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Question for spriggies

Does anyone know a natural caterpillar repellant? Small black caterpillars have been eating my succulents to bits and I don’t want to use chemicals. Any suggestions? Bridget McNulty Follow me on Twitter: @bridgetmcnulty

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Sought after seedlings?

This is interesting… A South African woman in search of more interesting vegetables, “purple cauliflower, broccoli and peas, round carrots, yellow carrots and beautiful candy-striped beetroot” as she says, has started importing heirloom vegetables from Italy. The Franchi Sementi seeds are open pollinating heritage/heirloom varieties, and are now available in SA from her website, Sought [...]

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66 Square Feet

For those interested in gardening in tight spaces, check out 66 Square Feet – http://66squarefeet.blogspot.com/ – the blog of a South African woman living in Brooklyn, New York, and making the most of her small verandah. In her words, What is 66 Square Feet About?  It’s about gardening in tight spaces. It’s about how to [...]

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An unhappy aloe

Hi Spriggers! My aloe looks unhappy… Any idea why? It’s kind of blotchy and the tips are dying. I thought I was watering it too much, but I’ve stopped that and it still looks bleak. Help please! Bridget Visit my website: www.bridgetmcnulty.com

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heart plant

Does anyone have any idea what this succulent is called?  I was given it a few years ago and I love how it resembles a heart.  I think these would make fantastic wedding party favours, but I’ve  no idea what they are or where I could find them…  Help! Bridget Visit my website: www.bridgetmcnulty.com

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