We used some elbow grease and Howard Feed-n-Wax to give an old chair a second chance. WHAT YOU NEED An old chair (or any piece of furniture that could do … Read More about DIY Chair Restoration
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How to repot anthuriums
When is the best time to repot? Roots are growing through the drainage holes of the pots. There is dying or wilting foliage even after watering. There is … Read More about How to repot anthuriums
3 herbs for your next spicy dish
Oregano ‘Hot and spicy’ has chilli-flavoured leaves that add a fiery edge to a dish. Use it as a substitute for chillies if you don’t like too much heat. Because of … Read More about 3 herbs for your next spicy dish
Moving your roses
Moving roses? This is the month to do it! Garden plants always seem to find themselves in the wrong place, and roses are no exception. Not only do gardens change … Read More about Moving your roses
5 Crassulas for your water-wise garden
Crassulas are an incredibly large and diverse genus of succulent plants with many species, subspecies, varieties and forms hailing from across South Africa. Some are … Read More about 5 Crassulas for your water-wise garden
3 trees to grow in a pot
It doesn’t take much to grow a healthy tree these days – all it takes is a bit of regular TLC. Even if you don’t have a large yard or garden to grow trees, but your … Read More about 3 trees to grow in a pot
3 herb-infused pampering ideas
Mother’s Day is on its way, and if you want to be more original than giving Mum choccies and smelly soap, it’s time to raid the herb garden! Home-grown herbs add a … Read More about 3 herb-infused pampering ideas
The Hilton Quarry
The Hilton quarry was initially overrun with large quantities of undesirable alien invasive species (AIS) which had self-propagated across the quarry floor, cliff … Read More about The Hilton Quarry
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Inventive recycling
This easy-to-build water feature, made from discarded household items, bubbles soothingly in the smallest of spaces … Read More about Inventive recycling
3-D Living Picture
Paint a 3-D, living picture in your garden: There’s a world of exciting, surface-coating products to explore – … Read More about 3-D Living Picture
Kitchen Gardening
Cauliflower-based pizza
Cauliflower-based pizza A surprisingly tasty pizza base made from cauliflower is a perfect alternative to flour … Read More about Cauliflower-based pizza
Beetroot panna cotta
Beetroot panna cotta with dukkah-dusted goat’s cheese and pickled beetroot Panna cotta: 4 medium … Read More about Beetroot panna cotta