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Your Practical September Garden Checklist

Your Practical September Garden Checklist

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This is your working garden companion for September. Print it out, keep it somewhere close, and actually use it. Take it into the garden, tick things off, write down what you're planting and make notes as you go.

By the end of September, I want this checklist to look like it has actually lived in your garden with you.

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HOW MUCH SHOULD YOU ACTUALLY PLANT FOR YOUR FAMILY?

HOW MUCH SHOULD YOU ACTUALLY PLANT FOR YOUR FAMILY?

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Okay, so you’ve decided what you want to grow. You’ve bought the seeds. You’ve got the seedlings. And then comes the BIG question. How much must I actually plant? Because let’s be honest, it is VERY easy to get carried away. You open a packet of lettuce seeds, they’re...
ARE YOUR SEEDLINGS READY TO PLANT OUT?

ARE YOUR SEEDLINGS READY TO PLANT OUT?

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September! We made it. The days are getting longer, there’s that little bit of warmth in the afternoon, and suddenly every gardener has the same feeling. RIGHT. LET’S PLANT EVERYTHING. And if you’ve been raising seedlings for the last few weeks, you’re probably...
What Can I Plant in September?

What Can I Plant in September?

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The calendar says spring… but is your garden ready? September has arrived, and this is usually when the gardening excitement really starts. The days are getting longer. We get those beautiful warm afternoons. The nurseries suddenly seem to be overflowing with...
Stop Watering That Wilting Plant!

Stop Watering That Wilting Plant!

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Your Plant Is Wilting at Midday… Does It Really Need Water? It is one of those hot afternoons. You walk into the veggie garden and suddenly your beautiful tomato plant looks absolutely miserable. The leaves are hanging. The whole plant looks tired. Yesterday it was...
What Does a 1.2 m x 3 m Veggie Bed Actually Look Like?

What Does a 1.2 m x 3 m Veggie Bed Actually Look Like?

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One of the questions I get asked all the time is: “But Tash, how much can I actually grow in one veggie bed?” And I think sometimes we underestimate just how much food can come out of a relatively small space. So let’s take one of our 1.2 m x 3 m beds and...
Soil Blocks, Trays or Toilet Rolls? What Should You Use?

Soil Blocks, Trays or Toilet Rolls? What Should You Use?

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If you’ve followed me for a while, you’ve probably noticed that when seedling season arrives, my germination area is a bit of a mixed bag. There are seedling trays, soil blocks, toilet rolls and little newspaper pots all sitting next to each other. And after sharing...
Growing Potatoes in Hay – My Favourite Way to Grow Them

Growing Potatoes in Hay – My Favourite Way to Grow Them

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This week I’m planting potatoes, and if you’ve followed VanZylStead for a while, you’ll know that my favourite way to grow potatoes is in hay. I’ve grown potatoes in the ground, in containers and in raised beds, but I keep coming back to hay. It’s simple, harvesting...
Is Your Garden Ready for Its Smallest Summer Visitors?

Is Your Garden Ready for Its Smallest Summer Visitors?

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When we get excited about summer gardening, we usually think about sowing tomatoes, harvesting cucumbers, feeding our strawberries and filling every empty space with vegetables. But have you ever stopped to think about the tiny creatures that help make all of that...
Fruit Fly or False Codling Moth? Know the Difference

Fruit Fly or False Codling Moth? Know the Difference

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You walk into your orchard and spot the perfect orange hanging on the tree. Or maybe it’s a peach that’s finally ready to pick. It looks beautiful. Then you cut it open and discover a worm has beaten you to it. Like most gardeners, your first thought is...
Does Soil pH Really Matter?

Does Soil pH Really Matter?

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Soil pH: The Gardening Topic Everyone Talks About… But Do You Really Need to Worry? With spring just around the corner, thousands of South Africans are preparing their vegetable gardens. Compost is being spread, seedlings are being bought, seed packets are...
The Great Seed Debate: Hybrid vs Heirloom vs GMO

The Great Seed Debate: Hybrid vs Heirloom vs GMO

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Hybrid, Heirloom or GMO? The Truth Hidden Inside Your Seed Packet Walk into any garden centre and you’ll be greeted by a colourful wall of seed packets. Tomatoes, carrots, beans, lettuce… they all promise bumper harvests and beautiful vegetables.  But hidden in...
Coffee Grounds in the Garden: The Truth Might Surprise You

Coffee Grounds in the Garden: The Truth Might Surprise You

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Have you ever looked at the soggy coffee grounds in your filter and wondered… “Surely these must be good for something?” For years, gardeners have been tipping them around roses, tomatoes, blueberries and just about anything else that grows. Some...
Do Strawberries Really Poison Their Own Soil?

Do Strawberries Really Poison Their Own Soil?

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Do Strawberries Really Poison Their Own Soil? “I’ve always wanted to grow strawberries, but everyone tells me they poison their own soil.”  This is a question I had recently. It’s one of those gardening sayings that has been passed down for...
Pruning Fruit Trees

Pruning Fruit Trees

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There is something incredibly satisfying about pruning fruit trees in winter. I know it can feel a little intimidating. Standing there with a pair of secateurs, wondering if you’re about to cut off next season’s fruit! But the truth is, a well-pruned fruit...
Does Soil pH Really Matter?

My 5 Favourite Ways to Compost at Home

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If there’s one thing that has completely changed the way we garden at VanZylStead, it’s composting. People often ask me what fertiliser I use, expecting there to be one magic product that makes all the difference. But the truth is that the healthiest...

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