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letting nature back in

at home and further afield

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naturebackin

Sharing insights and celebrating the creatures and plants that enrich suburban spaces, with images from my previous KZN garden and current Western Cape garden in South Africa, and from wild places further afield.

In the zone: The wild pomegranate’s trumpets of orange (Burchellia bubaline)

A favourite with humans and birds, this slow-growing shrubby plant is evergreen, dense, has beautiful orange trumpet flowers clustered in little posies, and it doesn’t grow too tall. It is perfect for any size garden, doesn’t need managing or pruning, just a sunny or partially shaded spot to do its thing. ★

Why this blog?

This blog celebrates the creatures, birds and plants – the inhabitants and survivors that continue to enrich suburban spaces and the lives of the humans who are fortunate enough to live there too. It also celebrates people who care and highlights practical activities and information on wildlife-friendly gardens. It features images taken in my own garden reflecting that there is still life in suburban spaces, and it reflects on sustainable approaches to gardening and housekeeping. Continue reading “Why this blog?” →

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