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  • FlowersGardeningOrchids

    Why is my orchid dying?

    by Lala September 5, 2018
    by Lala September 5, 2018

    The number 1 killer of orchids, in my experience, is overwatering. My advice is to repot #orchids into a loose & fast draining mix of mostly bark chips, if they…

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  • HerbsRecipes

    Recipe: Tequila beer lamb stew & cheesey, herb dumplings

    by Lala April 18, 2017
    by Lala April 18, 2017

    Today’s recipe was inspired by a need to make use of a beer that is not quite to my taste. I was expecting something similar to my favourite tequila infused…

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  • ChilliesGardeningRecipes

    Recipe – Hot chilli & tomato jam

    by Lala March 21, 2017
    by Lala March 21, 2017

    I got the idea to make a tomato jam for the first time, from a fellow PhD candidate at our faculty’s launch event / cocktail function in February. I had a…

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  • FlowersHouse plantsOrchidsVideos

    Four phalaenopsis orchids blooming & in bud #PhalaenopsisPhriday

    by Lala January 20, 2017
    by Lala January 20, 2017

    This has been a wonderful week for my orchids. Although very hot and dry until today’s afternoon shower, I managed to keep all the orchids well fed and watered. Here…

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  • ChilliesReviewsTravelVideos

    Flavours of Mauritius – Flacq Food market & cooking demo

    by Lala January 18, 2017
    by Lala January 18, 2017

    Last year for Easter my little family and I visited the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius. Apart from a well deserved break, I was of course very excited to see…

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  • FlowersGalleriesHerbsMacro picturesPhotography

    A Bug’s life: Latest macro pictures

    by Lala January 7, 2017
    by Lala January 7, 2017

    The summer garden has been showing off lately. So many beautiful herbs, fruit and veggies in bloom and fruiting. We have also been blessed with lots of rain in between…

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  • FlowersGardeningHouse plantsVideos

    This orchid smells just like chocolate

    by Lala December 24, 2016
    by Lala December 24, 2016

    Did you know there is a very special orchid that smells just like chococolate? Let me tell you more about it and show you two of mine. Please LIKE, COMMENT…

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  • GardeningPermacultureSuperfoodsVegetable garden

    Growing Covo – A Zimbabwean heirloom kale

    by Lala December 21, 2016
    by Lala December 21, 2016

    While visiting my family in the North West province, I was introduced to a delicious vegetable known as Covo (Brassica oleracea var acephala). Covo was introduced to the area by…

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  • ChickensGardeningHerbsPermacultureVegetable gardenVideos

    New videos – How to grow lots of food in a small space + chicken fun

    by Lala December 17, 2016
    by Lala December 17, 2016

    I hope everyone is having a pleasant and safe December. We’ve been busy visiting family, collecting new plants and of course working in the garden. I’ve managed to squeeze in…

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  • BlueberriesGardeningHome OrchardSuperfoods

    Where to buy Blueberry plants in South Africa & some tips

    by Lala November 19, 2016
    by Lala November 19, 2016

    It has become much easier to find & buy blueberry plants to grow in your garden in South Africa, since I started this blog in 2014. Back then they were…

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