Tag Archives | sustainability

Have your say on the future of the Wild Coast!

By on May 17, 2010 in environment

There has been heated debate about the future of the Wild Coast recently. The proposed mining of the Xolobeni area and now the extension of the N2, which will supposedly result in socio-economic development in the area but will also have long-lasting, detrimental effects on the environment. Here are various arguments and comments; from Sustaining [...]

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Essential Amathole

By on April 7, 2010 in environment, flowers, garden, indigenous, medicinal, sustainability

“Located in the scenic Amathole region of the Eastern Cape in South Africa, Essential Amathole has been established to produce a range of organic essential oils and medicinal plant extracts for the global market”. Still and nursery in Hogsback As many of you know, I keep returning to Hogsback, and Essential Amathole is one of [...]

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Drip Irrigation. Picture by photofarmer on Flickr.

Protect the environment: make your garden greener

By on February 23, 2010 in sustainability

Sustainable gardening is largely about choosing to grow indigenous water-wise species and using natural fertilizers. But it is also important to consider how you water your garden as some methods are more efficient than others. This has never been more essential than it is now as parts of our country are still struggling to recover [...]

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Michael Pollan at Bioneers: How Much Oil Are We Eating?

By on October 19, 2009 in food

The 20th Bioneers, a three day conference celebrating breakthrough sustainability solutions, was held last week. The agenda was chock full of speakers on a wide range of topics, from the arts, indigenous knowledge and restoring our ecosystems to youth and women’s leadership, including Michael Pollan on the food system.

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Launch of Lawn Reform Coalition

Launch of Lawn Reform Coalition

By on September 14, 2009 in sustainability

We need something like this in South Africa, such a great initiative: WASHINGTON, D.C., September 14, 2009 — United by their common goal of reducing the impact of lawns on the environment and human and animal health, nine of the leading horticultural communicators in the United States announced the formation of the Lawn Reform Coalition, a media [...]

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