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More Barrier Plants

By on February 6, 2012 in indigenous

In response to Niall’s post on Zulu Barbwire… mol-d I am reliant on natural vegetation as my only form of defense, the wire fences having been stolen many years back. The hedgerows are admittedly quite wide, 2 – 4 meters, but are filled with many thorny plants that provide us with impenetrable barriers. Here are [...]

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WANTED: White Hibiscus in Johannesburg

By on February 5, 2012 in flowers, plant and seed exchange

Good day I would like to purchase white Hibiscus with the red centre.  where will I find it in Pretoria or Johannesburg? Kind regards Christine  

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Help with Spekboom project

By on February 2, 2012 in environment, garden

I am a teacher at a socio and economically challenged school and community.  I am situated on the border of the Gauteng and Nort west Provinces, close to Johannesburg with various mines and industries with polution issues. I would like to use the spekboom nursery to address environmental awareness at the school, supplement the school [...]

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WANTED: Multi-coloured radish seeds

By on January 23, 2012 in food, plant and seed exchange

Hello, It is two years since my husband bought a packet of radish seeds, which produced multi-coloured radishes in yellow, pale pink, dark pink, red, mauve and white.  We went back to Builders Hardware where he bought the seeds, but they had no more.  We asked them to investigate for us, and went back a [...]

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WANTED: Looking for coriander seed….

By on January 23, 2012 in food, plant and seed exchange

Hi Niall, I’ve read your blog regarding coriander seeds very interesting, however have a problem obtaining them. Could you please advise me where I can buy them from Niall. Thank you SO much! Poppie from Napier (South Africa)

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