If you grow brassicas, you probably know the heartbreak. One day your cabbages, kale, broccoli, cauliflower or pak choi look perfect. The next day they look like someone attacked them with a tiny hole punch. And usually, the culprit is hiding right there under the...
The Most Common Cabbage Pests & How to Stop Them You walk into the garden feeling proud of your cabbages… And then suddenly, holes everywhere, slimy trails, curled leaves, tiny green caterpillars hiding deep inside the heads, and aphids having a full family...
April is that sneaky month in the garden. The heat starts fading, the mornings get cooler, the soil stays damp for longer… and suddenly the problems shift. You’re not only dealing with summer pests anymore — now it’s slugs, snails, fungal issues, and those pests that...
What is Neem Oil? Neem oil is a natural pesticide extracted from the seeds of the neem tree (Azadirachta indica), which is native to India but grows in many parts of South Africa. We have all heard of it, and seen it in the local nurseries. When used correctly, it is...
Aphids are the bane of my existence in the garden. Somedays in the garden, I feel I will NEVER win the battle with these little monsters. Have you ever found that they have completely ruined a crop? Sitting with your hands in your head and thinking, I am done! They...
