Community Gardening

Urban Foraging Food Security: The Key to a Sustainable Future?

agroecology, Community Gardening, Community Market Gardens, EduPlant Programme, FEED Africa, Food Gardening, Food Security, Homestead Gardening Category, Permaculture, , , Thought Leadership

2 weeks ago

Urban foraging is the practice of collecting naturally-growing plants and herbs for food within town and city environments. Through the wealth of positives it provides, urban foraging could be a…

Fortress REI Food Security Initiative Expands with Food & Trees for Africa

Community Gardening, , Environmental, Food Security, In the Media,

2 weeks ago

Five new food security clusters to strengthen nutrition and sustainability in vulnerable communities Fortress Real Estate Investments Limited (Fortress REI) has deepened its food security commitment and environmental resilience by…

I AM A FARMER: Thembeni of Althea Plots is driving food security & job creation

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2 months ago

Food & Trees for Africa (FTA) supports food gardens to increase food security and create jobs in diverse communities across South Africa. In some cases, this means helping flourishing projects…

Donald MacKay Park Revitalisation: A Community Transformation

Community Gardening, Community Tree Planting, , Food Gardening, In the Media, Trees in Shared Spaces

3 months ago

One of the city’s oldest and most iconic parks, Donald MacKay Park, has undergone a remarkable transformation, breathing new life into the Berea community. Established in 1896, the park was…

Visions of a food secure future

agroecology, Community Gardening, EduPlant Programme, Environmental, Food Gardening, Food Security, Permaculture, School Gardening Category, , , Thought Leadership, Trees in Shared Spaces

6 months ago

I cross the street, shielding my eyes from the strong South African sun already beating down despite the early hour, and hop onto the shaded sidewalk. Immediately, a cool breeze…

Addressing Climate Change’s Impact on Africa’s Food Security and Sovereignty

African Climate Reality Project Category, agroecology, Carbon, Community Gardening, Environmental, FEED Africa, Food Security, Permaculture, , Thought Leadership

7 months ago

As the climate crisis accelerates, its impacts extend far beyond melting glaciers and rising sea levels. One of the more insidious threats, particularly for Africa, is the growing prevalence of…

PIC and FTFA Unveil Major CSI Initiative to Enhance Durbans Food and Water Security

Community Gardening, , Food Gardening, Food Security, Homestead Gardening Category, In the Media, News, Team Building & Events, Volunteer Days

8 months ago

Press Release – KwaZulu-Natal, 13 September 2024 The Public Investment Corporation SOC Ltd (PIC), in partnership with Food & Trees for Africa (FTFA), launched a major Corporate Social Investment (CSI)…

HOW TO: Plant and Care For Indigenous Trees

Community Gardening, Community Tree Planting, Environmental, Thought Leadership

8 months ago

Planting indigenous trees is good for the environment and also provides a number of other benefits. Knowing how to plant and care for indigenous trees will give your garden a…

Empowering Women Through Agroecology

agroecology, Community Gardening, Environmental, Food Gardening, Food Security, Permaculture

9 months ago

August is Women’s Month and, while women’s empowerment should be a constant focus on the African continent, this provides the perfect opportunity to showcase some of the fine work being…

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HOW TO: Plant and Care For Indigenous Trees

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