There’s something comforting about watering your garden every day. A quick spray, a light sprinkle… it feels like you’re caring for your plants. But beneath the surface, something very different is happening. Because when it comes to watering, the habit of giving your...
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...
How You Can Grow More Veggies in Just a Few Squares When we first started growing food at VanZylStead, I always thought a big garden meant long rows and a lot of space. But over time, I’ve seen just how clever square gardening can be — especially if you’re short on...
Garden tools are not needed to garden, but oh boy, do they make things a bit easier and much more enjoyable. You should never feel discouraged about the lack of tools to make a home garden happen, but I must mention that if you can, spend a little bit more money on...
