Winter has a way of making home feel like the only place you want to be. The blankets come out, the heaters go on, and life moves indoors. It is a season made f...
It's been sixteen years since the South African nation stayed up late to watch Bafana Bafana play on the biggest stage in football. That's sixteen years of watc...
The vegetable garden doesn't have to go dormant just because winter has arrived. South Africa's cold season is actually an excellent growing period for a wide r...
Neem oil is recommended for almost every garden pest problem. Aphids, spider mites, whiteflies, powdery mildew, the list goes on. It's affordable, relatively sa...
Most South African gardeners know that the big rose prune happens in July, and they're not wrong. But there is a window before deep winter that deserves attenti...
If you've been waiting for a sign to start growing something at home, let this be it. Microgreens are among the most rewarding and practical things you can grow...
Most gardeners cover their compost heap at the start of winter and consider the job done until spring. This is understandable, but it's also wasteful. A pile th...
Few household problems feel quite as unglamorous as a slow-draining sink. Before reaching for a harsh chemical drain cleaner or calling a plumber, it's worth tr...
Most plants in the garden take their cue from warm weather, building toward a flowering season that coincides with spring and summer. Winter jasmine reverses th...
The appeal of peel-and-stick tiles is obvious. No grout, no wet saw, no contractor quotes, no kitchen out of commission for a week. Just clean the surface, peel...
