How to be a classic beauty

Audrey Hepburn, Vivien Leigh, Grace Kelly, Ingrid Bergman, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis – all these women were classic beauties. They all understood that the key to classic beauty is to keep it simple and that less is definitely more!

Would you like to be a classic beauty?  If so, read on …

1.  Wear classic clothes and accessories
Classic women never wear trendy clothes. They wear classic pieces such as a simple black dress with a striking accessory, aviator glasses, a colourful real silk scarf or a simple set of pearls.
Think of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis's famous over-sized sunglasses and timeless suits. You don't have to go back to the nineteen-fifties, but expand your wardrobe when possible, and learn to have your own sophisticated style.

2.  Keep makeup to a minimum
A little foundation, subtle lip-gloss and a hint of mascara can go a very long way. Learn how to make the most of your best features.

3.  Respect your hair's natural texture
Always aim for a shiny and healthy hairstyle. Consult a hairdresser for an opinion on what hairstyle will best suit your face and the easiest way to maintain your hair. Again, classic beauties wear classic- rather than trendy hairstyles.

4.  Have good personal hygiene
Keep fingernails, toenails, hands and feet in general looking well groomed and cared for. Maintain good body hygiene.

5.  Be positive, happy and confident
Classic beauties have positive attitudes. They are confident, even when experiencing problems. A classic beauty is always reserved, calm and in control.

6.  Know what you're talking about
Intelligence is key. Brush up on as many subjects as possible and keep abreast of international news.

7.  Wear black
Black is something classic beauties always wear. All you need to do is accentuate the simplicity of black with suitable accessories.

8.  Match classic colours to complexion and eyes
Find the classic colours that work best with your complexion and eye colour. For example:

• Blue eyes: Orange (complementary), dark blue, dark purple, light green, grey, white, black, turquoise, blue-purple, dark red. Colours to avoid: bright red, lime green, hot pink, brown, baby blue, any tints (colours visibly mixed with white)

• Brown eyes: Any pink, charcoal, any very dark colour, yellow, green. Colours to avoid: none.

• Green eyes: Purple, dark red, dark blue, black, brown, off-white. Colours to avoid: grey, yellow, bright red, bright white, orange, green.

• Black eyes: Any colour.

• Ruddy: blue-toned/pink after exertion/freckled skin: Blue, purple, green, and all the colours in between, red-purple, black, grey. Colours to avoid: yellows, reds and white. Wear dark orange or red-orange at your discretion.

• Sallow: yellow toned/tanning rather than freckling skin: Any warm or neutral colours. Avoid yellow, but golds can look nice.

• African heritage or darker complexion: You can wear almost any colour. Golds are especially beautiful, though.

• Red hair: Golds, beiges, corals, purples, very dark or light greens (just avoid the ‘Christmas green colour), dark blues.

9.  Ditch the idea of tattoos and body piercings
Classic beauties don’t do tattoos and body piercings. Find other ways to show self-expression such as creating works of art, writing or poetry. Consider taking up an enriching hobby such as pottery, calligraphy, or photography, etc.

by Shelley Armstrong

How to Deal With Your Boyfriend's Ex-Girlfriend Who Won't Leave Him Alone

By Kevin Johnston, eHow Contributor

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If his ex still has his ear, make some moves to stop her.

When you are dating someone, his ex has no place in the picture. If your boyfriend's old girlfriend keeps coming around, you have a right to speak up and, if you can, put a stop to it. Avoid any heated confrontations with her, but take charge and let it be known that you don't put up with an ex in the picture. You don't have to ever lose your cool.

Instructions

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     Make sure you and your boyfriend are on the same page. Tell him you want to understand his feelings about the situation, and you want him to know how you feel. Open up communication about the ex-girlfriend, and you can actually strengthen your relationship with your boyfriend. By communicating instead of confronting, you can find comfort in knowing how your boyfriend feels about you and showing him that you want to hear his feelings on the subject of his ex. At the same time, you will have the opportunity to let him know the situation is bothering you.
     
   • 2
     Examine yourself. You may have jealousy issues because of a history of being cheated on. That doesn't mean your feelings about the presence of the ex-girlfriend are not legitimate, but it may help you to cool down a bit and realize you bring some issues to the table. Taking a position with your boyfriend that you take responsibility for your own feelings can go a long way for helping him feel like you are not attacking him.
     
