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15/05/2025

Father and son day...they are growing up fast.

🌿 Transform Your Garden with Beautiful, Fresh, and Functional Plants! 🌿 Looking to add fragrance, beauty and Function t...
08/05/2025

🌿 Transform Your Garden with Beautiful, Fresh, and Functional Plants! 🌿

Looking to add fragrance, beauty and Function to your outdoor space? We’ve got Margaret Roberts Lavender, White Lavender, and Lemon Grass available for R35 each, plus premium compost for R45 per bag to keep your plants thriving!

✨ Why Choose These Plants?
✔ Margaret Roberts Lavender – A calming, aromatic addition to any garden
✔ White Lavender – A rare, elegant variety that stands out
✔ Lemon Grass – Perfect for cooking and natural insect repellent
✔ Compost – Nutrient-rich to boost soil health 🌱

🔥 Special Deals!
🌿 Buy 5 plants and get 1 compost bag FREE!
🌿 Buy 5 compost bags and get 1 plant FREE!

📩 How to Order?
Message me directly on 0824944495 (Whatsapp) to place an order!
Delivery options available—let’s grow something beautiful!

Our decadent creamed honey is now available @ Bernina Welkom 1kg Tubs @ R150500g Tubs @ R85
10/02/2025

Our decadent creamed honey is now available @ Bernina Welkom
1kg Tubs @ R150
500g Tubs @ R85

Day old Quail vs Day old Brahma Chicks, they are so tiny 😍
18/10/2024

Day old Quail vs Day old Brahma Chicks, they are so tiny 😍

🍯 Are you ready to experience the pure magic of our 100% raw honey? 🌿Creamed Fynbos Honey @ R85 per 500g TubCreamed Fynb...
07/08/2024

🍯 Are you ready to experience the pure magic of our 100% raw honey? 🌿

Creamed Fynbos Honey @ R85 per 500g Tub
Creamed Fynbos Honey @ R150 per 1Kg Tub

Eucalyptus Honey @ R85 per 500g Tub
Eucalyptus Honey @ R150 per 1Kg Tub

🌸 Here are some of the delightful benefits and some creative ways to enjoy it! 🍯

Healthful Nectar: Bursting with antioxidants, it supports your immune system, soothes sore throats, and provides an energy boost. Plus, it doesn’t ferment in your stomach! 🌟

Antimicrobial Wonder: Honey boasts antiseptic and antibacterial properties. Honey has been used for centuries to treat wounds, soothe burns, and even prevent dressing from sticking to healing wounds. 🌱

Flavorful Pairings: Honey is incredibly versatile! Use it as a spread on toast or crackers, a dip for fruits, or a topping for desserts like ice cream and cheesecakes. Mix it into smoothies or drizzle it over roasted vegetables for a glossy glaze. 🍽️

Morning Bliss: Start your day with a slice of toast topped with honey and fresh fruit—blueberries, raspberries, or sliced bananas. It’s a wholesome breakfast that fuels your day! ☀️

Glorious Glaze: Roasted vegetables glazed with honey are a revelation. The subtle sweetness enhances the natural flavors of carrots, Brussels sprouts, squash, and more. 🥕🍠

Tea Time Treat: Stir honey into your favorite hot or cold tea. It adds a touch of sweetness and a comforting creaminess. ☕

Baking Magic: Replace sugar with honey in your baked goods. Cakes, cookies, and muffins will thank you! 🍰🍪

Remember, Raw honey isn’t just a sweetener—it’s a golden elixir that nourishes body and soul. 🌟

🌱 Unlocking the Power of Biochar: Boost Your Soil Health!Are you ready to take your gardening game to the next level? Sa...
20/07/2024

🌱 Unlocking the Power of Biochar: Boost Your Soil Health!

Are you ready to take your gardening game to the next level? Say hello to biochar, a carbon-rich material that’s about to revolutionize your soil. 🌿

What is Biochar? Biochar is like soil’s secret superhero. It’s made through a process called pyrolysis, where organic matter (think wood, crop residues, or even coconut shells) is heated in a low-oxygen environment. The result? A lightweight, black residue packed with carbon. But that’s not all—biochar has a surface area that rivals a U.S. football field! 🏈

Now, let’s dive into the benefits:

Soil Structure Supercharge:

Biochar enhances soil structure by improving aggregation, water retention, and porosity. Imagine your soil doing a happy dance!
It’s like creating a cozy neighborhood for microorganisms—the “microorganism metropolis” of the soil. 🏡

Water Retention Wizardry:

Biochar helps your soil hold onto water like a pro. No more thirsty plants!
Plus, it prevents nutrients from washing away during heavy rains. 🌧️

pH Balancing Act:

Say goodbye to overly acidic soil. Biochar can help regulate pH levels, creating a sweet spot for plant growth.
Your plants will thank you with vibrant leaves and juicy fruits. 🍅🌼

Climate Change Warrior:

Biochar locks away carbon, reducing atmospheric CO2 levels. It’s like a carbon storage vault!
By using biochar, you’re fighting climate change one garden bed at a time. 🌎

Contaminant Cleanup Crew:

Biochar removes unwanted contaminants from soil, making it cleaner and healthier.
It’s like sending in the eco-friendly SWAT team! 🚀
Ready to unleash the magic of biochar in your garden?

Remember, biochar isn’t just soil food—it’s a sustainable superhero. Let’s grow greener together! 🌿🌟

We are so grateful for your support during 2023. You helped us grow our business and share our passion for organic farmi...
22/12/2023

We are so grateful for your support during 2023. You helped us grow our business and share our passion for organic farming. 🌱

Our nutritious compost, made by our wonderful chickens, will be back in stock in early January 2024. Don’t miss this chance to enrich your soil and boost your crops. 🌻

Our Brahma and indigenous chicks are all sold out for the year. Thank you for giving them a good home. 🐣

Those that remain will join our ever-growing flock of happy chickens. 🐔

When they are grown-up, they will be ready to join as new members of your flock. They will provide you with delicious eggs and lots of love. 💕

We hope you have a wonderful 2024. Stay tuned for more updates and offers from our urban farm. We are super excited about the introduction of our raw honey that will be available from March 2024. 📣

Thank you for being part of our community. We appreciate you. 🙏

17/12/2023

The Brahma chicks are not excluded from compost training.

Part 5: Our Black Bramha Chickens"Zoro" the rooster, and his hens who are also Black. Our top-quality parent stock is n...
16/12/2023

Part 5: Our Black Bramha Chickens

"Zoro" the rooster, and his hens who are also Black.
Our top-quality parent stock is not for sale, but we are taking orders for baby chicks, 1 week and older. Chat to us on WhatsApp for pricing and more information: 084 626 6015

We are in Bathurst, Eastern Cape, delivery can be arranged, but collection is preferred where possible.

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Bathurst
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