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The Garden of Cosmic SpeculationFor me gardening is taking time out of a ridiculously packed, never-ending schedule to relax and express yourself by creating an idea of how a garden paradise should look. Never hold back when it comes to your creative flair, and let go of the traditional gardening chains blocking your ideas from jumping out and biting the neighbours. Continue reading
In search of the giant MiscanthusSnuggled away on the mountainous border of the Free State and Lesotho is the Golden Gate National Park, a reserve dedicated to the preservation of southern Africa’s amazing and extensive grass species. I took the week off and headed to Lesotho to look for a giant grass called Miscanthus capensis, that is in full flower at the moment and is one of only two Miscanthus species that occur in southern Africa. Continue reading
Stiburus in South Africa’s lost valleyI am always will be a little bit obsessed with grass. Not the ‘medicinal’ variety, but the real McCoy growing all alongside our highways in different shapes, textures, colors and sway. For me it’s as much of a fun challenge to spot the rare species of grass alongside my road on the way to work, as it would be for someone else to spot the big 5 in the Kruger Park. Continue reading
Mama nature’s merge with architectureHaving to be on the filming location at 4.00am in the morning is not what I call fun, especially because I am not the most bubbly morning person, not at all! But arriving on site with my (also half asleep and driving!) co-presenter I quickly woke up, as if I had a infusion of Red Bull to my heart. Entering the Cradle of Humankind was special not only to all South Africans but all of humanity… Continue reading
Exploring the Lowveld Botanical GardenIn the heart of the Lowveld on the eastern border of South Africa, nestled between the Crocodile and the Nels Rivers, is the Lowveld Botanical Garden. Probably one of South Africa’s most admired and beautifull gardens, the garden was opened in 1971 and the luscious grounds are about 165 hectares big, where approximately 25 hectares of the total area are landscaped with an African plant collection that is equal to none. Continue reading
The GREAT baobabs of MadagascarI find myself extremely fortunate to live so close by nature’s biggest wonderland – Madagascar! There is no place more strange, more unique, and best of all more exciting for plant and animal lovers seeking an adventure rival to none. Continue reading
Gardens at the 2012 Gardening World CupWhat an amazing Gardening World Cup 2012! Held annually in Nagasaki, Japan, it has been a show of unprecedented standard this year, with designers showing off their individual styles with gardens that will even make the most experienced landscaper stand back and say, “Wow, now I haven’t thought of that yet!” The gardens all had the same theme, which was WORLD PEACE, and each garden portrayed that theme in a individual way, making each garden completely different from the next. Continue reading
Gardening World Cup in Japan, 2012The Gardening World Cup is is held annually in Nagasaki, Japan, and the theme for this year is World Peace – also a stark reminder of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that happened back in March 2011. Continue reading