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Greener gardens: less lawn and more diversity

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If you’d like to create a thriving garden, minimise the lawn and make space for a diverse range of indigenous plants.

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How not to waste food

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Here are simple tips you could use to eat better, waste less, and nourish — not deplete — our planet:

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Simply Stone

Hot stone massage

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Ancient Native Americans used to treat aching muscles with hot stones warmed by fire. The modern revival of this hot … Continue reading

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Salmon style scotch egg with curry sauce

Scotch Eggs Recipe

 

Ingredients

4 very soft boiled eggs

2 cups mashed potatoes

Chopped herbs of your choice – I … Continue reading

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Gardening to repel mosquitoes

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Spring is upon us and so are mosquitoes! Instead of swatting or spraying toxic pesticides, give your garden functional and … Continue reading

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How to create a bee friendly garden

Bee friendly garden

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Bee colonies are in decline due to the use of pesticides. Since bees pollinate many food crops, a world without … Continue reading

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5 eco-friendly spring cleaning tips

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With spring just around the corner, it’s as good a time as any to get a head start on spring … Continue reading

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Smoked butternut and biltong salad with celery and toasted seed vinalgrette and goats cheese spring roll

PF RECIPE 2 BUTTERNUT SALAD

To create a good smoke I use:

2 tablespoons sugar

1 cup rice

the contents of 2 tea bags

Place smoke mix in a foil-lined … Continue reading

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Water saving tips for the garden

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Gardening can be a fulfilling activity to help you relax outdoors. But if you aren’t careful, an environmentally friendly activity can quickly turn into … Continue reading

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Amandla – a rejuvenating journey

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The “Amandla”, which means “power” in Xhosa and Zulu, is one of our most popular treatments. You may be … Continue reading

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