.50/.50

.50/.50

.50/.50 E-Magazine covers 4 dimensional daily gardening news, in  posts, all the new stories and events from diverse points of view, horticultural and environmental, from many different sources.  It follows pretty much the same format every day:  The main stories, and how they were covered; the controversy of the week, the world at a glance, people, a briefing, the best , reviews of gardening implements, hard landscaping, new flowering plants, herbs, trees, shrubs, ground covers, tip on lawns,shows, consumer, business, obits, new plants, and so many other fun things. 

Hypoestis aristata in full bloom this month

.50/.50 boasts a trough of combined knowledge. 20 qualified horticulturists, and 6 environmentalists contribute to the content of this magazine, this means that 26 staff members with 26 university degrees are brainstorming to bring you, the reader a huge range of ideas and perspectives to choose from.

Sunrays of hope

A local township school; Sunray Primary school in Cape Town, South Africa has recently partnered with SANBI to transform their once sandy school into an oasis of hope. The schools garden as captured by staff members, reflects the need of this volitile crime infested area to be transformed.

BEFORE: November 2011

AFTER: April 2012

TIP OF THE WEEK!!!!

Having finally found a 'slip' or cutting of that prized hybrid T rose cultivar, you rush home to plant the cutting, but alas you've run out of Seradix no:1/2/3 powder... Don't fret run down to your local pet shop and buy a small 2kg bag of budgie seed....budgie seed?.....yes! budgie seed. Crush the budgie seed and use as would the seradix powder(Rooting powder)....It works!....TRY IT!

Welcome to .50/.50!

For years, ordinary gardeners have had to keep up with gardening advice and cultivation techniques by having to buy expensive magazines. .50/.50 is a refreshing change from the same old formula, and we stand by that claim. .50/.50 Magazine is unlike any magazine out there – online or in-print and we dare to go where others haven’t. They may say they do, but when push comes to shove, there’s no comparison. Bold words, we know, but backed up by the truth.

What makes us so different? It’s not just quantity, as we feature more advice columns per entry, and it’s not just quality, as we showcase local gardens from all over South Africa, and it’s not just variety, as we present gardens in every genre, including indigenous, small gardens, wild gardens, coastal gardens, fynbos – and so much more – that makes us stand out and shine.

We go in-depth. We don’t just mention techniques we use, we break them down for you and show you how to tweak them and make them your own. We even show you our mistakes so you know what not to do! After all, time is of the essence, so why spend your precious time trying to figure out something when you can come to .50/.50 Magazine and learn it right the first time? Each month, we offer dozens of technique tutorials that will take your gardening skills to the next level...and beyond.

We don’t just have an in-house horticultural team. We have an established, knowledgeable staff and we publish readers from all over the world. Our goal is to give readers a real chance at establishing a workeable garden that can compete against other gardens because there is no better feeling in the world than being recognized for your talent.

We’re also green, which is near and dear to our hearts. There’s no need to stock pile magazines or to organize pages from a variety of magazines. It’s all right here and accessible 24/7.

Even more, where else can you contact and get to know our staffers? We make it easy to reach out to them and they’re happy to answer your questions and comments, soak up your praise and lend a helping hand whenever you need it. Don’t understand how to do something? Just send a quick shout-out to the author via e-mail or on our forum and get an answer right away.

While it’s fun to surf the net for specific techniques and ideas, it can be a little like looking for a needle in a haystack. Instead, let .50/.50 Magazine become your go-to resource for information, inspiration, encouragement and fun.