by The Botanical Society of South Africa | Mar 20, 2025 | Conservation
A bonfire for nature puts Swellendam in the spotlight A hacking group in Swellendam gave Bonfire Night a whole new meaning – transforming it into a bonfire for nature. While people around the world celebrate Guy Fawkes Day on 5 November, last year this group of nature...
by The Botanical Society of South Africa | Mar 20, 2025 | Conservation
Veld Fluister! The Veld Fluister is a series in which we pause to reflect on the little whispers of connection between our BOT SOC members and the veld. The stories in this series not only remind us of the links between people and plants, but also the power of nature...
by The Botanical Society of South Africa | Mar 19, 2025 | Conservation, Grow, Spring
d Living among the dead Cemeteries are sacred places where we honour and remember our loved ones. DR MOLESENG CLAUDE MOSHOBANE unpacks an unlikely new threat to these spaces: invasive species that infringe on our biodiversity and taint the reverence in our...
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...
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