Food Garden

Soweto Youths Turn Dumpsite into Thriving Food Garden

by Masego Mafata@GroundUp_NewsMarch 1, 2022April 28, 2022 1,856 0

The pair say their garden has become a hub for locals, with many community meetings now held there.   Soweto, South Africa (01 March 2022) – Makhosini Ndlovu, 26, and Thobelani…

Potato Found After KZN Looting, Planted and Now Donated to Shop Owner

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvFebruary 17, 2022February 17, 2022 1,263 0

Kim Boughton joined her community to help clean up after the devastating looting in KwaZulu-Natal; she found a lone potato and planted it; the crop, which has now been harvested,…

Khayelitsha Couple Turns Dump Site into Community Garden

by Vincent Lali@GroundUp_NewsDecember 14, 2021December 14, 2021 952 0

They are hoping to expand and grow more items on a bigger plot.   Khayelitsha, South Africa (14 December 2021) – A couple in Level Two informal settlement in Khayelitsha, Cape…

Cabbage Bandit Wins Pavement Garden Battle – Charges Dropped by State

by Tyler Leigh Vivier @tylerleighvNovember 23, 2021July 21, 2025 7,840 0

The state has dropped charges against Cabbage Bandit Djo BaNkuna for growing food on his pavement – He is overjoyed but taking this time to heal from the trauma.  …

Greenpop Introduces Food Garden Initiative to Train New Urban Farmers

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvNovember 22, 2021November 4, 2024 804 0

Greenpop and Urban Harvest have joined forces to create food security in poorer households by providing food gardens and in-depth training to manage them.   South Africa (22 November 2021)…

Clinic Dreams of Food Garden to Sustain Patients, Get Donation to Start One

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvOctober 27, 2021November 4, 2021 757 0

The Witkoppen Clinic in Fourways cares for some very sick people, and they are hoping to be able to provide wholesome vegetables by installing a food garden.   Fourways, South…

High School Students Harvest First Vegetables from Garden and Make Salad

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvOctober 25, 2021October 8, 2024 743 0

Students at Camps Bay High School have worked hard to grow vegetables and salad greens in their Garden of Hope and recently got to taste the fruits of their labour….

Baby Sanctuary’s Food Garden Grows from Strength to Strength

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvOctober 8, 2021 785 0

The Heartlands Baby Sanctuary started a food garden when they lost the bulk of their funding due to the pandemic; it is growing from strength to strength.   Somerset West,…

Tembisa Mom Turns Illegal Dump Site into Vegetable Garden

by Masego Mafata@GroundUp_NewsSeptember 30, 2021 882 0

Itumeleng Phiri started a recycling business on the site, then a food garden.   Tembisa, South Africa (30 September 2021) – For years Itumeleng Phiri watched in frustration as people illegally…

Mama Fifi Inspires by Growing Veggies in Inner City Johannesburg

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvSeptember 30, 2021October 1, 2021 1,434 0

Bertrams Inner City Farm, run by Mama Fifi, highlights the positive impact growing fresh food can have on a community, even in the inner city.   Johannesburg, South Africa (30…