   • 3
     Ask him to change his cell phone number. Your boyfriend can let all his friends know his new number, and he can advise them not to give it to the ex. She can't call or text if she doesn't know his number. If he refuses, it might be an indication that the previous relationship isn't finished.
     
   • 4
     Ask your boyfriend to block her email address from his address book. Most email programs have a blocking feature. This will prevent her from getting hold of him online. If he can't block her, persuade him to get a new email address.
     
   • 5
     Ask him to eliminate her as a friend on social networking sites. Your boyfriend can block her as a friend or any other kind of contact on his social networking pages, and she won't be able to snoop on him and write to him there.
     

I know I have been very quiet in last month or two. Been very busy. I found this article and I will be trying this out. I have a love of my life that I would like to make last forever <3

Hope you guys enjoy the article as much as I did.

Love lessons – how to make it last

10 July, 2013 06:56:00 Lasheigh Lucas

When you fall in love, everything is ‘magical’. The first six months of any relationship is known as the honeymoon stage. If you can get past the honeymoon stage and still love him, even when he leaves dirty socks next to the bed and forgets to replace the toilet roll holder, things will be fine!
You don’t need to go on romantic dinner dates daily to keep the romance alive in any relationship. Always remember, it’s the small things that matter.
Here are some tips on keeping the love alive in your relationship:
Every day:
• Take time to say “I love you” and mean it
• Cuddle with each other
• Kiss him long and slow, tingles and butterflies in your tummy are guaranteed
• Talk to each other for half-an-hour about anything and everything
• Be affectionate towards each other - don’t underestimate the power of touch
• Laugh together, this can soothe a stressful day
• Make each other a cup of tea or coffee first thing every morning.
• Take turns making each other breakfast or even supper - create romance in your own home
Every week :
• Try a gesture that will make your partner’s heart flutter - anything small that will let them know you are thinking about them. You don’t have to break the budget, just be thoughtful
• Ask how the other is and listen to the answer
• Make love. The passionate ‘stare-into-my-eyes-and-tell-me-you-want-me’ kind
• Get sweaty with him during a tough workout
• Argue. Mildly. Get your feelings out into the open, raise your concerns and your annoyances. Then make up
• Spend an hour or five apart, doing something you love. Make sure you always have some ‘me time’
• Sit in silence together for a while in some place you both love. Don’t say a word, just enjoy the moment
Every month:
• Have a date night. Get ready in separate rooms or places, put in a big effort and enjoy the reaction you’ll give each other
• Watch the sunrise together, or even the sunset
• Dance and party a night away, even if it’s at home!
• Bring up a personal joke from way back
• Clean the house together, this can be quicker and so much fun
• Try a new activity together like bungee jumping or volunteering for charity work
Every year
• Celebrate anniversaries in a big way. When you think about all the relationships that don’t make it, you will realise that another year is a big achievement
• Be creative in your intimate life, try making love in different rooms in your home, the pool and even the garden. Just make sure you keep it all private!
• Write your partner a letter. Keep it a secret, pop it in the mail and watch his face light up when he reads it. Many years of love letters make a pretty romantic love story
• Go on holiday together
• You could even go on holiday without each other. Yes, this sounds crazy, but when you are apart you will miss each other and realise how much you cherish special times together
Once in a lifetime
• Make it through a major relationship obstacle
• Go on an overseas trip. Take time to save up for this and decide to go when you are both financially able to
• Invest in something like property or shares
• Get lost in another country or city, it will be terrifying at first, but you will soon discover the romance in getting lost
• Become parents - if kids are not for you, adopt or buy a pet
• Celebrate your time together. Get married or have a big anniversary party

Baked Cheese Cake

 
Ingredients
1/2 to 1 packet of Tennis Biscuits crushed
60-100ml butter melted
2 x 230g cream cheese
10ml custard powder
2 eggs
125ml sugar
125ml cream
30ml lemon juice
5ml vanilla essence
pinch of salt

Methods
Oven 180 degrees
Layer the crushed tennis biscuits in an oven bowl of 22-25cm
Through melted butter ovee the crushed biscuits ( Do not mix together)
Mix the cream cheese, custard powder, sugar, salt, cream, lemon juice, vanilla essence and eggs together. 
Scoop the mixture over the Tennis biscuits
Bake for 35min .

Protein Pancakes

Hallo All.

It has been a while since the last post. We have been on  a strict diet. I have found this very good healthy pancakes recipe.

