We love this idea, of making your own seed strips and storing them in a file. Seed tapes or seed strips are a great way to plant seeds, especially ones that are very … Read More about File your seeds!
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5 favourites to grow in Winter
1. Lemon Grass This clump-forming perennial with strongly lemon-scented leaves is the perfect addition to any South East Asian dishes. 2. … Read More about 5 favourites to grow in Winter
Veggie Chips
Root vegetables make wonderful chips or crisps and they are easy to make. A mandoline to quickly slice the veggies into thin slices, although a sharp knife and a … Read More about Veggie Chips
Spiral garden
Read in Afrikaans The spiral symbol represents movement, usually the movement from outer consciousness to inner awareness and peace. In her own quest for peace, … Read More about Spiral garden
6 flowers to plant now for a spectacular spring
Read in Afrikaans Many of the most important spring flowers need to be planted out as young seedlings in autumn. Start planning now for spring to make sure it’s … Read More about 6 flowers to plant now for a spectacular spring
March gardening checklist
Read in Afrikaans Here's a quick checklist to remind you what to do in your garden this March. Plant your hibiscuses. These late-summer-flowering shrubs need … Read More about March gardening checklist
Lewisia Cotyledon ‘Elise Mix’
Lewisia cotyledon ‘Elise Mix’ is a strikingly beautiful addition to the range of flowering succulents for low-water gardens and containers, as well as for indoors as … Read More about Lewisia Cotyledon ‘Elise Mix’
Peace Lily paradise
House Vermaak – SALI Gold Award winning Garden 2018 This Gold SALI Award winning 2-acre ‘old Kloof’ garden boasts the original structure of very large old … Read More about Peace Lily paradise
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Tree of Life
Tree of Life: From time immemorial, water and trees have been used to symbolise life. Inspired by that rich … Read More about Tree of Life
A different kind of window box
Window Box Get the jump on spring by growing seedlings in this little greenhouse. What you … Read More about A different kind of window box
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
Roasted Tomato and Zucchini Soup
The roasted flavour in this soup gives it a more robust flavour. Ingredients 2 kg Roma tomatoes olive oil salt … Read More about Roasted Tomato and Zucchini Soup