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Childhood cancer is a diagnosis no family should have to go through alone. But with the help of CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation South Africa, they're getting much needed help to get them through this immense challenge.

CHOC CEO Hedley Lewis chats to Melanie Walker, a long-time supporter of CHOC, about how everyone and their partners can get involved.

All South Africans need do is buy a R10 sticker (either online at www.choc.org.za, from Tekkie Town or a CHOC Regional Office), and wear that and their flip flops on the 14th February.

It's time to turn every step we take into a stride of hope and solidarity. CHOC Flip Flop Day · Mel's Treasures on Facebook]]> Home & Garden Thu, 30 Jan 2025 09:30:00 +0200 0 0 What the Flip? Time for South Africans to show their heart - and sole! 0 0 Melanie Walker bonus 13:22 Melanie Walker's Grounded https://iono.fm/e/1511632 https://iono.fm/e/1511632
Author Nikki Brighton takes the reader on a journey about this growing way of viewing those plants that are growing in the 'wrong' place (i.e. weeds) and shows us how to forage, and what you can garner from not just your garden, but from wild spaces in your area, to add to your pantry.

Wild About Weeds is an easy guide to the most common edible weeds and uncultivated foods to be found all over South Africa, and will surely stimulate your curiosity by giving you ideas on how to make the most of the delicious abundance on your doorstep.

Find out more by visiting www.plantabundance.co.za Mel's Treasures on Facebook]]> Home & Garden Thu, 12 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0200 0 0 #098 Wild About Weeds - The Forager's Guide to Free Food! | Nikki Brighton 0 0 Melanie Walker full 33:45 Melanie Walker's Grounded https://iono.fm/e/1379422 https://iono.fm/e/1379422 Whichever it is, make sure your garden is in tip-top shape, whether you’re expecting guests or needing it to look after itself for a while.
Cary Goodwin and Melanie discuss the latest greatest ideas from lifeisagarden.co.za, including how to become a Water Warrior! Mel's Treasures on Facebook]]> Home & Garden Fri, 10 Nov 2023 18:00:00 +0200 0 0 Summer Must-Do's to ease you into the Festive Season with Life is a Garden | Cary Goodwin 0 0 Melanie Walker full 31:15 Melanie Walker's Grounded https://iono.fm/e/1316457 https://iono.fm/e/1316457 What began as a seed of an idea turned into a passion for growing from seed for Organic Gardening Goddess Linda Galvad.

In this edition of Grounded, Linda and Melanie Walker (co-conspirators on The Home Channel's Gardening 101) get to grips with what makes a seed heirloom, heritage and organic, why you shouldn't bring seeds with you from other countries, what you should be growing in your backyard this month as we head into the cold of winter in SA, and how to improve your health and well-being by being, well... a seedsmith! Mel's Treasures on Facebook]]> Home & Garden Thu, 01 Jun 2023 14:00:00 +0200 0 0 #097 'When life hands you dirt, plant seeds' | Linda Galvad 0 0 Melanie Walker full 35:39 Melanie Walker's Grounded https://iono.fm/e/1311685 https://iono.fm/e/1311685
Gregory Henderson is more than just a chef, he's been a global winner of the LUX Awards Most Sustainable Dining Experience and is an ardent promoter not only of living off the land but ensuring that our unique South African tales about food aren't lost in the mists of time.

Gregory's books showcase these proudly South African values and they're on the menu for discussion in this tasty episode. Mel's Treasures on Facebook]]> Home & Garden Thu, 18 May 2023 10:15:00 +0200 0 0 #096 Finding out about foraging | Gregory Henderson 0 0 Melanie Walker full 34:26 Melanie Walker's Grounded https://iono.fm/e/1306691 https://iono.fm/e/1306691
Once again proving that Succulents Don't Suck, Cary Goodwin of Life is a Garden chats to Melanie about the wondrous variety of aloes and echeveria that are available these days, along with how to deal with the descent into the winter months in the garden. Oh, and about fire-scaping! Mel's Treasures on Facebook]]> Home & Garden Thu, 04 May 2023 10:04:00 +0200 0 0 #095 Aloe, Aloe! Take a Break... | Cary Goodwin 0 0 Melanie Walker full 34:03 Melanie Walker's Grounded https://iono.fm/e/1286108 https://iono.fm/e/1286108
He demystifies what some see as the magic art of getting these hidden treasures to bloom while giving solid information on how to get the best out of them. Mel's Treasures on Facebook]]> Home & Garden Thu, 02 Mar 2023 13:01:00 +0200 0 0 #094 Winter is coming! | Charles Barnhoorn 0 0 Melanie Walker full 32:17 Melanie Walker's Grounded https://iono.fm/e/1277514 https://iono.fm/e/1277514
Cary Goodwin (Spokesperson - Life is a Garden; Headgirl Colourful Group & Peebles Plants) joins Melanie today take a look at what's hot on the gardening scene in South Africa at the moment, and making the pages of the Life is a Garden website.

