Household animals rarely have the same ideas about how to treat green spaces as their humans. Learning how to plant a pet-friendly garden will provide a host of benefits to…
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…
The EduPlant Programme, South Africa’s longest-running school greening and food security initiative, continues to transform learning environments across the nation. The 2024/25 cycle of this flagship programme, delivered by Food…
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…
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…
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…
Peter’s Gardening Projects is the inspirational tale of a young man who recognised a need within his community in Limpopo Province and did not rest until he was able to…
30 January 2024 – An 11-day Permaculture Design Course (PDC) conducted by Food & Trees for Africa (FTFA) commenced on December 5, 2023, at Khula Dharma, Eastern Cape. The course…