Window Box Veggie Gardening
August 22, 2023 9:14 amThe idea of window box farming sounds delightfully quixotic and impractical. Actually, it’s an invitation to those who look longingly…
The idea of window box farming sounds delightfully quixotic and impractical. Actually, it’s an invitation to those who look longingly…
Here are some of our top tips to being a responsible water user in your vegetable garden! Time Your Watering…
Ladybirds are not just delightful visitors to the garden, they are also effective predators of aphids, mites, and even whitefly.…
Aquacraft has partnered with the Siyakhana Growth and Development Project. The initiative is called ‘Garden for Growth’ and its purpose…
This article was inspired by a friend whose internet search for advice on growing veggies hooked him onto the idea…
Saving space is not the only reason for vertical vegetable gardening. Veggies twining up obelisks, tumbling over archways, vining up…
A fresh start, for the bees After clearing the mess from a pumpkin patch disaster, we sat down and drew…
Baby marrows, also known as courgettes or zucchinis, are the most rewarding plants for the home vegetable gardener to grow.…
Potatoes are an easy crop that can be grown all year round. The first crop is planted in August or…
Why grow Organic? Like generations before us, we are again discovering the joys and benefits of growing healthy, homegrown vegetables.…
Don’t Slow Down Now! TEXT Alice Spenser-Higgs Autumn is a good time to grow vegetables in containers. The milder days…
Get ready for winter There are a number of veggies that are grown in the winter months. The cooler days…
Like all things miniature, baby cabbages have an appeal all of their own. They don’t take up as much growing…
Ooh, Melons! Known as cantaloupe in much of the world, here the sweet melon is generally referred to as spanspek…
Get rid of those pouts, grow brussel sprouts! A sprout from Brussels…? BRASSICA oleracea variety gemmifera, the vegetable we know…
The wonders of watercress. Watercress (Nasturtium officinale) is a creeping perennial that is one of the oldest leafy vegetables to…
Bulletproof! That’s how gardeners who grow kohlrabi (Brassica oleracea var. coulorapa) describe this versatile, under-rated vegetable. Along with radishes, it…
If you are hooked on the pleasure of picking your own grown veggies and herbs, you should extend that to…
Step-Up Veggies Growing vertically is a great way to make the most of limited space. This handy DIY ladder allows…
How to get kids to eat veggies It’s great to grow your own veggies and enjoy the taste of fresh…
Bees help pollinate many fruits and ‘fruiting’ veggies – they’re natural allies! Plant some of these bee-friendly choices in your…
Upside-Down Tomato Planter Home-grown tomatoes always taste better, and to make the most of available space they can even be…
Fresh green beans are so versatile and delicious when properly prepared – a must have summer crop. Get cracking and…
Top ten tips to start a food garden! The best time to start a food garden is when you are…
Raised Veggie Bed and Cover: This clever project keeps your veggies safe from pests and raises them for easy planting…
Early December presents the last chance in the season to plant both the hot and the sweet capsicums, so whether…
