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MOSSEL BAY NEWS - The Midbrak Garden Club members had an interesting excursion on Monday, 9 April.
They visited a garden with huge trees, ferns, water fountains and koi ponds. By the name, Greyfield Place, one might think this was the countryside in England, but it is in Great Brak River. Anita Hechter led the club's excursion.
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Besides learning about Greyfield Place’s history over the past 14 years and the evolution of this garden, the club members found it also served as a backdrop to learn more about home composting and worm farms.
Worm farms can be horizontal or vertical. Not only is worm tea used to enhance plant growth, it also assists the local municipality to reduce the garbage footprint.
Currently, Eden District Municipality puts great effort into promoting worm farms and home composting. However, everybody needs to make an effort to reduce toxic gasses at garbage dump sites, while enhancing one's garden.
A fountain at Greyfield Place.
The morning also included a quick visit to the old, huge pepper tree next to the Spies Art Gallery in Great Brak. Legend has it that this tree is between 150 and 300 years old and a landmark that most locals perhaps forget about.
If you want to take a break from your daily routine one morning per month and rediscover the beautiful area through new eyes, contact Magda Ryksen (044 620 2930 or 072 374 2002).
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