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SQUARE FOOT GARDENING
Square foot gardens are best divided into 1 square meter beds, preferably raised. Each square...
GROW GUIDE: Carnivorous Plants
When you’re trying to determine the best growing environment for a plant it’s wise to identify its...
GROW GUIDE: Curry Leaf
Murraya koenigii, commonly known as Curry Leaf tree is a leafy green medicinal plant belonging to...
SQUARE FOOT GARDENING
Square foot gardens are best divided into 1 square meter beds, preferably raised. Each square meter is then divided into a further16 blocks, measuring approximately 30cm x 30cm. This allows for a variety of plants to be planted in a small garden space. The squares can...
GROW GUIDE: Carnivorous Plants
When you’re trying to determine the best growing environment for a plant it’s wise to identify its native habitat, and carnivorous plants are no exception. These fascinating plants get one or more of the nutrients they need by trapping other living organisms and...
GROW GUIDE: Curry Leaf
Murraya koenigii, commonly known as Curry Leaf tree is a leafy green medicinal plant belonging to the large Rutacea family, as are Citrus plants, Rue and Buchu. It is native to the Indian subcontinent but is cultivated in warmer areas worldwide. [pdf-embedder...
GROW GUIDE: Cannabis
This plant has been used since ancient times for medicinal healing. Research has confirmed the healing power against cancer, and chronic inflammatory diseases.[pdf-embedder...
GROW GUIDE: Planting a hanging basket
Spring and autumn are the best times to plant a hanging basket. They tend to dry out way too quickly in January and February and they look very woe-begone during winter. Embrace your creative muse and follow our guide.Place a Starke Ayres Palm Peat brick into a 10l...
GROW GUIDE Talborne Organics’ Tomato
We have over 15000 known varieties, and at least 3000 heirloom or heritage varieties are still in active cultivation worldwide. Tomato plants are of the night shade family (Solanacea), which includes chillies, tobacco, potatoes, eggplants and peppers. These are...
GROW GUIDE – Growing your own Organic Peaches, Apricots and Nectarines
Sweet Summer Rewards Growing your own Organic Peaches, Apricots and NectarinesThere’s no better reward for your effort than picking sweet, juicy, fresh, sun-ripened, fruit from your own garden and add to that, the enormous health benefits of bioactive phytochemicals,...
GROW GUIDE – Oranges & Lemons
Oranges and lemons....a must have in every organic garden Citrus must be the juiciest, fresh and health giving fruit on the earth. The gardener can choose from a wide variety, or have a tree of each – Oranges, Grapefruits, Lemons andeasy peelers like Naartjies,...
GROW GUIDE Organic Vegetable Garden
Jane Griffiths shares her tips for starting an organic vegetable garden this Winter It can be daunting growing your own food for the first time. Even if you have a large space with dreams of becoming self-sufficient, begin with one or two beds and learn how to manage...
GROW GUIDE Bonsai
The ancient art of growing Bonsai trees is well over a thousand years old. The word bonsai is a loanword from Japanese that is used as a verb to describe the art of raising miniaturized trees through pruningand training.The word is also commonly used as a noun to...
GROW GUIDE Chillies
Chillies are the fiery cousins of the capsicum family. There are dozens of varieties, each with a unique character and flavour. Colour isn’t a good indicator of heat - size is more reliable, and in general, smaller chillies pack a bigger punch.The heat in chillies...
GROW GUIDE Chillies
Chillies are the fiery cousins of the capsicum family. There are dozens of varieties, each with a unique character and flavour. Colour isn’t a good indicator of heat - size is more reliable, and in general, smaller chillies pack a bigger punch.The heat in chillies...
GROW GUIDE Tomatoes
There are a wide variety of tomatoes available on the market and there are several ways to cultivate. Either grow from seed (great if you've been given some heirloom seeds from your aunty Mavis upcountry whose some kind of tomato guru!) or cheat a little and buy...
GROW GUIDE Mushrooms
The best advice for success is to start by growing Oyster mushrooms, the easiest and most forgiving variety for any home cultivator to grow. Growing mushrooms from scratch requires care, so start with a kit and go from there.
GROW GUIDE Microgreens and Sprouts
You may have seen microgreens as garnishings on gourmet food dishes. But they are much more than a pretty embellishment on your plate or garden. Microgreen herbs are, in fact, nutrient bombs that we need to include in our diet on a regular basis.
