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Baking Soda and Tomatoes?

Baking Soda and Tomatoes?

Baking Soda in the Veggie Garden — Miracle or Myth? There’s something about “old-school” garden remedies that I absolutely love.The kind of tips passed down by oumas, neighbours, and that one uncle who swears he’s found the secret to the best tomatoes on the block....

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5 Tips to Keep Your Potted Tomatoes Happy and Thriving

5 Tips to Keep Your Potted Tomatoes Happy and Thriving

There’s a special kind of joy that comes from picking a ripe, sun-warmed tomato straight from your own patio pot. Whether you’re growing cherry tomatoes for lunchbox snacks or big juicy ones for homemade sauces, keeping your tomato plants happy in containers can be a...

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5 Summer Veggies That Hate Getting Their Leaves Wet

5 Summer Veggies That Hate Getting Their Leaves Wet

Summer in South Africa is full of sunshine, buzzing bees, and that daily urge to grab the hose and give the garden a good soak. But not every veggie enjoys a “rain shower” from above. In fact, some of our favourite summer crops absolutely hate getting their leaves wet...

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My Favourite Crops for Containers That Never Let Me Down

My Favourite Crops for Containers That Never Let Me Down

Tried, Tested & Thriving: My Go-To Container Veggies There’s something magical about container gardening. It’s neat, contained (obviously), and incredibly rewarding — especially when space is limited, or when I just want to keep a few favourites close to the...

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Salmonella on Tomatoes?

Salmonella on Tomatoes?

Why I Grow My Own: A Look at the Recent Tomato Recall in the U.S. Every now and then, something in the news reminds me exactly why I plant, water, weed, and harvest my own food — even if it’s just a few beds in the backyard. This week, it was the tomato recall in the...

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Broccoli salad with caramelised onions & blue cheese

Broccoli salad with caramelised onions & blue cheese

If you love interesting salads, then this recipe from Heleen Meyer is for you. There are endless possibilities with
the delicious combinations of fresh produce available. And remember, a salad doesn’t have
to consist of lettuce, tomato, cucumber and feta every time.

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