by Jackie | Mar 14, 2019 | Food
True joy lies in the journey, not the destination! We are delighted to be able to look back at moments like this one – leading up to the construction of our very own Cidery in the heart of the Ceres valley. Did you know? There are 400 solar panels on the roof of...
by Jackie | Feb 27, 2019 | Food, Green Building, Pollution, Recycling
In an event slightly more compact than usual, SPAR Eastern Cape were still able to make a significant contribution to supporting the environment when they hosted their annual Charity Golf Day in Port Elizabeth last week. The event took place at the Humewood Golf...
by Jackie | Sep 5, 2017 | Food |
Aquaponics is taking the world by storm! Their aim is to give you appropriate training and systems to grow your own organic, wholesome and nutritious fish and vegetables and herbs throughout the year! Practical Aquaponics exists to empower and educate you practically,...
by Jackie | Jul 11, 2017 | Food, Recycling |
While it’s true that the likes of koji and kefir, kimchi and kombucha are frequently current favourites in the concoctions of hipster chefs, there’s actually nothing new about these fermented foods at all. Fermenting foods is an ancient food processing method, and...
by Jackie | May 30, 2017 | Climate Change, Food, Recycling |
Did you know there is a way to grow tons of fresh fruits and vegetables with saltwater and solar energy? The good people at SunDrop Farms are doing just that with their Australian operation, where they grow 15 percent of the nation’s tomatoes. Seawater is piped in...
by Jackie | May 30, 2017 | Food, Pollution, Recycling |
The statistics for this incredibly successful indoor farming endeavor in Japan are staggering: 25,000 square feet producing 10,000 heads of lettuce per day (100 times more per square foot than traditional methods) with 40% less power, 80% less food waste and 99% less...
