Here Here is a clip of some major tree felling. The tree in question was by some estimate close on a hundred years old, and unfortunately for it: was a Stone Pine ( not indigenous). I personally do not like cutting any tree down apart from Port Jackson, Wattles or young Blue Gums, but this [...]
Heart shapes in the hoek
This is very weird to say the least. I was up walking through the Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve to look at whats flowering Fynbos wise out and about; and of course appreciate the magnificent views of the valley, when I literally stumbled into a little overhang….finding these The eternal archaeologist in me of course was [...]
&Union @Haut Espoir
Monday, July 6, 2009 Q&A with Rob Armstrong of Haut Espoir: From the land to the glass, and plate. The &UNION team had the fortune of being invited to a barrel tasting and lunch at Haut Espoir with none other than Rob Armstrong. A truly memorable experience. We asked Rob to tell us a little [...]
Hospice and Bastille
Franschhoek Hospice and Bastille The Franschhoek Hospice is a great organisation that is near to our hearts here on the farm. Every year there is an annual wine and art auction, the best the Vignerons have to offer, with proceeds going to Hospice. Were having a bit of pre-emptive strike this year for a good cause, [...]
Biodiversity & Wine Initiative – Haut Espoir
Haut Espoir Area Conserved: 15 ha Wine District: Franschoek Owner / Contact Person: Rob Armstrong Phone: (021) 876 4000 Website: www.hautespoir.co.za Membership Date: 01 August 2006 Biodiversity highlights: Area conserved – 15ha. Haut Espoir have spent large amounts of money restoring their mountain side including extensively re-planting the mountain with 6 342 fynbos seedlings. Their [...]
Caterpillar on a Daisy
This is following somewhat of a theme now… this is now the second creepy crawly I have seen on this same daisy species
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