Please try and enjoy :)

Ingredients:
1 Egg
2 Egg whites
50g white plain yogurt
40g protein shake in any flavour

Method:

Beat everything together.
Put a little in a pan with little olive oil

Enjoy with some yogurt and fruit.

Cheese Stuffed Pasta

Ingredients:

8-10 pieces jumbo pasta shells
1/2 tsp Salt for the pasta water
650g Ricotta cheese or part skim ricotta cheese
450g Mozzerella, diced (divided in half)
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano- Reggiano
1/2 cup  Shredded Asiago
1/4 cup Chopped flat-leaf parsley

Sauce:

2 Tbs extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 Small onion, finely chopped
2 Cans crushed tomatoes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
5 Leaves fresh basil, torn or shredded

Directions:

Preheat oven to 200C
Bring large pot to boil. Salt water and add pasta. Cook shells for about 12 minutes, they should be softened but still under cooked at the center. Drain pasta and cool it down.

Combine Ricotta, half of the diced mozzarella, a couple of handfuls of Parmigiano and Asiago. Add parsley to the cheese and stir to combine.

To a small sauce-pot over moderate heat add oil, garlic and onions. Saute onions and garlic for 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and seasons the sauce with salt and pepper. Simmer the sauce for 5 minutes and stir in basil leaves.

Pour a little sauce into the bottom of a shallow medium sized casserole dish. Fill shells with rounded spoonfuls of cheese mixture and arrange them seam side down in casserole dish.

Top shells with remaining sauce and remaining mozzarella and Asiago cheese. Place shells in hot oven and cook 8 minutes to melt cheese and bubble sauce.

Serves 4-5



Enjoy =)

Moist Brownies

Hi.

I know it's been a while since the last post, been busy with a new project.

For this new project I had to try some new recipes. Found this one is the best. Hope you try and enjoy.

Ingredients:
Soft Butter, for greasing the pan
Flour, for dusting the buttered pan
4 Large eggs
1 Cup brown sugar, sifted
1 Cup melted butter
11/4 Cups cocoa, sifted
2 Teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 Cup flour, sifted
1/2 Teaspoon salt

Directions
Preheat the oven to 150 degrees celsius
Butter and flour the 8 inch square pan
In a mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat the eggs at medium speed until fluffy and light yellow.
Add both sugars
Add remaining ingredients, and mix to combine
Pour the batter into a greased and floured 8 inch square pan and bake for 45 minutes
Check for doneness with the tried-and true toothpick method
When it's done, remove to a rack to cool
Resist the temptation to cut into it until it's mostly cool


Serves 16 Brownies

Enjoy =)

Growing herbs

Growing herbs can be fun. Found this article on the internet.

A herb is understood to be any plant that can be used to provide fragrance, flavour, colouring, essential oils or medicinal properties. Though the oldest of cultivated plants, they are enjoying a new wave of interest due to their many and varied benefits. The magic of herbs cannot be described in a small space but we suggest that you start by cultivating those herbs that you normally use and start experimenting from there.

Plant selection
Whether you choose a formal herb garden, a loose arrangement of herbs in a mixed bed, a chequerboard paved area or just a few pots and hanging baskets, depends on your space and the purpose your herbs are to serve.
Bear in mind the growing habits of the plants - tall at the back, low-growing as front edging and creeping as groundcover.
Isolate the invasive herbs like the mints and tarragon to keep them under control.

Growing position and soil
Most herbs do best in a sunny position (at least 6 hours a day) in well-draining soil.
When preparing the planting area, work a thick layer of compost, some bone meal and, if needed sand, into the soil. Mint and parsley can take a slightly shaded position, heavier soil and more water.
Remove the herbs from their containers (taking care to protect the roots) and plant at the depth as the soil around it. Fill hole and compact the soil around the plant.
A layer of organic mulch or a groundcover will keep soil temperature even, evaporation minimal and slowly replenishes nutrients.

Watering and feeding
Most herbs are hardy and tolerant of dry conditions, so water only as the soil begins to dry out, never allowing it to remain soggy.
Use diluted solutions of organic fertilisers regularly (± every 3 weeks) rather than infrequent heavy chemical applications.

