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garden goings-on...

FLOWERING NOVEMBER - FEBRUARY
l Bulbine frutescens
l Tulbaghia violacea
l Plumbago auriculata
l Daylilies
l Salvias
l Impatiens
l Begonias
l Plectranthus species
l Solanum rantonnetii (Potato bush)
l Dyschoriste thunbergiiflora
l Jerusalem artichokes
l Elder
l Freylinia tropica
l Papaver spp. (Poppies)
l Felicia amelloides
l Agapanthus
l Zantedeschia spp. (Arum lilies)
l Baobab

FRUITING NOVEMBER - FEBRUARY
l Mango spp. (Peach, nectarine, apricot, plum..)
l Avocado spp.
l Papaya
l Silver Caneberries (Rubus spp.)
CHORES TO DO
l Deadhead flowers
l Collect seeds from Aloes and sow in a riversand mix
l Keep watering regularly between rains
l Fertilize the garden during a good rainy spell
l Harvest summer vegetables like Squash
l Put up shade-net structures over plants affected by too
much direct sun
l Sow all vegetables recommended for Summer sowing
(Carrots, Chard ...)
l Harvest summer fruit, and preserve excess
l Watch out for pests, and cover vulnerable fruit like grapes
with paper bags
l Make sure tools are sterlilized to prevent the spread of
disease Text & photos by S.C
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