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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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Cyphostemma bainesii

By on July 19, 2011 in indigenous, succulent

Whilst going through my photos (I have a load), I cam across this interesting-looking plant, snapped at the Kirstenbosch Gardens in the summer. So here is Cyphostemma bainesii, more than a mouthful… Here is another pic of mine, some

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Cats in the Garden

By on June 21, 2011 in succulent

I have a friend who is not sighted and is a keen gardener. Her neighbours cats are driving her mad because of using her succulent garden as a toilet. Any suggestions please. She has tried a few remedies but to no avail. Thank you. Helen McNulty www.africancotton.co.za

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Cactus flower

By on June 5, 2011 in succulent

I got this lovely cactus from my mom, any guesses as to what it could be?    

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Aloe Festival 2011

By on May 12, 2011 in indigenous, succulent

All you need to know about the Creighton Aloe festival (16 & 17th July 2011)… Steam train departs on the weekends of Sat 2nd & Sun 3rd & Sat 9th & Sun 10th July. Enjoy an amazing return steam train ride from Creighton, alongside the Ngogwaan River, through thousands of beautiful & colourful Aloes where [...]

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