Gardening Chat

3 Reasons to Have More Plants in Your Home

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Greenthumb2014-04-13T21:31:01+02:00Home Plants Plants are a powerhouse of wellness for your home. They’ll provide you with a host of benefits, and they’ll make your house look great while doing it. I’ll admit, I’ve been kind of obsessed with this idea lately, and I think you’ll find the concept intriguing as well after learning about the myriad benefits they offer. 1. They purify your air. You probably know that plants convert carbon dioxide into oxygen; plants in your home are no exception. Oxygen affects...

Waste not, rather recycle

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Greenthumb2014-01-29T14:27:10+02:00 I am always amazed by the amount of black dustbin bags out on the streets on pickup day (that is if they actually pick it up).  It seems that at times we waste more than what we really use and end up throwing the rest away.  Recycling is one of the areas we can make the biggest impact.  So it is time to start sorting your plastic from paper.  Recycling doesn't just stop there, even re-using an old can...

Back to reality

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Greenthumb2014-01-16T16:57:53+02:00We tend to think of migrations only happening in the animal kingdom yet every year we have our own human migration in South-Africa.  It seems as if most people in Gauteng migrate to the coast to enjoy their summer holidays in the sun, sea and surf.  For those of us coming back home after the holidays we are usually welcomed by a garden that is in need of a bit of love and care.  Have a look at our...

Getting through these hot summer months

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Greenthumb2013-11-21T14:43:00+02:00I 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 growing at an astonishing rate which also means a bit more work for us in the garden.  There are also some pests to keep an eye out for this...

The miracle of rain

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Greenthumb2013-10-25T10:57:11+02:00Walking in the garden this morning with the smell of rain still fresh in the air, it is amazing how a good downpour can revitalize the garden.  Everything is fresh and clean and everywhere there the plants are showing their appreciation with new shoots and growth.   At last the summer rains have arrived and they couldn't have come at a better time with the dry weather we have had lately taking their toll on our gardens.  With the soaking...

Is the heat getting to your garden?

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Greenthumb2013-10-18T15:11:39+02:00We 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 crossed we will be getting some rain soon but in the meanwhile there is some water wise practices that we can adopt in our gardens to conserve water and...

The grace of a rose

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Greenthumb2013-10-02T10:51:42+02:00Probably the most recognizable flower in the world, roses have captured our imagination for centuries.  From films to music to the poets of bygone days roses have retained their grace throughout the ages.  Just think of the price of one red rose on Valentines Day and it shows how ingrained roses have become in our society.  Luckily for the rose gardeners out there they always have a fresh supply.  October is the month that roses really announce themselves in...

Sowing the seeds

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Greenthumb2013-09-13T16:44:26+02:00 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 one of the best ways to save money in the garden and with proper planning you will have a constant supply of seedlings for your garden.  Have a look...