Container planting
Herbs in containers should be planted in a good herb potting soil and fed and watered more frequently than those planted in the garden.
Mixed plantings in troughs, hanging baskets or pots can be most effective and space saving. Make sure that the plants are compatible (mint and parsley do not mix, nor sage and basil), won't compete for root space and enjoy similar growing and watering conditions. Containers should be deep and have plenty of drainage material (broken crock and sand) at the bottom. Plant thyme, marjoram (they'll trail softly over the edge), rosemary or sage at the outer edge or where they can enjoy drier conditions.
Keep your herb containers near the kitchen if possible for a fresh supply at all times.

Propagation
Lifestyle Home Garden stocks a wide range of herb seeds and healthy seedlings and plants. Annuals like basil, dill and coriander need to be replaced each year, while perennials can be cut back and rejuvenated with compost and fertiliser at the end of winter and can be divided, layered or grown from slip.

Harvesting
Use herbs fresh in cooking, teas and preparations.
Most annuals can be dried to ensure a supply in the winter. If you are drying your herbs it is best done when the plant is at the peak point of its growth cycle when the volatile oils are most concentrated. This is in the morning after dew has dried. Hang small bunches in the shade, in a dry, airy place to dry quickly and bottle when completely dry. Store in a dark place.

Commonly used herbs

		CULINARY	HERB TEA	COMPANION & INSECT REPELLENT PLANTS	MEDICINAL	EDIBLE FLOWERS
Basil		*		Tomatoes, green peppers, pumpkins, cucumbers	*
Bay leaf		*			*
Bergamot		*	*	Rosemary	*	*
Borage		*	*	Strawberries, tomatoes Add to compost	*	*
Caraway		*	*	Peas	*	EDIBLE SEEDS
Coriander		*		Carrots, cabbage, anise. DON’T plant near fennel	*	EDIBLE SEEDS
Chives		*		Carrots	*	*
Comfrey				Beneficial to all plants Add to compost	* Contact health advisor before taking internally.
Dill		*	*	Cabbages,lettuce,onions, tomatoes		EDIBLE SEEDS
Fennel		*	*	DON’T plant near coriander, dill, beans, cucumber, tomatoes or caraway	*	EDIBLE SEEDS
Garlic		*		Roses & tomatoes, strawberries, peas and beans	*
Lemon Balm		*	*	Beneficial to all plants	*
Lemon grass		*	*		*
Marjoram		*		Near roses for aphids. Will benefit most plants	*
Mint		*	*	Keep different types of mint apart.	*
Nasturtium		*		Broccoli, apple trees, mealies, tomatoes and cabbages.	*	EDIBLE FLOWERS + SEEDS
Oregano		*	*		*
Parsley		*	*	Roses, tomatoes,	*
Rocket		*		Use as a ‘green manure’ crop	*
Rosemary		*	*	Sage	*	*
Sage		*	*	Rosemary, cabbage	*	*
Tarragon		*			*
Thyme		*		Beneficial to all plants.	*	*
Watercress		*		Needs cool, wet conditions	*
Winter Savory		*	*	Excellent underplanting to roses.	*

Happy Valentine's day

Happy Valentine's day to everyone reading my blog. Hope you get spoiled by someone you love today :)

Buttermilk loaves

Well when having guests over for tea and cake, this is a very cute idea to serve on the day.

Makes 12
Preparation time: 30 Minute
Cooking time: 20 Minute
Oven Temperature: 180 Celsius

Ingredients:
125 g unsalted butter softened
175 g Castor Sugar
225 g Plain flour
1 tsp Baking Powder
1 tsp Bi carbonated Sugar
3 Eggs
225 ml Buttermilk
2 tbsp Chopped dried sour cherries
2 tbsp Desiccated Coconut

Icing:
175 g Icing Sugar
2-3 tbsp Coconut milk
12 Cherries halved

Method:
Beat the butter and castor sugar together in a mixing bowl until pale and creamy
Gradually beat the eggs into the creamed mixture a little at a time, beating well after each addition and adding a tablespoon of the flour to prevent the mixture curdling.
Sieve together the remaining flour, baking powder and bicarbonate of soda.
Stir in the sieved flour, the buttermilk, cherries and desiccated coconut until the ingredients are evenly combined. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
Place the mini loaf molds onto a baking sheet and spoon in enough of the mixture to half fill them.

Bake in the oven for 20 minutes or until risen, golden brown and springy to the touch.
A skewer pushed into the center of one of the loaves should come out clean.
Cool in the molds for 5 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
For the icing, sieve the icing sugar into a bowl and stir in the coconut milk to make a smooth icing.
Drizzle or spread it over the loaves.
Top each one with half a dried cherry.