GROW GUIDE Epiphyllum
MEET THE NEW COLLECTOR’S PLANT! Red Mussel Dracula, Sugar Plum Fairy,Lemon Custard And Gladys Jones – No, these are not Drag Queens! They are Epiphyllum OR Orchid Cacti, and they are Jewels Of The Cactus Kingdom!
GROW GUIDE Aloe
Aloes are extremely diverse landscaping options, combining perfectly with rock features, perfectly suited to potting and lending themselves to mass planting or grouping with other flowering Aloes of different types or colours. Aloes are indigenous succulents, which...
GROW GUIDE Avocado’s
Termed “Green Gold” by many thanks to its benefits as a complete food but also due to the price of the fruit out of season. Rich in protein, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, avocados are always in demand.
GROW GUIDE Pomegranate
Pomegranate trees can live for 200 years. The fruits are classified as a superfruit.
GROW GUIDE Blueberries
Blueberries are native to North America but this superfood is now grown worldwide.
GROW GUIDE Proteas
Proteas date back millions of years and occur naturally in the southern hemisphere. They thrive in poor soil. The cultivation of a Protea plant is time-consuming, so good planning when developing the cross combinations and goals are of great importance of the...
GROW GUIDE Potato Pot
A fun and tasty delight for the whole family~An interesting and fun opportunity for kids to learn. HOW TO PLANT: Plant 3 - 5 seed potatoes in Landscapers Choice Potting Soil in the inner pot, which is placed inside the outer pot. Place the 3 - 5 seed potatoes in the...
GROW GUIDE Asparagus
Anyone who is a fan of asparagus but not a fan of the cost of buying them in the grocery store have wondered how to make an asparagus bed or planter box. The thought of being able to grow your own is tempting, but many people don’t know how to go about planting...
GROW GUIDE Peas
Peas originated in Middle Asia and contain more vitamin C than two apples. They are also rich in protein, carbohydrates and fibre.
GROW GUIDE Broad Beans
Broad beans are amongst the easiest plants to grow. The beans are rich in iron and are a very popular vegetarian dish.
GROW GUIDE Spinach
Spinach is a leafy green flowering plant native to Iran but is a popular annual vegetable worldwide. Its leaves are a common edible vegetable consumed either fresh, or after storage using preservation techniques by canning, freezing, or dehydration.
GROW GUIDE Leeks
Leeks are related to onions and garlic but they have a milder, sweeter flavour and are a rich source of vitamins and minerals.
GROW GUIDE Granadilla
In South Africa, the purple granadilla, also known as the passion fruit, is grown commercially as well as for home use. Here is an overview of how this crop is produced.
GROW GUIDE Echeverias
Echeverias are highly decorative in containers and rarely crowd out other plants. They compliment sunny borders, rock gardens, succulent and Mediterranean gardens. There are nearly 200 species of Echeveria. They tolerate heat, full sun, part shade and are drought...
GROW GUIDE Strawberries
“Doubtless God could have made a better berry, but doubtless God never did” - the wise words of sixteenth century gourmand William Butler. And who can argue? Strawberries are delicious, nutritious and easy to grow if you follow a few easy rules.First, some fruity...
GROW GUIDE Lemons
Did you know that many believe the first lemons come from Southern India, Northern Burma and China? Today, lemons are found in myriad variations and this little yellow sour fruit has had global influence on our society from pop-culture to ancient alternative medicine...
GROW GUIDE Dragon Fruit
A pitaya or pitahaya is the fruit of several cactus species. "Pitaya" usually refers to fruit of the genus Stenocereus, while "pitahaya" or "dragon fruit" always refers to fruit of the genus Hylocereus.These fruits are commonly known in English as "dragon fruit",...
GROW GUIDE Coriander /Cilantro
Coriander is one of the world's most commonly used herbs - in spite of the fact that the name comes from the Greek, koris, meaning bed bug! It is green, leafy aromtic herb with a fresh, citrus taste that makes it an invaluable garnish and flavour enhancer.Both the...
GROW GUIDE Basil
Growing Basil is relatively easy as long as the growing environments has suitable light and temperature levels. Basil is grown for its fragrant tasty leaves that can be added raw to salads, sandwiches or used in cooked dishes such as the ever popular pasta with tomato...
GROW GUIDE Moringa Tree
Moringa oleifera is a medium-sized evergreen tree that is native to Africa and Asia. Also known as The Moringa Tree, the Drumstick Tree or The Miracle Tree, it has been prized by traditional societies for centuries thanks to its exceptional medicinal properties.Every...