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Indigenous garden tours 26.11.11

By on November 22, 2011 in garden, indigenous

Humans are responsible for the excessive production of greenhouse gases, (including atmospheric carbon) faster than the environment can absorb it. We burn fossil fuels which form an atmospheric layer that stops heat from escaping and reflects the heat back to earth, causing temperatures and sea levels to rise, and climate to change. We need to [...]

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Medicinal plants

By on November 17, 2011 in indigenous, medicinal

We recently made a trip to !Khwa ttu, the San Education and Culture Centre, which is a little way up the West Coast. They have a great garden on their premises with a load of medicinal plants. Check out some of these pics and accompanying labels…

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Zululand flowers April

By on November 10, 2011 in flowers, indigenous

Hi there, I have a wedding on the 28th April in Zululand (KZN). I’m wondering what flowers are in bloom during that time of the month? We are having the wedding on the farm so we can start planting flowers and plants that will be able to be used on the day. Kind regards, Nikki

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WANTED: Fever Trees

By on November 10, 2011 in garden, indigenous, plant and seed exchange

Hi All, I am looking for seeds of Acacia xanthophloea ( Fever Tree ) Can anyone help or advise on where I could obtain some / Thanks JennyE

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WANTED: Spekboom cutting

By on November 7, 2011 in indigenous, succulent

Dear Sir/ Madam I would appreciate getting Spekboom cuttings. I came across this article in 2011 Indigenous Gardening Handbook and would like to grow it. Regards, Isaac

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