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Wild flowers bloom on the R382 in the Northern Cape. In August and September each year, the hills and valleys of the Namaqualand are covered in wildflowers and daisies. Research shows that the Namaqualand wildflowers are flowering earlier each decade. The flowers have adapted to the harsh and dry conditions of the Northern Cape, which is prone to low …

Last week, I wrote about gathering plant material from your garden and roadsides, and even the wild materials that are free and can be used as a basis for a spectacularly preserved flower arrangement in your home. All you need are some lovely flowers and foliages, and some time and patience. Though it does not take a whole lot of …