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Hello!

 

We’re Lizana de Jongh and Gené Strauss — two passionate West Coast, ZA permaculturists on a mission to live more sustainably, design more intentionally, and connect more deeply with the land around us.

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Together, we’re reimagining our gardens and lifestyles from the ground up — literally — in two very different yet equally inspiring river-based ecologies on the West Coast of South Africa.

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From dense clay to sandy fynbos, salt-swept shorelines to inland microclimates, our Zone 2 environment challenges us to listen, adapt, and observe constantly.

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🌿 That’s what Soil-to-Soul is all about:

An open, welcoming platform to explore whole systems design, build community resilience, and share permaculture knowledge—both locally and internationally. Whether you're just getting started or already knee-deep in compost, this space is for you.

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We believe in:

✨ Designing with nature
🌀 Practicing the ethics of Earth Care, People Care, and Fair Share
🤝 Learning through doing—and sharing what we know

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🌻 Join our movement through:

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• The Soil-to-Soul Garden Club — free monthly meetups held every first Thursday, hosted at various inspiring sites. Bring your notebook and enthusiasm!

• Hands-on workshops, including our popular Introduction to Permaculture Design sessions at Bokmakierie Nursery, and more topic-specific learning days to support your personal design journey.

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We’re not just growing gardens.
We’re growing futures—sustainable, intentional, rooted in care.

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Grow together. Tend your inner garden.

Join us as we learn, share, and connect through permaculture.