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Protecting rare South African plants: the urgent need for conservation
Discover the urgent need to protect South Africa's rare and indigenous plants from illegal trade and learn how homeowners can safeguard their prized greenery.
‘Honouring my dad’s wish’: Rosanna Pansino smokes cannabis grown in his ashes
She shared how he loved music, distilled his own whiskey and gin, and was deeply connected to nature.
Nature's healing power: How gardening boosts mental well-being
Caring for plants can significantly boost mental health by promoting mindfulness and reducing anxiety.
Suspects caught with R2. 4 million protected plants expected in court
The suspects, aged 30 and 38, were arrested on Thursday during an integrated intelligence-driven operation between Klawer and Vanrhynsdorp.
Veggie victory as Joburg High Court sets aside the decision to seize plant-based products
'Burger Ban' beat-down ensures meat alternatives stay on the shelves.
Scientists call for more inclusive nature emojis to boost biodiversity awareness
The current emoji catalogue predominantly features animals, leaving out plants, fungi, and microorganisms.
What is a Flexitarian?
Being a flexitarian means you eat primarily plant-based, and very occasionally you will also eat meat.
Gogos playing and gardens growing
A delightful story of a group of women gearing up for the annual Gogo Olympics.
Top Chefs for The Plant Powered Show 2023
Several top South African chefs and personalities as well as an award-winning UK chef will take to the stage at The Plant Powered Show.
The Plant Powered Show - Africa’s premier plant-based food, drink and conscious living event returns to Cape Town
The show brings the plant-based, vegetarian, vegan and conscious living revolution to a mainstream audience.
LOOK: Scores of previously undescribed species discovered during Drakensberg Bioblitz
The bioblitz findings concluded that the high altitude sites were still in relatively pristine condition.
LOOK: KZN Coastal Botanical Society Indigenous Plant Fair a huge success
This year's KZN Coastal Botanical Society Indigenous Plant Fair returned to the beautiful Beachwood Mangrove Nature Reserve.
WATCH: ‘Super Weed’ may hold key to future drought-resistant crops
Purslane, a common weed native to Asia, has been found to contain information on how to create drought-resistant crops.
WATCH: Study finds that 67% of South Africans open to trying plant-based meats
As much as we love our meat, industrial animal agriculture is destroying the planet.