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

WHAT? You can eat Elephant Ear?
Let me introduce you to Taro! Taro or elephant ears are grown for their huge and velvety heart-shaped leaves in shades of lime green, purple, or black. Also known as cocoyam, dasheen, godere, and eddo, it has been cultivated as a food crop in many parts of the world...

Carnivorous plants, horror or science?
In 1986, *The Little Shop of Horrors* was released, introducing audiences to carnivorous plants. While it focused more on horror than science, it sparked an interest in plants like the Venus flytrap, which soon became popular in many kitchens. Carnivorous plants...

Meet the hands behind Fire Hawk Designs
It’s Friday night, and we’re about to start a fire, but the wood is wet, the wind is howling, and there’s no Blitz. You’re standing there, blowing with all your might to get the fire going while trying to fan it with paper plates. It’s really not cool! What you need...
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