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...
On Sunday 9 October, Fynbos Locally Indigenous Flora Education (LIFE) is hosting a celebration of all things fynbos.
Entry is free, and includes a film scree...
Gardeners from colder climates have experience in choosing the right frost-hardy plants for their gardens. But sometimes, a gardener just loves a plant so much ...
