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 […]
Category: HORTICULTURE
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 […]
Growing Indigenous African Ginseng
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 […]
Keep It Clean In One Spray
There’s no need to blast paint off the walls of stables, broiler houses or piggeries when attempting to ensure they are adequately disinfected. That’s because […]
Let’s Grow Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are rich in Vitamin A and are a low GI carbohydrate source. But best of all: growing sweet potato is easy. They do […]
Work In The Garden ~ It’s Good For You.
Many smallholders are struggling at the moment, so we say work in the garden, it’s good for you. The cost of living, load shedding, political […]