Every spring along the De kelders coastline we are treated to magnificent flowering displays of the rooi trewwa, Satyrium carneum. This year for some reason has been really special with literally thousands of these magnificent ground orchids in full flower. Perhaps … Continue reading
Spring has certainly sprung in the Overberg and we have had a magnificent week with beautiful warm weather. I have been doing lots of walking in the fynbos and taking in all the magnificent spring colours, smells and beautiful flowers. … Continue reading
Dear Fynbos Forum colleagues, Please have a look at the fantastic (draft) programme we have lined up for Fynbos Forum, 2014 in Knysna. Please see attachment. There will be interesting workshops, great plenaries, loads of talks and posters, a disco … Continue reading
1st ANNUAL INDIGENOUS PLANT FAIR BWI Waverley Hills is planning a unique Fynbos/Indigenous Plant Fair on their property in September. They are providing an opportunity for any local suppliers of fynbos or indigenous plants, suppliers of garden equipment and garden craft to showcase their products … Continue reading
Wendy Hitchcock will be organising another of her excellent Intoduction to Fynbos identification courses from the 30 June -4 July 2014 at the Gold Fields Centre Kirstenbosch. The cost per participant is R2000. For more information contact Wendy Hitchcock at Hitchcock@mweb.co.za
Draft Registration form Fynbos Forum 2014 -v2 First Announcement Fynbos Forum 2014 -v2 Dear Fynbos Forum member, Please note that the deadline for the submission of abstracts for the 2014 forum in Knysna was 4th June. If you wish … Continue reading
Hi Sean, Thanks for the beautiful blog. I have enjoyed exploring it. I represent the “Friends of Zeekoevlei and Rondevlei” and I run a nursery that grows species from the Cape Peninsula from three veg types: Cape Flats Dune strandveld … Continue reading
Draft Registration form Fynbos Forum 2014 -v2 GUIDELINES ABSTRACTS 2014 FORUM Its that time of year again and Fynbos forum 2014 is drawing nearer. This is a great opportunity to pick up some of the latest research findings, interact with … Continue reading
Annual Symposium Registration Form 2014 Annual Symposium Abstract Submission 2014 Dear Colleague, We would like to encourage all interested parties to register for the Annual Symposium on the Management of Alien plants. The event this year will be taking place at … Continue reading
I took a walk through Flower Valley today and came across stacks of Gladiolus meridionalis in full flower. These are really beautiful Glads, with magnificent pink flowers that are adapted to pollination by sunbirds. Somewhat unusual for sunbird pollination, the … Continue reading
