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WANTED: Fever Trees

By on November 10, 2011 in garden, indigenous, plant and seed exchange

Hi All, I am looking for seeds of Acacia xanthophloea ( Fever Tree ) Can anyone help or advise on where I could obtain some / Thanks JennyE

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WANTED: Spekboom cutting

By on November 7, 2011 in indigenous, succulent

Dear Sir/ Madam I would appreciate getting Spekboom cuttings. I came across this article in 2011 Indigenous Gardening Handbook and would like to grow it. Regards, Isaac

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Indigenous and non-indigenous Lantanas

By on October 13, 2011 in aliens, garden, indigenous

There is always some confusion as to which lantanas are invasive aliens and which may be safely grown in South Africa. I did some research and hope the following will help to clarify the matter. Indigenous lantana The most commonly known of our indigenous lantanas is Lantana Rugosa, a straggly shrublet with small mauve florets. [...]

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Indigenous Plant Sale, Port Elizabeth

By on September 26, 2011 in garden, indigenous

For those in the PE area.Venue Van Stadens Wild Flower Reserve turn off just before the Van Stadens Bridge. Please support us, funds go towards work carried out at the Reserve. See you there JennyE      

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My West Coast Garden

By on September 19, 2011 in garden, indigenous, succulent

As you can see from my photos we have a long thin plot right on the beach. The site gets both the south easter and the destructive north wester. I have tried to remain faithful to the indigenous flora although I do love a pretty exotic now and again. I particularly love my daylilies. To [...]

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