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Learning the Veld: A Local's journey into our soil, plants, and deep history
Whenever I walk my dogs near the Zoute River here in Hopefield or look out over the beautiful Berg River Estuary in Velddrif, I find myself completely slowing down. I'm no botanist or environmental expert—just a deeply curious local who wants to listen to the land, understand how everything flows, and figure out how we can better care for these fragile spaces. I feel part of this landscape, and to me, protecting its future has to come first if we want the incredible birdlif
Lizana Jongh
Aug 303 min read


Cultivating Our Dream: Bokmakierie Nursery & Homestead home of Soil-to-Soil Learning Centre
Bokmarkierie Nursery & Homestead - Home of Soil-to-Soul Permaculture, Zone 2, South Africa We’ve been keeping a big secret, and it’s finally time to share it with you. For a some time now, Gené and I have held a shared vision close to our hearts: a desire to build a vibrant, welcoming space for anyone who feels that inner pull toward living in deeper connection with the Earth. Whether you’re passionate about permaculture, fascinated by dense Miyawaki micro
Lizana Jongh
Aug 183 min read
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