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…
In 2015/16 South Africa experienced what I like to call the Great Avocado Crisis. Prices went through the roof at the supermarkets and avos became like the caviar of the…
I had great success growing different varieties of leafy greens like Asian cabbages / brassicas & mustards. I went months without buying any salad greens from Woollies. I had so…
This past weekend I had the opportunity to visit Stand 47 in Monahan Farm, north of Johannesburg. It is an eco-friendly home that makes use of various methods of construction,…
It is quite surprising how many people don’t know that the old South African favourite Appelliefies, also known as Cape Gooseberries, are not the same fruit as the English Gooseberries…
Hello July! I’ve got my race number for the Spar Women’s Race 2015. I’ll be doing the 5k. I’m so excited! I haven’t taken part in this race in years.…
Having flowers around always brightens up a room and makes the whole house feel livelier. They can even double up as party decor at night, like the daffodils above. My…
I spotted coffee plants while doing some midweek grocery shopping and of course I had to have them. I love a good cup of joe, and I’ve always wanted to…
I finally got around to making this video tutorial on growing blueberries in South Africa. It is possible to grow these yummy berries across South Africa, whether you have a…
After a very long autumn day working in the garden, transplanting lots of herbs, salad greens & vegetables, I turned to my flowers. This is one of my absolute favourite…