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August

Flamboyant Vygies

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August

Fiery fynbos

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August

El Niño ready 1: the new climate cycle

August

El Niño ready 2: Gardener or Earth custodian?

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August

El Niño ready 3: The Water Warrior Way

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July

Minimalistic hacks you need

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Fun in the Garden

Lavish lavender

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July

Sleek Minimalism

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Seasonal Gardening

Less is more

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June

Essential oils for beginners

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June

Top 3 flu busters from the garden

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Garden plants

Fancy Frilly Echeveria

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Activities for the kids

Earthy aloe & cinnamon playdough

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May

Top 5 aloes for a living firebreak

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Eco/Water Wise Gardening

Sunset-scaping with aloes

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Eco/Water Wise Gardening

Rooftop gardens and living firebreaks

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August

Fynbos and Friends

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July

Celebrating Citrus

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July

Superstar Seedlings

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July

Lemonade super-boost juice

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♻️🍴 Turn kitchen waste into nutrient-rich compost with the bokashi bucket! 🌿✨ Say goodbye to food waste and hello to sustainable gardening. 🌱🌟 Get the whole family involved in this easy and effective composting system—let's start transforming scraps into garden gold! 🌻💚 #BokashiComposting #SustainableLiving #FamilyGardening

✂️ Dive into the beauty of bougainvillaea this

✂️ Dive into the beauty of bougainvillaea this month! 💖 Get the most out of your bougie with Life is a Garden's expert tips on pruning, container planting, fertilizing, and more. 🌿🏡 Let's nurture these garden favorites to thrive and bloom with vibrant colors! 🌸💚 #BougainvilleaLove #GardenTips #BloomingBeauty

🌿☀️ It's March, and the perfect time to sav

🌿☀️ It's March, and the perfect time to savor the last warm days in South Africa before winter creeps in! 🍂✨ Gather your loved ones for an outdoor feast on the patio, featuring dishes straight from your garden! 🥗🍅 Embrace the harvest season with fresh herbs like thyme and mint, plus veggies like peppers and tomatoes. 🌶️🍅 Check out our monkfish kebab recipe for a delightful garden-to-table treat! 🐟🍋 #MarchHarvest #GardenFeast #FreshFlavors

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National learn about a butterfly day:
🦋✨ Celebrate Learn About Butterflies Day by adding a touch of enchantment to your garden! 🌼🌿 Gather the family and create a homemade butterfly feeder—it's the perfect way to attract these beautiful creatures and learn more about them! 💡💫 #LearnAboutButterfliesDay #ButterflyFeeder #FamilyFun

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