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Plantify
Plantify is defined as an 'Urban plantery' which basically just means that they're a nursery of sorts. What makes them particularly different from a traditional nursery lies in more than just their name- they offer an online shopping experience, are up to date on...
Growing Green
I grew up in Johannesburg - a city with about 6 million trees to its name. As a child, there was something wonderful about living in this treed-up city. Whether you were walking to the corner cafe or visiting the park, the presence of nature and the knobbly trees...
Valley Nursery
If you're not careful, you might just drive past the Valley Nursery in Hout Bay without noticing it. Situated on a farmstall compound, a stone's throw away from the larger Earthworks nursery, the nursery is a charming place to stop by. Family Friendly The fact that...
Plant Haul #PlantswapCT19
Hi all! Wow, this past weekend was so much fun. Not only was it my baby girl's first birthday (I can't believe I have a one year old never mind a whole baby!) but we also hosted the first Cape Town plant swap! When myself and some other plant lovers initially met and...
Making a living succulent bouquet
I recently made a video on how to make a living succulent bouquet. I'll detail here how I put it together and below you can take a look at the video. what is a Living succulent bouquet? A living succulent bouquet is basically a pot with a mixture of succulents in it....
Earthworx Garden World
I live in Hout Bay, so I know Earthworx well. I've twice sourced plants from here for landscaping projects and have come to enjoy talking to the staff in their friendly orange outfits. If you're wondering what this nursery has to offer, I've broken it down into...
Get happier, get plants
I won’t throw a percentage into the first sentence to convince you that having plants will make you happier. But I will tell you that numerous studies have shown that not only do they make you happier, but they can also lower stress levels, increase job satisfaction,...