Digging for the truth about African Blue Basil

Digging for the truth about African Blue Basil

Introducing African blue basil (Ocimum gratissimum) also, known as clove basil and African basil. This hybrid basil variety is a cross between camphor basil and a cultivar of basilicum, ‘Dark Opal’, bringing not only visual delight but also a wealth of...
Save water with a beautiful water-wise garden

Save water with a beautiful water-wise garden

World Water Day is celebrated on the 22nd of March and this year’s theme is accelerating change! This year, World Water Day is about accelerating change to solve the global water and sanitation crisis. We can all can make a difference by changing the way we use,...
Healing hands and green fingers make for blissful gardening

Healing hands and green fingers make for blissful gardening

It’s a cloudy day at Likweti wildlife residential estate and the smell of freshly baked rusks fills the beautiful home of Edward and Jalene Cameron. After being greeted by Pippa, the Rough Collie one can’t help but notice the scenic view from the kitchen and living...
Help your garden spring to life

Help your garden spring to life

Spring is nature’s way of announcing that the old has passed and the new has arrived! Bird calls fill the air and signs of new beginnings are evident everywhere as trees and perennials suddenly burst into flower. What better way to celebrate this newness of life at...