by 2summers | Oct 17, 2019 | Arts and Culture, Johannesburg
Every year in early summer, a bunch of private gardens in Joburg open up to the public as part of the Gardens of the Golden City series. This is a rare and special opportunity; This city has some incredibly beautiful gardens with incredibly beautiful houses attached...
by 2summers | Apr 11, 2018 | Johannesburg, Melville and Surrounds
Almost two months ago, I took photos of a beautiful Melville garden. The garden is only about thee blocks from my house and in plain sight along the verge (that thin strip of green between the sidewalk and the street) on 3rd Avenue. I’d never noticed it before...
by 2summers | Apr 1, 2016 | Johannesburg, Johannesburg City Centre, Parks/Nature Reserves
There is a big park in Johannesburg, very near to the city center, called the Wilds. For many years I didn’t go there because everyone said it was dangerous. Even the name — the Wilds, bwahahahaaaaa — has a menacing tone to it. I assumed the warnings...
by 2summers | Oct 7, 2012 | Instagram, Johannesburg, Melville and Surrounds
Instagram for Art’s Sake: All shot this evening at sunset, at the Lucky 5 Star. I love our garden. Read more Instagram posts.
by 2summers | Sep 23, 2012 | Arts and Culture, Johannesburg, Tours
Tomorrow is Heritage Day, a South African public holiday. South Africa has lots of public holidays. I have trouble keeping track of them and what they mean. Heritage Day is pretty simple though — it’s a day to celebrate South Africa’s heritage. This...