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READERS’ QUERIES 087 158 0279 or e-mail gardenhome@caxton.co.za EDITOR Mary Jane Harris ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Mandy Buchholz 087 158 0279 KZN CONTRIBUTING EDITOR, DECOR Candice Botha candicebotha@gmail.com CAPE CONTRIBUTING EDITOR, GARDENING Marianne Alexander gandhgardenguru@gmail.com FEATURES EDITOR Lauren Delargy laurend@caxton.co.za CHIEF SUB-EDITOR, GARDENING Diane Peacock dianep@caxton.co.za PRODUCTION MANAGER / COPY EDITOR Richard Goller richardg@caxton.co.za DIGITAL EDITOR Khanyi Mlaba khanyim@caxton.co.za EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS Juliette Arrighi de Casanova, Natalie Boruvka, Josie Eveleigh, Jane Griffiths, Connall Oosterbroek, Tess Paterson, Lolly Stuart, Jo Trappitt, Dina Venter, Diana Wemyss, Lyn Woodward MARKETING AND PROMOTIONS Roline Haine 087 158 0309 rolineh@caxton.co.za GENERAL MANAGER Anton Botes FINANCIAL MANAGER Rohan French NATIONAL HEAD OF SALES Ronell Buitenbos HEAD OF RETAIL MARKETING AND INNOVATION Dejane Poil MARKETING MANAGER Reinhard Lotz PRODUCTION MANAGER Sada Reddhi DIGITAL MEDIA STRATEGIST Aqsa Qureshi…

a new green world

I love the effect of this gorgeous mustard sofa against an overscaled floral wallpaper. See more ideas for combining plants and florals on page 48. The hot topic of conversation at dinner parties these days is no longer crime, schools or (heaven forbid) politics, it’s how to get off the grid. The rising cost of water and electricity, not to mention load shedding, has forced us all to look for ways to reduce energy and water consumption, and suddenly inverters, grey water systems and the like have become hugely fascinating.I’m always grateful to the previous owners of my house who were forward thinkers and installed a solar geyser long before it was necessary, and for the 5 000-litre rainwater tank we put in a few years ago (although three…

write now

VEGGIE MIGHTI thoroughly enjoyed the articles by Jane Griffiths in the April issue of Garden and Home . Not only have I learned how to use home-made vegetable dyes, but also to grow the veggies used for the dyes. In addition, she wrote about unusual root vegetables, including kohlrabi. With my minute vegetable garden, having exotic plants that I can eat is both a visual feast and a healthy alternative. Thank you for information about new varieties of vegetables and new ways to use them, even colouring scarves for gifts. Ellen Joubert Write in and win Ellen Joubert has won a book hamper worth R1 000. It includes the following titles: Fresh Veggie Kitchen by David and Charlotte Bailey (Pavilion), If Trees Could Talk…

home front

Style and COMFORT Featuring a pared-back silhouette and slightly wider seat, Kariba is the latest design from Woodbender. There’s a choice of 15 timber finishes and you can also opt to customise with a fabric of your choice.woodbender.co.za CHALK IT UPAnnie Sloan chalk paint is a DIYer’s dream (no prepping or priming required!) and with two new neutrals, Chicago Grey and Svenska Blue, you’ll be itching to revamp your tired pieces this month. anniesloan.com BOHEMIAN GLAMOURRhapsody is the new collection from Portuguese fabric house Aldeco. Opulent and texture rich, it’s a mix of velvets, jacquards, gorgeous embroideries and woven fabrics. See the range at Black Fabrics. blackfabrics.co.za Natural OrderNew from Vondom, Stones is an elegant solution for durable outdoor seating. Moulded in polyethylene, the…

at a glance

THE ARCHITECT: Hugo Hamity of Hugo Hamity Architects. THE CLIENTS: Carel and Annerie Jordaan and their two teenage children. THE BRIEF: A house that caters for both family living and private spaces and causes the least possible disruption to the environment. THE HOUSE: A single-storey home with the main living areas, bedroom and service areas linked by a decked walkway to a separate bedroom, gym, study and two cottages.…

treading lightly

(PHOTOGRAPHS SUPPLIED) Situated in the heart of a 300ha stretch of undisturbed bushveld near Thabazimbi in Limpopo, this house, designed by architect Hugo Hamity, was inspired by its location.“It took a few site visits with the client and contractor to determine the final positioning of the house,” says Hugo. “A vast elongated rock on the edge of a cliff with all-around views was chosen and the house follows the contours and the shape of the Marakele Mountains behind.”Rock from the site was used to clad the elevated pool and cellar, a feature wall in the living room and the entrance, blending the house into the bush. “The steel structure allows for seamless merging of interior and exterior spaces, emphasised by the use of wooden flooring throughout – Balau timber outside…