A Must-Have Item for Every Garden in Johannesburg

by | May 5, 2016 | Johannesburg, Markets/Shopping, Melville and Surrounds | 20 comments

Do you live in Johannesburg? Do you have a garden, or know someone who does? Do you have R400 to spend? If so, then you need this:

Hadeda planter at Yada YadaHadeda tire planter from Yada Yada in Melville.

If you don’t live in Joburg and don’t know what a hadeda is, read here. But these hadedas are not easily transportable, so unless you already live in Joburg (or at least in South Africa) then you probably can’t have one.

If you do live in Joburg, then make your way to Melville’s 7th Street and buy a hadeda. They’re made of recycled materials, they have a built-in irrigation system, and they can double as large hand-bags.

Ray and hadeda planterRay photobombs Hadeda. Ray carried Hadeda as a handbag for a while after we bought her.

untitled-5513Hadeda in another position at Yada Yada. We did a whole photoshoot with her.
 Owl tire planter from Yada YadaIf you’re not into hadedas (some people aren’t, although I’ve never understood those people) then you can also buy an owl.

Best of all, Hadeda looks fabulous in our garden (as I’m sure she would in every South African garden) and she makes me happy every time I look at her, which is at least 50 times a day.

Hadeda planter in my gardenThe red petunias match Hadeda’s beak. 

The Melville Cat likes Hadeda.

The Melville Cat looks down on the garden from the roof.The Melville Cat looks down on us from the roof as we hang Hadeda. I think he likes her — don’t you agree?

I love Hadeda. That is all.

Yada Yada is on 7th Street in Melville, between 3rd Avenue and 4th Avenue. The man who makes the hadedas likes to take his time so be sure to allow a few weeks for your order to be processed.

20 Comments

  1. Expatorama

    Ooh, I reckon I could fit one or two of those in a suitcase. I can think of one of two people back home who might like one of these for Christmas.

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    • 2summers

      I was actually pondering the idea of buying one and trying to dismantle it to fit into a suitcase. I also have many family members back home who would love one. But I know myself better than that — I’d never be able to reassemble it again after taking it apart.

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    • 2summers

      Me too. Now I get to smile 50 times a day!

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  2. Rosemary

    Hade ha! – enjoyed this….!

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    • 2summers

      Thank you!

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  3. beeseeker

    Brilliant pieces of work, love the concept, love the execution!

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    • 2summers

      They really are so clever.

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    • 2summers

      I wish I could figure out a way to get one to you.

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    • 2summers

      They’re impossible not to admire. I feel like they have transformed that entire block.

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  4. redmaddy

    love the excitement, love hadedas, love 2Summers!

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    • 2summers

      Awww, thanks Maddy 🙂

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    • 2summers

      Stop it — you’re swelling his ego! 🙂

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  5. Jaina

    So very cool! Was thinking of upcycling a few car tyres we procured for my balcony gardening, but read that some of the chemicals in the tyres can leach into the soil if not properly sealed. One day I’ll make time for that project.

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    • 2summers

      Hmm, that’s interesting. I have no idea if these tires are sealed, but the planters on display at the shop seem to do fine with the flowers in them. I’ll keep you posted on what happens with this one 🙂

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  6. Becky

    Is it possible to ship? These are fantastic!

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    • 2summers

      I’m sure it would be possible but I think it would be REALLY expensive. I wish I could bring one back for everyone though!

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