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People we love http://ow.ly/1gy84 #garde

People we love http://ow.ly/1gy84 #garden #maze #cactus #soekershof #cape town #south africa soekershof

Published on Mar 10, 2010, 3:02 pm

“Best Garden in Western Cape” (Indepen

“Best Garden in Western Cape” (Independent, UK) http://ow.ly/1cFiT #sustainablity #travel #south africa #cape town #garden soekershof

Published on Mar 1, 2010, 9:35 am

This month in the garden

Every now and than we shoot in the garden; not with a shotgun but with a digital camera. Here 5 pics; one shows a part of the garden (totalling 11,000sqm and over 2500 different succulent plants outdoor); one showing an elephants foot (Dioscera elephantipes); one with a fruiting Pilosocereus

Published on Feb 17, 2010, 11:45 am

“Best Garden in the Western Cape” (South Africa)

Next week we are with both feet on the ground again: The Independent (UK): “Best Garden in the Western Cape” http://ow.ly/11jQP Warm greetings from the Hot Spot in Klaas Voogds, Herman & Yvonne soekershof

Published on Jan 29, 2010, 6:42 am

BZZZZZZZBee followed

One of our pollinators is BZZZZZZZBee and you might think that bees are always busy pollinating in the garden but this bee is the exception of the rule. Oh yes; BZZZZZZZBee pollinates but also enjoys life like cuddling with a co-worker and having a break. See for yourself:

Published on Oct 12, 2009, 7:29 am

Basic Soil preparation

This post is “Under Construction”. Please be patient. soekershof

Published on Feb 13, 2009, 7:00 pm

Thrip, aphid, worm and beetle control

Insect repellent teas can be made from any strong aromatic weed steeped in water for 48 hours. A good result in the control of beetles, thrips, worms and aphids can be achieved with this recipe: 2 cloves of garlic shredded and placed in enouth water to cover. After 24

Published on Jan 2, 2009, 8:26 am

Earthwork

Almost every country in the world has one; an ancient or contemporary man made Earthwork representing deep spiritual feelings or as an Art form, etc. Our ‘Mama Africa’ is dedicated to the African Continent and its people.   At this very moment we work together in the

Published on Dec 15, 2008, 12:07 pm

Dutch TV: A dream garden in South Africa

Last Saturday around 5 million people (merely Dutch) around the world watched our succulent gardens via the satellite. This 4 minutes item show a global overview of Soekershof and says more than a few dozen pictures. The (spoken) text is partly English. Enjoy the movie       

Published on Nov 25, 2008, 7:05 am

Landmarks in the garden

Every garden has some focal points. The art of landscaping a succulent garden is to have focal points which change with the seasons or even months or weeks. A few of this weeks landmarks: Euphorbia akmat Adenia glauca

Published on Nov 4, 2008, 5:05 am

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