We made the most of the large capacity of the Elho Grow Table by packing in a diverse selection of plants. We started with a few bok choi and mizuna plants (both … Read More about Save space (and your back)
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Pots of flavour in small spaces
You don’t need acres of garden to grow fresh salads and veggies. All you need is a balcony, patio or a postage-stamp of a garden, some good-quality terracotta pots, … Read More about Pots of flavour in small spaces
Cucamelons
The little fruit of many names - mouse melon, Mexican mini watermelon, Mexican sour cucumber, Mexican sour gherkin, pepquino or sandia de raton in Mexico … Read More about Cucamelons
DIY Bug Hotel
Give those good bugs a place to call home in your garden. These bug hotels attract good insects and pollinators that will help your garden grow. What you … Read More about DIY Bug Hotel
Bad Veggie Neighbours
While some plants thrive next to each other (beans and tomatoes, for example), other plant combinations lead to nothing but misery. So when you plant your garden, … Read More about Bad Veggie Neighbours
Spring Strategies
Give your roses the attention they need to succeed and get ready for Spring! September is almost as exciting as October because the roses are growing at pace, … Read More about Spring Strategies
Pincushion Protea
Pincushion pride and joy! Don’t give up on pincushions just because you think you live in the wrong place! Hybrids and cultivars of our indigenous pincushions are … Read More about Pincushion Protea
Sitting Pretty
Lees in Afrikaans There is nothing more useful than a sturdy little bench. What You Need: 32mm pine cut to the following dimensions: 3 x 1000mm x … Read More about Sitting Pretty
Practical DIY
Potting Bench
Potting Bench Mark: Tired of mess and an aching back? Builders have everything you need to make … Read More about Potting Bench
Adirondack Patio Set
Imagine sitting on your comfortable Adirondack chair looking out over the mountains and contemplating nature – that’s … Read More about Adirondack Patio Set
Kitchen Gardening
Brassica oleracea var. botrytis
Cauliflower The best time to sow cauliflower in most of the country is in February or March while in hotter … Read More about Brassica oleracea var. botrytis
Pineapple and Coconut Cream Pie
Pineapple and Coconut Cream Pie This pie has the summery tastes of a piña colada and should be enjoyed with your … Read More about Pineapple and Coconut Cream Pie