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...
by The Botanical Society of South Africa | Oct 2, 2024 | Conservation, Enjoy
#ENJOY Reflections Of Spring On The Highveld Plateau As Earth’s axial tilt brings the southern hemisphere closer to the sun, days become longer and the cold grip of winter loosens its hold. Photos by: Kayleigh Murray Sand apple (Pygmaeothamnus zeyheri, LC)...
by The Botanical Society of South Africa | Oct 2, 2024 | Conservation, Grow
#GROW Ushering in the Richtersveld Desert Botanical Garden Photos by: L. Labuschagne & W.VOIGT Tour into the Richtersveld Park. Photo by L. Labuschagne. Ushering in the Richtersveld Desert Botanical Garden In the far northwestern corner of our beloved country...
by The Botanical Society of South Africa | Oct 2, 2024 | Conservation, Know
#KNOW Rooted in resilience at this year’s 45th Fynbos Forum conference The BotSoc Conservation team recently participated in the 45th Fynbos Forum held in Stellenbosch, South Africa, from 6-8 August 2024. Rooted in resilience at this year’s 45th Fynbos Forum...
by The Botanical Society of South Africa | Oct 2, 2024 | Conservation, Protect, Spring
#PROTECT Safeguarding Our Flora: The Role of the Great Southern Bioblitz in the Summer Rainfall Region In the heart of South Africa’s Summer Rainfall Region, a concerted effort is underway to protect and document the region’s rich plant diversity. Photos...
by The Botanical Society of South Africa | Oct 1, 2024 | Conservation, Spring
The Inspiring !Khwa ttu: Preserving San Culture and Biodiversity About an hour from Cape Town, South Africa, lies the award-winning San cultural heritage centre, !Khwa ttu. Situated on former farmland, this centre focuses on preserving San culture and uplifting the...
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