It's not really autumn yet, it's simply late Summer with a 'day-old beard growth' - a lovely time of year when there is much to do and to plant in the garden...
May the forest be with you!
A new trend is called "forest bathing", and on March 21, (also Human Rights Day in our country), it's International Day of the Forests too. 'Forest bathing' does not entail a tiring hike through a huge plantation, and nor does it mean standing naked under a tree when it is raining, to save shower water... It means a little bit of quiet "metime" in the company of green giants, to appreciate their huge value to our planet, and our mental health in general - being in the shade and protection of trees does seem to soothe anxiety! It is therefore important that we do not allow trees to be chopped down right, left, and centre. It's equally important that we take time to choose the appropriate tree for different situations, (your local GCA garden centre will know!) and to support all treeplanting initiatives in our communities. Trees are the green lungs of our urban areas and planting them is a symbol of love for future generations to come.
Smart planting - "The golden age"
You may have seen that metallic colours like rose gold and copper are still on-trend. Metallic décor and plants with golden foliage or bright variegation is still very 'in' – and they create lightness and bright accents in pots or in a garden. Plant lots of dwarf Coprosma hybrids with their glowing foliage which will start intensifying as soon as it's a little cooler. The foliage of a star jasmine called 'Summer Sunset' is coppery and gold, and the beautiful new cordyline varieties like 'Electric Pink' and 'Electric Star' are very 'in' too. Another glowing specimen to plant, is home grown Leucadendron 'Red Devil'. All of these are great hardy plants!
Bedding besties
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What To Do In (And Out Of) The Garden
It's not really autumn yet, it's simply late Summer with a 'day-old beard growth' - a lovely time of year when there is much to do and to plant in the garden...
Print A Silk Scarf With A Pink Art Deco Design
In recent articles I have shown you how to carve your own lino stamps and now I am going to show you how best to print them.
Braai Culture
We South Africans love to braai and it is a fundamental part of who we are! This braai sauce and spice caddy with matching firelighter holder is perfect for keeping your braai area neat and tidy. Not only that - they make great Father's Day gifts.
Happy Mother's Day! - Painted Porcelain
I love recycling, reusing and redesigning any object and turn it into DIY gifts that are handmade with a Bohemian look. I am sure all of you have sets of plain porcelain mugs, saucer, pitchers, egg holders, plates, etc., just waiting to be doodled on and transformed into a work of art! In this project I will explain how to use porcelain pens. I love doodling and these porcelain pens give me much more control than paints. No pattern included for this project - create your own free-hand geometric and organic patterns.
Primitive Folk Art Doll
I have always been attracted to anything "Folksie" and enjoy doing punch needle art, making dolls - including Ithose weird little Primitive Folk Art Dolls. Although I have heard some people comment that they are ugly, I like their unique little faces and funny bodies! Primitive Folk Art style is a very characteristic art form, usually having a rough, simple look to them that suggests a lack of formal artistic training.
"Sanna"
"Sanna"
How To Up-Cycle
The Fabrics In Your Stash
Karoo Sunset Landscape
This is scene two of a three-part landscape depicting life in the Karoo. Scene 1 entitled "Starry Starry Night" was featured in a previous issue of Craftwise. The third scene will be featured later in 2018.
If You Build It, They Will Come!
Imagine a space where money has no worth and the currency is your Talent. Where children roam free range, safely. All the adults are care givers and the forest gang of dogs is adored by all as they run wild. There are free hugs, no inhibitions, peaceful living, meaningful connections, mindful consciousness, non-judgmental openness and LEARNING – an off grid creative energy space so tangible one can touch it. The day begins with yoga and meditation and as the sun sets the Clan emerge from the forest dust to The Circle of Dreams for a communal, harmonious thunder of a drum circle connecting dance and rhythm.
