The Impact of One Tree
Trees are more than just a beautiful part of nature; they are essential to sustaining life on Earth. One indigenous tree, standing tall in its place, can have an extraordinary…
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HOW TO: Plant and Care For Indigenous Trees
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
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…
HOW TO: Save & Recycle Water
As water shortages become an increasing concern, it has never been more important to save and recycle water in your garden, food garden and home. There are many ways to…
HOW TO: Grow Fruit Trees
“Give a person some fruit, and they will be fed for a day. Teach them how to grow fruit trees, and they will be fed for a lifetime.” This adaptation…
Future implications of global food insecurity for South Africans
Part two of a three-part series on the state of food security in South Africa. Last time we looked at how global crises are affecting food security in Africa. The effects…
FTFA food garden helps Multichoice winner Amantle Vikwane to enrich lives
4 July 2022 – Food & Trees for Africa (FTFA) is always looking to become involved in inspiring South African stories, and there are few more inspiring individuals and projects…
EduPlant Programme demonstrates that you can inspire youth interest toward agriculture
16 June 2022 – Tiger Brands and Food & Trees for Africa improve food security, enhance nutrition and inspire future leaders through the EduPlant school permaculture curriculum. The EduPlant Programme…
What is a food forest, and how do I design one?
What is a food forest? How can you get one started? A food forests is permaculture in action. It is a layered ‘forest garden’ that features large, food-producing fruit and…