YES, it’s true! Women are just as keen gardeners as men, and at the Women of Worth (WOW) meeting on Tuesday, October 18, they listened intently to the guest speaker, Morné Brits, who spoke about plants and what their basic requirements are.
“The health of a plant isn’t just about the plant but the soil. If you have good soil you’ll get a good plant,” Morné said.
He explained if the soil isn’t very healthy you can buy soil fertiliser, although many soils do have enough nutrients already.
He went on to say as a gardener you should know what your plants need so they will grow healthily and provide you with enjoyment. “Especially now with not having much rain we need to be mulching around our plants. Use leaves or extra compost, making sure the base of the plant is well covered which will keep the soil moist after it’s been watered.
“Also try to find more environmentally friendly products to use in your garden. Be careful when choosing pesticides, as these don’t only kill the insects you want to get rid of but other insects too, such as bees and butterflies,” added Morné.
The meeting ended with refreshments and a discussion about the next meeting, which will be the Christmas lunch to be held at a local restaurant.
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