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HELLO
SUMMER

Hello Summer

by Stienie Greyling

ummer is my favourite season for so
many reasons. The longer days, the
Schance to spend more time outdoors
and the opportunities to enjoy lots of pool
and beach time.
The summer season brings brighter and
longer days which expose the beauty of
nature; grasses are green, flowers bloom
and myriad birds and animals return to
the blossoming fields. Everyone dresses
with light materials to feel cool under heading for beaches, camping sites, hours mean one can work in the garden,
the hot sun; most will be spotted in national parks and reserves. Summer is backyard and garage much later and still
shorts, sunglasses, summer dresses, so about reconnecting with family, friends have time to enjoy time with family and
this season presents the opportunity for and ourselves. friends.
people to enjoy them. People’s fondest memories about
The concept of summer in European childhood are usually linked to summers, Outdoor Living Trends for 2022.
languages is associated with growth and vacation and family. White Wash Mediterranean Style
maturity, especially cultivated plants, and Family holidays are an essential part Gardens.
indeed summer is the season of greatest of the summer break. Until now, science Gardens with a heavy focus on white
plant growth in regions with sufficient has not been able to make any definite furniture, décor and flowering plants are
summer rainfall. Festivals and rituals statements about how long a relaxing a key trend for 2022.
have been used in many cultures to break from everyday life should take. A
celebrate summer in recognition of its more extended vacation offers more time Keep it simple with a low maintenance
importance in food production. to switch off. Nevertheless, even a short patio area.
Warm weather, swimming and trip awakens the spirits and reenergizes. The idea is to keep it minimal so that
vacations – such events often herald the Summer time is an ideal time to give one can spend more time relaxing on the
arrival of summer. Hundreds of thousands your house that long overdue cleaning, patio and less time tending plants and
of families and friends take advantage of and tidy up what one didn’t have time rearranging furniture.
sunny, warm weather and hit the road, for during spring. Longer daylight

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