by The Botanical Society of South Africa | Dec 11, 2024 | Conservation, CREW
Is Mother Nature on hour holiday gift list? December is here! Summer is in the air, Christmas songs are playing on the radio and the shops are bedecked with shiny decorations. It is that time of the year when we experience a heightened sense of...
by The Botanical Society of South Africa | Dec 10, 2024 | Conservation, Enjoy
Explore the eateries that embrace indigenous Restaurants across South Africa are showcasing the delicious potential of indigenous plants. The BotSoc team went in search of the eateries that are celebrating local biodiversity by choosing indigenous ingredients. African...
by The Botanical Society of South Africa | Dec 10, 2024 | Conservation, Spring
Fynbos and farming flourish at Delheim Over 70 years, the team at Delheim Wines have mastered the art of farming with conservation at its core. Farm manager CORLIA ERASMUS explains how the farm’s history is inextricably linked with its commitment to protecting...
by The Botanical Society of South Africa | Dec 10, 2024 | Conservation, Enjoy
Weeds: From nuisance to nouvelle cuisine Weeds should not necessarily be seen as those plants we simply trample on. Instead, they offer potential to nourish both body and soul. A new book by writer and activist, NIKKI BRIGHTON, transforms these overlooked plants in...
by The Botanical Society of South Africa | Dec 10, 2024 | Conservation, CREW
Veld Fluister! We continue to celebrate our quiet, meaningful encounters with nature – this time by following a BotSoc Council member’s quest to transform a road verge into a flourishing indigenous garden. Image: Chincherinchee (Ornithogalum thyrsoides) (iNaturalist)...
by The Botanical Society of South Africa | Dec 10, 2024 | Conservation, Enjoy
Putting indigenous crops back on the menu Earlier this year, a special dinner celebrated culinary agrobiodiversity by shining a light on the potential of indigenous plant ingredients. In a world dominated by a lack of crop diversity, RICHARD HAY and DR HENNIE FISHER...
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