Want to know more about carnivorous plants, wetlands, growing your own, or what you should be doing in your gardening space, then this month's podcast is for you. Join the Growing trend - we look forward to sharing with you. Mel's Treasures on Facebook]]> Home & Garden Wed, 08 Feb 2023 21:59:00 +0200 0 0 #093 Won’t you come into Our Garden? | Cary Goodwin 0 0 Melanie Walker full 36:49 Melanie Walker's Grounded https://iono.fm/e/1247661 https://iono.fm/e/1247661 Gardening is about water - most of it in the form of perspiration!

Whether you have too much, or too little, water is the main topic when it comes to getting gardens to grow properly. Cary Goodwin, and the wonderful helpers at Life is a Garden, are there to help you on your way to becoming a useful gardener, with all their hints and tips on how to get it right.

Whether you love airplants, succulents, colour or veggies, you'll get the best advice on how to make your garden grow, and keep you on point with the latest trends in South African backyards. Mel's Treasures on Facebook]]> Home & Garden Thu, 03 Nov 2022 13:34:00 +0200 0 0 #092 Gardening is a Seasonal Thing | Cary Goodwin 0 0 Melanie Walker full 30:13 Melanie Walker's Grounded https://iono.fm/e/1228224 https://iono.fm/e/1228224 ― Lynn Thomson, Birding with Yeats: A Mother's Memoir

And that's what it's about!

Whether you be brand new to the birdwatching game, or a long-time, avid spotter, as one writer has it - “Birds will give you a window, if you allow them. They will show you secrets from another world– fresh vision that, though it is avian, can accompany you home and alter your life. They will do this for you even if you don't know their names– though such knowing is a thoughtful gesture. ”

We find out more about Adam Riley's new book, commissioned by Helm Wildlife Guides, on Birds of South Africa, the portable concise must-have that will give you an entry into 'twitching', or a quick reference if you're travelling light. And more about how birds are so essential to not only the world at large but to the space surrounding you. Mel's Treasures on Facebook]]> Home & Garden Sat, 17 Sep 2022 08:34:00 +0200 0 0 #091 Shhhhh. Sit Quietly and See What Comes | Listening out for the Birdies 0 0 Melanie Walker full 31:06 Melanie Walker's Grounded https://iono.fm/e/1187144 https://iono.fm/e/1187144
Our Guest: Cary Goodwin (PR - Life is a Garden; Head Girl at Colourful Group)

Winter has come - but that's no reason not to get out and get warm with some gardening chores. Keeping yourself and your plants well covered is key, and even if you're an indoor gardener, Cary Goodwin gives you all of Life is a Garden's tips on getting your luscious green lovelies looking even more fabulash! And want to get creative for Fathers' Day? Look no further - visit https://lifeisagarden.co.za Life is a Garden Website · Mel's Treasures on Facebook]]> Home & Garden Thu, 26 May 2022 08:36:00 +0200 0 0 #090 What Should Be Happening in Your Backyard in June 0 0 Melanie Walker full 32:46 Melanie Walker's Grounded https://iono.fm/e/1167885 https://iono.fm/e/1167885
The Earth is slightly turning off its axis as we begin the descent from the long heady golden days of summer into the changing of colour and season. So what should you be doing in your garden to prepare it for the winter months? Cary Goodwin gives us the tips you'll need for our version of the 4 P's - planning, preparation, patience and plenty of it!

We give you the lowdown on what Earth Hour really means, and how you can switch yourself on while switching power off. Go green - and get planning where you can plant your green veggies out. Life is a Garden Website · Mel's Treasures on Facebook]]> Home & Garden Thu, 24 Mar 2022 08:37:00 +0200 0 0 #089 The Get Green Episode! | Cary Goodwin 0 0 Melanie Walker full 33:34 Melanie Walker's Grounded https://iono.fm/e/1146536 https://iono.fm/e/1146536
If you want to know how to grow clivias from seed, what the best indoor plants are to have that you and your kids can't kill, how to make paint from flowers, what plants are looking great at this time of the year, and how to deal with too much - or too little - water, then look no further. Cary Goodwin and Melanie Walker let you know what's up on the Life is a Garden website this month - the place to find out from the experts just how to grow your way to gardening glory! Life is a Garden Website · Mel's Treasures on Facebook]]> Home & Garden Wed, 19 Jan 2022 16:50:00 +0200 0 0 #088 Life is a Garden's mid-summer hints and tips! | Cary Goodwin 0 0 Melanie Walker full 33:43 Melanie Walker's Grounded https://iono.fm/e/1139299 https://iono.fm/e/1139299
Whether it be pangolins, rhinos, cats and dogs or donkeys, YOU can make a difference. If you love animals, this needs to be listened to. Animal Survival · Network for Animals · Connect with David · Mel's Treasures on Facebook]]> Home & Garden Wed, 22 Dec 2021 12:41:00 +0200 0 0 #087 Survival - Our Environment Needs Your Help | David Barritt 0 0 Melanie Walker full 35:23 Melanie Walker's Grounded https://iono.fm/e/1137976 https://iono.fm/e/1137976
Paul Vonk (Commercial Manager Mayfords Seeds/President -SANA) and Melanie explore the green horizons, talking bulbs, seeds, what the green industry is doing for you, and why you should get growing! Connect with Paul · SANA - SA Nursery Association Website · Mel's Treasures on Facebook]]> Home & Garden Thu, 16 Dec 2021 09:15:00 +0200 0 0 #086 Seeding is Believing! | Paul Vonk (SANA) 0 0 Melanie Walker full 32:40 Melanie Walker's Grounded https://iono.fm/e/1133081 https://iono.fm/e/1133081
Guest: Jonathan Haw (Director, EcoSolutions)

