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Spicy or sweet; honey or herb: The fragrances of Flower Valley’s fynbos
Most of these wonderful aromas can be experienced on a hike through our fynbos. So if you head to Flower Valley Farm now, here’s what’s likely to light up your sense of smell.
Flower Valley’s latest news
When we saw that an intact pristine fynbos farm was threatened by potential agricultural expansion 21 years ago – you, our donors, stepped in to help. This purchase with the help of Fauna and Flora International, saw the birth of Flower Valley Conservation Trust.
A Coronavirus update: A swift response to a crisis
At the height of the lockdown during the past four months, Flower Valley Conservation Trust had to react swiftly. At the time, the spotlight fell almost exclusively on the latter half of our vision: for life and livelihoods (our vision is: A fynbos-filled future for life and livelihoods).
Does fynbos training really make a difference?
Over the past two years, 138 fynbos harvesters received training in how to harvest fynbos sustainably. They were trained in their own home language (Afrikaans, isiXhosa and English).
Nurturing children during the extended lockdown period
“The response we received to our call for donations, was heartwarming and enabled us to meet the overwhelming need in these communities.”
Collaboration with Australia: Amplifying the Alien Clearing Programme
Australia and South Africa have teamed up to add new functionality to the Flower Valley Alien Clearing Programme.
Two new alien plant species found along Klipdrift River
The Flower Valley team has found two new alien plant species to the Overberg, while working along the banks of the Klipdrift River in Napier. And one species in particular is causing concern for conservationists here, due to its
Blooming beautiful Proteas on Flower Valley Farm
It’s blooming beautiful on Flower Valley Farm right now. The Proteas are flowering – and that makes it quite simply one of the most beautiful times of the year to visit the farm for a hike.
Tips on making your nature photos come to life (Nature Photography Day)
The difference between an average photograph and an eye-catching one doesn’t necessarily require you to buy a new camera.
#EnvironmentDay quiz: Do you know your fynbos?
How well do you know your fynbos? This Environment Day (Friday 5 June), the world takes Time for Nature (2020’s theme). So take a moment to test your fynbos knowledge (there are just 10 super quick questions). Do it simply #ForNature.
Flower Valley’s latest news
2020 is a really a big year for us (and April a big month): It’s when Flower Valley Conservation Trust turns 21 years old!
The global crash of the flower market
Most industries have been hard hit by the Coronavirus. But few are feeling those impacts quite as much as the flower industry.
Alien clearing: Some good news (amid COVID-19 impacts)
The Coronavirus may have ended our first year of the new ABI Alien Clearing Project, implemented by Flower Valley Conservation Trust, earlier than we had planned.
Strife in vulnerable Eluxolweni: A chance to step up?
Vulnerability is growing in impoverished Eluxolweni – a small Pearly Beach neighbourhood in the Overstrand.
Please help us feed 87 young children and their families in the Overstrand.
The current lockdown crisis that we all face requires us to adjust our work to meet the pressing needs of the most vulnerable.
Coronavirus and fynbos: How we’re dealing with the crisis
Even at the most southerly tip of Africa, the impacts of COVID-19 are being felt acutely.
Can’t get out into nature? We’re bringing some fynbos to you instead
Did you know that exposure to plants can boost your health? And in times of lockdown – they can especially support your mental and emotional health.
What’s going below our fynbos?
Following a recent study on Flower Valley Farm, it was found that SEVEN different species of dung beetles occur here.
Flower Valley’s latest news
In the Bailey household, we take Valentine’s Day pretty seriously. At the very least, my wife ‘expects’ (although I try to surprise her) a beautiful bouquet of flowers – preferably fynbos.
Here’s how YOU and Pick n Pay are conserving Fynbos
For every bouquet of Fynbos sold in a Pick n Pay store with the sticker on, R1 is donated to Flower Valley’s Sustainable Harvesting Programme (SHP).
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