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Is there anything to draw the eye in the winter garden? If not, create a focal point in those areas of your garden to which the eye is naturally drawn, for instance at the end of a path. Make sure the focal point is in proportion to the garden. For example, in a large garden you can install a gazebo, a pond and waterfall, a large statue or a strikingly shaped evergreen tree such as a palm tree. In a small garden choose an urn, large container, micro water feature or a bench.

Brightly coloured winter annuals are a creative way to fill empty winter flower-beds. A variety of winter-flowering bedding plants can be found at any nursery or garden centre and should be planted in May or June to ensure a glowing winter garden. Examples of winter plants suitable for sunny positions in the garden include Lobelias, Petunias, vygies, Calendulas, sweet-peas and Violas.

Welcome to Earthly Spaces! We're proud to offer small scale landscaping focusing on water wise greenery!

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Beautiful succulents

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Small Backyards But Great Decoration Ideas - Top Dreamer

www.topdreamer.com Get inspired from the following small backyards of how to get the most of a small yard and turn it into your favorite spot for the summer time.

Cape Garden

Do you know the effect PURPLE in your garden have on your mood?

Purple create a desirable mood in the garden — from peaceful to romantic to inspiring. In the landscape it promotes feelings of inner calm and self-worth, providing a sense of refuge. It also is considered useful for creative inspiration and insight.

Here's some ways to incorporate purple into your outdoor space:

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BackyardGardener.com - Your Backyard Gardening Source

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David Wolfe

Sunita

Malva called sochal in Kashmir used in culinary dishes.

My kind of shopping! Love it ❤️

GrowVeg

Marigold species vary in size and in the other talents they bring to the garden, but all make phenomenal colour plants for fall...

https://www.growveg.co.uk/guides/making-the-most-of-marigolds/

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Timeline Photos

Hallo Dolly

New season in real life... new season in your life too.
Start by spoiling yourself with a gift - from you to you!!!!!
New images to follow next week!!!

Cherene's Greens

Rare (uncommon) Trees of the Year 2016

gardeninginsouthafrica.co.za Common Bush-cherry, White-wood, Gewone Witbos (Maerua cafra) Although it is slow growing, the common brush-cherry is a wonderful drought resistant shrub, which will grow in full sun, semi-shade, and even full shade. It is an excellent coastal plant and will even grow in cold regions if it is planted...

SA Garden and Home magazine

Top tip: If you buy wood for heating, save the ash and sprinkle it on the garden in spring. This is an excellent source of potash which strengthens cell walls of plants.

Before and after garden path.

Garden Master

Lovely Lavender

Lavender not only has a great smell and colour, but it also serves numerous medicinal and health purposes. Here are some easy tips for growing lavender.

BackyardGardener.com - Your Backyard Gardening Source

GrowVeg

Love Thyme!

“Thyme"- Make More Thyme for Your Garden, pretty fragrant great ground cover that you can eat!!

https://www.growveg.co.uk/guides/make-more-thyme-for-your-garden/

Day 1. Watch this space.

Very excited about this garden! Before photos.

GrowVeg

Many shade tolerant plants can be grown in the fall as they don't need so much daylight...

https://www.growveg.co.uk/guides/gardening-with-vegetables-that-grow-in-shade/

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Food Matters

It is one magical process...

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Oranjezicht City Farm and Market Day

No, they're not painted or dyed!

Purple cauliflower gets its beautiful hue, which can vary from pale to jewel-toned, from the presence of the antioxidant anthocyanin, which is also found in red cabbage and red wine. Purple cauliflower also goes by the variety names Sicilian Violet, Violet Queen and Grafitti Cauliflower.

Purple and green cauliflower hold the same firmness, crumbly florets, and texture as their white counterpart, with subtle differences in taste. Their flavour is mild, slightly sweet, and creamy with nutty nuances.

Roasting cauliflower gives it a unique flavour, and if you allow some pieces to caramelize this adds a slight smokiness. The addition of garlic and the splash of lemon juice help bring out extras taste. See recipe here http://www.spiciefoodie.com/2013/07/19/garlicky-oven-roasted-purple-cauliflower-with-a-splash-of-lemon-juice/

Thanks to Basilhof Farm in George, we'll have organically grown purple and green cauliflower at Market Day this Saturday - along with many white ones too.

GrowVeg

How to Grow New Strawberry Plants from Runners....

https://www.growveg.co.uk/guides/how-to-grow-new-strawberry-plants-from-runners/?redir

Wellness Warehouse

Beetroot: delicious in salads and packed with antioxidants!

Sought After Seedlings

Fabulously fresh and healthy…this selection can be yours, straight from your very own organic veggie garden, ready for dinner.
Learn how to grow like a pro…
Join us on an Organic vegetable gardening course in July, August, September and October, and watch your dinner grow! Book online at www.soughtafterseedlings.co.za

Raised Bed Gardening.

Raised bed gardens with block style layout have many advantages, including the following:

Higher yields and less area to w**d – The block style layout, eliminating unnecessary walkways increases yields by five-fold over the traditional row-path-row garden layout.

Reduced soil compaction – Established walkways keep foot traffic off the growing bed, reducing soil compaction.

Earlier planting – The raised bed facilitates better runoff and drainage allowing soil to warm faster in the spring. Beds can be covered with plastic during spring rains, allowing for early planting even in rainy years.

Soil improvement – The raised bed is a clearly defined area where the gardener can concentrate on soil improvement techniques, (e.g., the addition of soil organic matter). In situations where the soil is poor and limits plant growth, good planting soil may be added to the box.

Architectural interest – Raised beds become an architectural feature of the landscape design.

Accessible gardening – The raised bed is ideal for enabling persons with limited mobility to garden.

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GrowVeg

As vegetables are harvested, gaps will inevitably appear in your garden....Here are 5 wonderfully speedy veggies that will plug into those gaps nicely....

https://www.growveg.com/guides/quick-maturing-plants-5-fast-growing-vegetables-to-try/

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Is there anything to draw the eye in the winter garden? If not, create a focal point in those areas of your garden to which the eye is naturally drawn, for instance at the end of a path. Make sure the focal point is in proportion to the garden. For example, in a large garden you can install a gazebo, a pond and waterfall, a large statue or a strikingly shaped evergreen tree such as a palm tree. In a small garden choose an urn, large container, micro water feature or a bench.