Contribute to Sprig

Contribute to Sprig via Email

We value contributions from our readers and contributing to the Sprig Gardening Blog has never been easier. All it takes is a simple email with a photograph or two as an attachment.

Write an email, attach a photo (yes, it is that easy!)

If you would like to contribute to the blog via email, please send an email to post@sprig.co.za and it will automatically be added to the Sprig Blog as a new post. In the subject box include a title for your post and in the body of the email, write a brief question, comment or description.  In the body of the email, also include your name, location and if applicable,  website as credit for the contribution.

See the example below

Subject: Bromeliads blooming

Email: These bromeliads are in my brother’s garden. They are almost luminous in colour! By Joe Blog, Durban, www.yourwebsite.com

Pics: If you want to add photos to your post, simply add them as an attachment in the email and they will appear as part of your blog post.

Plant and Seed Exchange

If you have plants or seeds to offer or are looking for some, please send an email to post@sprig.co.za with OFFERED in the subject if you are willing to give plants or seeds to other readers and WANTED if you are hoping to receive some.

Other Spriggers can then comment beneath the post if they are interested in what you have to offer or have what you are looking for. All exchanges should be FREE except for postage. Any submissions offering plants or seeds at a price will not be published.

Your submission will automatically be added to the Sprig Blog as a new post and will also feature in the Plant and Seed Exchange section of the site. In the body of the email, please include your name and location.

See the example below

Subject: OFFERED: Spekboom cuttings

Email: I have some Spekboom cuttings if anyone is looking for some. By Joe Blog, Berea, Durban www.yourwebsite.com

Pics: If you want to add photos to your post, to show the type of plant or seed you are offering or looking for, simply add them as an attachment in the email and they will appear as part of your blog post.