Grow to Eat

https://www.lonehillmedia.co.za/ The Grow to Eat team is delighted to have Jane Griffiths, the guru of the food garden, join our team as contents advisor. Jane’s journey into the world of growing food started with her first book Jane’s Delicious Garden, which was first published in 2009. Since she has written four more books, does regular public speaking engagements, and garden consultations. For more information about Jane and her products, visit www.janesdeliciousshop.co.za. The gardening trends for 2025 have highlighted two qualities that gardeners need when designing and maintaining their gardens: resilience and creativity. Gardeners must be resilient to deal with climate change, unpredictable weather, seesawing costs, and reduced resources. However, this also leads to creative thinking (outside and inside the box). It’s the capacity to remain flexible and adaptable that creates…

Give your herbs the best start Herbs thrive in a soil mix with adequate drainage and the right balance of moisture retention and air circulation in the soil to take up essential nutrients to make them flourish. This is where the Herb Mix from Bark Unlimited Organics comes in. It is prepared for you with a blend of the finest organic components, including compost, composted bark, and sand, to ensure herb roots have access to the right conditions for healthy growth. www.barkunlimited.co.za https://barkunlimited.co.za/ https://www.rototank.co.za/?_gl=1%2A16y2909%2A_up%2AMQ..%2A_gs%2AMQ..&gclid=Cj0KCQjws-S-BhD2ARIsALssG0bdk1Fikt8Sg8BW5I_UI4UmugaqIJL-N_UcXoLjRoiU1G-QaAvg3OAaAn9kEALw_wcB Smart water saving RotoTank offers premium quality water tanks designed for durability and efficiency. These tanks are perfect for storing water and hooking up to your downpipes to harvest free water from your roof. They come in a range of sizes and colours to blend into…

Nestled in the heart of the Franschhoek-Paarl valley, Angala, a 5-star boutique hotel known for its serene luxury, has added yet another gem to its crown: a half-hectare herb, vegetable, fruit, and cut flower garden that is as beautiful as it is bountiful. This lush oasis, designed by renowned landscaper Leon Kluge, offers an enchanting blend of practicality and aesthetic delight. But the story of its transformation from a neglected patch of veld to a thriving sanctuary is worth savouring. The vision takes root When Leon first saw the space, it was just an open, disturbed scrap of veld on a slope where vineyards once grew. Kikuyu grass dominated the area, and the land was crying out to add value to its surroundings. The hotel owners wanted more than a…

Value R2999.99 The GARDENA Pipeline Ready-to-Go Set, which includes a pipe and oscillating sprinkler, is an underground piping system that delivers water to any point in the garden. This permanent installation provides convenient access to water anywhere. The set contains all the important components for a successful set up of the GARDENA Pipeline System: • 2 water stations• 1 x connecting point• An automatic stop valve• A drain valve for automatic drainage• A 20 m x 25 mm HDPE pipe• Oscillating sprinkler to water an area from 9 to 216 m² (360°). Get more information at www.gardena.com/za Subscribe or renew from 8 April 2025 – 2 June 2025 and you will be entered into the competition to win the prize. The winner will be contacted by telephone or email after the draw…

Almost any vegetable and herb can be grown in a container if your pots suit your veggies. Veggies like carrots have long tap roots – go for a deep container. Veggies like artichokes have giant leaves – go for a big container. Veggies like cucumbers need staking – plant them in a hanging basket and let them trail. The options are there; it’s just a matter of getting started. Let’s begin: Choosing the container The best thing to start with is choosing the veggies (herbs and fruit trees, too) you want to grow. This will determine at least the size of the container. It must be noted here that most veggies need a lot of sunlight to grow and produce. Most will not grow well indoors without direct sunlight, which…

There are many ways to use herbs effectively to treat common winter ailments. They are inexpensive and easily available – especially when you grow them yourself. Even in a small garden, most of these herbs can be grown in containers. DRAGON BREATH TINCTURE This effective tincture is so-named because if it doesn’t kill the germs on the way in – the breath will kill them on the way out! When taking, let the dragon breath swirl around your tonsils and throat before swallowing. Improve the flavour by adding honey or fruit juice. 1 litre vodka5 large cloves of garlic, finely chopped5 cm piece of ginger, finely chopped¼ cup each of fresh thyme, oregano and cancer bush leaves1 hot chilli pepper, finely chopped2 tablespoons echinacea root2 tablespoons dried elder flowers2 tablespoons…