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Many of us aren’t aware that the orchid family Orchidaceae has 25,000 species and is the biggest plant family in the world with the daisy family coming a close second. Of these, 500 species are native to SA. There are so many forms of the orchid that some of us have unknowingly stepped on little sky blue orchids popping up in the grass or passed under those growing overhead attached to the barks or clefts of trees.

The difference between mass produced 'hospital’ flower arrangements and those which don’t follow all the ‘paint by number’ rules — is that the ‘rebel’ floral art pieces are far more unique and appealing. Perhaps this is the reason I so admire the floral art of Okasie Flowers in Stellenbosch. Their artists have the gift of grouping the most unlikely of flower and leaf combinations together creating arrangements which are amazingly ‘wowful’.

To celebrate the launch of a partnership between the Nets and adidas, the Brooklyn Nets Basketball Academy and James Harden hosted a clinic for more than 130 youth from six community organizations...

A succulent’s undemanding ease of growth is welcomed by gardeners for satisfying their design aspirations which have been, of late, thwarted by erratic rainfall and consequent water restrictions.

This holiday season, just about everything that ends up in a shopping cart has taken a tumultuous journey through the world's mangled supply chains.

This holiday season, just about everything that ends up in a shopping cart has taken a tumultuous journey through the world's mangled supply chains.

Belated celebrations after the pandemic shut theatres

Belated celebrations after the pandemic shut theatres

Belated celebrations after the pandemic shut theatres

Get lost — an expression that is either meant to turn you away or invite you to lose yourself in your surroundings. For gardeners the latter definitely applies. Many a trip is made to a certain nursery — which my daughter refers to as my “other church” — where getting lost as you wander around browsing through the plants lifts the spirit, unlocking the healthy urge that encourages you to get creative.