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Reduce the size of your lawn
It is common that a large patch of lawn, probably consisting of kikuyu, in our gardens is most desirable, and indeed the sign of a […]
A sensible analysis
It is very easy, when entering the fray about the climate crisis, to become embroiled in a veritable barrel of environmental red herrings, as activists, […]
The routine of a smallholder’s life
Even if you don’t love it, everybody ~ animals included ~ appreciate a set routine. Some routines are long, like the routine of life: birth, […]
Snakebites and antivenom in South Africa
As smallholders, we have to be aware of the dangers of snakes on our properties. When dealing with a snake bite from a potentially deadly […]
Meet Usain Bolt, the tortoise
Trundling up a fence-line in one of my fields earlier this year I spotted a boulder. Nothing unusual there, because we use boulders to block […]
An abomination
The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated ~ Mahatma Gandhi.Two events in the […]
#ClimateChangeChooseday: Cut the Climate Change Jargon
The challenge of climate change has produced a whole new vocabulary of jargon ~ terms and acronyms that are thrown around, which are not understood […]
Bottling Beetroot
Preserving one’s own produce gives one the most satisfying sense of wellbeing. Yes, bottled beetroot from the shop is probably cheaper but you have been […]
How To Choose Livestock For Your Smallholding
When choosing livestock for your smallholding, you must carefully consider your environment, budget and other aspects of your property. There are a few factors to […]