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May 3, 2016
Aloes in bloom are iconic of the South African winter garden and bushveld scene. They are important sources of nectar and food for birds and insects during this period of relative hardship. Today, aloes are becoming more and more valuable as attractive plants for gardens, both large and small. In fact, many of the newest aloe hybrids to...
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Commonly known as ben or horseradish tree, moringa oleifera is cultivated for a multitude of different uses, with almost all parts of the tree being edible or suitable for medicinal purposes. Originating from Arabia and India, Moringa is cultivated in the tropics and sub-tropics in many parts of the globe. This deciduous tree can grow to 15m tall and...
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True jasmine is grown primarily for the sweetly fragrant, white flowers produced in summer, with lesser flushes adorning the plant in spring and autumn. Essentially a climber that requires some means of support to attach the long stems to, it can also be pruned into a low straggly shrub. They grow best in full sun or light shade...
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