The weather’s warm, flowers are blooming, it’s our favourite season of the year!
Order now, plant and reap the (beautiful) benefits
The Dahlia Cornel – perfectly formed, dark cherry-red velvety flowers, productive and reliable – is, according to Adene Nieuwoudt, hands down the best red variety in the world. Well, we think Adene’s job is hands down one of the best in the world. She’s the passionate force behind Adene’s Farm Flowers, a working flower farm dedicated to producing high-quality, beautiful and long-lasting cut flowers. And it’s from their website that you can shop for seeds and tubers … Amaranthus and lace and dahlias (swoon) and sunflowers … a collection of the most magnificent blooms imaginable, for you to grow at home. There’s also linen and pretty floral masks for those who don’t have green fingers.
Details: adeneflowers.co.za
From pod to plate
We know we’re not the only ones embracing growing our own herbs and veggies … and we know you’re going to love our new discovery as much as we do. Vegepod gives the average person (that’s us) a simple and easy way to grow veggies at home. Boasting to be an award-winning Australian designed product, these are raised gardening beds (no more crouching down with stiff knees), which have a self-watering, built-in mist irrigation spray (so plants last weeks without you having to do any watering), and a permeable mesh canopy, which keeps out bugs, and helps manage temperature. It comes in three sizes, so will suit every household, and you can choose to have it on a permanent stand, or a trolley on wheels – massively helpful if you have a small space. The pods cost from R2799 to R5999, depending on size, with stands and trolleys starting at R1499. You can also buy gardening tools and accessories online, as well as RAW seed packs – the Summer Seed 10 Pack costs R300 and has all the veggies and herbs you need for the season. Really fabulous idea … we’re massive fans.
Details: vegepod.co.za or email [email protected]
Compiled by KYM ARGO
