In the 20 years since this magazine was launched there have been huge changes to the smallholding areas of Gauteng. Some plotlands have been taken […]
Month: November 2019
Solution to the mess
If you follow any environmental threads on social media you will have become aware of the remarkable, and ongoing, work done by a group of […]
The Castor Oil Plant ~ Medicine or Poison?
Ricinus communis is also known as castor bean, kasterolieboom, mohlafotha, mokhura or umhlakuva. Dr Google will rave about the medicinal properties of castor oil ~ […]
Harvesting Rainwater
Even with a strong borehole of good quality water (and therefore no reliance on expensive municipal supply) there are compelling reasons why harvesting rainwater from […]
Get watering right
The objective of soil moisture management is not merely the conservation of water, but the effective, economical and responsible utilisation of water. Problems arise when […]
Watering your vegetables in Winter
Gauteng being a summer rainfall area, veggie beds will need to be watered in winter. Water is a scarce commodity, so approach this watering with […]
Your Water Footprint
In South Africa, water is a scarce commodity with an average annual rainfall of approximately 464 mm compared with a world average of 860mm, according […]
Water Awareness
If every person takes on a water conservation mind set, disaster can be averted.• Only use what you need ~ don’t waste water!• Toilets are […]
Leaks are not lekker
Gautengers are being urged to conserve water and one of the first things we can do is to make sure that there are no leaks […]
Drying as a means of Preserving
Drying offers an alternative way of preserving fruit, vegetables, meat and fish. Dried fruit has almost the equivalent nutrient value of fresh fruit and is […]