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A friend in need: learning about companion planting

May 30, 2017 Leave a Comment

If you imagine "companion planting" to be a pleasant potter around the garden with a friend, you may be on to something. But it is also a system of buddying up the various plants in your garden to help control pests, maximise planting space, assist with pollination, encourage growth and improve yield. It can even enhance the flavour of your produce. I went along to a … [Read more...]

Stoep Harvest part 6: Harvesting weeds

December 12, 2011 Leave a Comment

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So far in the Stoep Harvest series we have covered how to plan your organic vegetable garden, increase your soil health, plant your crops and make compost. Last month we looked at the benefits of mulching. Today I am writing about weeding and pruning in the organic garden. Your garden should now be in full swing, with food growing all over the place. In our (large) vegetable … [Read more...]

Putting a stamp on healthy veggies

October 20, 2011 Leave a Comment

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Together with a set of stamps on 12 August 2011 celebrating six kinds of nutritious, easy-to-grow vegetables, the SA Post Office will issue a free recipe booklet containing recipes that feature each of the vegetables as the main ingredient. Customers who buy six or more stamps will receive the recipe booklet. The Philatelic division of the Post Office is confident that the … [Read more...]

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