Making the most of buying plants from a nursery
Spring is on its way, and many of us will be heading out to a local nursery to buy some plants. A few pointers for you to consider when selecting plants: 1. Watch out for seedlings and shrubs that are root-bound. You may be getting a bargain, but remember that in some instances, root-bound plants take longer to grow vigorously. Also, when planting a rootbound plant, ensure that you gently pry the roots open a little before placing the soil back into the hole. 2. Careful of variegated plants that are not true to type. In most instances, variegated plantsRead More
Editorial
Brewed in Henley – Crazy Cow Brewery
Background on Crazy Cow Brewery It all started with a dog fight………… One morning, IRead More
Heavenly Herbs – Lavender
Winter greetings from the warmth of my couch. I’m writing this snuggled up with aRead More
News
MEDIA STATEMENT: NERSA APPROVED ELECTRICITY INCREASES THREATEN BASIC LIVING STANDARDS FURTHER DRIVING MILLIONS INTO POVERTY
On 1 July 2024, Midvaal Local Municipality was among the local municipalities that implemented theRead More
PROPOSED OPEN CAST COAL MINE AT SPRINGFIELD AND VLAKFONTEIN
Overview Glubay Coal (Pty) Ltd, part of Canyon Resources, proposes the Springfield and Vlakfontein CoalRead More
