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Growing healthy soil, people and communities.

Cape Town, South Africa
Joined January 2010
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The cover the book celebrating Woman Zone's 10th and @soilforlife 20th anniversaries. Launching August at the @artscape Women's Humanity Arts Festival. BUT we need your help: donate R1000, get your name in the book and a free copy, details on info@womanzonect.co.za
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"A true South African hero that will be remembered over many generations"! Pat Featherstone, Founder of @SoilForLife news24.com/news24/southafric… #Soil #SoilforLife #EnvironmentalHero #Africa
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A celebration with all the trimmings – for your best friend too! On Sunday 17 October, put on a flower crown and celebrate your green space with those you love! 🌺👑🐶 Share your celebrations with us using @gardendaysa & #GardenDaySA. 📷 @ghost.and.wren by @shaunaeve via IG
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All our coffee grounds, eggs shells and vegetable waste are collected and sent off to @SoilForLife , where it ends up producing new, nutritious vegetables. Growing healthy soil, people and communities. #DenAnker #SoilforLife – at Milnerton, South Africa
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SAVE THE DATE! Garden Day is back on Sunday 11 October! Head over to l8r.it/Gp64 and check out our inspiring schedule of virtual events in the countdown to #GardenDay2020. Get green, get creative, and get ready to celebrate! #TuindagSA
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Improve the soil, improve the world and your health - we are what we eat @dailymaverick @SoilForLife bit.ly/2YbkY4l
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We have actively engaged Department of Social Development and have requested assistance but unfortunately, we have received no response to date. #NPOsMatter #LeadershipNeeded #WePlayedOurPart @CyrilRamaphosa @The_DSD @GovernmentZA @ParliamentofRSA @PresidencyZA @CivilSociety_SA
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MUST READ: Vuyo Tsika is a man with an exceptional, if painful, story. He lost his eyesight, taxi business and home, but instead of wallowing in self-pity, he rose up and created a thriving vegetable garden. #Farmers4Change @soilforlife bit.ly/2VSZzvI
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It’s all-day happy hour when your garden is gin-ready! Grow your own gin garden ow.ly/SwSH50yDtqy
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Challenge accepted #Lent2020
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Why are pollinators🐝 so important and how can we protect them? 🔑 info from @FAO #Biodiversity2020
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Spring is almost here, it's time to start gardening! Save your toilet paper rolls, newspaper, eggshells & more for these DIY seed starter pots: ow.ly/hWHf50yszd0 #garden
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Although poor soil can make gardening more of a challenge, there are ways you can improve it. Here's what you need to know: ow.ly/KAj250ytW0Z ow.ly/kJXi50ytW10
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Companion planting is a well-known technique practiced by many food gardeners around the world. Today we're applying it to sweet potatoes! Find out more here: bit.ly/2TarfJR #CompanionPlanting #Permaculture #ADiverseGardenIsAnAbundantGarden
Starting a veggie garden? Add beetroot to your must-grow list. It's easy and quick to grow: ow.ly/eyAs50wGy1J #GHFood ow.ly/mJ1R50wGy1K
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Flower crowns have been around since ancient times as a symbol of celebration and are the perfect accessory to show your support for #GardenDaySA. To make your own, follow these 6 simple steps.
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Find out the benefits of planting this indigenous succulent, in your garden. ow.ly/bMLB50wcFip #GHGardens ow.ly/bExh50wcFiq
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Plant a “spekboom” this #NationalArborWeek to contribute to reducing your carbon footprint. Read more about how the humble “spekboom” is reducing “flying shame” in the tourism industry: bit.ly/32apP4Q
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Also known as ramps, these forgeable greens are full of flavor. bit.ly/2UVn8UM
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