When life throws you a curved ball, it can be quite a challenge as to how one moves forward. Since I was recently diagnosed with cancer, my life as it was, has changed - in as much that I am no longer

Some weeks ago, I moved some of my containers to my son's house as I am spending time there and wanted certain plants to be with me so that I could take care of them. My Moringa tree which I thought had

Yesterday, I decided to buy some more heirloom seeds and so went down to the local garden center and purchased some Cos Paris White lettuce and also a packet of Salad Mixed lettuce. Believe it or not,

At the beginning of spring this year I planted some violas in my veggie containers - I cannot remember the name of this one, but the flowers are really beautiful - a pale mauve/blue in colour. Well, they

When it comes to planting vegetable seeds, the instructions on the seed packets always tell one exactly how far apart each seed must be as well as the correct depth and care to be taken to make sure you

I don't know how you may feel when you look at majestic trees that show the scars along their trunks and branches where they have been cut or damaged over the years - for myself, I look in wonder at how

Should you live in an area that has the typical four seasons - spring, summer, autumn and winter, you will understand how we all look forward to a new season. This is especially true for gardeners who

I love to see gardens where one can find interesting and beautiful accents that have been created. In days gone by, the gardens of various nobles would display fountains, statues, mazes and so much more

A few weeks ago, we visited Babylonstoren - an organic farm and so much more. On arrival, one is given a map of the magnificent garden - and trust me, it really blows your mind to see the design and the

Today is going to be a scorcher! - 34 degrees - and pretty much the same for the next few days. I love summer, but it can be hectic at times - especially when you are growing plants in containers as they

As many of you may be aware of the fact that South Africa has an electricity crisis, it is amazing just how people learn to cope with this situation. We are subjected to "load shedding" - (no

It has been quite some time since I did a post, - I am sorry about that, but my head was not in a good space. However, I decided to do this post so that I could explain a few things. In a nutshell, the

Saturdays are always very busy when one goes out, so this morning I left quite early so that I would not have to contend with "the world and his wife" on the roads. Actually, the main reason

Some months ago, I bought a Moringa tree and planted it in a container. Unfortunately, it was at the beginning of winter and my small tree did nor like the cold and wet weather and started to look very

In a previous post, I said that the bees had at last discovered the flowers on my Chrystal Apple cucumber and so I was crossing fingers that there would be cucumbers coming shortly. Never having grown

"What is life if filled with care - we have no time to stand and stare ..." Walter del la Mare. A poem that I learnt so many years ago as a young girl and which I have never forgotten. It saddens

During the past few weeks I have been enjoying harvesting my small cherry tomatoes - they are really delicious and I have been eating them every day. The taste is so much sweeter than any bought in the

The past couple of weeks have been very emotional due to my son in the U.K. being critically ill in hospital with bacterial meningitis. Happily, he has turned the corner and is now on a recovery journey

A couple of days ago, I was lucky enough to visit a wine farm here in the Cape called Babylonstoren and I have to say that I was completely blown away by the beauty surrounding me. However, I shall do

Every day I inspect my veggie containers for any beastly creepies and I will remove those that I find - not kill them , just place them in an area away from my veggies. Yesterday I did this and did not