Last year I bought a packet of random chili seeds and planted them in various pots around the house. Only one plant survived and it turned out to be the most interesting chili plant I have ever laid eyes on. Every couple of months it produces these bright red, fire-hot, perfectly round chilis. I know [...]
Help with Spekboom project
I am a teacher at a socio and economically challenged school and community. I am situated on the border of the Gauteng and Nort west Provinces, close to Johannesburg with various mines and industries with polution issues. I would like to use the spekboom nursery to address environmental awareness at the school, supplement the school [...]
Trees for Zambia
For 3 weeks in July 2012, Greenpop is hosting a reforestation and conservation education project in Livingstone, in partnership with Zambezi Nkuku. Zambia has the second highest deforestation rate in the world! In an effort to fight this drastic deforestation, Greenpop is planting 5,000 to 10,000 trees in Livingstone and spreading education. Interested in volunteering? [...]

Invitation to Open Forum on Grey Water Re-use
Imagine Durban project would like to invite you to a Open Forum on Grey Water Re-use. Speakers include Nick Alcock from Khanyisa Projects, and Dr Nicola Rodda from UKZN who will be able to tell you more on the re-use of grey water to reduce water consumption and support household food gardens. Details Date: 25 [...]

Fair Food | Fresh Produce Grower’s Market
Fair Food | Fresh Produce Grower’s Market is a direct outlet managed by Newlands Mashu Community Development Foundation (NGO) on behalf of growing numbers of Partner Farmers at the Umbumbulu AgriHUB. Fresh, local, ethical food every Saturday and Sunday @ Tropical Nursery, Durban 9am-4pm. Please support!! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fair-Food-Fresh-Produce-Growers-Market/214335568635822?sk=info
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Companion Planting Competition
November 16, 2011
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Mystery plant
February 17, 2010
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District 9 and what to do when you find an alien
January 19, 2010
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More Barrier Plants
February 6, 2012
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The great compostable lid experiment
February 3, 2012
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Zulu Barbwire
February 3, 2012
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Chili balls
February 3, 2012
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