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……

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…

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.

These are the most mispronounced words of 2024

US Vice President Kamala Harris is one of a number of public figures whose names feature on the list. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images By Jack Guy, CNN – 5 December 2024 Messing up pronunciations can be a source of both annoyance and amusement, but language learning platform Babbel has put together a handy guide to stop…