Au naturel or not?
Inspired by the sunbirds in her garden, Jo Hedges ponders the impact of indigenous vegetation and which plants are the best for the garden
Dealing with some difficult add-ons
Jonno helps a reader incorporate a rondavel with a living area at a different height.
Where did all the donkeys go?
Although pythons are often misunderstood, Abré J Steyn had a close encounter with one whose intentions he understood quite clearly.
This should scare you
There are more environmentally pressing matters to be afraid of than being face-to-face with a mamba, writes Abré J Steyn.
A colourful tribute
Namaqualand in bloom is one of South Africa's magnificent natural wonders. Jo Hedges writes about a trip through this palette of colour.