In light of the planet’s current plastic waste crisis, many smallholders have developed innovative ways to re-use and repurpose plastic waste. Here are some examples […]
Category: LIFESTYLE
Grow To Love Your Termites
If you have ever had a termite problem in your home or on your property you are probably not well-disposed towards these little creatures. However, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Servitude, Panhandle Or Way Of Necessity
Servitude, panhandle, way of necessity, give-and-take line – if you are buying a smallholding where any of these might be a possibility or you are […]
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 […]
Try Roots-to-tops Eating
You’ve heard of nose-to-tail eating ~ now try roots-to-tops eating! Not only does this way of cooking give you more veggie bang for your buck, […]
Hadedas On Your Smallholding
If you have hadedas on your smallholding ~ and most of us do ~ this is a sign that you have a good variety of […]