Just as the stunning beaches, lush forests, wildlife and thrilling adventures make Cape Town an attractive and appealing travel destination for all, so too do its diverse and multicultura… Read More

Nasturtium in glory | SANLYN Welcome to the enchanting world of nasturtiums, nature’s edible masterpiece! These vibrant and versatile flowers have been treasured for centuries for t… Read More

Nasturtium – The Flower that deserves attention for beauty Whether you love a colorful garden full of different flowers or want to incorporate some useful edible flowers, Nastur… Read More

Lerpwl Best for: casual dining, special occasionsBarrie brothers, Liam and chef Ellis, made their name at Anglesey’s Marram Grass, originally a café on a caravan site th… Read More

What is the lowest temperature nasturtium can tolerate? Minimum extreme temperatures in zone 10 go from 30 to 40 degrees.Nasturtiums grow back after a light frost or freeze. Is nasturtium an… Read More

It's been a rainy couple of weeks, by my nasturtiums don't seem to mind.  Last night I gathered a few handfuls of stalks and leaves, remembering that somewhere on the internet recently… Read More

Whether we like them or not, green leafy vegetables are extremely nutritionally dense and great for the body. Watercress is no exception. So today, I am here to discuss the best watercress s… Read More

We’re not just saying this as we’re florists and we’re low-key (or not so low-key) obsessed with flowers! We’ve recently had a lot of fun doing some research and… Read More

Years ago it was common practice to include various leaves and flowers in our diets. Cooking with flowers has almost become a thing of the past which is a real shame considering all the flav… Read More

I declare spring.My blackcurrant bush concurs.  I'm cultivating patience this year, trying my bestest not to make the classic gardener's mistake of sowing everything all at once, far to… Read More

There's a small orchard behind the allotments, which means if you time it right, you can scallywag on over there and help yourself to windfalls.  This is exactly what I did on Sunday, r… Read More

Introduction to vertical herb farming Vertical herb farming is cultivating herb crops in vertically stacked layers and vertically inclined surfaces. Herbs are beautiful plants, versatile… Read More

‘So how many people in this room have done a soil test?’ This question was asked by garden designer Adam Frost at a recent talk at the Painters Forstal Gardening Club. There were… Read More

We all love food. But growing tomatoes, potatoes and other food won’t make your garden look beautiful. Luckily, if you’re looking forward to growing your own food, you can bet o… Read More

Fast facts on watercressHere are some key points about watercress. More detail and supporting information is in the main article.Watercress was fed to the Roman armyOne cup of watercress con… Read More

For the last three months I've been promising Anamaris of Chef it Yourself that I would participate in her Top Chef challenge.This month I finally got my s*@t together in time to do it.Each… Read More