Vegetables

VEGETABLE BLOG

Cut-and-Come-Again Crops

Why wait for a full harvest when you can enjoy fresh greens all season long? With cut-and-come-again crops, you can pick what you need while...
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GROW FAST FOOD

This list of quick maturing edibles will give you plenty of options for adding tasty leafy greens, root vegetables and tummy fillers by starting with seeds....
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THE BENEFITS OF MARIGOLDS IN THE VEGETABLE GARDEN

Did you know that marigolds are a powerhouse in the vegetable garden?  They serve to help protect your vegetables and improve the soil.  Gardens cannot...
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9 MISTAKES TO AVOID WHEN GROWING VEGETABLES

If you are following the current trend of starting your own veggie patch at home, we have put together a few tips that should help...
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RAISED GARDEN BEDS

Raised bed gardening involves growing plants in planting beds that are raised up higher than the surrounding ground.  They can be as humble or creative...
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SWISS CHARD BRIGHT LIGHTS – ORNAMENTAL AND NUTRITIOUS TOO

Swiss chard is commonly called spinach in local garden jargon and continues to be the most planted home grown vegetable in South Africa. The ‘Bright...
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EARTHWORMS & YOUR VEGGIE GARDEN

There are many things you can do to and for your home veggie patch to make it easier to maintain. Such things include a sprinkler system...
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GROWING ORNAMENTAL KALE

Ornamental kale, known for its colourful leaves, ranging from white to pink to purple, is the perfect cool season annual to add colour and interest...
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GROWING DWARF BEANS

Dwarf beans, also known as green beans, bush beans or French beans, are one of the most popular warm-season vegetables grown at home. These beans...
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