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Spekboom, the Miracle Plant

Spekboom is popularity known as the miracle plant.The spekboom plant is indigenous to South Africa(Eastern Cape).Spekboom helps to fight both climate change and air pollution though it’s ability to absorb 4-10 tones of carbon per hectare.#indigenous plants #proudly...

The Beauty of Home Gardens

Home gardens does not required tons of space so work with what you have. Herbs and greens are usually the best plant of choice to consider for small backyard/balcony garden. Herb garden can double both source of food and sleek of a green look. The amount of direct...

Hydroponics, the Future of Farming

As the human population continues to grow, most of the land available will be used for human settlements rather than farming so one can still do farming no matter where you are. Hydroponics is one of the best methods which both saves land and labour. Hydroponics is...

The Secrets of Growing Thyme

So the @thelazymakoti indicated that some of her friends are struggling with growing thyme so here is two basic points to consider when growing thyme. Note that thyme survive and thrive better when kept well in a watered and warm, bright location. Light: Thyme prefers...

The Importance of Using a Rain Guage

It is of vital importance to have a rain gauge on the farming field because it assists in getting the amount of precipitation which has occurred.This will then give you a clear indication whether your crop will need more water supply through irrigation.As a farmer,I...

Growing Tomatoes

Tomato seeds can be saved casually through squeezing them out onto a paper towel and then air drying them,but the fermentation method is a better route.Through the fermentation route ,the tomato seeds which are stored can be viable for over 6 years.Fermentation...

Insect Control: How Control an Invasion

Question 1: How do you control insect invasion in your garden?Answer 1: I don’t use any chemicals (pesticides) Question 2: Which crop did you plant in your garden?Answer 2: Basil,coriander and spinach Basil, Basil is the reason for that!! Basil is one of the crop...

Making Farming Cool and Fashionable

Here to dispel misconceptions about young women farmers 👩🏾‍🌾 in South Africa🇿🇦 as well as to empower these farmers (current and aspiring) with information and tools to aid their success! 🚜 #sebenzagirl #babeswefarming...

The Power of Lemons

Cold season is upon us so we need to keep warm and healthy. Lemons are one of the common fruits used to help in treatment of cold symptoms. Lemon is a good source of vitamin C and the vitamin C helps to relieve upper respiratory tract infections and other illnesses....

About Growing Chilly Peppers

Chilly Friday🌶🌶 So I recycled a cake container and used it to plant my very own home grown chilies. As days went by, I have noticed that the chilly plant is not really thriving and bearing fruits so it was evident that the chilly plant is not doing well in this...