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12
Feb

Is the heat getting to your garden?

We have been experiencing some very hot and dry weather lately, and it is clear that our gardens have been taking the brunt of these warm conditions.  With water being such a scarce resource in South Africa we also can’t just go and water our gardens with wild abandon. Fingers…
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12
Feb
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Mulch much more!

When we face challenges in our garden such as hot and dry weather it is always a good idea to step back and have look at how nature handles these problems.  Leaves collect on the forest floor and form a protective blanket that conserves water and breaks down to enrich…
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12
Feb
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Gardening after the rain

If you’re like me then your fingers should be itching to get into the garden after the rain.  It is amazing what rain does to our mood after the dry weather, it inspires, invigorates and encourages us.  Our gardens are filled with fresh promise after the rain and the work…
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12
Feb

Getting through these hot summer months

I don’t know if it is just me but it has been a cooker lately with the heat we’ve had.  Luckily we have had some much needed rain in between and even a devastating hail storm.  With the heat we are experiencing our gardens are flourishing and the plants are…
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12
Feb
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The hail strikes again

Just as soon as we were recovering from the damage done by the hail the unthinkable happened and we had a devastating hailstorm this morning at around 02:00 at Hecker Homegrown which is our growing side.  Luckily the plants will recover, I’m not that sure about some of the structures.…
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