“In their previous lives, poets were bats, and thinkers were owls.”
― Michael Bassey Johnson, Song of a Nature Lover

And that's what this episode of Grounded is all about - the kings and princes of the night skies, Bats and Owls.

Jonathan Haw, director of Ecosolutions, lets us in on the mythology surrounding our nocturnal hunters, how to move them if you don't want bats in your belfry, and how to encourage them to come and keep your property clear of rats and Mozzies! EcoSolutions Website · Connect with Jonathan on LinkedIn · Mel's Treasures on Facebook]]> Home & Garden Thu, 02 Dec 2021 14:22:00 +0200 0 0 #085 Well - Bats may seem like that to rats, but we think so too! | Jonathan Haw 0 0 Melanie Walker full 31:10 Melanie Walker's Grounded https://iono.fm/e/1115435 https://iono.fm/e/1115435
Guest: Cary Goodwin (Spokesperson Life is a Garden, Head Garden Girl at Colourful Group)

From how to create the garden of your dreams, select the best plants, attract birds to your backyard and to set up a tiny watergarden - all the info you need you can get from Cary Goodwin and Melanie Walker of Life is a Garden!

When's your favourite season?? Mel's Treasures on Facebook]]> Home & Garden Wed, 20 Oct 2021 18:34:00 +0200 0 0 #084 Blooming Marvellous | Cary Goodwin 0 0 Melanie Walker full 32:11 Melanie Walker's Grounded https://iono.fm/e/1104415 https://iono.fm/e/1104415
Donna-Mari Noble (Communications Manager, MPact)

National Recycling Day happened on the 17th September this year in South Africa - did you do your bit to help lessen your load on the planet?

Donna-Mari Noble of MPact recycling gives us the latest on how South Africa is faring when it comes to recycling - and it’s not all bad news!

We also delve into what happens to things that could be recycled aren’t, where your waste goes, and how you can get you - and importantly, your child - involved in making a difference and being a ‘cleaner’ human becoming. Mpact Website · Mel's Treasures on Facebook]]> Home & Garden Thu, 23 Sep 2021 15:25:00 +0200 0 0 #083 The Protection or the Environment is up to You! | Donna-Mari Noble 0 0 Melanie Walker full 30:51 Melanie Walker's Grounded https://iono.fm/e/1094718 https://iono.fm/e/1094718
Winnie McHenry (Originator/Owner Upcycle)

Like most of the rest of the World, South Africa is battling with pollution and lack of landfill space.

But slowly, some people are managing to change this around, while Upskilling people who have been battling to find work.

UpCycle Winnie McHenry let's us in on how's she's helping corporates to be more environmentally aware, about how you can help others to become more independent so they can go on to Upskill others, and what you can do to become a more 'user-friendly' human becoming. Upcycle Website · Mel's Treasures on Facebook]]> Home & Garden Thu, 02 Sep 2021 14:03:00 +0200 0 0 #082 Don't be wasteful - Learn how to Upcycle | Winnie McHenry 0 0 Melanie Walker full 32:03 Melanie Walker's Grounded https://iono.fm/e/1078918 https://iono.fm/e/1078918
Cary Goodwin (Spokesperson for Life is a Garden, head Supergirl at Peebles and Colourful Group)

Winter. Sends shivers down the spine. In more ways than one.

But spring ain’t that far away, so Cary Goodwin reckons it’s time to start getting your garden sorted with a blast of colour from all the wonderful members of the ‘daisy’ family.

And how to get the best hedges going to try and keep them (and your neighbours) contained.

