How Syntropic Farming Changed A Karoo Farmer’s Future
Cornel Strydom breaks syntropic agriculture down by saying: “It’s a snowball effect. As you plant, you learn. “ Read More
Sonneblom-it Brings Sunflowers to Your Neighbourhood
Once she realised how much joy her small patch of sunflowers was bringing, she decided to replant even more sunflowers the next season. Read More
The Reluctant Gardener – Curated Colour
Having tried my hands at a smaller garden project, I knew that whatever plants I choose for Project Curated-Colour, would have to be tuff to survive this reluctant gardener Read More
Rooted in Life – David Viljoen
There is no better way to achieve a designer indigenous garden than asking an indigenous gardener! Meet David Viljoen – our Garden Guru. Read More
Meet the Man Behind Trouvé
In the beautiful and eccentric Long street in Greymont, Johannesburg, among the quirky antique shops, you will find the gem, Trouvé. Joe Strydom founder of Trouvé is no stranger to HOMEMAKERS. He has often presented and work-shopped paint techniques at the HOMEMAKERS Expos in Pretoria and Johannesburg. Joe shares his story and how it all started. Subscribe to Trouvé’s YouTube Channel where...Read More
What is the Play(AR) Zone?
This year the HOMEMAKERS team collaborated with the TMG Makerspace for the highly anticipated Play(AR) Zone. The Tshimologong Makerspace (TMG) Makerspace seeks to promote and enable access to innovation through collaborative making, training, upskilling and experimentation. Augmented Reality will have you immersed in the world of interactive technology when entering the main show arena. In...Read More
Acquaint Yourself with the 2020 InHabit Judges
The Johannesburg HOMEMAKERS Expo is known for showcasing top talents and experts in design, décor and home improvement. As many of you may know the judging of the Expo falls to a panel of impressive industry leaders. This year, we’ve lined up three impressive judges who we feel understand the judging criteria, both from a technical and theoretical perspective. These judges ultimately decide...Read More
Sandy Roberts Chats To Us Around The Garden Table
You will know exactly who Sandy Roberts is if, like me, you were cured numerous times with the advice followed by herbalist, Margaret Roberts. Sandy is Margaret’s, daughter. The Margaret Roberts Herbal Centre in De Wildt, North West Province was developed by Margaret and is named after her. Sandy operates the centre where she continues to lecture and demonstrate about herbs. The centre...Read More
Mindful Eating With Izelle Hoffman
Izelle Hoffman is SA’s sweetheart in the culinary industry. With a bright and loving personality paired with her lust for life and a positive attitude, we can understand why she is so adored the country over. Izelle grew up on a farm which instilled a passion for food and creative ways to develop her healthy culinary dishes and cooking styles. Izelle also recently launched her new cookbook...Read More