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The rise of urban gardening - small spaces, big harvests
Urban gardening is transforming South Africa's cityscapes, from Cape Town's rooftops to Johannesburg's balconies.
Natural remedies for a pest-free garden this summer
Expert shares tips on natural remedies you can use to keep your garden thriving and pest-free this summer, while attracting essential wildlife like bees and butterflies.
Garden Town Stellenbosch 2024 blooms with beauty and inspiration
This year’s event promises to delight visitors from 25 October to 3 November 2024.
Mushroom farming with smart Chinese technology
Invented in 1986 by Professor Lin Zhanxi of Fujian Agriculture & Forestry University, the 49 species of the hybrid Monach Juncao grass can be used to cultivate edible and medicinal mushrooms.
Here’s what to do with your Woolies shopping bags if you’re a keen gardener
If you have loads of Woolies shopping bags and don’t know what to do with them, here’s a tip for the keen gardener.
The House and Garden Show is back!
East Coast Radio’s House and Garden Show - taking place until July 7 - is back again this year to help homeowners create a comfortable living space for their families.
How to take care of your indoor plants in winter
If you’re worried that your indoor plants won’t survive the winter, here are tips on how you should take care of them.
Vinegar hacks you need to know
From cleaning to beauty, vinegar has many surprising hacks that you may not have known about.
Prep your garden for the holidays
Begin your pool party preparations and get some stunning colour into those beds and pots.
Vegetable farmer Lebo Mosime delivers first crops of broccoli, cauliflower to the market
Mosime approached AfriForum last year after she decided to expand the small-scale vegetable production she had in her backyard of approximately 2 000 square metres.
Pretty, water savvy and healthy
The El Niño weather phenomenon is expected to set record-breaking temperatures and drier conditions for the next five years. Make the most of any rain using simple (free or affordable) water-collecting ideas.
Wonderpark Shopping Mall’s rooftop solar panels to reduce load shedding impact
The solar panels farm was completed in three phases and the total peak power of the plant is 4. 4 megawatts, currently producing 150 000kwh per month on average.
Winter magnificence
With proper planning, the cold months can also provide an array of colours in your garden.
Secret kitchen ingredients that can help your garden grow
Did you know that there are unusual items that can aid your plants’ growth – and they can all be found in your home?