Cajun Chicken Mac and Cheese

Hi. Today I made this recipe for me and my boyfriend. Very quick and easy to make.

Serves: 4
Ingredients:
1 Tablespoon Margarine to fry or olive oil
300 gr chicken breast sliced
15 ml Cajun seasoning
2  ml garlic crushed
1 yellow pepper diced
1 red pepper diced
15 ml Lemon juice
1 KNORR macaroni and cheese
125 Milk
310 ml Water
50 ml Stork Margarine

Instructions:
In a large frying pan, heat the stork margarine over a medium high heat, add chicken and Cajun seasoning and fry until the chicken is brown
Add the garlic and peppers and fry until they have softened
Add lemon juice and set aside
In a medium saucepan, bring the milk, water and margarine to the boil
Add uncooked pasta and contents of the sauce sachet and stir continuously until boiling
Simmer for 8-10 minutes on medium heat, stirring occasionally
Stir in the Cajun chicken and serve garnish with spring onions


Hope you enjoy. Any questions please let me know.

Spoil your loved one

Hi Everyone

So I have counted today Valentine's day is 20 days away and the perfect time to spoil the person you love. I have found this cute breakfast idea on the internet and plan to make it on Valentine's day morning.

Strawberry Nutella Stacked French Toast.

- 3 heart shaped pieces of challah bread
- your favorite french toast batter (for this recipe; used 2 eggs, 1/2 cup of milk, 1/4 tsp vanilla, and 1/4 tsp cinnamon)
- 3 large sliced organic strawberries
- 2 pads of salted butter
- 2 tbs of Mascarpone Cheese
- 2 tbs of Nutella
Once you get your bread cut up into hearts and your french toast batter whisked, heat your skillet to medium high and melt some butter.
Then lightly submerge your challah for a hot sec into the batter. After you dredge each piece, carefully place on your skillet without getting too much drip-age everywhere.
Once the hearts become nice and beautiful on each side, take them off your skillet and let them cool for a few minutes. You don’t want to melt the mascarpone too soon.
Once they are the perfect temperature (i prefer room-temp) gently spread on your mascarpone.
Lay on some of those strawberries and spread on half the nutella onto one heart
Stack it on top, nutella side down and then smear some MORE nutella on the other side.
Add some more berries!
For the almost last step, smear on some more mascarpone!
Then place the last heart, mascarpone side down, on top of your beautiful pile of sweetness
And now if you want to make this treat extra special, some whipped on top and dust with some cinnamon!
Enjoy!
Recipe From: grilledcheesesocial
Photo From: recipebyphoto

Website: http://www.recipesquickneasy.com/strawberry-nutella-stacked-french-toast/

Hope you enjoy the nice recipe :)

A Biginner's guide to running

If you’ve considered running but struggle to commit, be inspired by runner Feige Lewin as she tells us how she managed to get off the couch and take to the road…

All I could hear was my heart beating rapidly. Sweat trickled down my back. A stich jabbed at my side. I could hardly breathe. I stopped, turned around and defiantly walked back home. It was my first run. Later I tracked the distance and it was only one kilometre!
I thought about that first day while running down the same road, dripping wet after running 24km in the pouring rain. My pace was steady, my breathing measured and my heart relaxed. How is it possible that the same woman, who couldn’t handle one kilometre just over two years ago, now had more than 2 500 (enjoyable) kilometres under her belt?
In the past two years I’ve tried and learned many things about running, my transformation didn’t happen overnight, but my experience could help you get off the couch and out the door TODAY!
1. It’s all in the mind (and not in your legs) - What got me out the door on day one and back out the door on day two was mental determination. I had decided that I was going to do it and that is what ensured my success.
2. Don’t make excuses - You don’t need high tech running shoes, clothes or gear to start. Take what you have now and give it a try. Once you have the hang of it and know you WILL stay the course, head over to a specialist running shoe store to get fitted for the best shoe for you. Anything on top of that is nice to have – not a have to have!
3. Set small goals - In Don Oliver’s book ‘Make sure of your Comrades medal’; he speaks about approaching training in “biteable bits and chewable chunks”. This is how you should approach beginning to run. Start with what you feel. Walk around your block and alternate between walking and jogging in minute increments or over the length of street lamps/ houses. It doesn’t matter how long it takes you or how short the distance is. Start slow and build slow.
4. Shut out negative 'noise' - Don’t let negative voices downplay and undermine the little steps you’re taking to a better you. Your neighbour or co-worker might be able to run five kilometres in her sleep at six minutes per kilometre without breaking a sweat - so what?! Your accomplishments are just as impressive and important.
5. Make time - Everyone has spare minutes in their day. It is up to you to decide how you’re going to use them. Never say ‘I only have five minutes, it’s not worth it.’ A little is always better than nothing. A favourite quote of mine is, “If you went running when you first started thinking about it, you’d be back by now.”
6. Don’t give up - I am not going to lie, the beginning is hard. You might hate it and think about quitting but hang in there, long enough for the habit to form (I hear it takes only 28 days), and the rewards will be greater than your highest expectations!
Have any fears or concerns about starting to run? Tell me about in the comments below and I’ll do my best to reply and help you on your journey to a fitter you!

