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Author and artist Jane Griffiths recently gave a TEDx Talk to inspire hope and growth within the gardening community of South Africa, her knowledge highlights the importance of making a difference – in the garden.

 

Johannesburg, South Africa (26 July 2023) – South African author Jane Griffiths was invited to give a TEDx Talk in Johannesburg recently and she shared a message of hope and growth for the South African gardening community and perhaps those who are wanting to start gardening too.

Jane has been growing healthy organic vegetables, fruit and herbs in her Johannesburg garden for more than 25 years. When she started, she had access to very few local resources but forged forward and in 2008, placed all her knowledge into a useful book called Jane’s Delicious Garden, which has gone on to help thousands of South Africans learn to grow their own food. Jane has since written four more best-selling books, with thousands of people now following in her green footsteps. 

Jane Griffiths in her garden. Photo Credit: Keith Knowlton

She practices organic gardening and encourages South Africans to do the same. Not only is it great for personal health, but it is the best practice for the environment.

In her captivating TEDxJohannesburg Talk, Jane shares a wealth of knowledge with an emphasises on the priceless value of good soil and how to protect it. Her message is one of hope and growth.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organised by a local community. Take a look at Jane’s TEDx below – you can also find more South African speakers here.


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Her passion is to spread good news across South Africa with a big focus on environmental issues, animal welfare and social upliftment. Outside of Good Things Guy, she is an avid reader and lover of tea.

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