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WHAT VEGGIES CAN YOU PLANT IN APRIL?

It’s so rewarding eating veggies that you’ve grown from your garden.  And given that organic produce is expensive, it’s a real benefit to grow your own produce.  Let’s take a look now at what veggies… 

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HOW DO YOU CHOOSE THE RIGHT FILTRATION SYSTEM?

From time to time in Cape Town, we receive warnings from the council that our tap water has become contaminated and needs to be boiled.  To say that this is alarming is an understatement.  However,… 

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THE MEDICINAL BENEFITS OF MARJORAM

There are a wide variety of herbs in nature that have incredible medicinal properties.  And it’s well worth undertaking the journey of discovery into the various medicinal herbs available.  Today, we’re going to look at… 

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THE MEDICINAL USES OF WILDE ALS

There are so many plants found in nature that can be used to treat various ailments. It’s a wonderful journey of discovery uncovering how some herbs can be used to treat various ailments. In today’s… 

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HEALTH BENEFITS OF ELDERBERY

There are so many herbs that have wonderful medicinal benefits.  Today, we’re going to look at Elderberry.  While you may have heard of this plant as a plant for the garden, did you know that… 

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WHAT ARE THE MEDICINAL BENEFITS OF YARROW?

Over the centuries it’s been common knowledge that plants offered great medicinal value.  But sadly, somehow over the years, we’ve lost this knowledge.  However, we’re now seeing a move once again towards natural health and… 

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5 CULINARY HERBS EVERY HERB GARDEN NEEDS

When it comes to cooking, nothing adds flavour like freshly grown herbs from the garden.  If you’ve ever watched Jamie Oliver cook then you will understand the flavour they add to food. The wonderful thing… 

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HOW TO DESIGN A HERB GARDEN

A herb garden is a welcome addition to any garden and has wonderful benefits.  If you live in a flat you can easily grow herbs in containers on your balcony.  However, if you have a…