Gardening
8 Herbs You Should Never Grow Indoors | Epic Gardening
As apartment living grows and gardens shrink, growing herbs indoors has become one of the most popular ways to grow edibles. However, some herbs take more effort to grow indoors than they are worth. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares seven herbs she won’t grow indoors and why. Read more…
Is Epsom Salt Good or Bad For Hydrangeas? | Epic Gardening
Epsom salt, or magnesium sulfate, is popular among hydrangea growers for its supposed benefits, from boosting flowering to deterring pests. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains the science behind these claims and whether Epsom salt is good or bad for hydrangeas. Read more…
Houseplant Trends: The ’70s Are Back | Garden&Home
The 70s are back in a big way. From interior design to fashion (and an unexpected resurgence of Kate Bush and Top Gun), nostalgia for past decades has become the trend of the day. Nowhere is this more evident than indoors, where houseplants have taken over once again. Read more…
Start a Food Forest in Your Backyard | Garden&Home
The concept of forest gardening as we know it today stems from a pioneer and hero in the permaculture world, Robert Hart. Hart popularized the term ‘forest garden’ in the 1980s after starting the project on his smallholding, Highwood Hill farm. Read more…
Understanding And Decoding Plant Names | The Gardener Magazine
Plant nomenclature and Botanical Latin confound new
gardeners. That’s not hard to believe: the system is over 250 years old and is based on a language we hear very little of today – Latin (or Latinised words from other languages, like Greek). Read more…
Watering Tomato Plants – How To, How Often, And How Much | Tomato Bible
To grow successful tomato plants, watering correctly is essential. Unfortunately, it is also one of the practices many gardeners get wrong. Read more…
Homes
Honouring Heritage | Garden&Home
The dream came to Peter in the year 2000, after owning land bordering the Kranzkloof Nature Reserve for nearly 40 years. Approaching architect and friend Kevin MacGarry, they together designed this architectural marvel. Read more…
Small Spaces, Big Impact | Garden&Home
Apartment living is on the rise, and with it, a reduction in living space. You’ve probably had to make sacrifices to avoid clutter and make the most of your space. However, with a few clever design tips, it is possible to have the best of both worlds. Read more…
How TikTok influences interior design trends | Woman&Home
Whether it’s a #BookTok stand in your local bookstore or clothing displays that scream ‘TikTok made me do it’, it’s clear that the dominance of TikTok trends invades every industry. Read more…
Should I landscape my backyard before selling? | Homes&Gardens
Before potential buyers even step foot inside your home, they will experience your yard first. A few carefully selected backyard landscaping ideas can make a big impression that helps get your home sold. But, it does come with a few downsides. Read more…
Food
Edible (and not edible) flowers | Food&Home
Drenched in vibrant colours and featuring fascinating flavours, edible flowers not only add a unique aesthetic appeal to dishes, but also have a range of tastes and textures to try. Read more…
Make Hot Chocolate Spoons | Holiday Magic Hub
Whether you need an easy stocking stuffer or a quick gift for your Secret Santa swap, hot chocolate spoons have you covered. They’re incredibly easy to make, don’t require many ingredients, and have that handcrafted touch that makes Christmas gifts extra special. Read more...
The Ultimate Summer Flexitarian Feast | Let’s Braai
South Africans are notorious meat lovers. Who could part with biltong, boerewors and of course, the traditional braai? While a full vegetarian or vegan lifestyle is not for everybody, lowering your meat consumption even marginally can have great benefits. Read more…
Asparagus: From Garden to Kitchen | Grow to Eat
Newbies in gardening are likely to bypass asparagus. It takes 3 years to grow before you can begin harvesting, it can be difficult to cook with, and it tops the list of weird-looking vegetables. However, with some patience, asparagus can become your least demanding vegetable. Read more…
DIY
How to propagate a monstera – 5 easy steps to follow | Homes&Gardens
If you want to pack your home with Swiss cheese plants, there’s no need to break your budget. With just one healthy plant, you can grow many monsteras with the power of propagation. Read more…
How To Build A DIY Indoor Greenhouse | Rural Sprout
I do have an outdoor greenhouse that gets plenty of use in my garden. However, no matter how much I prepare myself, I always find bundling up and heading outdoors in the cold of winter quite unpleasant. An indoor greenhouse not only eliminates that problem. Read more…
Photography + Writing
How To Grow A Mango Tree From Seed | Rural Sprout
Rather than throwing the mango husk in the trash after eating, put your scraps to good use by extracting the seed. Read more…
How To Propagate Roses From Cuttings | Blooming Backyard
Roses are beloved by gardeners everywhere. They have spawned various societies dedicated to their appreciation and massive gardens showcasing the thousands of hybrids on the market today. And, as a bonus, they aren’t difficult to propagate either. Read more…
How to Propagate Aloe From Pups or Cuttings | Epic Gardening
If you’ve found an aloe species that you love, growing either indoors or out, you probably want a few more of them. But before you head out to the nursery, check your plant to see if propagation is possible. Read more…
Video
Roasted Tomato and Prosciutto Rye with Basil Pesto | Food&Home
Do you have mountains of cherry tomatoes in your garden waiting to be harvested? Try making this delicious roasted tomato dish, perfect for summer evenings eating al fresco. Watch here…
How to Propagate African Violets | All About Gardening
Are you looking for the right way to propagate your African violets From leaf cuttings? In this video, we walk through the correct way to propagate African violets from leaf cuttings, broken down into simple steps! Watch here…
Propagating Clivia from Seed | GardenTube
In this video, learn how to grow clivias from seeds step-by-step. Watch here…
History
The Deadliest Infectious Diseases in History and Their Prevalence Today | History Guild
The advances in medicine and technology have helped curb the spread of one of the biggest global killers – infectious diseases. Read more…
A Short History Of Gardening | The Gardener Magazine
Some historians believe the first gardens built for aesthetic purposes, not purely utility (like farming), were established in ancient Egypt around 2000BC. Championing symmetry and function, ancient Egyptian formal gardens were exclusive to the wealthy classes, for their pleasure and for fresh produce. Read more…
Mistaken Maps and the Myths They Perpetuated | History Guild
Maps are one of humanity’s greatest inventions. Early maps explain how humans understood the world around them, navigated, fostered trade, or conquered foreign lands. They are also littered with mistakes and misrepresentations. Read more…