There’s also a great idea for honouring the women in your life, as we reckon we hold the earth in our hands! Life is a Garden Website · Mel's Treasures on Facebook]]> Home & Garden Wed, 28 Jul 2021 18:38:00 +0200 0 0 #081 Crazy Daisies! | Cary Goodwin 0 0 Melanie Walker full 33:35 Melanie Walker's Grounded https://iono.fm/e/1034475 https://iono.fm/e/1034475
If you're worried about the state of our planet, then find out about 52 Easy Things to Do to make your impact on the earth negligible.

Gavin Heron of Earth Probiotic talks us through bokashi, recycling, packaging, compostables vs biodegradables, and how companies are getting on board. Connect with Gavin on LinkedIn · Earth Probiotic Website · Mel's Treasures on Facebook]]> Home & Garden Tue, 04 May 2021 19:09:00 +0200 0 0 #080 Do the Right Thing! | Gavin Heron 0 0 Melanie Walker full 33:30 Melanie Walker's Grounded https://iono.fm/e/1031630 https://iono.fm/e/1031630
Planting thoughts on how to help your brain and body

Our body consists of two 'brains' - the one we think with, and the one we feel with. The Gut.

To get the best out of what you eat, and how you feed your brain(s), Linda Galvad of Sought After Seedlings tells us of her journey from psychology to growing 'brain food' naturally. Follow Sought After Seedlings on Facebook · Mel's Treasures on Facebook]]> Home & Garden Wed, 28 Apr 2021 20:17:00 +0200 0 0 #079 You are What you Eat | Linda Galvad 0 0 Melanie Walker full 38:10 Melanie Walker's Grounded https://iono.fm/e/1028799 https://iono.fm/e/1028799
Winter is on its way, so what should you be looking out for? The Great Reset continues - are you part of it?

Talking bulbs, indoor plants, how to get your garden ready for the quiet time and all things in between. Mel's Treasures on Facebook]]> Home & Garden Thu, 22 Apr 2021 16:50:00 +0200 0 0 #078 Winter is Coming! | Cary Goodwin 0 0 Melanie Walker full 33:57 Melanie Walker's Grounded https://iono.fm/e/1012087 https://iono.fm/e/1012087
We set trends here in the south - not following the rest of the world!

While the rest of the world follow trends in gardening, taking their cue from the northern hemisphere summer garden ideas, there are a number of Proudly South Africans who are taking the leap into bringing OUR cultures to the forefront of garden design.

Michael Rickhoff takes us through what he believes the top trends are for this year in our country. Indigenous plants and African influences are the talk of the town - learn how to implement them in your own backyard Mel's Treasures on Facebook]]> Home & Garden Thu, 18 Mar 2021 08:27:00 +0200 0 0 #077 Afro-Chic is making its Mark | Michael Rickhoff 0 0 Melanie Walker full 29:30 Melanie Walker's Grounded https://iono.fm/e/1009771 https://iono.fm/e/1009771
Cary Goodwin (spokesperson Life is a Garden)

This month is a time of planning. Planning for your autumn and winter garden. Cary Goodwin gives us all the gen we need for ensuring you have all your bulbs (not) in a row and things to keep the kids busy too. Mel's Treasures on Facebook]]> Home & Garden Sat, 13 Mar 2021 14:11:00 +0200 0 0 #076 It’s still Summer! | Cary Goodwin 0 0 Melanie Walker full 33:57 Melanie Walker's Grounded https://iono.fm/e/996004 https://iono.fm/e/996004
Kathy Varney (Marketing & Product Manager at Ball Straathof)

For years, Ball Straathof have been striving to bring colour, beauty and tasty morsels to all gardens and landscapes.

The BS Trials give all those in the gardening industry - and the public too - the opportunity to see what new plants are coming up in South Africa. One of the most eagerly awaited events on the gardening calendar. Has lockdown changed this? Or the gardening industry as a whole?

Kathy Varney gives us the good news and the inside scoop on what new releases we can expect to see in a garden centre near you! Connect with Kathy on LinkedIn · Ball Straathof Website · Mel's Treasures on Facebook]]> Home & Garden Sun, 14 Feb 2021 10:05:00 +0200 0 0 #075 All things Bright and Beautiful | Kathy Varney 0 0 Melanie Walker full 31:01 Melanie Walker's Grounded https://iono.fm/e/995528 https://iono.fm/e/995528
Cary Goodwin (Spokesperson Life is a Garden, Head Garden Girl at Colourful Group)

The beginning of a New Year generally heralds new resolutions. If you haven't made one yet, let it be this - I am going to get Grounded!

From starting from scratch and getting your soil right, to bringing this year's colours into your space, Cary Goodwin gives us all of Life is a Garden's hints and tips to get you on the right gardening track to ensure success in your backyard - or courtyard!

