Ismail Johnson and Nora Unruh are seen at the new indigenous garden at Dryden Street Primary in Salt River. (Matthew Hirsch/GroundUp) Matthew Hirsch – 11 December 2024 Vacant plots of land in Cape Town are being turned into indigenous gardens thanks to a collaboration between South African organisations and a German work exchange programme. As…
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How To Grow Cherry Trees From Seed – Grow Your Own Orchard From Seed
AMY GRANT – 13 SEPTEMBER 2023 Learning how to grow cherry trees from seed can be difficult, but with this step-by-step guide you can grow your very own home orchard. If you’re a cherry lover, you’ve probably spit your share of cherry pits…or maybe that’s just me. At any rate, if you’ve ever wondered how…
Cherry On Top
Whence these delicious treats? PRUNUS avium, the main ancestor of the sweet cherries that are grown commercially worldwide, is native to parts of Europe, Turkey, Africa and Asia. PRUNUS cerasus is the ancestor of the sour cherries that are grown mainly for cooking, and it originated in Europe and southwest Asia… READ MORE
SEED INFORMATION
Common Name: BERY – PINEAPPLE GROUND CHERRY Scientific Name: Physalis peruviana Description Annual Eastern European cousin of the Mexican tomatillo. A short bushy spreading plant reaching a height of 30 – 45cm. Bears a small yellow ground cherry in a husk (the size of a cape gooseberry), with the sweet fruity flavor of a pineapple……
OBSID Activity Report November 2024
T.R.A.S.H. Annual Fundraiser – 2024
T.R.A.S.H Observatory Community River Clean-up Fundraiser – in association with Friends of the Liesbeek. Nearly R20,000 worth of sponsored gifts! It’s time for our annual TRASH Observatory Community River Clean-up fundraiser. Funds go towards the costs of the monthly clean-ups, staff, equipment to keep our stretch of the Liesbeek River beautiful and litter free. Many…
Tragedy strikes Singabalapha
From Anthony Hodgson (OCA Mancomm head of Social Issues): Folks, devastating news as 5 homes burnt down at Singabalapha. This leaves 15-20 residents without a place to sleep tonight. Fortunately seems nobody was seriously hurt, but there is an urgent need for relief. I am once again trying to raise money online but if anyone can…
Peakview Pre-Primary School
Low Risk Pest Control Methods
Illegal pesticides are dangerous and are harmful to the environment and to human health. Did you know that simple household ingredients can be effective for pest control? Check out the video for more tips.