Microgreens have been a popular foodstuff for some years. They brighten up a plate of food and add flavour to salads and a variety of […]
Category: HORTICULTURE
How To Combat Powdery Mildew On Your Vegetables
Mildew is a common fungus that affects a wide range of plants. There are two main types of mildew, namely powdery and downy. They are […]
How To Save Seeds For Next Season
Seed saving is the practice of collecting and preserving seeds from plants for use in future growing seasons. Seed saving has been practiced for thousands […]
How To Preserve Herbs For Winter
As we find ourselves in the height of our growing season, you might be overrun by fresh herbs. Sadly, many herb plants do not last […]
How To Propagate Vegetables And Fruit
Vegetables don’t always have to start from scratch. In fact, there are many ways in which you will be able to generate new plants from […]
Nasturtium: A Colourful Plant With Many Uses
All hail the versatile nasturtium! We all know and love the cheerful flowers, but do you know what else this attractive plant can do for […]
How To Grow Water Chestnuts
This article is part of a series “orphan” and unusual crop species, food and utility plants that were important to people before the simplification of […]
Choosing Machinery For Your Tunnels
Tunnel farming has become increasingly popular for South African smallholders due to its high yield relative to the amount of space used. Once you have […]
Lacto-fermenting Your Vegetables
Smallholders are always looking for ways in which to preserve their produce. Lacto-fermentation is a particularly easy method. The name is a bit misleading, as […]
How To Manage Your Agricultural Runoff
Protecting our water resources is a vital part of living on a smallholding. Whether this is a natural water course such as a river or […]