Feige’s Week of Running

• Mileage (Jan 14 – Jan 20): 63,33km
• Longest Run: 25,4km
• Total money raised for the pink drive: R480 – still R4 520 to go! Remember to support the Pink Drive and breast cancer awareness by either smsing ‘race 628’ to 42030 (R30 charged) or sponsoring my Comrades run here.

About Feige Lewin:
A Johannesburg-based writer, fitness enthusiast and co-founder of Nutreats, Feige is training for her first Comrades Marathon in 2013 while raising R5 000 for The Pink Drive, a non-profit breast cancer awareness organisation.
Follow her journey as she shares her top training tips, healthy treat ideas and fitness inspiration.
You’re welcome to support The Pink Drive by making a donation via Feige’s Race4Charity page.

Wat is fout met my roos.

Ek het op die artikel af gekom. Dit is n goeie riglyn om te verstaan wat jou rose in jou tuin nodig het.

Wat makeer my roosboom?

As jy jou roos se siekte of voedingstekort betyds identifiseer, kan jy dit gou regstel en die skade beperk.

Blaaspootjie Dié klein insekte vreet die rande van die blomblare. Spuit met insekdoder of voeg knoffelpoeier by jou spuitmengsel, want hulle hou nie daarvan nie.

Botritis (vaalvrot) is ’n swam wat in warm, klam toestande floreer. Die eerste tekens is klein pienk kolletjies op die blomme, en dan verrot die blom. Gebruik Funginex en spuit die plante in die winter met kalkswael om moontlike swamspore te dood.

Swartvlek is ’n hardnekkige swamsiekte wat met reënweer en swaar dou kop uitsteek. Spuit met Sporgon of Coppercount-N, of spuit voorkomend met Dithane WG, wat ook donsskimmel sal voorkom.
Stamkanker kom veral voor nadat die onderste deel van die plant sonbrand opgedoen het. Sny die aangetaste deel van die stam heeltemal weg en gee vir die plant ’n goeie deklaag. Soms veroorsaak laat ryp dat die son die bevrore plantweefsel te vinnig warm maak. Spuit die plant met een deel kalkswael en vyf dele water. Die wit wat agterbly weerkaats die son en hou dus die plant koeler.
Geel blare beteken droogte – ’n deklaag en genoeg water is die antwoord.
Vrugtekewers is agter die geur van die blomme aan en vreet die blomknoppe. Ludwig beveel ’n piesangval aan: Sny ’n paar groterige gate in die kant van ’n afgesnyde tweeliter-koeldrankbottel en maak aan die onderkant dreineringsgate vir die reën. Sny vars piesang daarin en hang die bottel by jou rose aan ’n hoë paal of heining op. Die vrugtekewers sal eerder die piesangs as jou rose eet, en moet gereeld uit die bottel gehaal en doodgemaak word. Vervang die piesang gereeld.

