10 Healing Herbs – healthy for you, healthy for your garden
For centuries herbs have been used in remedies, tinctures, oils and more to promote healing and health but did you […]
Let’s see what’s growing in the veggie garden this Spring
Back in August the social media gardening groups were abuzz with comments about who was planting what for spring. Many
Attention Ladybirds! The Aphids are this way
My heart just sinks when I see aphids on my plants. I am sure this is the case with most
Garden Project #4 – Part 2 of the Garden Makeover
The journey of the garden makeover continues. The drought had played a pivotal role in our decision to redesign our
Garden Project #4 – Part 1 of the Garden Makeover
We were in the grips of the worst drought Cape Town had experienced in a hundred years. Stringent water restrictions
Delicious Broad Bean Dip Recipe from Homegrown Beans
Harvesting something from the veggie garden is a very satisfying feeling. After weeks, or in some cases, months of nurturing
The Wormery – Creating Super Compost
I never knew the unassuming earthworm plays an such an immensely important role in the garden until I heard about
Garden Project #3 – Planter Box Veggie Garden
Veggie gardens come in all shapes and sizes. The design options are endless which gives one the scope to create
Spiders in my Garden
Spideroo, Spidora or “That Spider” – whichever name they go by, love them or hate them, one thing is sure:
An Introduction to Companion Planting
Just as humans get along with some neighbours better than with others, the same can be said for plants. My