Celebrating our very handsome Yellowwoods Friday, 24 August 2018 11:36 Written by Darlene Roelofsen
Henkel's Yellowwood
For Arbour Week 2018 South Africans will be celebrating our very handsome Yellowwoods. Yellowwoods have become firm favourites with gardeners around the world for their beauty and versatility. They can be grown as specimen trees, and the Breede River yellowwood, being the smallest of the yellowwoods, is suitable for small gardens.
August is a busy month in the garden Thursday, 02 August 2018 10:04 Written by Darlene Roelofsen
Bokbaaivygie Picture courtesy Maria KlangAugust may be a windy month, and can still get miserably cold, but it is also the month when you really start reaping the rewards of your carefully planned winter and spring flower garden; and as the month progresses the displays will just get better and better - banishing even the worst of the winter-blues.Garden World Peoples Choice Award 2017 & Garden 14 Friday, 27 July 2018 15:24 Written by Darlene Roelofsen
When in full bloom, Azaleas are irresistable Wednesday, 25 July 2018 12:54 Written by Darlene Roelofsen
Rhododendron 'Flambeau'Azaleas and Rhododendrons must be one of the best-loved sights of spring, when their brilliant blooms are produced in such abundance, they almost totally smother the leaves. And, although these popular ornamentals bloom for only a relatively short season, by selecting various species, and newer cultivars with different blooming times, the blooming season can be extended greatly.All about Citrus Tuesday, 12 June 2018 08:56 Written by Super User
Lemon Dwarf 'Eureka'Citrus trees can be so pretty, even in the smallest of gardens. They have gorgeous shiny green leaves, beautiful sweet-smelling flowers, and wonderful health-giving fruit packed with vitamin C and antioxidants. The Saucer Magnolia is magnificent! Thursday, 31 May 2018 16:25 Written by Darlene Roelofsen
Magnolia soulangeana. Picture courtesy Karl Gercens - see his flickr pageThe Saucer Magnolia (Magnolia x soulangiana) is a magnificent tree or large shrub with a long history. Magnolias are one of the most sought after ornamentals worldwide as they demand attention throughout the seasons, but especially in late winter and spring when their naked branches are festooned with large cup, or saucer-shaped flowers.Sagewood is as tough as old boots! Wednesday, 30 May 2018 15:36 Written by Darlene Roelofsen
Buddleja salvifolia 'Mauve' Picture courtesy www.kumbula.nursery.co.zaSagewood is proudly one of our most beautiful indigenous trees of the wild elder family. It has wonderful dark green sage-like leaves with a distinctive silvery colour. From August to October an abundance of large flower panicles droop down from the plant, varying in colour from white, to lilac and purple. Sagewood is an excellent choice for busy gardeners who want a beautiful low-maintenance and water wise plant.Virginian Stocks are easy to sow from seed Wednesday, 30 May 2018 11:04 Written by Darlene Roelofsen
Virginian Stock 'Enchanted Evening' This delightful little annual is hardy and deserves a place in every winter and spring garden. Not only does it flower profusely in delightful shades of pink, rose red, lilac and creamy-white, but it also smells heavenly.Cauliflower has seen a renaissance! Tuesday, 29 May 2018 17:10 Written by Darlene Roelofsen
Good old fashioned cauliflower has seen somewhat of a renaissance in recent years, and it's not hard to understand why. This brassica boasts plenty of potential in the kitchen, be it acting as a strong supporting role to main courses in the form of tasty side dishes and salads, or taking the spotlight as the main course.
The Krantz Aloe flowers in winter Tuesday, 29 May 2018 09:33 Written by Darlene Roelofsen
Aloe arborescensThe beautiful Krantz Aloe is a valuable garden asset and possibly the most widely cultivated aloe in the world. It is cherished for its profusion of warmly coloured flower spikes during the drab winter months when not much else is blooming in the garden.
