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
Your Practical September Garden Checklist
This is your working garden companion for September. Print it out, keep it somewhere close, and actually use it. Take it into the garden, tick things off, write down what you're planting and make notes as you go.
By the end of September, I want this checklist to look like it has actually lived in your garden with you.
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HOW MUCH SHOULD YOU ACTUALLY PLANT FOR YOUR FAMILY?
Okay, so you’ve decided what you want to grow. You’ve bought the seeds. You’ve got the seedlings. And then comes the BIG question. How much must I actually plant? Because let’s be honest, it is VERY easy to get carried away. You open a packet of lettuce seeds, they’re...
ARE YOUR SEEDLINGS READY TO PLANT OUT?
September! We made it. The days are getting longer, there’s that little bit of warmth in the afternoon, and suddenly every gardener has the same feeling. RIGHT. LET’S PLANT EVERYTHING. And if you’ve been raising seedlings for the last few weeks, you’re probably...
