Edible Organics

18/08/2022

Our plant selection includes a few plants from each of the groups. Legumes, leafy greens, flowers and roots interplanted should allow for nature to take care of itself. It also looks great and boasts colours, flavours and creature.

Winter plant selection:
Legumes - Peas and Broad Beans
Greens - Swiss Chard, Spinach, Mustard, Cabbage, Kale
Roots - Beetroots, Carrots, Radish, Turnip
Flowers - Cauliflower and Broccoli, Calendula, Alyssum, Pansy and Nemesis

17/08/2022

Effort, planning and timing coming together with this project. We try and get it right and this time it certainly seems to have happened.

The ongoing management of your garden is a handy service we offer where we work along side you and/or your gardener. This support really helps getting you into the rhythm of growing your own.

04/06/2022

Making the most of raised beds means using the space outside the beds as much as using the space within. How about turning your pathways into "compost-ways". The decomposing organic matter increases microbial and animal life right next to productive soil so in theory supporting diverse life within the food garden.

We had a whole lot of organic matter to use in our clients garden including branches from an over grown lavender bush to make use of. Digging the pathways deeper and using that soil to fill the bed increased the volume of our "compost-ways" and limiting the need to bring in soil from else where. A thick layer of woodchips supplied by covered up the uneven branches and made for a cushion under our feet. I am looking forward to reaching down in 8 months time to get compost for planting. Then we can start the process again.

Thanks to Zukisa for sticking it out on this wet Tuesday in the garden. The sun came out to make the shots.

26/05/2022

Your cabbage is pretty much ready to harvest but you aren't quite ready to have it out the ground and on your plate. Well all those big leaves aren't so useful any more and could even go into a dish (there's something about Savoy Cabbage leaves that makes them far more appetising than your normal cabbage leaves).

I like the idea of making room for succession planting where new seedlings you would like to have in your garden get some time to grow underneath the canopy of a cabbage in waiting.

I was fortunate to pick up these Savoy Cabbages from which were planted on the 2nd of March. Just less than 90 days later and the harvest has begun.

13/04/2022

Nothing like a fresh start🌱 so why not start fresh in a planter box🥬

If you need some help setting up yours, send me a personal message and I'll gladly give you some pointers. Or lets set up an appointment for an at home workshop where I can supply all the inputs and guide you through the process.

29/03/2022

Our DIY stir fry kit is ideal for the Asian cuisine loving cook 🍜 keen to grow their own ingredients. This kit makes growing at home easier and more rewarding.

If you are interested in ordering or would like to know more contact Alex via WhatsApp on 082 083 5373.

21/03/2022

Now available, our Flourish&Feast DIY kits. Soil enhancements and seedlings selected to make growing easier and more rewarding. Each kit is put together to cover 1 square meter of vegetable or herb bed. You can mix and match these kits depending on the space you have available and how much you'd like to harvest. Get in touch with Alex to chat about your needs and to place your order.

30/07/2021