Caring for your winter Crop
August 9, 2024Winter months are fast approaching where we will be experiencing shorter days and long freezing nights. The trick to enjoy good harvest in the winter times is choosing the right crop and also installing the correct protective covers. Here are tips to help you protect your winter crops so you...
The Windowsill gardener
August 9, 2024Recently I had a lot of people who say “oh I don’t have a balcony, or a backyard am I able to grow herbs?” Agh! Of course, yes! Putting limits on your garden could hinder you from having the best time of your life growing some vegetables. Windowsill herbs not...
Which vegetables grow well in the Winter Season.
August 9, 2024Which vegetables grow well in the Winter Season. Winter doesn’t have to be boring in your garden. South Africa is blessed with good weather such that even our winters aren’t as bad as some European countries. We still get some late morning sunlight. The ideal time to start planting your...
Supporting your crops
August 9, 2024Every crop comes with its different needs, some more than others require structures to help them grow tall and stern. Not only that this helps to prevent crop diseases and pests. I recall we once planted cucumber in the yard however, we didn’t give it support structure, as much we...
Mulching
August 9, 2024Mulching What is Mulching? It is a protective cover that is usually spread on to the ground. This could be in the form of sawdust, cardboards. Mulching doesn’t have much odour and is very beneficial to the home gardener. There are different types of mulches available. WHY MULCH? Since there...