In this issue

You may not think so, but there is so much to do in a winter garden plus planning for the coming spring garden. We have solutions for problem areas, problem solving and must-haves for houseplants, better planting ideas in the vegetable garden and a fun compost quiz. There is also some beautiful inspirational plant features and gardens to explore.

Wonderful in winter!

With this trio of trusty old-timers growing in your winter garden, you will have no shortage of colour or visits from sunbirds.

2 mins

Homegrown NOSTALGIA

Thoughtful selection of plants and a eye for placing pots and décor together, make this garden full of interest and full of life.

2 mins

An African Sunset in Aloes

Aloes in flower can only be described as spectacular. Vibrant colour that glows in the twilight to inspire all to garden with these tough, rewarding plants.

5 mins

WHAT'S NEW in the world of indoor plants?

There is no doubt that indoor plants have exploded in popularity in recent years, with millions of people now calling themselves houseplant parents. Far from a fleeting trend, interest in indoor gardening only continues to grow year by year, with new developments every season to look forward to.

2 mins

HEAVYWEIGHTS for dry shade

Do not let a lack of sunlight combined with dry soil get you down. There are solutions to create vibrant life in these 'problem' areas in a garden and flowering time for most are just around the corner.

4 mins

POLYCULTURE...taking companion planting to the next level

An ancient practice that makes sense for today's environmentally conscious gardener.

4 mins

Pack a punch with pansies

The velvety-petalled smiley faces of pansies are perfect to pop in a garden bed for a bit of instant colour, or plant in pots for long-lasting pleasure with minimum care.

2 mins

Parsley

This herb is not only a very healthy, all-purpose garnish, it is an excellent companion plant. Sowing parsley from seed will provide plenty of plants for spreading around the vegetable garden or for under roses.

1 min

Christmas in July

One of the most striking succulents at Christmas time in the Northern Hemisphere has to be the very attractive Schlumbergera buckleyi. Its common name Christmas cactus says it all, as it will flower just in time for Christmas in the north. In South Africa it will be flowering now for a beautiful Christmas in July.

1 min

Splendid Mimetes

You can plant this rare species in pots or in your fynbos garden to enjoy something really special...

2 mins

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The Gardener Magazine Description:

Inspirational, practical, informative South African magazine on all areas of gardening including plants, gardens, garden tasks and creative DIY projects we also promote people new ideas about gardening through publsihing in our magazine, we also publish in other language.