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Month: November 2019

Hazards of plot life
November 25, 2019

Hazards of plot life

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 […]

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Solution to the mess
November 25, 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 […]

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The Castor Oil Plant ~ Medicine or Poison?
November 20, 2019May 18, 2021

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 ~ […]

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Harvesting Rainwater
November 8, 2019November 19, 2021

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 […]

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November 8, 2019May 17, 2021

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 […]

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November 8, 2019May 17, 2021

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 […]

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Your Water Footprint
November 8, 2019May 17, 2021

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 […]

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November 7, 2019May 17, 2021

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 […]

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November 7, 2019May 17, 2021

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 […]

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Drying as a means of Preserving
November 6, 2019May 18, 2021

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 […]

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Plant Nutrition: Using Foliar Feeding 4 months ago

Plant Nutrition: Using Foliar Feeding

Vegetable growers sometimes spray liquid fertiliser on the leaves of their plants and this is...
Plant Nutrition: Fertilisers And Soil Amendments

Plant Nutrition: Fertilisers And Soil Amendments

4 months ago
Collecting, Saving, Storing and Swapping Seeds

Collecting, Saving, Storing and Swapping Seeds

4 months ago
Different Types of Seeds

Different Types of Seeds

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