Nurseries
Your favorite garden plants might be a ticking ecological time bomb
The industry knows the plants it sells can jump fences and wreak havoc. Learn how they're taking action to prevent the next invasive plant crisis.
Author: Geoff Bozes
Nurseries
Plant pests are ravaging SA. Why aren't we listening to the people who spot them first?
Commercial nurseries are the unsung heroes detecting new plant diseases before they spread. Ignoring their daily observations puts South Africa's entire plant industry at risk.
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Nurseries
Are your nursery's records good enough to stop a deadly disease?
A recent palm bud rot outbreak revealed many nurseries are unprepared for tracking disease spread. Precise plant sales data is now crucial for survival against this dangerous water mould.
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Nurseries
The unseen enemy: how one imported plant can devastate an entire industry.
A single imported plant might offer a market advantage, but it often carries hidden pests. These silent invaders can wipe out South Africa's nursery trade. Is the risk worth the reward?
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Nurseries
Who will supply South Africa's cannabis genetics now? The law just changed.
South Africa's Plant Improvement Act now allows up to 2% THC in hemp, shifting the market and creating a demand for new specialist suppliers of compliant plant material.
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Vegetable Gardens
Your tomato planting calendar is wrong. Here's what actually matters for South Africa.
Forget generic dates. Successful tomato crops in SA depend on understanding your specific region's frost lines, soil warmth, and microclimates, not a wall planner. Avoid common pitfalls.
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Water-wise
The real trick to a lush South African garden during water restrictions
Discover how smart garden design, not just less watering, can transform your South African garden into a vibrant space that defies summer water cuts.
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Nurseries
Why do so many promising new plants fail to reach market in South Africa?
It's not enough to discover a great plant. Learn about the hidden hurdles — from multiplication to sales — that stop most new cultivars before they ever reach a nursery bench.
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Pests
Your helpful firewood swap could be silently killing local trees.
That declining tree you cut down might be harboring a deadly beetle. Discover how moving or storing its wood can spread the infestation, and what you can do to stop it.
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Nurseries
Your innocent flower pot hides a secret multi-million dollar business.
South Africa's Plant Breeders' Rights framework allows growers to turn years of work into controlled, profitable empires. Find out how ornamental plants are becoming valuable licensed assets.
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