Hooray, it's May! As we embrace the autumnal shift and prepare for cooler temperatures, our gardens beckon us with the promise of new growth and beauty. To make the most of this transitional month, let's keep our gardens flourishing with...
From one gardening friend to another, here is the scoop on the friendliest flower in the garden: freesia. Freesias have charmed their way through the garden world since the late 1800s, and hold a special spot in the hearts of...
Ah, behold the diva of the Western Cape, the Amaryllis belladonna, affectionately known as the 'March lily'! This botanical beauty heralds the end of summer with its glorious blooms. Back in the 18th century, it strutted into cultivation circles and...
Hippeastrum are popular ornamental plants that can be grown indoors and out, making them a top choice for both apartment living and homes with gardens. Known widely as ‘amaryllis’ which in Greek means to sparkle, they live up to the...
Say hello to the magnificent Plumbago! This green sensation is a globetrotter with ten species, but five of them are proudly South African. This indigenous scrambling shrub is like the superhero of gardens, wearing a cape of vibrant blue colours...
The potato, also known by its fancy scientific name Solanum tuberosum, is not just your average vegetable. These tubers have a long-standing reputation for bringing fertility, abundance, and even a touch of magic to your garden. With more than 900...
Delightfully tempting, the idea of growing your own fresh, tender, yet frost-hardy asparagus in your own home food patch sounds good. There are only a few things you’ll need to get right for you to enjoy your own homegrown asparagus....
As backyards increasingly become extensions of our living spaces you can look at your garden design as you would that of a room inside your home, making it personal, inviting and an area you and your loved ones want to...
We gardeners really do believe that you can never have too many spring bulbs, as we all look forward to their fabulous flowers turning the garden into a riot of colour. However, the one problem many of us face is...
