in their first year, putting them on par with long-flowering annuals, but requiring far less effort. Their other qualities haven’t changed. They are easy to grow, tolerate most soil types and forgive neglect. Their strong root system helps them survive drought and resist competition from other plants. Once established, they need virtually no care, apart from deep…

MENU CANAPÉS COCONUT CURRY CAULIFLOWER SOUP WITH ROASTED BUTTERNUT TORCHED GOAT’S CHEESE AND FRESH FIGS WITH WALNUT DRESSING ROASTED PEPPERS WITH LENTILS, MUSHROOMS AND AVOCADO KALE PESTO WOOD-FIRED TROUT WITH DILL AND CAPERS COFFEE-BRAISED BEEF RIB EYE JACKET SWEET POTATOES RASPBERRY AND RHUBARB TART The secret to a good party is when you can actually spend time with your guests, which is why the Garden and Home team loved the idea of having their 70th-birthday lunch hosted by The Forum Company, a leading catering and events company. As expected, The Forum ensured the event was truly magical in the gardens of their lovely venue, L’Antico Giardino in Lanseria, Jo’burg. The guest list included the magazine’s staff and regular contributors who were bowled over by the understated yet elegant table. Bright…

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     Who lives here Bronwyn Smidt and her fiancé Kenneth Clucas, her two children, Blake (13), Mia (10) and Twyford, the cat. The house A four-bedroom, double-storey home with open-plan living and entertaining areas, a deck and swimming pool. While visiting Helderfontein Estate, north of Johannesburg, four years ago, Bronwyn Smidt and Kenneth Clucas spotted a riverside stand and knew it would be perfect for the new house they wanted to build together. “We also fell in love with the lush green forest adjoining the stand. In addition to giving us a lovely outlook, it also meant that no one could build in front of us,” says Bronwyn, who owns interiors and styling company, The Textured Barn. Although she and Kenneth have built and renovated houses in the past, this…

SHAG RUGS Considered an essential for bachelor pads in the swinging ’60s, shag carpeting enjoyed a short revival in the ’90s thanks to the Austin Powers movies. But the current passion for all things retro has made it chic again especially for rugs. Whether made from synthetics or wool, they’re still gorgeous to recline on. So get out the carpet rake. THEN Wanting a complete change from the heaviness of the antique furniture in their Cape Town house featured in April 1978, the owners embraced a new sophisticated style which included a deep flokati rug. NOW The texture of this shag rug complements the furnishings in this apartment in the February 2016 issue. Get the look PATTERNED TILES In keeping with the artisanal trend, patterned tiles are back with a…

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TRANSFORM YOUR BEDROOM WITH A WALLPAPER MURAL Instead of patterned wallpaper, consider a mural that resembles a work of art. You’ll definitely feel as though you’re in dreamland with Eijffinger’s Masterpiece 358121, R10 350/panel. “Make sure the dimensions of the panel fit your wall,” advises Haidee Kramer of Dreamweaver Studios. “If the panel is too tall, the top or bottom can easily be trimmed by the installer. If it doesn’t fit the width, select another design or you can paint the remaining section of the wall. It’s exactly like installing wallpaper so make sure the wall is prepared properly and use a professional wallpaper hanger.” SOURCE Dreamweaver Studios dreamweaverstudios.co.za…

As spring starts in late August and continues into November in some areas, our selection includes plants that are more frost tolerant than others while a number need the cold to perform well. When choosing these and the companion plants, make sure they’re suitable for your climate. Create an evergreen backdrop and intersperse it with deciduous shrubs. Keep in mind there are many forms, cultivars and hybrids of those plants featured. MALUS FLORIBUNDA (CRAB APPLE) The deep pink buds of this magical deciduous tree lighten to white as they open. The leaves colour well in autumn complementing the edible, miniature apple-like fruits. Height: 3–4m. Growing tips: Frost tolerant, it’s best in cold to cool areas in full sun. It can survive dry periods, but for a good display, water regularly…

Lavender’s name comes from the Latin word lavare meaning ‘to wash’, and infusions of this herb have been used for centuries as a gentle cleanser. In addition to its wonderful fragrance, lavender is a calming herb with antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal and antidepressant properties. GROWING TIPS A native of the Mediterranean, this hardy perennial likes full sun and is drought tolerant. However, it adapts well to a range of climates. It flowers nearly all year round, attracting many beneficial insects with its fragrant purple spears. Its strong-smelling leaves repel aphids, whitefly and other harmful insects. It is also a rodent repellent, and if rats are a problem, a lavender hedge around a vegetable garden is a good deterrent. Grow lavender from seed in seed trays or purchase seedlings. It dislikes…

Tried and TRUSTED Baking with Jackie Cameron, by Jackie Cameron, R290, (Struik Lifestyle), is a compilation of this award-winning chef’s recipes. Think breads, biscuits, sweet and savoury pies, tarts and desserts and cakes. Find the recipe for the Carrot Cake with Chocolate Chunks and Cocoa Cream Cheese Icing (pictured) at gardenandhome.co.za touch Smooth Add a liberal splash of Westfalia Avocado Oil to all sorts of dishes during National Heart Awareness Month. It’s full of antioxidants, omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids, making it a heart-smart cooking choice. Head to avolicious.co.za for delicious recipes, meal inspiration and a chance to win Yuppiechef.com vouchers worth R1 000 each. Brunch & LUNCH Lust Bistro & Bakery on Vrede en Lust wine estate in Franschhoek offers freshly baked artisan breads, lunchtime chalkboard specials and…

FIND OF THE MONTH Can you tell me more about this hand-carved antique chair? Gillian Wayne, St Francis Bay This chair is unusual says Riaan Bolt, specialist dealer in Cape and Transvaal antiques. “It’s difficult to identify the wood used from the photograph, but it looks like a Transvaal adaptation of a Victorian chair from the late 19th century. You can see from the nail marks that the seat and the centre panel in the back would originally have been upholstered. The carving, spindles and piercing are interesting and point to local manufacture. I’d value it between R4 000 – R6 000.” This vase has been in my husband’s family for ages. He was told it was valuable. Can you please tell me more about it and what it’s worth?…