Never scrimp on the basics, never be afraid to ask questions, and continue the joy you may have found during lockdown, by staying home and pimping your porch.

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Megan Emmett Parker (author and senior producer in the environmental world)

With a Masters in environmental management, a conservation degree and a decade working as a senior producer on 50/50 on tv, Megan Parker has a solid grounding on all topics environmental.

Her book, Game Ranger in your Backpack, has been selling out and reprinted yearly since release ten years ago. And her book on trees, originally titled If Trees Could Talk, now published by Struik under the title 100 Bushveld Trees, is the go-to guide for those wanting to know more about our wonderful country, her biomes and the ‘beings’ that inhabit it.

Game Ranger in Your Pocket on Amazon https://amzn.to/3m73ezP
100 Bushveld Trees https://amzn.to/2LmQl8b
Megan on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-parker-39027510/
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Cary Goodwin (Life is a Garden | Spokesperson and Colourful Group | Head Girl)

The summer holidays are a time to kick back and relax - and after the dreadful year many have had - thank you 2020! - with many people (still) staying home, it’s the perfect time to enjoy the fruits of your backyard labour.

Cary Goodwin tells us what indigenous trees are great stand-ins as a Christmas tree, let’s us in on the secret world of bugs, gives hints and tips on what to be doing in the garden, and beware - here be Dragons!

Life is a Garden Website https://lifeisagarden.co.za
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Misha Teasdale (Co-founder and Director at Greenpop

Planet deforestation and carbon emissions have become watchwords in the global environment and economy. Our new ‘climate-reality’.

With this in mind, in 2010 Misha Teasdale set about creating a community that reconnects humans with nature through tree planting and other environmental and social mass action

Greenpop is an award-winning registered non-profit organisation headquartered in Cape Town, which works towards restoring ecosystems and empowers environmental stewards through reforestation, urban greening, sustainable development, and environmental art projects across Sub-Saharan Africa.

If you’d like to add to the Green Explosion, then Listen Here!

Visit Greenpop's website https://greenpop.org/
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Cary Goodwin (Spokesperson Life is a Garden, Head girl at Colourful Splendour Group and Peebles Plants)

Life is a Garden (the PR part of the South African Nurseryman’s Association) grants the public all the gardening know how necessary to create your own little piece of Eden in your backyard, through their website and ongoing events - live and virtual - as well as supplying useful information to all publications in South Africa.

This month, Cary Goodwin let’s us know what’s on the agenda and what we should be doing through the month of November. On the menu - beetroot, Inca lilies, roses, indoor plants and much much more!

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Donvae Hooker and Cathy Church (EcoBuz)

Environmentally aware gardeners are always looking for the best way to look after their plants while looking after their soil and surroundings. Donvae Hooker and Cathy Church explain how through some great scientific developments, safe, effective, chemical-free pest control solutions are now available to South African homes and gardens thanks to EcoBuz, a company that is dedicated to completing the vision and ‘dream’ of offering safe and sustainable gardening solutions into the hands of all South Africans.

Visit their website https://ecobuz.co.za
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Gundula Deutschlander (Master Gardener, Garden Day Ambassador)

Garden Day SA on Sunday 11th October, is the perfect day to invite friends and family to celebrate your garden and green spaces with you.

Master Gardener Gundula Deutschlander, one of the Garden Day ambassadors, gives us the lowdown on why gardening is good for you, and what is happening around this Glorious Green event.

Conscious that we are still social distancing and that some people can’t even in fact go outside, this year the organisers are hosting the first ever Virtual Garden Day Gathering. The line-up includes a host of events, such as garden-inspired gourmet with Karen Dudley, a flower crown-off with comedian Schalk Bezuidenhout and a QandA session with garden guru Tanya Visser amongst others. This will all take place via Zoom and Facebook Live. In the lead up to Garden Day, they will also be hosting a number of virtual events flower crown making workshops and how to prepare for your Garden Day celebration.

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Michaela Rowley (VegePod SA)

Now that spring is sprung, the rains have come and we’re all itching to get our fingers into the soil, what better way to celebrate being Green than with the opportunity to win a healthy hamper of Green Goodies!

This Spring promotion is happening from the 7 - 16 October 2020, and includes some great stuff from not only Vegepod, but from Jane’s Delicious Garden, 6 Degrees East and others.

Vegepod’s Michaela Rowley tells us how you can enter, and more about how to grow your own if you’re strapped for space.

Visit our website https://vegepod.co.za
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Justin Hess (Ichthys Aquaponics | MD)

It used to be hydroponics was just a nod, nod, wink, wink, word for pot growing.

Now it is accepted by consumers as a preferred method of growing high-quality food.

Taking it one step further in Johannesburg, Ichthys Aquaponics have cast their line into the water and under the leadership of keen fisherman and g grower Justin Hess, set up a fish/farm which not only supplies great fresh produce, but also help those on a quest for sustainable food security to set up their own system at home.

