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What to Plant in September: A Spring Flower Guide for South African Gardeners
The Spring Growing Guide What to Plantin September A spring flower guide for South African gardeners, from the field at…
Tucking In the Dahlias: A Guide to Post-Season Care, Storage & Seed Saving
As the last flush of dahlia blooms fade and the air begins to turn, it’s time for the tender ritual…
Autumn Tasks in the Cutting Garden: Bio-Organic & Regenerative Practices
As the golden hues of autumn settle over the cutting garden, there’s a quiet magic in the air. The frantic…
Planting by the Moon - Lunar Planting
When I first embarked on my farming journey, it felt like I was a professional seed killer. No matter what…
Creativity Nipped in the Bud – Adene’s Farm Flowers Just Copies Instead
As artificial intelligence explodes into our daily lives, the overwhelming fear is that it will bring about the death of…
A Beginner's Guide To Growing Ranunculus
The papery layered rose of spring Ranunculus flower is characterised by multiple layers of delicate, tissue-thin petals that create a…
A Beginner's Guide To Growing Anemone
The prolific cup-like showy flower Anemone’s are the work horse of the Spring garden, producing plenty blooms throughout spring. An…
The Story Behind Femme Petale
My flower farming dream was almost killed as many times as I killed my seedlings. But let me take you…