Beyond The Hedge

Hosted by Melanie Walker, viewers get a peep into how these gardens came about, what goes into maintaining them and better understand the features that bring them their status. You also get to meet innovators who are taking gardening to the next level.

Episode 1

Melanie Walker visits Castle Ridge in Westcliff Johannesburg to explore what lies behind the wall of this 1920’s built historical home.

Special thanks to:

• Gregory Mark Landscapes
  https://www.gregorymark.co.za/
• NIROX Sculpture Park
  https://www.niroxarts.com/

Episode 2

We feature two very special gardens that were designed and implemented over a number of years by their passionate owners. One is a testament to its owner’s love for travel and the other a testament to the beauty of an indigenous paradise.

Special thanks to:

• Michael Hogan – Mulligatawny Farm 
• John Crain – Aloe Ridge

Episode 3

Melanie visits a Westcliff garden with two sides… landscape designer Dawid Klopper takes us to new heights as he shares this recent project of his… We talk wetland pools and the benefits it has for you and your garden…

Special thanks to:

• Dawid Klopper
• Anthony Philbrick – WetlandPOOLS – http://www.wetlandpools.co.za/

Episode 4

Melanie visits the exquisite Beechwood Gardens in Hyde Park where owner Christoper Greig takes us on private tour. We also meet with James Delaney who pioneered the rejuvination of The Wilds inner city park.

Special thanks to:

• Christopher Greig – Beechwood Gardens
  • https://www.beechwoodgardens.co.za/
• Colourful Splendour Nursery – https://colourfulgroup.co.za/
• James Delaney – The Wilds Nature Reserve Johannesburg

Episode 5

Melanie visits one of the oldest properties in Westcliff where Tim Steyn redesigned the garden for an updated look. We meet up with Linda Galvad to find out more about the 400m2 organic rooftop vegetable garden at the Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa.

Special thanks to:

• Tim Steyn –
  • https://www.timsteyn.com/
• Colourful Splendour Nursery
  • https://colourfulgroup.co.za/
• Linda Galvad – Sought After Seedlings
  • https://www.soughtafterseedlings.co.za/
• Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa
  • https://www.saxon.co.za/

Episode 6

Shepstone Gardens is the story of how a family home blossomed into a magnificent venue. Melanie meets the owner to find out how his dream became reality. We also visit Aloe Farm to cherish aloes in bloom.

Special thanks to:

• Shepstone Gardens – https://shepstonegardens.co.za
• Colourful Splendour Nursery – https://colourfulgroup.co.za/​
• Andy de Wet – The Aloe Farm – https://www.cndnursery.co.za/aloe-farm

Episode 7

Melanie visits a formal garden designed by The Friendly Plant and then a private vegetable garden that ticks all the right boxes.

Special thanks to:

• Craig de Necker – The Friendly Plant
  https://www.thefriendlyplant.co.za
• Colourful Splendour Nursery
  https://colourfulgroup.co.za/​​