Joan Walker has recently published the second, updated edition, of her book, Wild Flowers of KwaZulu-Natal.

The new book has 60 more watercolour illustrations than the first edition and features some new names. Avid gardeners will be able to find guidelines for indigenous plants.

Joan is among the 19 artists commissioned to produce art for the charming chalets at Giants Castle which forms part of the Ukhahlamba-Drakensberg World Heritage Site. Her own home, Tanglewood Farm, is registered as a Natural Heritage Site and is well-known as a wildlife trail.

Wild Flowers of KwaZulu-Natal is available in local bookstores at a cost of R385.