Emulsified Sugar Body and Face Scrub

Winter in the garden can be incredibly rewarding… but let’s be honest — it also comes with its fair share of challenges. Between hungry birds, heavy rain, icy mornings, and that relentless Cape wind, your veggies need a little extra protection this time of year.

At VanZylStead, we’ve tested quite a few methods over the seasons — some worked, some didn’t. And one thing we’ve learned?

What works in one garden might not work in another.

For example… those shiny CDs hanging in the garden?
They look like they should work… but in our garden, the birds honestly couldn’t care less 😅 They sit right next to them and carry on eating. That said — in your space, it might just do the trick. Gardening is always a bit of trial and error.