Vermiculture: All about Worm Farms and Vermicompost
Vermiculture is the name given to the farming, rearing or cultivation of worms (specifically earthworms), and the technology or scientific processes that are implemented to make the worms beneficial for farming or gardening practices. ‘worm farms’ primarily refers to the process of using worms to decompose organic food wastes into a nutrient-rich material. Vermicompost, the […]
Spekboom: South Africa’s Environmental Miracle Worker
Spekboom (Portulacaria afra) is a native South African tree known as the “environmental miracle worker” — with the potential to reduce carbon emissions like no other plant can. Indigenous to the Western Cape and Eastern Cape, it’s the country’s very own solution to tackling climate change and restoring the natural balance. Spekboom has the ability […]
From Farm To Table: A Menu Inspired By Conservation
From Farm to Table: A Menu Inspired by Nature Conservation Cape Town, 21 September 2023 On your next visit to Aquila Private Game Reserve and Spa, be sure to look out for the fruits of ARC’s sustainability initiatives. As you sit down to relish a delightful meal or sip on an ice-cold drink after your […]