fynbos
A Word Of Warning About Planting Spekboom
21 Feb 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
We all want to do our bit for the environment, which is why the ‘Spekboom Challenge’ took off earlier in the year. Some important issues need to be clarified, though.
Cape Floral Kingdom Declared A Hot Spot For Plant Extinction
20 Jun 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
37 plant species have gone extinct in the Western Cape since 1900, making us one of “the hot spots for plant extinction on the planet”.
“White Gold”: Exporting Fynbos Is Now Proving Very Lucrative
05 Mar 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
With its silvery white baubles and longer lifespan, there’s a particular species of fynbos that is proving very popular overseas.
The United Nations Just Awarded Cape Town A Massive Honour
04 Jul 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
We’ll take our awards and honours where we can get them, and this time around it’s the United Nations who are noticing what this city has to offer.
These Guys Have Really Nailed Their Intro Video
29 Jun 2015 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Crafting an introductory video that sums up what you’re all about is no easy feat. These guys have hit one out the park with a great video that leaves us wanting more.
Everyone In Cape Town Is Talking About This Jewellery Auction
10 Mar 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
Tonight sees a very special auction going under the hammer and the fine folk of Cape Town seem very intrigued. You guys further afield can still get involved, don’t worry.
This Is Why Fire Is Good For Fynbos
09 Mar 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
There was plenty of misinformation flying around regarding the Cape fires and their effect on the environment. Here’s the lowdown on where the blaze leaves us fynbos-wise.
Breakthrough: Fynbos Prevents Growth Of Breast Cancer Cells
13 May 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Yet another reason to love being cape-townian! Not only do we have the most beautiful scenery as the view from our bedroom windows and the sea and the mountains a hop, skip and a jump from our front door but now we are surrounded by the latest treatment for breast cancer.
‘Rooibos’ Tea One Step Closer To ‘Champagne’ Status
12 Sep 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Rooibos is one step closer to joining the likes of Champagne, Darjeeling Tea and Columbian Coffee as a member of the exclusive geographically-protected product club. Rules governing the use of the term “Rooibos” on new product trademark applications stipulate that applicants cannot call a product rooibos unless it contains 100% rooibos or it is the main […]
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