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All About Gauras

June 4, 2025 3:33 pm Published by

Read in Afrikaans The delicate appearance of gauras (formerly Gaura lindheimeri, now Oenothera lindheimeri) is somewhat misleading. This native from…

Fragrant Summer Flowers

February 27, 2025 10:10 am Published by

A garden is not only about sight but also about scent. The best fragrant plants perform their magic in summertime.…

The Four Ps of Spring

June 25, 2024 11:48 am Published by

Read in Afrikaans There are four annuals with pretty petals and names starting with the letter ‘P’, we often refer…

Agapanthus That Sparkle

September 22, 2023 12:56 pm Published by

If at all possible, the new agapanthus varieties on the market this year are bigger, better, more intense in colour…

Flamingo Party

August 16, 2023 1:42 pm Published by

Also known as the flamingo flower or flamingo lily, anthuriums are known for their heart-shaped leaves and shiny flowers which…

Everblooming Begonias

July 19, 2023 2:49 pm Published by

Houseplant enthusiasts looking for flowering colour indoors can look no further than Begonia elatior. These semi-tuberous hybrids are known to…

It’s Primrose Time!

July 19, 2023 2:13 pm Published by

A wide range of primula varieties means colour for any shady spot in the garden. Some types of primulas are…

3 Happiness Flowers

3 Happiness Flowers

January 23, 2023 10:57 am Published by

Some of midsummer’s flowers are like garden Prozac. Being amongst them has the ability to turn anxiety and a ‘down’…

5 Questions For Leon Kluge

November 1, 2022 8:00 am Published by

Die Groenste Vingers is a reality competition series where 15 of the country’s top flower fundis compete to be crowned…

Sizzling Summer Flowers

October 24, 2022 11:29 am Published by

Daisy power For the strongest flower power in a daisy, plant Leucanthemum ‘Daisy May’. This shasta daisy has large, snow-white…

101 Spring Tips

September 13, 2021 3:56 pm Published by

1. Creative succulents Create stunning containers by mixing succulents with different textures, colours, and shapes. These fleshy plants are tough…