As the evenings cool down, days become shorter, and the March lilies start to bloom - we know that the scorching summer is reaching its end.
Amaryllis Belladonna, better known as a "Maartlelie" (directly translated to march lily) is an indigenous flower that blooms just before the upcoming winter's first rainfall. The beautiful pink and white lilies colour the barren river beds during March and April. Not only does its colour brighten up the beds, but its sweet smell dances through the sky. They only bloom once a year and will last more or less two weeks if you pick them. The lilies reappear in the same areas each year because they have a bulb root system.
Read MoreSien jy Februarie as ‘n maand met minder dae? Of sien drie bonus dae vir die ander maande van die jaar? Ons perspektief is dikwels in ‘n boksie gedruk en ons moet uit ons gemaksone kom om ons visie te verbreed.
Many people tend to say that January is the longest month of the year, which I think is great as it gives you long enough time to prepare your mindset for the year.
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