GROWTH

I have neglected to apply the discipline I have learned, when it comes to blogging on a regular basis. My apologies for this.

I have continued in the garden and compost sections, with watering and weeding, changing the mulch and mothering planted seeds. The seeds have germinated, and are nearing the time for transplanting. I have spent some time bagging twigs and leaves, with some fresh compost at the composting section, which I need assistance moving from the compost section to the garden. This is a process of arranging with two community members, over the next few days. I aim to also get some of the soil these people digging and planting cables seem to be neglecting, into the garden. If you want to assist and learn about growing your own soil, please contact me. 072 146 9017

I also run around trying to harvest and dehydrate and package plants, Ive started doing Bryanston Organic Market. Carmien Organic Rooibos Teas wanted a stall at the Jozi Real Food Market, and I asked them to join with me instead. This business interaction has led to more exposure of my teas in Rosebank Market, starting THIS SUNDAY and we have awesome cast iron teapots and gift packs of pots and teas available.

Over the past month or two, I started mentioning Seedy Saturdays to people at the market and managed to make one poster. I’m never sure of whether the information went out in Pirates Newsletter or not, and some shared and liked photos of my poster on facebook. Please keep sharing. Big love to you for that <3 Also bear in mind that my finances are not abundant yet.

Despite the lack of marketing, I have managed to meet a few community members. One who grows an awesome variety of edible plants and herbs. In exchange for selling some at the market at Pirates on Saturdays (Jozi Real Food Market), Shahn from Greenside will supply me with established plants asap from her farm. She also assists me with transporting materials from one end of Pirates to the garden.  This literally takes a few loads off my shoulders.  For those wanting to purchase plants or seeds, Shahn’s website is www.thekitchengardencompany.co.za Check out her facebook page too

I’ve also become part of a group on facebook and whatsapp discussing owls and birdlife in the Greenside area. I must say, I am impressed with Mother Nature there I hope that someone will sponsor an owl box for me to put up on Pirates land in the near future, and we may be able to convince someone to come and talk about the taboo surrounding owls and pest control. If you are interested in that, please contact me 072 146 9017

See you in the garden