19/10/2026
~Garden Day Magic, made even more special by the people I love~
Garden Day was extra special this year, and my heart is still so full.
The loveliest part…my parents moved to our hometown recently to be closer to us, and we got to celebrate with Mom Charon Harris my sister Moonsea Create and our daughters. What a blessing!
Out first stop was Mom and Dad’s home, where Mom welcomed us with a table fit for royalty. Beautiful details everywhere, the most delicious iced teas and Dad’s Tella Harris freshly baked sweet and savoury scones and oh my goodness, he is a fantastic baker.
My Mother’s garden…oh my…they have only been here for three months and already she has created a little paradise. My Mom has always had a gift for making things beautiful, and we definitely inherited that from her.
Next stop was my sister Sue’s house for banana bread, tea and bubbly. She spoiled is with the prettiest handmade pottery sippy cups and trinket holders…such thoughtful treasures!
Then it was our turn to host. The weather had other plans, so our flower crown making had to wait, but we made dinner instead…hubby Ian Marais cooked the most delicious slow roasted leg of lamb complete with homemade tzatziki, I made roasted tomato soup served with bread… We didn’t even take much photos, we were simply too busy enjoying one another’s company, and honestly sometimes those are the very best moments.
To have my parents living within walking distance is a gift I don’t take for granted. A day filled with gardens, homemade treats, creativity, laughter and family. The kind of day you tuck away in your heart.
Tell me darlings, what did you get up to yesterday to celebrate Garden Day SA ? Did you plant something, visit a garden or simply spend a little time outdoors? I’d love to hear!