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....
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...
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...
Every season our garden teaches us new lessons about teamwork — not ours, but the plants’. Some crops simply do better when they grow together. At the beginning of the season, I pay special attention to companion planting to create natural shade and protection,...
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...
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...
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.