And why are we loving it? Well, because we can grow food right where it’s going to be eaten.

They have also joined forces with Eastgate Mall in creating a rooftop farm, utilising waste space for growing - the first to be set up on top of a shopping mall. The Aquaponics Farm District aims to create a hub to educate local communities on alternative farming methods, showcasing how aquaponics is the future of sustainable farming.

Hear why more and more people are turning to this method of Urban Farming...

Aquaponics website https://aquaponics.africa/
Eastgate Mall https://eastgatemall.co.za/
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Cary Goodwin (Spokesperson Life is a Garden and headgirl at Colourful Group)

Lockdown gave us time to prepare for spring in the garden - and now it’s upon us, it’s time to get geared up for Summer. It’s a busy month out there. What with It being Arbor Month!

Trees are very much on our minds, and Cary a Goodwin of Life is a Garden tells us what we should be looking at planting, regardless of the space you have available.

With Heritage Day in the offing, we also have a look at heritage plants in our country. And take yo on a seedling safari.

And don’t forget - Garden Day on 11 October. You have time to grow some lovely green presents for friends and family and plan your flower coronet...

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Rudyard Kipling May have said - Gardens are not made by singing 'Oh, how beautiful,' and sitting in the shade - but sometimes gardens are made by things hiding in the shade.

Over the years, people eagerly await the heralds of spring, the beautiful array of winter bulbs that show their lovely heads the moment the ground temperature has warmed.

For those who miss the spring boat, there’s no reason not to have a beautiful Summer garden, considering the wealth of floral treasures now available.

Charles Barnhoorn, leading expert and grower, gives us and update on what’s new and exciting in their range, how to make sure you get the best from your edibles, and how to create a blooming marvellous space, whatever size it is.

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Delicious Jane is a writer, television producer, traveller and artist, who began her journey to becoming a ‘veggie garden guru’ due to her being inspired chef who very seldom cooks the same recipe twice - and was frustrated about not finding the special ingredients she wanted. However, we find out that this ardent trip-taker’s favourite journey is from her organic vegetable garden to her kitchen.

With a ‘new’ herb book just released, and another in the offing, Jane gives us the benefit of her knowledge, having found out mostly the hard way what works and what doesn’t. From the basics of ‘no-dig’ gardening, to what you should be planting out now, and the realisation by so many people that growing your own is something we should all be doing, Jane’s got the know-how and the inspiration for you...

Visit Jane's Delicious Garden online http://www.janesdeliciousgarden.com/
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Over the last decade or so, the demand from the public to know exactly where their food is coming from and how sustainable it is has had a fairly large impact many stores And what they stock.

And the demand to grow our own edibles has grown too. Garden centres and growers have heeded the call and a wide range of fruits and veg are now to be found on the shop floor.

Sometimes, however, there’s a desire to take it even further, to get away from the perceived rat-race and to become a ‘gentleman farmer’.

Well known and often recognised for his inciting voice, now-ace olive farmer Malcolm Gooding gives us the do’s and dont’s when it comes to growing your own, while catching us up on what else he’s up to in his life.

Connect with Malcolm on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/malcolm-gooding-245a2659/
Get your own awesome olives from http://www.goodingsgroves.co.za/
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Yes, we can feel it in the air - but spring is still hiding its Colourful head - for now.

It’s the time to get yourself and your garden prepared for warmer weather - NOT to do things like top dressing your lawn.

As impatient creatures, humans are always racing the clock to get things done. But Nature has her own pace when it comes to plants. Continue the slower pace that Lockdown should have taught us and plan properly for the change in seasons.

Cary Goodwin gives us all the know-how we need to ensure that you get the best out of your backyard space. And all the tips you need to do it at the right time - and the reasons why.

We also look at what indigenous fruits to plant to give you, and wildlife, a smorgasbord of new tastes.

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Many of us don’t give much thought to what happens to all the stuff we discard. Fortunately, with landfills filling up almost to full capacity, those environmentally conscious amongst us are working on ways to lessen our impact when it comes to tossing rubbish. By having bokashis, worm bins and composters at home, and recycling and upcycling.

Ever thought, though, how businesses go about dealing with their waste? Colleen du Toit of Abstract Waste lets us know what they’re doing to help companies get rid of food waste safely and efficiently.

Connect with Colleen on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/colleen-du-toit-21bb1416/
Contact Colleen for assistance with your business' waste minimisation requirements mailto:colleen@abstractwaste.co.za
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Climate change is undoubtedly one of the biggest challenges to threaten the existence of mankind and an issue that the SA Government is attempting to tackle head on.

