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Achieving our aim

Achieving our aim
October 24, 2019 It had to happen, of course. Having stirred up the climate emergency debate to great...
It’s about jobs, stupid

It’s about jobs, stupid
September 23, 2019 Much has been made in recent years of the inequality in South African society, with...
Illustrating the divide

Illustrating the divide
August 25, 2019 Two events on the outskirts of Pretoria last month, both with an agricultural focus, amply...
The end-game

The end-game
July 25, 2019 A number of authors, scientists, historians and archeologists firmly believe that our civilisation (such as...

THE BACK PAGE, BY BLOMMETJIE

(hashtag)I’m staying
October 24, 2019

(hashtag)I’m staying

In much the same way that schoolboys in a changeroom who look around at the...

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Telling it like it is, mostly
September 23, 2019

Telling it like it is, mostly

I'm a fan of country music. Always have been, and always will be. Sure, a...

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It’s enough, already!
August 25, 2019

It’s enough, already!

Some poor logistical planning recently on the part of my son and I saw us...

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Blog Posts

Pekin Bantams

Pekin Bantams
November 12, 2019 A bantam is a small variety of chicken. There are some True Bantams and there...
Drying as a means of Preserving

Drying as a means of Preserving
November 6, 2019 Drying offers an alternative way of preserving fruit, vegetables, meat and fish. Dried fruit has...
Succession Planting

Succession Planting
October 29, 2019 In order to make the most of your kitchen garden, you need to think about...
Planning your Vegetable Planting ~ Part Two

Planning your Vegetable Planting ~ Part Two
October 21, 2019 Last week we introduced the idea of planting just enough for your needs, rather than...
Planning Your Vegetable Garden: Part One

Planning Your Vegetable Garden: Part One
October 16, 2019 One of the perennial problems facing home vegetable gardeners is to ensure a constant supply,...
Aphids – the Bane of the Vegetable Gardener

Aphids – the Bane of the Vegetable Gardener
October 9, 2019 Anyone who has tried to grow vegetables will know that sooner or later the plants...
Natural Chicken De-Worming and Prevention

Natural Chicken De-Worming and Prevention
October 1, 2019 Generally healthy chickens with strong immune systems can handle a moderate worm load. Most backyard...
Grey go-away-bird

Grey go-away-bird
September 25, 2019 A popular bird on smallholdings is the Grey Go-away bird (Corythaixoides concolor), otherwise known as...

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