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.
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Your guide to slow living
Ending the season strong
My Mid-January Garden Feeding Routine (To Carry Us to the End of the Season + Prep for Winter) Mid-January is usually when I do a slow walk through the garden and I can feel what’s happening. Everything is still producing, still growing, still trying… but the soil...
Tomato Rescue
Mid-January Tomato Rescue: How I Keep My Tomatoes Strong Until the End of the Season If you’re reading this in mid-January, you’re probably standing in your garden doing that tomato look… You know the one.The plants are still producing, but suddenly they look a...
How Long Your Garden Can Really Survive Without You
Beds vs Containers — and what we’ve learned at VanZylStead Every December, I get dozens of panicked messages that all sound the same:“Tash… we’re going away for a week. Will my garden die?” And honestly — I get it.We pour our hearts (and our compost!) into these...