CMR-kewer – dieselfde as by die vrugtekewers.
Amerikaanse bolwurm vreet die blom in sy knopstadium van binne af. Die middel van die blom, asook die blomblare, is dan vol gate wanneer dit oopgaan. Motte lê snags hul eiers op die knoppe. Spuit die knoppe met Ripcord of Karbasol om van die wurms ontslae te raak.
Dopluis is moeilik om uit te roei. Dit moet verkieslik net nadat die plant gesnoei is met Oleum afgevryf word. By rose is dopluise ’n teken van ’n swak ontwikkelde wortelstelsel by die plant. Dan moet jy die plant in ’n groter houer plant, of jy moet baie kompos, grondboontjiedoppe en selfs growwe riviersand in jou bedding inwerk.
Rooispinmyte val jou plant in warm weer aan nadat die plant droogte gely het. Hulle is moeilik om uit te roei, omdat hulle aan die onderkant van die blare broei en leef. Jy moet dus die onderkant van die blare bespuit. Daar is baie kommersiële spuitstowwe vir rooispinmyt. Jy kan ook ’n koppie suiker in vyf liter water kook, dit laat afkoel en dit op die rooispinmyte spuit – dit versmoor hulle. Moet dit net nie te dikwels doen nie, want dit belemmer die verdampingsproses van die plant.
Mosaïekvirus veroorsaak geel are op die blare. Sny die aangetaste dele van die plant af en ontsmet jou snoeiskêr. Verbrand die afgesnyde takke.
Plantluise kan maklik beheer word met Ludwig Taschner of Margaret Roberts se organiese insekdoders wat landwyd by tuinsentrums en afdelingswinkels beskikbaar is. Die liewenheersbesie en hotnotsgot is goeie goggas wat graag plantluise vreet.
Poeiermeeldou kan jy hokslaan met Rosecare of Bayleton A. Jy kan ook ’n organiese spuitmiddel maak deur ’n mengsel van koeksoda en Oleum of Citrex.
Magnesiumtekort Voeg een maal per jaar ’n eetlepel Engelse sout (magnesiumsulfaat) by die grond rondom elke roosboom.
Ystertekort Die are van die blare bly donkergroen, en die res van die blare is geelgroen. Dit beteken die grond is te dig rondom die wortels en daarom kan die wortels nie die yster opneem nie. Dit kan ook gebeur as gevolg van oormatige besproeiing (verdrinking). Sulke toestande kan ook dui op ’n tekort aan stikstof (donkergroen are en ligte geelgroen blare), fosfor (blare het donkergroen rande en donkerbruin vlekke in die middel) of kalium (donkerbruin randjies en groen en geel gevlek in die middel). Maak die grond rondom die plante goed los, voeg kompos en grondboontjiedopppe by die grond, en voed die plante met ’n roosvoedsel wat al die noodsaaklike elemente bevat, soos Phostrogen of Chemicult van Starke Ayres.
Droogte Elke roosplant moet weekliks minstens twintig liter water kry. Onthou dat rose na dae se reën as’t ware eers van die water “afgespeen” moet word, en nie dadelik net weer in hulle ou natmaakpatroon sal wil inval nie.

Hittestres Bruin vlekke vorm in die middel van die blare. Hou veral houerplante vir hierdie simptoom dop, en gee genoeg water. Sorg dat daar ’n dik deklaag onder jou rose is.

Wolluis Dié goggas suig die sap van jong groei en veroorsaak dat die plant doodgaan. Spuit met Ripcord of Aphicide.

Onkruiddoderskade Die misvormde blare word veroorsaak deur onkruiddoders wat jy iewers anders in jou tuin gespuit het. Sorg dat jy nooit op ’n winderige dag onkruiddoder of enige ander gif spuit nie.

Mini garden ideas

So toady I found this very cute idea. For small apartments or small gardens this is a very good idea for herbs, flowers or even small tomatoes.

Mini vertical gardens - a green solution for small spaces

15 January, 2013 05:19:00Monique Warner

Photo ©: Mini Vertical Garden via 5rooms.co.za

Bring nature into your home with a Mini Vertical Garden, a modular garden system ideal for small spaces...

Ideal for small homes and apartments, the Mini Vertical Garden is an innovative modular gardening system that can be used indoors or outdoors.

It's a modular arrangement that could be used to create a mini green wall of herbs, strawberries and/or flowers.


Not only is this a lovely idea for small homes, starting a garden (no matter how small) is a practical way to contribute to a greener planet. Read about the power of gardens and how they help reduce climate change here.

Mielietert

Al ooit gewonder wat om meer te maak by n braa, behalwee die gewone aartappelslaai, groenslaai, garlic broodjie ens. Ek het op die lekker resep afgekom. Baie eenvoudig, maklik en goedkoop om te maak. Hoop julle hou daarvan.

Benodighede:
2 Blikkies Suiker mielies
60 ml koekmeel
60 ml suiker
60 ml gesmelte botter
4 eiers
15 ml bakpoeier

Metode:

Meng alles saam in oondskottel
Gooi in die oond

180 grade oond
Bak kvir 45 minute
Haal uit en bedien

Sit voor saam met garlic brood en aartappelslaai