Fine Gardening

Fine Gardening is presented by Morné Faulhammer, who has been a horticulturist and garden centre business proprietor for over 30 years. He brings to the show a wealth of knowledge.

Morné encourages biodiversity, promotes indigenous plants and gives tips on soil management, water-wise gardening and so much more. Send your gardening questions to finegardening@fmr.co.za.

Weekly English South Africa Leisure · Home & Garden Morné Faulhammer

164 Episodes

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Fine Gardening - 28 June 25_ Crassula or stone crop

Fine Gardening episode 160 This mornings gardening talk was on the Crassula or stone crop

28 Jun 5 min

Fine Gardening - 21 June 25_ Polygala myrtifolia or September bush

Fine Gardening episode 159 This mornings gardening talk was on the Polygala myrtifolia or September bush. This is a incredibly versatile indigenous shrub suited for almost any type of garden .

21 Jun 5 min

Fine Gardening - 13 June 25_ Winter vegetables

Fine Gardening episode 158 This mornings gardening talk was on the winter vegetables and tips on how to manage your winter crops.

14 Jun 6 min

Fine Gardening - 07 June 25_Baboon grape or Rhoicissus digitata

Fine Gardening episode 157 This mornings gardening talk was on the baboon grape or Rhoicissus digitata. A versatile hardy indigenous climber that is suited for coastal gardens

7 Jun 4 min

Fine Gardening - 31 May 25_Indigenous winter flowering genus Aloes.

Fine Gardening episode 156 This mornings gardening talk was on our indigenous winter flowering genus Aloes. This morning we discussed the krantz aloe or aloe arborescens

31 May 5 min

Fine Gardening - 24 May 25_ Cotyledon orbiculata or "pigs ear"

Fine Gardening episode 155 this mornings talk was on the succulent Cotyledon orbiculata or "pigs ear". this hardy indigenous succulent is a must for all sunny gardens.

24 May 5 min

Fine Gardening - 17 May 25 _ Cape hatching reed. Elegia tectorum

Fine Gardening episode 154 This mornings gardening talk was on the the Cape hatching reed. Elegia tectorum . A versatile sculptural ornamental grass belonging to the restio family.

17 May 4 min

Fine Gardening - 09 May 25 _ Ornamental grasses in your

Fine Gardening episode 153 This mornings gardening talk was on the use of ornamental grasses in your garden . Especially the genus Eragrostis.

10 May 5 min

Fine Gardening - 3 MAY 25

In todays episode we discuss preparing our garden for the winter season and pruning.

3 May 5 min

Fine Gardening - 26 April 25 _ Planting winter colour seedlings

Fine Gardening episode 151 This mornings gardening talk was on planting winter colour seedlings. Pansies and violas , affectionately known in old English as hearts ease.

26 Apr 5 min

Fine Gardening - 19 April 25 _Brachycome and Erigeron groundcovers

Fine Gardening episode 150 This mornings talk was on the groundcover's Brachycome and Erigeron and their versatile use as "spillers" in companion planting.

19 Apr 4 min