Gardening Blogs and Guides

An Uncomplicated Seed Starting Guide

August 14, 2023
Starting seeds requires patience and a little know how, but it is not as complicated as some people like to make out. I have killed more seeds and seedlings than I care to admit. But through all the mistakes, I have learned how to successfully

My 2023 Winter Garden Mistakes

August 12, 2023
Every season comes with its challenges, and there is no gardener on earth who can safely say that their season was perfectly planned and perfectly executed. Planning comes quite naturally to me. I love to create journals, and garden drawings and layouts. I romanticize the

Growing Zinnias

August 7, 2023
Nothing quite says summer is here than having a mixed colour pallet of zinnias in your garden bobbing their heads happily in the heat. Of all the summertime blooms that you can easily grow from seed, zinnias are the perfect choice for a first-time grower

A Step-by-Step Guide to Planting Potatoes

June 14, 2023
Potatoes are an essential food for most households. And if you, like me, are on a journey towards discovering how to grow more of your own food, you might just be delighted to know that growing potatoes is far easier than you might think. Initially,

Homemade Basil Pesto

May 25, 2023
I was never a huge fan of basil pesto until I started making my own using my homegrown basil. I think the reason why I enjoyed my own more than the store bought kind is that this recipe is a lot less pungent and so

Growing Broccoli

May 25, 2023
This delicious plant is a winter staple in my garden. It is so easy to grow, it loves the winter Lowveld weather and depending on the variety you grow, it will give you at least 4 heads before the end of the season. Broccoli is

A Guide to Companion Planting

April 16, 2023
Plants can be best mates or horrible rivals, although not everyone believes that. Although some scientists think that companion planting is an absolute myth, unfortunately for them there is simply too much proof that some plants complement each other while others discourage growth and are