August is a busy month in the garden Thursday, 02 August 2018 10:04
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.
When in full bloom, Azaleas are irresistable Wednesday, 25 July 2018 12:54
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
The Geraldton Wax Plant can’t be beat! Wednesday, 23 May 2018 14:36
Picture courtesy Ross Funnell - see her flickr pageAs part of the xeriscape or drought tolerant garden, the stunning Geraldton Wax Plant can’t be beat!
The Firebush is a voluptuous tropical beauty Wednesday, 16 May 2018 11:26
Hamelia patens at Enchanting Floral Gardens of Kula, Maui, Hawaii. Picture courtesy Forest and Kim Starr - see their flickr pageThe Firebush is a voluptuous tropical beauty which produces flowers and berries all year round. It is a reliable tropical plant that has found its way into many a landscape because of its proven drought and soil tolerance – it can basically grow anywhere!
Boxwood has been modernised Sunday, 06 May 2018 12:51
Buxus macowaniiBoxwood has been modernised and is seen in almost any style of garden today. Our beautiful indigenous boxwood (Buxus macowanii) is endemic to South Africa, meaning that it grows wild nowhere else in the world.