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By Niki Jackson The idea that the sustainability of our planet begins at home is evident as homeowners across the world are investing in off-the-grid technology – and in South Africa where utility costs continue to rise, decreasing the carbon footprint o

As we’ve turned the page on 2018 and entered 2019, there are three core pervasive themes that underpinned the property market last year, all of which may have significant implications for future trends. The first of these, says Carol Reynolds, Pam Golding Prop

Early forecasts that sustainable-living will impact the future value of South African homes is bright. According to world building trend experts, as one of the globe’s earliest adopters of green building projects in the commercial space, there is growing antic

It was Audrey Hepburn who said, “to plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow”. But what type of plants should we have in our gardens, given the current water shortage? Pam Golding Properties asked Starke Ayres Garden Centre for advice on how to kee

The deep satisfaction in knowing the food you are about to serve is truly organic and healthy, much cheaper and that it has reduced your carbon footprint is a joyful moment for any gardening cook. If you’re into the urban farming concept and are thinking

Enjoy the luxury of an exclusive guide to biodiversity gardening, brought to you by Pam Golding. Download the ultimate guide What exactly is ‘biodiversity gardening’? Biodiversity gardening is gardening to encourage and protect the stunning variety of plants a