Routes2Roots

30/12/2024

Some more red sun and beautiful summer evenings

27/12/2024

Red sun ❤️

27/12/2024

A levy of 1.5% of the farm gate price of the herbal tea will be paid into a trust controlled by the Khoi and San, each year.

23/11/2024

The "Le Dumont d'Urville"
Named after Jules Sebastien Cesar Dumont d'Urville, a French explorer and naval officer who explored the Pacific, Australia, and Antarctica
docking in our bay yesterday 🌊

15/11/2024

14/10/2024

In a beautiful collaboration with Fairtree Foundation and Agrico, we are excited to announce the creation of a burgeoning indigenous forest on our De Rust farm! Over 340 trees, including Yellowwood and Wild Olive, have been planted, with the help of De Rust Futura Academy students, ensuring that future generations will benefit from this vibrant ecosystem.

This initiative isn’t just about trees – it’s about community and education. Fairtree also donated R50,000 to support De Rust Futura Academy, a school founded by Getrude Clüver, to nurture the minds of over 1,300 local students.

Discover the roots of this project: https://bit.ly/TheBurgeoningIndigenousForestProject.

27/09/2024

is a Khoisan word for an ancient celebratory dance performed by the San (Bushmen) Nama and Khoi. It is considered one of the oldest dancing styles of indigenous South Africa. Also known as , it is taught from a very young age ❤️🎶

02/09/2024

Traditional pear trea cutting in the gardens of Genadendal Mission Museum

02/09/2024

Gethyllis villosa, a member of the notorious kukumakranka species, is relatively widespread, found from Namaqualand to the Cape Peninsula and extending east to Mossel Bay. It thrives in various habitats, from flats to gentle slopes, often on cooler, south-facing slopes in arid environments where moisture collects and grows in sandy or stony clay soils.
This species is easily recognized by its loosely spiraled leaves, which are covered in coarse white hairs and emerge from a single growth point at ground level. Gethyllis species are geophytic, meaning it has a true bulb that produces leaves during the winter months when conditions are suitable for growth. These leaves die back in the dry summer months, during which the plant enters dormancy.
Summer is also when the plant produces its short-lived but highly fragrant flowers, a striking contrast to the harsh conditions. After pollination, the underground o***y begins to develop but remains hidden until early autumn. When atmospheric pressure changes, usually triggered by approaching cold fronts, the o***y elongates and pushes through the soil, producing fragrant, yellowish-white fruit.
These fruits, often described as "sausages," are highly valued by local communities, who use them to make kukumakranka brandy, a traditional remedy for colic and digestive issues.

Written by: Tristan Kruger
Photo credit: Tristan Kruger
References: Mtsuma, A.(2022) Karoo Desert National Botanical Garden.[Online] https://pza.sanbi.org/gethyllis-villosa Accessed: 02/09/2024

02/09/2024

When the Paramount Chief and dear friend pops in for a quick visit whilst in town and leaves you with a book to finish.. in one day😅

20/08/2024

15/08/2024

With Genadendal Mission Museum – I just got recognised as one of their top fans! 🎉

11/08/2024

17/06/2024

16/06/2024

Lilly escaped from 246 9th street Voelklip. Visitors from CT - about an hout ago. PLEASE BE ON LOOKOUT - Also if someone can post on Voelklip group Please. Please contact Lizel on 0737843841 if you see her