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 swear their plants...
If you’d like to learn how we grow, harvest, dry, and prepare our wilde als step-by-step — including exactly how we use it in our own home through the seasons — read the full guide below and discover how to turn this powerful plant into a safe, practical part of your natural toolkit.
African wormwood might just be the most underrated plant in your garden. 🌿 While many use it for medicine, few realise how powerful it is as natural pest control. Instead of harsh chemicals, this indigenous plant quietly protects your veggies by repelling insects and restoring balance. Curious how it works — and how to turn it into an effective homemade spray? Let me show you why wilde als deserves a permanent spot in your garden.
Why Does Wilde Als Get Black Aphids – And Why It’s Often a Good Sign If you’ve ever noticed your wilde als suddenly covered in black aphids, it can feel alarming. One week it looks strong and healthy, and the next it seems “infested.” But before reaching for a spray...
It is simple to build, costs almost nothing, and once it is in place, it quietly starts working for you beneath the soil surface.
A worm tower turns your garden bed into a self-feeding system. Instead of adding compost on top and hoping nutrients reach the roots, the worms do the work for you. They move in and out of the tower, carrying nutrients directly into the soil where your plants need them most. At the same time, they improve soil structure, help the soil hold moisture longer, and create a healthier growing environment overall.
This is not just composting kitchen scraps. It is about building living, fertile soil from within — creating a stronger, more resilient garden that improves with time.
Continue reading below for the simple step-by-step guide to build your own worm tower and start feeding your soil naturally.
How I Care for Our Citrus at VanZylStead Now — So Winter Rewards Us If you’ve been following VanZylStead for a while, you’ll know our citrus trees are not just trees. They’re part of our rhythm. The lemons for winter honey tea. The naartjies the kids peel on the...
February is one of those months in the garden where you feel like you’re doing everything at once.You’re still harvesting summer crops, trying to keep things alive through the heat, fighting pests like it’s a full-time job… and at the same time you’re already...
