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How KZN’s R59 million programme is tackling invasive alien plant species
Discover how KwaZulu-Natal’s R59 million Invasive Alien Species Programme aims to restore ecological balance and promote socio-economic development through targeted plant clearing initiatives.
Cape water lily reintroduced as a symbol of hope
The Cape water lily, locally extinct for around 75 years, have been replanted as a symbolic gesture in celebration of Earthshot Week held for the very first time on the African continent.
The green therapy trend: Boosting mental health through the power of nature
Physically grounding us while reducing anxiety
Nature's healing power: How gardening boosts mental well-being
Caring for plants can significantly boost mental health by promoting mindfulness and reducing anxiety.
Majik Forest’s newest garden opens to public
A new garden at Durbanville’s popular Majik Forest is home to critically endangered vegetation that has largely disappeared due to agricultural and urban development.
Water hyacinths: pretty for some, a nightmare for others
Pontederia crassipes, commonly known as water hyacinth, might be admired for its striking purple flowers, but it is also one of the most aggressive and problematic invasive plants globally.
Maltento’s sustainable Black Soldier Fly factory opens a world-class laboratory
Not only are the flies bred for protein in pet and fish food, but the poop from the larvae is also used to enrich soil as part of a global push for sustainable development and protection of the environment.
Everything is awesome in April
It’s time to sort out some pre-winter maintenance and prep the veggie patch for soups and stews.
Sassy shades of autumn
Indulge in all the sassy shades of the new season with a host of plants and edibles loaded with attitude.
Your January to-do list
Be sure to deadhead or lightly cut back the stems of the red roses in your garden this week so that they will flower again in time for Valentine’s Day.
Self-taught ‘Mr Green’ on an ambitious crusade
Gardener on a quest to curb the impact of climate change and to promote growing healthy food.
Garden Fair, fair gardens
Surrounded by colour as they set up for the Garden Fair in Hillcrest are front, Tha Zuma (waitron at Stonehouse Café), and back from left Colette Norris (Horti Couture), Monique Altson (landscaper/horticulturalist) and Bradley Raath (Organotech Solutions/The Potting Shed). Picture: Shelley Kjonstad African News Agency (ANA)
BotSoc Indigenous Fair
The BotSoc KZN Coastal Indigenous Plant Fair is back at Durban’s Botanic Gardens Visitors’ Complex today and tomorrow from 9am to 4pm.
Harmful plant poisons and what to do when exposed to them
Brightly-coloured berries or seeds can attract children to have a taste.
BotSoc fair returns to its roots
One of Durban’s longest running plant fairs, the BotSoc KZN Coastal Indigenous Plant Fair, returns to its roots next weekend, ready to spread the message that local is best.
8 simple hacks for fake cleaning your home
How can you fake a clean house if you've got no time - and no live-in help?
Festival to celebrate and nurture nature
The Trees & Seas Festival in Durban is a series of fun and educational events over 10 days to encourage people to learn about and care for many facets of our environment, with the hope of encouraging wide-ranging conservation.
It's about blooming time, prep your garden for spring
This spring turn your outdoor area into a vibrant and flourishing paradise with Leroy Merlin tools and products.
Two nabbed in Northern Cape for possession of protected plants
A tip-off has led to the recovery of protected conophytum worth R168,435. Northern Cape police also arrested two suspects.
University of Pretoria project to preserve, beautify, educate about Mamelodi Ridge
The project – which is being co-ordinated by students Lynadia Samuel and Jessica Berry – reflects the growing support that UP botanists and others are giving Mamelodi residents about this almost unspoilt natural haven.
Neville’s Community Garden Project is taking Merebank back to its roots
Neville’s Community Garden Project is taking Merebank back to its roots by starting a community organic garden. Activist Srinivasen Naidoo said the community’s organic garden was initiated by a group of friends with a shared passion for sustainable practices and helping others.
Donate towards a tree this World Bee Day to help save the honeybee
The public is urged to donate a sum of R150 and help plant a tree in commemoration of World Bee Day on May 20.
To weed or not to weed?
The concept of weeds is particularly significant in agriculture, where the aim is growing crops or pastures of a single species, or a mixture of a few desired species.
PA assists police in solving the grisly murders of famous botanists
DNA from a hairbrush, a teller’s sales slip that didn’t quite ‘add up’, among other clues, is leading to the downfall of the alleged accused.