Edible Plants Archives

Feb

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…

Feb

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Plant your own strawberry pot

Tired of your store-bought strawberries going off before you can savour their delicious taste? Why not grow your own? Strawberries are easy to grow and come with the reward of sweetly scented fruit that taste divine. Strawberries are flat trailing perennials that prefer to grow in a nice sunny…

Feb

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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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The many faces of edible gardening

It’s so encouraging to see how many people are taking up edible gardening in the past few years. The reasons for growing your own are diverse ranging from better taste and freshness to lowering your carbon footprint and doing your part in the fight for food security. We tend to…

Feb

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Tea-time with Adriaan

How herbal tea rescued my health and how to grow your own. I cover everything from soil preparation to harvesting and making delicious, healthy herbal teas

Feb

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Selecting a site for your food garden

Embarking on the journey of creating your own food garden is an exciting and rewarding endeavor, but selecting the right site for it is crucial to its success. From maximizing sunlight exposure to ensuring proper drainage, the location of your garden can significantly impact its productivity and longevity. In this…

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

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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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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

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What the fungi

From bread mould to penicillin, fungi are an integral part of our world. Although it might not be obvious, fungi are all around us. The Fungal kingdom is so big that in 2017 estimates suggest that there may be between 2.2 million to 3.8 million species in existence. What makes…