Cape Gooseberry Trifle Enough for a crowd, this dessert will have them coming back for more. 400g fresh Cape gooseberries 4 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon custard powder ½ cup water 1 readymade jam Swiss roll Dash sherry 250ml cream, whipped 100g castor sugar 500g cream cheese ½ lemon, juiced Dash of vanilla extract Place the […]
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Cape Gooseberries
Cape Gooseberries The Cape gooseberry (Physalis edulis) is a quick-growing annual or perennial fruit plant that originates in South America. It has been grown extensively in many parts of South Africa for the little golden berries that are produced in abundance, on bushes that can reach a height of about 1m. It is grown commercially […]
Companion Planting for Pest Control
Companion Planting for Pest Control: Companion planting has a long tradition in organic gardening practice. The principle behind companion planting is that certain plants either enhance each other’s growth or help control pests when planted close together. There are also plants that enrich the soil. In addition, companion planting increases bio-diversity in our gardens, by […]