Evergreen Ageing
Evergreen Ageing is a Pretoria-based horticulture venture creating hand-designed, environmentally friendly terrariums that bring low-maintenance, long-lasting miniature gardens into homes and offices.
Brand Story
Evergreen Ageing is a South African horticulture business founded in 2021, operating from Pretoria, Gauteng, and specialising in affordable, hand-crafted glass terrariums.
The company uses new, recycled and repurposed glass combined with small plants and natural materials to create decorative, low-cost terrariums that require minimal water and maintenance.
Each terrarium is designed as a self-contained micro-ecosystem, allowing customers to enjoy a “tiny garden in their hands” that lasts longer without frequent watering.
Evergreen Ageing was created to merge creativity, sustainability and accessible greenery, offering an entry point into horticulture for people with limited space or gardening experience.
Why It Exists
Evergreen Ageing exists to make greenery and horticulture more accessible, affordable and sustainable for everyday South African homes and workspaces.
The venture was created to respond to growing interest in indoor plants and well-being while addressing constraints such as limited space, time and water.
By using recycled and repurposed glass and focusing on low-maintenance designs, Evergreen Ageing promotes environmental consciousness and introduces more people to the benefits of living with plants.
To creatively put a tiny, long-lasting garden in people’s hands through affordable, eco-friendly terrariums that blend design, nature and sustainability.
Founder & Key People
Evergreen Ageing Founders
Founding TeamEvergreen Ageing is run by a small founding team based in Pretoria, operating as a partnership since 2021.
The founders combine an interest in horticulture, design and sustainability to produce hand-crafted terrariums that are both decorative and functional.
While specific founder names are not widely publicised, the business is positioned as a youth-led, creative agri-venture focused on innovation in small-scale horticulture.
Achievements & Recognition
Evergreen Ageing has earned recognition for its innovative approach to horticulture, sustainability and youth-led agribusiness in South Africa.
2024 Top 16 YOBA Winner – Agriculture
Evergreen Ageing was recognised as a winner in the Agriculture category (sponsored by IDC) at the 2024 Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards.
Sustainable Horticulture Innovation
The venture is acknowledged for using recycled and repurposed glass to create affordable, low-maintenance terrariums that promote greenery and environmental awareness.
What They Do
Evergreen Ageing designs and sells hand-crafted, environmentally friendly glass terrariums that function as low-maintenance miniature gardens for homes, offices and events.