This is not just a governmental issue however - businesses need to come to the party too. The 5th June saw World Environment Day placing emphasis on restoration of nature, and how we can all lessen our carbon footprints - something we saw changing worldwide with the lockdowns in place during the global Covid pandemic.

Eckart Zollner discusses the effects of greenhouse gases on nature and the environment and the importance of embracing saving our natural world.

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Today Melanie talks to Bruce Turner, Managing Director of The Bespoke Amenities Company about hand sanitiser, as well as those little things (like shampoo and body wash) you like to take home from hotels.

Contact Bruce directly bt@tbac.co.za

Connect with Bruce on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/bruce-turner-58336116/
Visit The Bespoke Amenities Company (TBAC) website https://tbac.co.za/
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Winter is a time when many people hang out indoors, leaving their garden to fend for itself. However, winter is a great time for taking stock of what’s going on in your own backyard. Cary and Melanie chat about ways to make your space work for you, How to get your groove back by putting your back into the work, and about what to be planting in the winter months around South Africa.

Look out for more great ideas and gardening tips on Life is a Garden's website https://lifeisagarden.co.za
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Staying onside, not staying inside, has been the way of thinking for those who enjoying growing and have been kept at home by the Lockdown.

Michael Rickhoff gives us Green ideas for your space, whether you have a lovely garden or just a sunny windowsill. And looks at the trends that are arising from this strange ‘new’ world we find ourselves living in.

Music : https://JohnBartmann.com
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Gardening during lockdown has been something of a trial for those who love to plant. But with the opening of Garden Centres for trade, this is the time to not only look at what food plants to get your hands on, but also to prepare your garden - and life - for brighter times ahead.

May is the time to plant bulbs as ground temperatures have decreased sufficiently. Charles Barnhoorn gives us all the tips and tricks to get the best from these true treasures, he it in the garden or indoors.

Visit Hudaco's website for more information https://hadeco .co.za
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With people working from home, schools and universities closed, and fewer visitors to Shopping centres where they do blood drives, blood donations have dropped to a point where national blood banks have only enough for three days.

This means there won't be enough blood for those who really need it - for those involved in accidents, for those undergoing operations or those having transfusions.

Dr Pheello Lethola, Lead Consultant for Blood Donor services, is on hand to tell us why it's safe to continue giving blood, and the steps the SANBS are taking to ensure your safety, while ensuring we can save lives.

SANBS 0800 119 031

COVID-19 HOTLINE at the NCID 0800 029 999

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Meet Sean Williams and help him change the world https://swcontracts.co.za/meet-sean-williams/
Learn more about Anthea and Eco Balance Lifestyle https://ecobalancelifestyle.com/
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That was the first thought when finding out what Winnie 'Upcycle' McHenry was up to.

Landfills are filling up to capacity. There's plastic pollution in our oceans. The 70s and 80s notion of 'consume, consume, consume' is not only outdated, but should be outlawed!

Fortunately there are some people who are doing something drastic (and not just by cutting the plastic).

Winnie holds close to the thought -
Don't throw away. It can be used in some other way. And she's training people - up-skilling them - to think the same and how to do the same. And create their own businesses.

She shares with us how we, and corporates, can be less wasteful and more environmentally conscious, and creative with the waste we create.

Visit Winnie's website and be part of the change http://www.upcycle.co.za/
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As numbers of people entering into horticulture and landscaping worldwide have dwindled, the demand for people who are able to create beautiful working works of art outside, or those who are able to provide food security, has grown exponentially.

Lifestyle College in Johannesburg is the only non-university learning facility that offers qualifications in Hirt and garden design. Michael Rickhoff runs us through what it's all about, what to expect and how a career in the Green industry - no matter your age - is a growth industry!

If you're ready to produce your own podcast, contact the podcast experts at SolidGoldStudios.co.za Mel's Treasures on Facebook]]> Home & Garden Wed, 30 Oct 2019 16:37:01 +0200 0 0 Dig it! The Gardening Masterclass. | Mike Rickhoff (Lifestyle College | Senior Lecturer) 0 0 Melanie Walker full 27:08 Melanie Walker's Grounded https://iono.fm/e/995553 https://iono.fm/e/995553 But it's not just about Show Gardens. The massive floral pavilion is hosting the cream of SA's floral stylist talent, with fabulous displays and floral chandeliers taking pride of place. Our three guests, Kim, Mira and Karen are completely passionate about plants - although... they don't grow them - they turn them into works of art. Want to know more? Then Listen Here!

Book now at https://johannesburgflowershow.com/ https://johannesburgflowershow.com/

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In this episode, we get all the hints and tips on how to be less of a litterbug and how to make an impact - of the good variety - on the world around us.

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Roses are the plant that conjure up visions of love, not just through their good looks, but the memories their scent evoke...

