In nature one finds the good (beneficial organisms), the bad (destructive pests) and the ugly, which includes beneficial and destructive pests. Beneficial insects … Read More about The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
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Salad Harvest
Growing edible plants near your kitchen makes for easy use while cooking. But having a grow to eat planter in or near enough to your kitchen can have it's own … Read More about Salad Harvest
Container Gardening with Corrugated Iron
Our office veggie garden is a trial garden of sorts so is always evolving and changing. We like to try things out, experiment with different veggies, gardening … Read More about Container Gardening with Corrugated Iron
Starting over in Knysna
When the devastating fire swept through Knysna in June 2017, the Knysna Hollow Country Estate was razed to the ground. Rebuilding commenced in October 2017, and … Read More about Starting over in Knysna
Sedums
Stonecrops are perennial plants with thick succulent leaves and fleshy stems, and are known for extreme cold and drought hardiness. They are part of the very large … Read More about Sedums
Chickpea Burger with Mango Salsa
Finding a good meat-free burger patty that stays together to cook properly on a braai is a difficult task. Not only is this chickpea burger delicious, they are a … Read More about Chickpea Burger with Mango Salsa
Growing Watermelon
Summer is all about watermelons – biting into the cool flesh and having the juice run down your chin. Is there a better summer snack than a cold and perfectly ripe … Read More about Growing Watermelon
Fig and Honey Kebabs with Yoghurt
A delicious, sweet snack that you can try out at your next braai! Ingredients 8 figs, halved 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 … Read More about Fig and Honey Kebabs with Yoghurt
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Herbs to Grow
Horseradish is a clump-forming perennial with a deep, fleshy taproot and bright green oblong leaves and white flowers in … Read More about Herbs to Grow
Borago officinalis
Borage This annual herb is equally at home in the herb, veggie or cottage-style garden. The plant forms a … Read More about Borago officinalis