LUDWIG'S INSECTICIDE Very broad spectrum organic insecticide authorised for use in organic agriculture by ECOCERT SA F-32600. Contains garlic juice, canola oil and natural pyrethrum. Used for the control of ants, aphids, red spider mite, white fly, astylus beetle, chafer beetle, CMR beetle, Flower beetle, American boilworm, thrips and wood-eating termites. Canola oil kills targeted small-bodied insects on contact by means of suffocation. Garlic keeps insects away from plants. Pyrethrum has a stomach poison activity of max 24 hours. Toxic to fish, moderately toxic to bees. Very low toxicity to mammals. No secondary poisoning. Formulations can be toxic to sensitive plant varieties at highest and double the dosage rates. Non-persistent in the environment. Harvesting of edible crops 48 hours after last application.
AGRI ORGANICS Agric Organics is a part of Roll on Lawn, and is an organic compost company started by Christo Snyman. A variety of types of compost are available, some based on sawdust, pine-peelings, riversand, topsoil and many more. They undergo the CMC method of composting, as well as some of the company's own techniques.
Available for collection in bulk quanitites in Strand on the corner of N2 and Broadlands at Mondeor Garden & Life. Pricing is around R200 for 0.5m cubed (minimum collection size).
For more information:
Tel: 021 852 8632
Fax: 021 852 3027
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MARGARET ROBERTS (DIPEL) BIOLOGICAL CATERPILLAR INSECTICIDE A biological, natural insecticide that contains Bacillus thuringiensis var kurstaki. Used for the control of destructive leaf-eating larvae Lepidopterosus spp. (such as American boil worm, lily borer, semi-looper, cabbage caterpillars, orange-dog caterpillar and lawn caterpillar). No harmful toxic residues. No secondary poisoning. Harmless to bees, birds, fish, pets, wildlife, beneficial insects and natural predators. Can cause harm to young larvae of butterfly species, has no effects on adults. Avoid spraying onto plants visited by adult butterflies. Harvesting of edible crops directly after application.
MARGARET ROBERTS COMPOST MAKER Margaret Roberts Compost Maker is a blend of carefully selected organic matter that serves as source of energy for millions of micro-organisms to start the biological processes that break down garden refuse and turns it into rich compost full of humus. It is harmless to fish, birds, wildlife, earthworms, micro-organisms, pets and humans. It leaves no harmful toxic residues and no secondary poisoning.
MARGARET ROBERT'S ORGANIC FUNGICIDE A broad spectrum organic fungicide/bactericide solution for the control of powdery mildew authorised for use in organic agriculture by ECOCERT SA F-32600. The product is registered in South Africa for powdery mildew on roses, ornamentals and peas. Experimental trials for the registration of diseases other than powdery mildew are in process (in the US and EU, the product is also used for bacterial leaf spots, anthracnose, damping-off, downy mildew, botrytis rot and others). Once efficacy is completed, diseases can be added to the label. Consult the manufacturer or distributor for more information. The formulation has a very low oral toxicity towards humans, wildlife and pets. No harm to fish, birds, wildlife, beneficial predators at recommended dosage rates. There is no secondary poisoning and edible crops can be harvested 24 hours after the last application.
MARGARET ROBERT'S ORGANIC INSECTICIDE Organic insecticide for the control of small bodied insects authorised for use in organic agriculture by ECOCERT SA F-32600. Contains garlic juiced extract and canola oil. Used for the control of aphids, red spider mite, white fly, mealy bug, scale, and Australian bug. Canola oil kills targeted small-bodied insects on contact by means of suffocation. Garlic keeps insects away from plants. Low impact on bigger bodied beneficial insects and natural predators. The product is harmless to fish, birds, wildlife, pets and humans. However, never allow oil formulations to form a layer over water surfaces as huge quantities of any oil will cut off the oxygen supply to aquatic organisms which can result in harm to aquatic life like frogs etc. No harmful toxic residues for prolonged periods and no secondary poisoning. Formulations can be phytotoxic to sensitive plant varieties at highest dosage rates. Short persistency in the environment. Harvesting of edible crops within 24 hours.
MARGARET ROBERT'S ORGANIC SUPERCHARGER For general feeding of all plants in your garden or containers, use Margaret Roberts Organic Supercharger. Dilute 10 ml (a bottle cap full) Organic Supercharger with 3 litres water. Organic Supercharger can be applied with a fine rose watering can or a pressure garden sprayer.Regular feeding results in stronger, healthier plants that are less susceptible to disease. More frequent use is sometimes desirable and will not harm the plants if used as directed.
PLANTWIZE…GET WISE ABOUT PLANTS Plantwize offers a themed and personalised organic garden landscaping design and manintenance service in the Cape Town area. Landscape designs draw on indigenous, fynbos & permaculture expertise and provide environmentally sensitive, water-wise solutions and innovative organic herb and veggie gardens. Plantwize also offers courses on organic and indigenous gardening.
THE COMPOST TUMBLER Make compost in as little as two weeks with the Compost Tumbler. Simply add grass trimmings, kitchen waste, leaves, or any organic material to the Tumbler. Once the Compost Tumbler is full, temperatures will reach 50 degrees by the second day. To receive optimum compost in as little as 10 -14 days, it is suggested that you grind large amounts of organic waste such as banana peels, etc. and grass clippings. The combination of nitrogen from grass clippings, the carbon from mulch, and the oxygen created from turning the Tumbler can produce 7 bags of optimum compost in as little as 2 weeks with the Compost Tumbler. This method of recycling saves the cost of compost purchases, saves landfill space, and reduces cost of waste transport.
Where to buy:
For order enquiries contact:
Tel: (011) 472 1567
Cell: 084 868 7953
GREEN GENIE The Green Genie is a home composter, making composting easy and safe. The bin has a lid, which traps heat and moisture, helping the compost form faster and more efficiently. There is a slide cover near the bottom of the bin, so that the compost can be removed with a spade. It is quite a large bin, with a capacity of 150litres, and thus will take a while to fill, making composting easy and less time consuming.
FOOD GARDENS FOUNDATION
Food Gardens Foundation is a non-profit organisation providing training for adults and children in creating and managing a food garden. It's aim is to build environmental awareness amongst disadvantaged people, learners, and even in governemnent and corporations. They offer training programs to community groups as well as to individuals, schools, universities and hospitals. Food gardens are an easy, cheap and efficient method of small-scale farming, ideal for homes. A food garden uses only the available resources and is totally environmentally friendly (plus all fertilizer comes from compost).
For more information, visit their website: www.foodgardensfoundation.org.za
The foundation is based in Johanesburg, but there is a sister foundation called Soil For Life in Cape Town.
Tel: 011 880 5956/7
Fax: 086 549 0096
To email, visit the website and send a message via their webmail system.
SEED
SEED is a registered non-profit organisation, based in the Cape Flats, that aims to transform low-income education by using permaculture principles and environmental orientation. The organisation implements food garndens and "organic classroom" programmes, in which the school creates its own food garden, run by the students and teachers, to create awareness and potentially benefit the school by providing a fund-raising tool.
SEED sells clothes, books and gardening equipment to raise funds, and a donation system is available on their website.
For more information visit www.seed.org.za
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