Companion planting is the art of combining different plant species in a group so all the plants in the group benefit from each other. A group of mutually beneficial companion plants are known as a guild. Companion planting brings a range of benefits to a food garden. It can improve soil fertility, attract beneficial creatures to the garden, help repel pests and diseases, … [Read more...]
Shopping in plastic land
Yesterday I posted a picture of lemons and oranges, each individually wrapped in plastic. I was not expecting such a huge response. 3,375,404 reached, 14,420 shares and 2,238 comments. People asked me where the photo was taken. It was in Southern France but it really does not matter, plastic is an issue around the globe. That is why Sea Shepherd is involved with the … [Read more...]
Food forests could bring healthy organic food to everyone
Food forests or Forest gardening have been around for a long time with many of the native cultures practicing this form of sustainable agriculture. It is a form of low-maintenance plant-based food production which replicates natural ecosystems, incorporating fruit and nut trees, shrubs, herbs, running vines and perennial vegetables. Beneficial plants and companion planting is a … [Read more...]
Shopping to make a difference
Viva to the Capetownians who consider where their food comes from, who shop local, organic and seasonal, who support community empowering farming initiatives and who benefit themselves and the planet in the process. Watch this video made by UCT students and see some bright young faces who think, care and act … [Read more...]
Management posts at the Green Road, Stellenbosch
So organic, so healthy, that your fingers will go green! Based in picturesque Stellenbosch, well-established Green Road is a community-based, non-profit organisation that runs a rapidly growing organic/biodynamic food supply chain with three critical objectives in mind: To create a close relationship between farmer and consumer and to empower people through job … [Read more...]
