Growing Citrus Trees
July 30, 2025 2:41 pm“What’s wrong with my lemon tree?” is the most asked question we get in our magazine. So we thought it…
“What’s wrong with my lemon tree?” is the most asked question we get in our magazine. So we thought it…
The ‘revolution’ in houseplants has made us much more comfortable with the idea of growing plants indoors. So, the next…
Don’t for a moment think that growing grapes is beyond you. They can be grown at home virtually all over…
This really easy DIY will have you picking ripe fruit from the higher reaches of the trees in no time.…
There’s nothing quite like growing your own tomatoes but this can sometimes be a bit of a challenge. They can…
If you’re a fan of both sweet and sour flavours, you should be growing granadillas in your garden. Also known…
Don’t let size stop you from growing your own mini citrus trees Growing naartjies and oranges may be beyond the…
The quince is something most of us South Africans have heard about but can’t really picture, let alone imagine the…
Whether you call them spanspek, cantaloupe or simply sweet melons, it’s hard to deny the magic of these delicious fruits.…
Dale Grobler grows his own strawberries that taste out of this world. Here’s how he does it. Strawberries are one…
Common name: Orange, sweet orange, bitter orange, Seville orange Botanical name: Citrus sinensis (sweet orange), Citrus aurantium (bitter orange or…
Every time I eat a grapefruit I wonder why it is named after a grape of all things? First of…
Sweet and small, but big on flavour. Cherry tomatoes! The name says it all: they’re small and super-sweet, bite-sized like…
Growing mangoes (Mangifera indica) from seed is possible, but it is unlikely that it would bear fruit; it’s best to…
Summer isn’t complete without ice cream. This dessert is synonymous with the season, refreshment and the outdoors. Making it is…
Check out the sowing guide for February and you’ll notice that it is mainly greens. There is a saying that…
By growing your fruit trees in pots, you can add another dimension to your edible garden. Fruit trees like lemons,…
Oranges & lemons – A must have in any organic garden Citrus must be the juiciest, fresh and health giving…
One of the highlights of summer is homegrown watermelon Watermelons are easy to grow but require space; because each plant…
Cherry on Top Whence these delicious treats? PRUNUS avium, the main ancestor of the sweet cherries that are grown commercially…
Known as cantaloupe in much of the world, here the sweet melon is generally referred to as spanspek by English…
Cut a pomegranate fruit in half and the beauty that is revealed inspires artists to paint it, draw it, use…
Imagine the taste of a juicy peach, picked straight off the tree that you have nurtured through the seasons. One…
Common name: Kiwi fruit, also called Chinese gooseberryBotanical name: Actinidia deliciosaOrigin: China History At least 300 years ago the Chinese…
Tangerine Dreams Tangerines, manderins or naartjies. What you call them makes no real difference to the great value that these…
These simple date balls are packed with goodness, and are free of added sugar. You can mix and match different…
Growing your own berries has become a trend over the last couple of years for many reasons: berries are expensive…
An apple a day, the doctor’s way… When it comes to apple season there’s always a good supply around, and…
A+ Apples There is archaeological evidence that apples (Malus domestica) have been eaten since as far back as 6500 BC,…
Cape Gooseberries The Cape gooseberry (Physalis edulis) is a quick-growing annual or perennial fruit plant that originates in South America.…
It’s a big space investment, but if you live in a warmer part of the country try to squeeze an…
Strawberry Fields To enjoy sweet strawberries in spring and early summer you should be preparing and planting now The best…
How to prune plums Pruning is the most important winter task for your plum trees. Here’s how to do it…
Plant a Plum Tree this Winter Success with plums is as easy as following these steps There is no juicier…
Oranges come into harvest in winter, just in time to help us ward off nasty colds and flu with their…
This easy recipe makes a refreshing dessert. Ingredients: 600g rhubarb 170g brown sugar ¼ teaspoon ground cloves Juice and rind…
It’s known as a vegetable, produces stalks that are considered a fruit, and it has been known for centuries as…
Smoothies are a great way to use your home-grown fruit and veggies, and to get your daily requirement in one…
Sweet Pineapples Common name: Pineapple Botanical name: Ananas comosus Origin: Tropical Mesoamerica Suitable climates Pineapples are one of the most…
Citrus Limon is the botanical name for the ‘Eureka’ lemon, the ever popular smooth-skinned lemon that is used extensively in…
This summer up the heat in the garden and the kitchen with a selection of chillies and peppers. Christopher Columbus…
There was a time when pomegranate trees or shrubs were quite common in gardens. Then they became old fashioned and…
An olive, to many, is no more than a humble lump at the bottom of a martini… Olives have oiled…
Lemon Eureka, Lemon Meyer and Rough Skin Lemon Gardeners the world over prize the beautiful lemon tree for its lush…
Lovers of avocado will find an investment in a tree or two well worth their while. Common name: Avocado Botanical…
