Every gardener has faced the frustration of pests damaging healthy plants. While chemical pesticides may offer a quick solution, trap cropping is a natural and ...
An organic kitchen garden is a rewarding way to grow fresh, healthy produce while reducing your environmental impact. Whether you have a few containers on a bal...
Winter may slow down plant growth, but it doesn't mean your garden has to stop thriving. The colder months provide the perfect opportunity to transform everyday...
With tender, delicious stems and a flavorful head to match, what's not to like about spouting broccoli?
Ahh yes, sprouting broccoli – large-headed broccoli’s...
Every gardener has different reasons for choosing the plants that end up in their garden landscape. From shrubs, annuals, and perennials to herbs that end up oc...
The shorter days and cooler temperatures of autumn signal the end of the outdoor growing season for most plants, but for herbs grown indoors, the transition is ...
As the sunshine lingers and evenings stretch out, there’s nothing quite like stepping into your garden and gathering fresh herbs for a chilled drink.
Whether...
No backyard? No problem. You don’t need a sprawling garden to enjoy the soothing ritual of a freshly brewed herbal tea. With just a sunny windowsill, a few smal...
There are ways to ensure you always get a fresh supply of aromatic herbs in your garden. The herb family is large and varied, but the one common thing with herb...
Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) are a versatile, easy-to-grow herb that can enhance a variety of dishes with their mild onion flavour. In South Africa, cultivatin...
