An apple tree in the garden is one of the most satisfying food crops to grow and harvest. After a wonderful season of picking straight off the tree, the last ha...
Cucumbers (Cucumis sativus) are part of the Cucurbitaceae family, originating in India. There are over 100 varieties of cucumber, including the smaller pickling...
One of the most successful methods of increasing yield from small gardens is using the vertical garden area. Jane Griffiths shares her ‘3D’ gardening tips.
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Don’t throw away your kitchen scraps or go off to buy fancy compost – make your own at home and produce solid or liquid gold for your garden.
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THE ESSENTIALS
March is early autumn according to the calendar, but in South Africa, the sun is still high in the sky. It is a good time to spread layers o...
Whether it be food forests or victory gardens, growing edible plants is a sustained gardening trend that never seems to die down. With more and more gardeners j...
Nestled in the Stellenbosch Mountains, the garden at Tokara celebrates the best of South Africa’s biodiversity and climate. We spoke to co-owner Anne-Marie Ferr...
Aloes are South African garden staples, especially as we head into the cooler autumn and winter months. With compact varieties like Hedgehog on the market great...
Gardening has exploded on TikTok, creating a community of young, resourceful new gardeners. But some of the DIY advice they spout just sounds too good to be tru...
