Acer Palmatum Projects 2016 Update

Originally posted on Robert Nocher Shohin Bonsai:
With the 2016 season at an end, its time for me to assess the progress I have made this year with 2 acer palmatum bonsai trees that I am developing; one from seed and the other from shop bought material. The first one, which was started from seed in 2001 has spent all of its’ life in a pot.… Continue reading Acer Palmatum Projects 2016 Update

Best of Cape Town’s Table Mountain National Park

Originally posted on unique family traveler:
Planning your “bucket list” safari to South Africa? Make sure to include a stay in Cape Town, the country’s coastal capital, where African, European, and Asian cultures meet. This city, positioned on the Cape Peninsula, is also (allegedly) where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet. This dubious distinction actually goes to Cape Agulhas, which lies further along the coast… Continue reading Best of Cape Town’s Table Mountain National Park

Kirstenbosh in Pictures

Originally posted on Wings and Wilderness:
The Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens are a without a doubt the most beautiful gardens in the world. Nestled at the foot of Table Mountain, these gardens display the best that the Cape Floral Kingdom has to offer and in doing so provide a haven for wildlife. On a recent visit to the gardens we were in for a treat. Every… Continue reading Kirstenbosh in Pictures

Birding and Botany in the Darling Hills

Originally posted on Wings and Wilderness:
Last week a group of us headed out to the Darling Hills on a road trip filled with birding and botany. The Western Cape never fails to amaze me with its charming destinations and endless secrets. The day yielded a lifer (Curlew) and four new species for my birding year list. On top of this we were treated to… Continue reading Birding and Botany in the Darling Hills