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Growing Winter Vegetables for Oriental Cooking

Oriental Recipes Taste sensations with Asian greens It is hard to believe that mere leaves...

General Winter Gardening Tips and Care

General Winter Gardening Tips and Care Even thought winter has finally arrived there is still...

Basil Liqueur Recipe

Basilcello, also known as liquore al Basilico is a strong, bright green and very sweet herb...

Interesting ways to use and grow rosemary

A well-known culinary favourite this aromatic herb has long been used in both the medicinal...

Why prune roses?

Why should you prune your roses in South Africa?   Often considered a daunting task,...

Coastal Plants

Hardy plants for a low-maintenance coastal garden Plants in coastal gardens have to withstand seasonal...

Gardening In February

Water-wise gardening

The New Year starts with one of the most challenging gardening months. January is typically...

When to plant bulbs

Autumn is planting season! April is the ideal month to be working in the garden....

Indoor plants improve air quality

Indoor plants help with productivity Indoor plants add life to dull and ordinary rooms. Whether...

Caring and growing tips for Kalanchoe blossfeldiana

A general guide to caring for Kalanchoe blassfeldiana. Below is a brief discussion on caring...

Garden Design Makeover – Before and after pictures

    Sue and Vladimir’s garden in Midrand was really fun to develop. As it...