Mulch

...An added advantage of organic mulches is that they decompose and provide a source of nutrients for soil microbes, which in turn provides nutrients to the plant...
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Marakele National Park Accommodation

...  The camp consists of safari tents, each with a bathroom on a raised deck, well situated under the shade of riverine trees...
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Nature Reserve Near Winterton

...  Spioenkop Mountain is the site of a famous battle which took place in 1900 where the British suffered one of their worst defeats of the war. The soldiers tried to outflank the Boers, but were cut down by accurate fire...
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Cotton's Growth Cycle

...This results in a beautiful display of ‘snow covered’ cotton fields.Cotton Management PracticesVarious management practices can be employed to facilitate maximum yield and ease of harvesting...
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Helmeted Guineafowl Behaviour

...Guineafowl are opportunistic in their choice of food and their diet includes bulbs, seeds and the stems of plants like Cyperus sedges. They consume large quantities of protein-rich invertebrates during the breeding season.By Megan Emmett..
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Finfish Farming in South Africa

...  In 2015 the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and Stellenbosch University (SU) tested the feasibility of farming dusky kob in sea cages in Richards Bay in KwaZulu-Natal. Twenty-two tonnes of dusky kob were harvested in 2017...
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Afrikaner Cattle Breeders Society of South Africa

...  Breed standards of excellence and scale of points were determined during the inaugural meeting of the society, with Pierre Fouché of Leeudoringstad being appointed as the society’s first president and David van der Linde of Standerton..
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Greyton

...An area of 2 200 ha to the northeast of the town has been set aside as a municipal nature reserve, and can be explored along a network of walks and trails ranging in duration from 30 minutes to three hours...
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Carrots

...Fertilize before planting by working the first application of fertilizer into the top15cm of the soil of the plant area.ClimateCarrots are a cool-season crop and can withstand moderate frost and is fairly adaptable to high temperatures of 28°C and higher..
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Accommodation in Sabi Sand Game Reserve

...The best chance of getting your ultimate leopard photo is in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve and there are a plethora of luxury safari lodges to choose from...
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Botrivier

...BotrivierBotrivierBeauty of the OverbergBotrivier is a small farming town in the Overberg region of the Western Cape, South Africa. It lies on the slopes of the Houw Hoek Mountains and is surrounded by fynbos, wheat fields and historical wine farms...
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Kololo Game Reserve

...Kololo Game ReserveKololo Game ReserveAn Excellent Destination for FamiliesThe Kololo Game Reserve is spread over 3 000 hectares of land across the beautiful Waterberg Biosphere, located in the Limpopo Province of South Africa...
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Variable Skink

...The eggs hatch after an incubation period of 60 days. The young grow fast and reach maturity at the age of eight months.Variable Skink DistributionIn South Africa, the variable skink can be found in the southern regions of the Eastern Cape...
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Unique Adventure

...The babysitter facilities are of a great convenience to parents who might seek a few quiet moments to themselves, enjoying a spot of game viewing or a romantic meal at the 5-star restaurant...
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Top Paragliding Spots in South Africa

...The activity offered throughout Mzansi, so wherever you find yourself, you’ll be able to access the skies and view gorgeous mountain ranges, coastlines, farmlands and stretches of bushveld that make up the splendor of South Africa...
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Water for Bees

...For example, they prefer urine or pool water over that of a lake. A recent study showed that bees preferred water with 0.15 – 0.3% salt (NaCl). This is about 1 teaspoon of non-iodinated salt per 3.5 liters of water...
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Real Life Story: Helping the Community

...seeds are drying on the kitchen windowsill for the next round of planting), green beans and maize at various stages of maturity...
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Global Warming

...South Africa Online ® tells the stories of those non-complicit life forms, such as animals, plants and marine life, whose very existence is threatened by the effects of fossil-fuel pollution, greenhouse gasses and natural cycles of global warming...
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Lydenburg Relics

...Lydenburg RelicsLydenburg RelicsLydenburg HeadsPhoto Courtesy of: Iziko Museums of South Africa, Social History Collections, UCT Loan Collection.Photo Courtesy of: Iziko Museums of South Africa, Social History Collections, UCT Loan Collection.Photo Courtesy..
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The Art of Weaving in Grass

...The Art of Weaving in GrassThe Art of Weaving in Grass©Heini SchneebeliClosely-coiled grass and reed baskets are commonly made for a variety of purposes such as the storing of grain and other foodstuffs in the homestead, including liquids like milk..
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Things to Do in Shelly Beach

...At the park you’re also able to get a bird’s eye view of the mating and courtship rituals of gaboon vipers, boomslang and mambas...
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Cheetah

...In areas of good shelter and few predators, the cheetahs possibility of survival is rather strong.Cheetah BehaviourSome individuals prefer to live solitarily, although cheetahs live in family groups of 2 - 6.They are diurnal and most active at sunrise..
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Things to Do at Matroosberg Private Nature Reserve

...You’ll meet the farming members of the Smith family and their staff, and get to know the inner workings of their successful endeavours...
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Activities in Cape Agulhas and Struis Bay

...Following the shore route, you’ll be taken into the hills of Agulhas, which offer spectacular views of the ocean...
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Williston Attractions

...Musicians from across the country come to perform, but the real stars of the show are the Nama Riel dancers.Langbaken Cheese©Jacques MaraisThe cold room with wheels of cheese at Langbaken, just outside of Williston.Although the dry Upper Karoo is..
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