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Feb

Grow your own

There are many reasons for growing your own fruit and veggies. Whether you’re growing for an abundant harvest or trying to get away from all the harmful chemicals, the advantages of growing your own are numerous. Freshness and taste are superior when you grow it yourself, think of it as…

Feb

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Going daisy this spring

Lacking a bit of colour in your garden. Tired of replacing your plants year after year. Then look no further than daisy bushes. They will provide colour throughout the season and will keep on flowering year after year. Some of the more popular varieties in the daisy family (Asteracae) are…

Feb

All Articles, Summer Gardening

Bougainvilleas: the ultimate splash of summer colour

Through all the hail and dry weather my Bougainvilleas at home still have so many flowers that I cannot even see the leaves. Though I have to admit that I really don’t feed them as often as I should. Bougainvilleas are one of those plants that continue to amaze me…

Feb

All Articles, Wildlife Gardening

Gardening for birds: All about nesting logs and boxes

In this stressed modern world, many urban dwellers are increasingly turning towards their gardens to renew their bond with nature. Therefore, inviting birds to your garden is one step closer to living more serenely. Read on to learn more about how to cater for the nesting needs of our feathered…

Feb

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Blueberry basics – Grow your own

Strangely enough, one of my favourite flowers belongs to a plant better known for its delicious fruit. Blueberries have the most elegant white bell shaped flowers. The best part is that as soon the flowers fade those tasty berries start growing. Blueberries are packed full of antioxidants, making them a…

Feb

All Articles, Autumn Gardening

The magical colours of Autumn

Explore the magical colours of Autumn! Autumn conjures up images of trees changing colour, chill mornings and wrapping your hand around a mug of hot chocolate. Traditionally autumn was a time to harvest crops, stockpiling food for winter and celebrating the harvest. Yet autumn is also a time of abundance…

Feb

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Grow your own winter soup garden

In this article we learn how to grow and harvest your own winter soup garden. Few things provide the satisfaction of knowing that you are eating a hearty homecooked meal, but moreover knowing that it is homegrown too. So, let Adriaan guide you through growing your own winter soup garden.…

Feb

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Splashes of Colour with Summer Flowers

Don’t let the heat get you down by bringing some cooling colour into your garden with Heckers’ guide on an amazing selection of colourful flowers for this summer. With the intense heat we have been experiencing lately we can definitely say that summer is here. Luckily there are plants that…

Feb

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Plant a fruit tree now for a bounty in the coming season

Remember the days when fruit actually had a taste? The best way to guarantee that you can enjoy nature’s bounty is to grow your own. The advantages of healthy homegrown fruit are legion. Not only do homegrown fruit taste like real fruit should, sweet and juicy, but you will save…

Feb

All Articles, Gardening Tips, Spring Gardening, Uncategorized

Sowing seeds in six easy steps

All seeds hold within the amazing promise of life. You will find that growing plants from seed can be a very rewarding experience and that you actually become attached to your little seedlings. You can grow from seed to feed you and your family or you can grow to fill…