Unlock the secrets to cultivating the garden of your dreams – one
that’s bursting with health and beauty. At Granny Mouse Country House
& Spa, our team of gardening experts is armed with a treasure trove of
invaluable hints and tips to not only assist you but also to steer you
clear of common garden pitfalls.
Regardless of whether your garden sprawls across acres or is tucked
into a cosy corner, the lush year-round planting season along South
Africa’s East coast beckons. Whether your passion lies in nurturing
vibrant blooms, stately trees, or bountiful vegetables and herbs, Sean
Granger, our adept GM at Granny Mouse, advises that you delve into the
nuances of the right planting month for each variety.
In your quest for a greener, more sustainable haven, always remain on
the lookout for eco-conscious options that align with our Earth’s
well-being, as well as plants that cater to your specific needs,
Granger emphasizes.
As October unfurls its petals, spring awakens with zest. With the
arrival of warmer weather and longer days, the perfect window of
opportunity for planting vegetables is upon us. Here at Granny Mouse
Country House & Spa, our green thumbs are itching to dive into the
garden!
Now is the time to introduce an array of delightful items into your
garden, including pumpkins, beetroot, beans, brinjals (eggplants),
lettuce, tomatoes, and the beloved KZN chillies. Keep in mind that
certain crops, such as tomatoes, chillies, lettuce, peppers, and
brinjals, benefit from a stint in trays before finding their permanent
home in the soil beds.
For carrots, cauliflowers, celery, cucumbers, leeks, radishes, and
spinach, the soil is their canvas for thriving. Remember, proper
spacing is key to their happiness; avoid overcrowding their domain.
Here’s a savvy tip to ward off pesky critters from nibbling on your
budding herbs and veggies: choose companion plants that aid growth and
eliminate the need for unsightly pesticides, which can harm both
beneficial and harmful insects.
For the perfect garden companions, consider planting pumpkins
alongside corn, peas, melons, radishes, lettuce, marigold, and
nasturtium. If tomatoes are your star players, invite basil, beans,
and asparagus into their realm. Peppers flourish with the company of
basil, chives, carrots, onions, and spinach.
With your hands in the soil and a green thumb at your service, embark
on a planting adventure that promises to yield abundant rewards. Happy
planting and savour the fruits of your labour with your joyful
gardening fingers.