Long thought by many to be particularly pernickity, difficult to grow and in need of far too much attention, Roses have proven their worth in water scarce gardens around the country. As one of the top Rose breeders in the country, Anja Taschner demystifies the lore of these beauties, and tells us more about the latest Named Rose to come from their stable in honour of Thuli Madonsela.

https://www.ludwigsroses.co.za/ click here

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Visit the Tree Works website click here

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Visit Life is a Garden's website click here

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Visit the Peeble Plants website click here

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Lifestyle College for Landscape Design and Horticulture courses click here
Connect with Jacky Van Wyk on LinkedIn click here

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He's setting out on an epic journey to describe and name a plant he discovered which hasn't been seen by the botanical world to date. Join us on his journey to find out more!

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Paul Müller of Connect Earth has a vision for Africa, in bringing the world to them, while using communication tech as a vehicle for teaching and sharing of ideas. Free wifi for unconnected communities? Let's see what the future brings.

ConnectEarth.com click here

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Want to know what to plant in your garden now? click here

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Do you want to get your hands on some of these amazing products? click here

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Garden World Nursery click here

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For some great ideas of what's hot click here

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Hadeco click here
Buy "The Bulb Book" from Exclusive Books now click here

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If you're ready to produce your own podcast, contact the podcast experts at SolidGoldStudios.co.za Mel's Treasures on Facebook]]> Home & Garden Thu, 13 Jun 2019 07:55:52 +0200 0 0 Slow food is Good food | Melissa de Billot (Co-ordinator : Slow Food Ark of Taste SA) 0 0 Melanie Walker full 27:05 Melanie Walker's Grounded https://iono.fm/e/995570 https://iono.fm/e/995570
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Do you want to help Jane Goodall's Roots and Shoots in South Africa? click here

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Enjoy the luxury of swimming in nature click here

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Watex for quality hoses and vertical gardening click here
Want to know more about Ecobalance Lifestyle Magazine? click here

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Where you need to go for further info after listening to what Cary and Mel have to say about Strawberries, Aloes and Mother's Day. click here

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5inc offers project management and consulting services designed to provide customized solutions for clients’ environmental considerations. click here

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Are you ready to produce your own podcast? SolidGoldStudios.co.za Mel's Treasures on Facebook]]> Home & Garden Wed, 17 Apr 2019 00:06:00 +0200 0 0 Warming up for Winter! | Peter Goodwin (Spokesperson : Bedding Plant Association) 0 0 Melanie Walker full 28:56 Melanie Walker's Grounded https://iono.fm/e/995577 https://iono.fm/e/995577
Bombshelter Beast in a Oom with their first music vid, Fire click here

Music Used : Bombshelter Beast : Basement Anthem, Fire, and Man Or Mouse

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Johannesburg International Flower Show click here

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Find out more about Mel's guest at PeeblesPlants.co.za/

To share in Mel's Adventures, visit MelsTreasures.co.za
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Find out more about Mel's guest at TreeWorks.co.za

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To share in Mel's adventures, visit MelsTreasures.co.za Mel's Treasures on Facebook]]> Home & Garden Sun, 03 Mar 2019 11:00:00 +0200 0 0 Ooh la la! | Michael Rickhoff (senior lecturer Lifestyle College of Garden Design) 0 0 Melanie Walker full 26:43 Melanie Walker's Grounded https://iono.fm/e/995582 https://iono.fm/e/995582
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And one of the stalwarts of the veggie and colour patch, the humble (but oh so bright) marigold is on the menu.
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Jonathan Haw of EcoSolutions Urban Ecology specialises in integrated pest management, focused on all areas of non-toxic, effective and sustainable pest control. From rats in your kitchen to bats in your belfry, they have measures that will ensure you don't poison your environment or all the good critters you'd like to invite in.

And keen to bring owls to your area? (You want to know hoo hoo who tells them where the boxes are?) Jonathan is full of great information and ideas on how to be eco-sensitive and a friend to all feathered (and furry) friends.
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Cary Goodwin gives us great ideas on how to keep your kids entertained and busy in the garden during the summer festive holidays, and a quick rundown on how to get your garden looking entertainment worthy.

Especially for those who can handle the heat outside of the kitchen!
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Exactly 100 years after its first discovery, the Brachychorythis conica subspecies transvaalensis - which only has a handful of breeding sites left and has been placed on the Red List of critically endangered species - was officially named the Albertina Sisulu Orchid earlier this year.

First discovered in Pretoria in 1918, the same year the world discovered a woman who would rock the Apartheid struggle to its core,The Krugersdorp population is now under threat of obliteration if plans to develop a 3000 unit complex on the ridges above the Walter Sisulu Botanical gardens go ahead.

Andrew Hankey, assistant curator at the gardens, gives us a bit of history, a breakdown of how the Bot Gardens work and advice on how to help save this endangered species.
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