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 Is Your Fruit Trying to Tell You?
What Is Your Fruit Trying to Tell You? This week, we've been listening to our vegetable plants! First, we looked at what the leaves are telling us, then we moved on to the flowers, and today we're looking at the part we've all been patiently waiting for — the fruit!...
What Are Your Flowers Trying to Tell You?
What Are Your Flowers Trying to Tell You? On Monday we chatted about what your leaves are telling you. Yellow leaves, curled leaves and spots can give you some very good clues about what is happening with a plant. But leaves aren't the only ones talking. At this time...
What Is Your Veggie Garden Trying to Tell You? Part 1
What Is Your Veggie Garden Trying to Tell You? Part 1: Read the Leaves One thing I do almost every morning is walk through the veggie garden. Sometimes with coffee in hand, sometimes while I’m actually supposed to be doing something completely different, but I always...
