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Feb
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AZALEAS

AZALEAS Botanically they are called Rhododendron but in South Africa they are still commonly called Azalea and for the purpose of this article they will be referred to as Azalea. The two most readily available varieties are: Azalea indica: These Azalea varieties have oval, pointed, dark- green leaves and the shoots are covered…
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SPEKBOOM

SPEKBOOM A industrious little plant with a very big heart that acts as a carbon sink and is a true South African hero. It seems rather unassuming for a plant with a growing reputation for saving the planet To name just a few of its amazing attributes:– Easy to grow– Low maintenance–…
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12
Feb

Sowing the seeds

There are few things in life as rewarding as growing a plant from seed and nurturing it till it is all grown up.  Whether you’re sowing for a bountiful harvest or a stunning show of colour you’ll find once you start sowing you just can’t stop.  Growing from seed is…
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12
Feb
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Herbs for Healthy Living

Herbs are friendly undemanding, fresh and fragrant companions that can greatly improve our health and well-being, whether we are ill or well. And, no matter what the situation, there is a green friend that will extend a helping branch. “To be surrounded by the sweet scents of herbs is the…
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ALOES

ALOES Aloes can be rated as some of the most rewarding indigenous plants, and although largelyoverlooked have enormous potential as garden plants. The stark beauty of their strange andinspiring architecture makes them suitable as an accent plant in a variety of settings. BENEFITS They are available in such a diverse…
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12
Feb

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…
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