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Gardening to repel mosquitoes

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Spring is upon us and so are mosquitoes! Instead of swatting … Continue reading

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Blue duiker

Blue duiker

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One of the inhabitants of the “Phantom Forest” is the Blue duiker (Cephalophus monticola), … Continue reading

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5 eco-friendly spring cleaning tips

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With spring just around the corner, it’s as good a time as any … Continue reading

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Old books revived

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Every year we start a diary with good intentions of writing down appointments and … Continue reading

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Green cleaning with tea

 

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Who would have thought a pot of tea could do wonders for wooden … Continue reading

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Eco-friendly Painting Tips

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Maybe you don’t want a forest-green home, but you can still keep … Continue reading

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Pan seared Angus beef fillet with gorgonzola creamed samp, green beans and a sweet onion jus

I love Angus beef fillet, and cut it into medallions of about 200g each, which … Continue reading

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Leopard Trail – Phantom Forest

The walks around Phantom Forest Eco Reserve are breathtakingly beautiful, so we thought … Continue reading

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4 Easy Ways to Save Energy with Your Computer

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The age of the Internet definitely has its environmental ups and downs. Computers, though they … Continue reading

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African Sea Escape

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The rocky reefs off the western coast of South Africa are home to … Continue reading

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