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    Summer with GARDEN MASTER
    By feeding your plants, you feed the soil which in turn will save money. Good soil helps move nutrients and water through the plant’s root and shoot systems, keeping them healthy. Healthy soil means, healthy plants that are less stressed and ultimate
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    Unusual Herbs For summer
    Chervil (Anthriscus cerefolium) is a delicate and aromatic herb that belongs to the parsley family. It is native to Europe and is particularly popular in French cuisine with its mild, slightly sweet flavour with just a hint of anise. Chervil combines
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    No Soil, No Mess, Lots Of Success!
    Invest in a sustainable food future for your family knowing where your food comes from and what you used to grow it. Aerospring hydroponic systems use patented low-pressure aeroponic technology, allowing for increased air and oxygen to the root zone,
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    What To Do In December
    Artichokes, basil, beetroot, broccoli, cabbages, cauliflower, cucumbers, lettuce, mealies, potatoes, pumpkin, Swiss chard, squashes, sunflowers, turnips Strawberries, cherries, peaches, early tomatoes, chillies, sweet peppers, zucchini, pumpkin, radi
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    Potted potatoes
    It’s hard not to love a potato, be it fried, roasted, mashed or in a potato salad. In fact, in my in-laws’ home meals are planned by asking, “So, what should we have with our potatoes?” Dangerous family politics aside, potatoes have to be just about
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    End Of Season Wrap Up
    Although this issue is focused on summer, we’ve also included March in our checklist as the transition into autumn. So, once you’ve enjoyed all your summer gardening, don’t forget to wrap up the season with these tips: • Collect seeds from your favou
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    Ask the Team
    I want to dry my summer flowers from the garden to preserve them, but they always become brittle and lose their colour. How can I make them last longer? Although the rapid methods of drying (like using the oven) deliver the quickest results, the flow
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    Summer Leaves And Beans
    Summer means salads and sunshine, and there’s nothing better than home-made and homegrown foods to put a bounce in your step. Add a little French flair this year with mesclun leaves and coloured beans. Mesclun mixes originated in French markets when
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    Bunches Of joy
    Grapes are such an exotic, luxurious, romantic fruit. Subject them to some mysterious alchemy and they will give you champagne, red wine, white wine, port, sherry, and on and on. But even on their own, in all their glory, grapes are a magnificent thi
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    What To Do In January
    Lettuce, mustard greens sweetcorn, Brussels sprouts, basil, carrots, dill, leeks, radishes, turnips, bush beans, climbing beans, beetroot, broccoli, cabbages Stone fruits (peaches, plums, nectarines), berries (strawberries, raspberries), eggplants, o
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    Urban Foraging In Franschhoek
    South Africa is not only a land of breathtaking landscapes and diverse cultures, but is also a treasure trove of unique flora and fauna. Among its many natural wonders, the Carissa macrocarpa, commonly known as Natal plum, stands out as a fascinating
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    POT A Present
    Choose a mixture of plants that would be suitable to ‘live’ together in one pot, that not only look good, but must be useful too. Mixed lettuce grows wonderfully in a pot, as does radish, parsley, basil, and coriander; then add some colour like nastu
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    What To Do In February
    Carrots, beetroot, late summer squashes, radishes, bush beans, broccoli, cabbages, carrots, cauliflower, celery, leeks, lettuce, onions, peas, spinach, turnips, endive, mint, garlic, spring onions Mange tout, tomatoes, chillies, sweet peppers, melons
    Grow to Eat1 min readPopular Culture & Media Studies
    Competition Time
    Want to win this summer? Follow GrowtoEatMag on social media and enter the competition to stand a chance to win a signed copy of Overberg Tapestry by International Award-Winning Professional Chef and Foraging and Indigenous Foods Specialist Gregory H
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    10 Tips For Harvesting Herbs
    Like many gardening tasks, harvesting is best done early in the day before the heat of the day sets in. The oils in the herbs are at their peak concentration in the morning, making them the most flavourful when harvested at this time. As a general ru
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    What To Do In March
    Cabbages, broccoli, cauliflower, spinach, beetroot, carrots, coriander, horseradish, garlic, mint, pak choy, peas, spinach, celery, leeks, lettuce Grapes, lemons, apples, melons, pumpkins, butternut squashes, late beans, broccoli, broad beans, carrot
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    Welcome
    Summer is my favourite season, and not just for the sunny South African weather. The garden is packed with activity, whether that be from pollinators buzzing around the garden, or from us tending to our precious plants and enjoying our harvests. In t
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    Fruit Pies
    Tried and tested fruit pie recipes are perfect for anytime of the day, month or year. Let’s explore some twists and turns that bring the fruit pie into the 21st century and build on the original classics. You won’t find a pie much more traditional th
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    Stormwater Run-off For Vegetable Garden Irrigation
    Urbanisation has an impact on stormwater quality and quantity due to an increase of impermeable surfaces that can cause flooding and pollutant run-offs within the urban environment. To achieve effective stormwater management and mitigate climate chan
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    Yummy Decor
    A fragrant twist to the traditional wreath, a herb wreath is both decorative and aromatic. • Start with a wire wreath frame, available at craft stores or online. • Use gardening wire to attach bundles of fresh herbs like rosemary, thyme, and sage. •
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    GTE Book Club
    Grow Your Own Food in One Raised Bed, Month by Month In just one raised bed, Huw Richards shows you how to grow vegetables, organically, abundantly and inexpensively so you have something to harvest every month of the year. Try becoming more self-suf
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    Malabar spinach
    Malabar spinach, known scientifically as Basella var. alba or rubra, is a lush, vining tropical plant packed with nutrients. Originating from the East Indies and the Malabar coast of India, it has travelled the world, leaving a trail of fascinated ga
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    Smart Gardening
    In this world of limited time to do chores in the garden, there are some great time-savers like smart irrigation systems that come with tap timers, robotic lawn mowers that can mow while you sleep, moisture level monitors that tell you when to water
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    Summer BASKET
    Discover the magic of earthworm castings with 3Sixty Nutricast™, a natural multi-purpose and highly nutritional organic fertiliser that will feed and enhance your garden soil, improve fertility and increase water holding capacity. The result – health
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    Cultivating HARMONY
    With a focus on sustainability, organic principles, and a deep respect for the natural world, Fiona Massey has transformed her property into a thriving haven of vegetables, fruit trees, herbs and even a bustling chicken coop. The family moved to the
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    Bananas
    Bananas, one of the world’s most beloved fruits, should be ready for harvesting in summer. Ensuring bananas are picked at the right time is crucial, not just for flavour but also for their post-harvest longevity. Make the most of your banana plant an
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    No-waste Pumpkins
    Pumpkins are believed to have originated in central America around 7,500 years ago. Available all over the world now and all year round, pumpkin leaves are used in many cultures, particularly in America, Asia and Africa. In India they are used as a s
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    Guardians Of The Veggie Garden
    With the bounty of summer comes a host of wildlife to discourage from our fruitful labours. We decided to create ‘Joseppi’, our true Italian sunflower hero, to help Gracie protect our special crops. This DIY was so much fun and no power tools are nee
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    Tanya’s Summer Tips
    Basic gardening tasks like mulching around the veggies, protects the soil from the heat of summer and also stops weed seeds from germinating. Mulch helps regulate the temperature of the soil and insulates a bed ready for planting. Remember to plant c

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