The trend of 2020 is definitely the urban farming movement; more and more South Africans are growing their own food and swopping it with each other.
South Africa (27 January 2020) – Urban farming has been a buzz for some time, but now more South Africans are converting parts of their gardens into food gardens. Groups have been formed online, and many people celebrate their harvests by sharing with each other.
We believe, having seen the camaraderie and support in these groups, that this will be the kindness trend of 2020, not to mention the food trend of the year.
The movement is simple, food security is vital, and many people are taking that into their own hands. From growing tomatoes and chillies to the more complex fruits and vegetables found in supermarkets. By growing their own, people are able to guarantee the quality of food consumed.
People are teaching each other how to turn their gardens into a food source as well as the techniques behind the farm. From learning about soil, bug maintenance, and safely dealing with weeds, to pickling and preserving foods when harvest yields are large. The groups are building relationships.
People send each other seeds, their harvests and their preserves to motivate them to keep going. The groups are also designed to preserve South African heritage by way of seed saving dying off indigenous vegetables.
If you are looking for a hobby to take up in 2020, this could be your pick! And you wouldn’t have to do it alone; your fellow South Africans will help you through it all! This is a great project to get your kids involved in, teaching them about where food comes from and more.
“The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature. To nurture a garden is to feed not just the body, but the soul.” – Alfred Austin
If you want to join this movement and take your garden to the next level, you can join the groups on Facebook. We are part of the Self Sufficiency & Sustainable Living (South Africa) Group, but please share any groups you may be part of in the comment section.
As we collaborate, we change!
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