Sappi’s Ngodwana nursery embracing Ellepot

This was a scorcher of a day! 42 degrees in White River and spending most of that time in tunnels photographing Ellepot seedlings being planted and grown at the Sappi's Ngodwana Nursery ... a day's sauna session and some steamed up lenses to say the least! But what an impressive nursery. Sappi have recently embracedContinue reading "Sappi’s Ngodwana nursery embracing Ellepot"

Dairy photo Gallery of Rockfontein Farm

I have visited many farms. With each farm I visit, I often get to observe where the priorities are of the farmer other than the running of a farm. With Rockfontein farm, I immediately noticed the staff and the atmosphere on the farm. It's a happy place here.

A weekend in Kruger National Park

I've been on an agricultural Ellepot shoot in White River this last week with a 'weekend' slap bang in the middle of it. With Kruger just a short drive from White River, I decided to head into the bush for a weekend of game viewing! Here are a couple of my favourite sightings. Mongoose SpottedContinue reading "A weekend in Kruger National Park"

A tropical paradise in White River

You can spot them from a mile a way...people who are passionate about something and who make 'it' their way of life. This week I met Johan Jubbe, owner of the Ku De Ta Bed and Breakfast in White River. This is not just a bed and breakfast, this is a tropical garden paradise...in particular,Continue reading "A tropical paradise in White River"

Sutherland Seedlings East London using Ellepot to plant Avo Seedlings

This year I have been visiting various nurseries around South Africa that have embraced the Ellepot planting system. First stop was Sutherland Seedlings in East London who specialize in Avo's. Ellepot planting machine being used at Sutherland Seedlings, East London to plant avo's Washing and disinfecting trays Women workers at Sutherland Seedlings, East London LianneContinue reading "Sutherland Seedlings East London using Ellepot to plant Avo Seedlings"