Spring and summer are the seasons of an abundance of blooms in the garden. One of the best ways to bring those blooms indoors is by growing edible flowers. Usef...
More than just the faddish darlings of trendy chefs, microgreens are finding a fresh way into home kitchens. These succulent seedlings of a variety of vegetable...
There is nothing that will lift the spirits more than bright and bold edible flowers added to your salads, snacks and desserts. The saying: “you eat with your e...
As the chilly weather sets in across South Africa, here are the garden cleaning chores you should be focusing on this month.
Autumn leaf clean up
Deciduous ...
There are some clever farmers out there that have employed the services of flocks of ducks to control their snail populations on grape vines. This very effectiv...
Raised garden beds are all the rage in the garden world and come with a host of benefits for you and your garden, including space saving.
If you're strapped...
For city dwellers with no garden, there are many alternatives for growing your own food.
Edible rooftop gardens
These are an option for many city dw...
Composting doesn't just have to refer to a smelly heap of rotting fruit peels at the bottom of the garden that everybody avoids. If it is managed properly your ...
Houseplants have their own particular problems as we grow them inside, often in an artificial microclimate. We also tend to spoil houseplants, and there is no d...
