In this issue

Find out more about what biophylic design is and what new roses are more resilient in this issue. Also what to prune now, what coprosma to plant and why growing food is cool. Feed the birds and try the 3 bird feeders and boxes we have on the DIY side. Lots to do in gardening this month.

The Basics of Biophilic Design

As we continue to fill our homes with screens and gadgets, and our cities with concrete and paved roads, we begin to lose sight – literally – of the natural world around us. In an effort to combat this transformation, architects are adopting a concept known as biophilia – “an innate and genetically determined affinity of human beings with the natural world.”

3 mins

Resilient Rose Garden

Like all other sectors in the garden industry, rose growers have been working towards a poison-free garden, and the moment seems to have arrived.

7 mins

Growing Edibles Is Cool!

So, it seems that one of the positive spinoffs of Covid is that more ‘under 35s’ are growing their own edibles, and finding that it’s a great way to de-stress.

5 mins

Take Fuchsia Cuttings

Fuchsias are perfect for hanging baskets and pots, and add bright colour to a summer garden.

1 min

What to Prune Now

With the long summer months slowly passing into the cooler and calm autumn days, it is time to take stock of your garden with your pruning tools at hand.

2 mins

Slicing, Seedless, Pickling Cucumbers

Plant a cucumber seed in spring or summer, and in around 50 - 90 days you can begin harvesting off the vine.

3 mins

Oregano

Oregano is a zesty, savoury herb for slowcooked winter feasts, which means that you should get it going now for a good supply of leaves from June onward. Fortunately, it is frost hardy.

2 mins

Birds of a Feather

Why every garden needs a bird feeder

5 mins

Modern nesting box

This nesting box uses 30° angles for a modern twist on a classic.

2 mins

Time's Up!

Nothing reveals the dark side of yourself, your besties and your dearly beloveds better than a game of 30 Seconds!

5 mins

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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.