Season's greetings
With the holidays upon us it is time to start relaxing and to try and forget about the rat race. Now is the time to rekindle old friendships and spend some much needed time with the family. For everybody traveling over the holidays, be safe and enjoy the ride, our country is filled with so […]
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. Have a look for yourself.
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 growing at an astonishing rate […]
Looking after your garden during summer
Summer is definitely here and I am sure we are all looking forward to spend some time in our lovely South African sun. So with that in mind we have compiled this guide on looking after your garden in the summer to ensure that you don’t spend all your time working in the garden, after […]
Don’t despair after the hail
Waking up this Tuesday was sure to bring some of us close to tears, seeing the extent of the damage that the hail has caused. Coincidentally the hail come 3 days a year ago from the massive hailstorm we had last year on the 8th of November. It can be quite depressing especially after all […]
First aid for your garden
Now that we have recovered from the shock of the hail it is time to get our gardens back to looking their best. We tend to think of hail as a disaster with all the damage it causes but in nature hail actually has a very important role. Not only does it help to prune […]
Forage for berries in your own garden
It may seem like we have moved past the time of foraging for our food but if we think about it we have just swapped one type of foraging for another. Of course a lot has changed since then with us foraging for our food in supermarkets and fast food stores instead of the wonderful […]
Grow your own berries this summer
Growing berries is a lot easier than we tend to think and are sure to astound you with their fresh and tasty berries every year. With the popularity and demand for berries growing in South Africa due to their health benefits and amazing taste more and more people are asking us for all the different […]
The miracle of rain
Walking 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 […]
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 we do now will save […]