Dear Tanya… About seven years ago I planted a lemon tree which I had bought from a nursery in George. I live in Hoekwil where we have lots of nocturnal wild beasties visiting, and about three weeks later the lemon tree had been dug up, chewed in half, and some of the...
Dear Tanya… Dear The Gardener team, thank you for all the inspiration over the past few years. I thought I’d share these pics of my own garden and its transformation from 2021 to 2022 with you. This spring is sure to only bring more joy and growth with all the useful...
Dear Tanya… You refer to supertunias in recent editions. Can you please help us with information about finding the seed? Not one of the well-known seed suppliers like Kirchhoffs or Mayford supply it. Waiting to hear from you. Phillip Hi Phillip, This is a very good...
Dear Tanya… Good day, I would like to plant a leaf I received from a friend. I live in the Northern Cape where it’s cold now. Can I just plant the leaf? If not, please would you advise me how to go about it. Thank you very much, Carlene Fisher Hi Carlene, I am going...
Dear Tanya… Good day! I have to confess. I am a MURDERER! How many rhinoceros beetle larvae have I not killed? Not to spare you the gruesome details; I hunted for them in my potting soil, chucked them into a bowl of water and left them to drown. Later, I worked them...
