SA Garden and Home is the ultimate magazine for home lovers of all ages. It features gorgeous homes and gardens and is filled with great tips and ideas for both decorating and gardening not to mention the latest info on lifestyle trends, creative people, entertaining, travel and more.
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Braai… • The national sport of all South African backyards
Best-Laid Plans • PUT A LITTLE LOVE INTO YOUR LIVING AREA WITH OUR DESIGNERS’ GUIDE TO THE LAYOUTS AND STYLING SECRETS FOR THE ULTIMATE GATHERING PLACE
Keeping It Clean • Living with pets is great for us, but not always the state of our homes! Here’s how to keep your house and furniture clean and in good condition when sharing a space with your furry friends
TIMELESS COLOUR
SPEAKING VOLUMES • A bold renovation reinvents a 1930s Johannesburg bungalow as a gallery for art and life
AN ARTIST’S TOUCH
Colour Crazy • South African interior designer Sarah Ord has splashed colour and pattern across every room in her new family home
IT’S POPPING • An eclectic space is one layered with unexpected hints of colour and texture. Shop these pieces to add a practical surprise of your own
HINTERLAND HAVEN • Inspired by sunny seaside Queensland holidays, a Sydney family moves north to create a beautiful home in a scenic setting
PUT YOUR FEET UP • Need style inspiration? Flex your creative muscles this month with our easy-to-make ottoman
An Eye for Detail • Living and dining rooms are where we spend most of our time unwinding, having good conversation and in a new hybrid world, we work there too!
Table Talk • Your essential guide to buying the perfect table for your space – and your budget!
LIVE LARGE
A Rosy OCCASION • October is Rose Month and we’re celebrating with a selection of easy-care roses inspired by all things proudly South African
Summer POOL PREP • A sparkling pool is a joy to behold when the weather is warm enough to make a swim inviting. To achieve this, it’s necessary to keep up with pool maintenance and get the area ready for summer
Top Tips • For a Sparkling Summer
Wild at HEART • At first glance, Roushanna Gray’s immediate living and working environment is harsh and unforgiving, but this passionate wild food forager loves sharing just how rich in edible treasures her Cape of Good Hope surrounds are
A Home Outward Bound • Clearly defined ‘rooms’, bold drifts of colour and great use of lighting give this garden a modern feel
In The Garden October Garden To-Dos • Enjoy Rose Month and spring in your garden to the fullest this October
We’re Planting • Aggies In Demand
WHAT’S ON • Get gardening this October
Beans & Squash • Prolific, easy to grow and healthy – no wonder these are summer favourites
Yes to Citrus • You may not have the outdoor space to plant citrus trees, but that doesn’t mean you should give up on growing them altogether
Herbs This Way • For those growing specialised herbs in a range of interesting flavours or gardeners who want to spruce up their pots, try this easy DIY
Made to Share • Easy to make, wonderful to share, these dishes will undoubtedly be a hit at your next gathering
G&H Asks • You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers
Focal Point • If you have a large wall in your living or dining areas that you’re not too sure what to do with, don’t fret – we have you covered