Kalanchoe blossfeldiana, less commonly known as the widow’s thrill, is often described as a flamboyant and colourful succulent that blooms profusely when the days … Read More about 3 Colourful Kalanchoes
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DIY Chair Restoration
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
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
Practical DIY
A New Patio From The Ground Up
Does your patio look tatty and uninviting? This rebuild will inspire you to get the party cooking. … Read More about A New Patio From The Ground Up
This table’s a picnic!
This table's a picnic! This is the twelfth DIY in our Working with Wood series presented by David van den Bergh. … Read More about This table’s a picnic!
Kitchen Gardening
Cabbage Patch
The Cabbage Patch Cabbage is one of our best winter crops, because it likes growing in cool, moist conditions. It … Read More about Cabbage Patch
Parsnip and thyme soup
Roasted parsnip and thyme soup Parsnips can be cooked like carrots, and may cook faster because of their higher … Read More about Parsnip and thyme soup