New plant species to be preserved at Botmaskop, halting developments
A newly discovered plant has halted future developments on Botmaskop Nature Reserve grounds. This is according to Stuart Grobbelaar,...
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Local wine estate hosts rare plant fair for a good cause
A residence facility for adults with intellectual disabilities recently benefited from a local plant fair when the hosts donated all ticket proceeds to the facility.
On the border between biomes
The African landscape is a confluence of organic colours, enduring textures and bold shapes. For Leon Kluge, a prominent...
“Not just green stuff” at the SU Botanical Gardens
The formidable California Redwood is among the tallest trees in the world, stretching up to 115 metres high. Such...
Dr Donovan Kirkwood appointed as new curator of botanical garden
The Stellenbosch University (SU) Botanical Garden has found its new curator after appointing Dr Donovan Kirkwood on October 1...
Beware the alien invasion! Is enough being done to conserve biodiversity in Stellenbosch?
Invasive alien species and rapid urban development are among the biggest threats to biodiversity in Stellenbosch, and major interventions...