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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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Weird and Wonderful Plants

All plants are unique and wonderful in their own way, yet there are some plants that truly stand out. Welcome to the wonderful world of Orchids, Bromeliads, and Carnivorous plants. Whether it is Orchids or Bromeliads which stun with their exquisite flowers or perfect geometric designs, or Carnivorous plants which…

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…

Feb

All Articles, Gardening Tips, Spring Gardening, Uncategorized

More about Myrtle

Myrtle – Botany Myrtus, with the common name myrtle, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Myrtaceae The genus Myrtus has three species recognised today: Myrtus communis – Common myrtle; native to the Mediterranean region in southern Europe. Myrtus nivellei – Saharan myrtle; native to North Africa. Myrtus…

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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Soil preparation

Soil preparation is one of the cornerstones of any gardening. The best soils, known as loams, contain some sand, some silt and a little clay. Loams better hold nutrients, provide adequate drainage, and are workable, easily letting roots penetrate. Adding organic matter, such as compost, is the easiest way to…

Feb

All Articles, Gardening Tips, Spring Gardening, Uncategorized

A lush green lawn in 5 easy steps

The colour green has an instant calming effect and in today’s crazy pace of living, plants provide a reprieve for one’s soul. As a result, we need green spaces in our lives. This is all the more reason to get started on an excellent source of green: your lawn. The…

Feb

All Articles, Gardening Tips, Spring Gardening

Clivias – All you need to know!

Spring is finally here, and with it, many of our favourite flowering plants. The first that comes to mind are Clivias. Clivia minniata is one of our more famous plants in South Africa and it has managed to find its way into gardens around the globe. Not only do these flowers…

Feb

All Articles, Gardening Tips, Winter Gardening

Cutting the right corner: Pruning made easy

It seems like pruning time has come early again this year due to the mild winter we have been experiencing thus far. What a pleasant surprise it was to have roses flowering throughout winter. And even seeing plants such as Clivias in bloom a lot earlier than we normally do. …

Feb

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Keep your roses at their blooming best

Despite the heat we have been experiencing the past while, roses are still looking great and continue to give colour and delight to gardeners. Roses are actually quite resilient plants that can take a beating and survive to delight us with their vivid colours. Below are some tips that you…