Grow to Eat

Grow to Eat is the definitive seasonal guide to edible gardening in South Africa, brought to you by your favourite gardening magazine, The Gardener. A practical, non-nonsense guide, Grow to Eat is filled with growing, harvesting and cooking tips for seasonal fruit, vegetable and herbs.

JONKMANSHOF Simply meant to be

Changing society, one garden at a time.

What to do in December

What to do in January

What to do in February

Some DON’T like it HOT!

KATHY’S CHILLI TIPS

Get your kids gardening!

Orange is the new black • Even more beautiful than the brinjal you’re used to, the Turkish orange brinjal is a stunner in the garden and the kitchen.

Making your own olive oil

Buried treasure • If you love potatoes and artichokes, you simply have to give Jerusalem artichokes a try!

Can’t get healthier! • When you’re making a salad this summer, think beyond lettuce for the greens and your body will thank you.

Sumptuous summer squashes • Squeeze these squashes into your garden this summer.

Tips and tricks for summer veggies

The luxury of Vanilla • The most exotic of spices

The zestiest of grasses • Lemongrass is widely used in Asian cuisine, and it offers more than just lemony flavour.

Feed the plants that feed you

Pesto with a twist

Luscious Litchis

Jane’s Delicious Superfoods • Jane is back with more growing food advice with her new book.

Harvesting rain! • A water tank is the most responsible way to keep your garden lush through dry spells.

Traditional Shakshuka

Hardy Millet

Aquatic excellence • Chef Greg Henderson shares another of his favourite indigenous ingredients with us, and some recipes too.

Pond ecosystem • Cured and smoked fresh water fish, kerrie water-blommetjie soup and bull rush tempura.

Organic farming done right! • A showcase organic farm is being established in KZN, and we can’t wait to see it grow from strength to strength.

Dale’s Tips on how to start an Organic Garden • Dale Grobler from Farm to Forks has shared his top tips on getting a veggie garden started organically.

Dale’s quick beetroot pickles • These are great for the summer table, and the recipe can also be used for radishes, courgettes, cucumbers, carrots, onions, peppers and chillies.

Foraging for health • Learn to heal in nature.

Permaculture methods for regenerating soil • Don’t despair if your garden’s soil isn’t great – it can be improved!

DIY Hex appeal • We love these hexagonal pot plant covers, and the basic shape is so versatile!

Never again!