Welcome to VanZylStead
….where urban homesteading meets the embrace of natural living. Nestled in the heart of Cape Town, South Africa, our homestead is a sanctuary of simplicity and sustainability.
We are firm believers in the power of returning to our roots, cultivating our own nourishment, and cherishing the bounties of nature. Guided by our faith and a deep reverence for the Earth, we strive to live harmoniously with our surroundings, embracing a lifestyle that is both gentle on the planet and enriching for our souls.
Join us on our journey as we share our passion for holistic health, organic gardening, and the pursuit of a simpler, more intentional way of life.
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Your guide to slow living
Those first flowers: leave them or pinch them off?
Should you remove the first flowers from young vegetable plants? You bring home a beautiful little tomato, pepper or aubergine seedling from the nursery and notice something exciting: It already has flowers! Surely that's a good thing? Flowers mean fruit is...
What Are These Knots on My Roots? Let’s Talk Nematodes
Nematodes in the veggie garden – what now? A few days ago I walked into the veggie garden and noticed something strange with my spinach. Most of the plants looked absolutely fine. In fact, during the day I didn't really take much notice of them because I knew I was...
Get Those Tomatoes Up! Different Ways to Trellis Your Tomatoes
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