Plant of the month: Pelargonium peltatum
We have just planted an embankment area at the Alphen Hotel with the ‘Ivy leafed Pelargonium’ in shades of pink, red and white. There’s more ways to use this plant in this month’s Plant of the Month.
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A hidden gem
Stellenberg House garden is a wonderful garden in the heart of Kenilworth overflowing with glamour, beauty and history. We tell you about some of it here.
Plant of the month – Geranium incanum
Every month we highlight a new plant (both exotics and indigenous species) and tell you about some of its qualities that we think make it a worthwhile garden specimen. [...]
Growing food indoors & in small spaces
Have you ever thought about growing your own veges or herbs but couldn’t because you don’t have a garden or live in a flat? These days one can be very creative in growing your own food.
Una’s gardening pearls of wisdom
A walk around Old Nectar with Una Van Der Spuy will be a treasured garden memory for many years to come! Read here about some of the gardening wisdom she shared.
Arbour Day – Cape Contours & Kirstenhof Primary School
Getting dirty and learning about planting trees is what the Grade 5′s at Kirstenhof Primary School got up to in Arbour Week with a little help from Steve at Cape Contours!
Natural swimming pools – closer to nature!
Natural swimming pools are becoming popular as a more natural alternative to the traditional chlorinated pool. And why not! They are more ecologically friendly, take swimming to a more organic and relaxing level and create mini habitats for aquatic plants, animals and insects in your garden.
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