Abalimi Bezekhaya

22/04/2026

This Earth Day, we’re reminded that caring for the planet starts close to home. 🌱🌍

In the Cape Flats, where soil is sandy and resources are limited, small-scale farmers are transforming the land — growing fresh food, supporting their families, and building more resilient communities.

At Abalimi Bezekhaya, this is what connection to nature looks like: hands in the soil, shared knowledge, and the power to grow your own food.🪴💫

In a world that often feels disconnected from nature, these gardens show us what’s possible when people work with the Earth, not against it.

💚 Every training, every seed, every harvest makes a difference.

This Earth Day, take a moment to reconnect — and support solutions that restore both people and the planet. ✨🍀

How are you connecting with nature today?

20/03/2026

Hello, my former colleagues

I hope you’re all doing well. I’m reaching out to express my gratitude to the Abalimi Bezekhaya management for grooming me during my internship and preparing me for the agricultural industry. Thank you for the opportunity to learn and grow.

I remember the tasks you delegated to me, such as managing the herb garden, handling sales when Amanda was away, and planting vegetables. I didn’t appreciate the value of those tasks at the time, but I’ve come to realize that each one played a significant role in my development. Even something as simple as leading meetings has helped me improve my public speaking skills.

There’s a lot more I could say, but I’ll keep it brief. I wish Abalimi Bezekhaya could secure funding to continue taking on interns and providing them with valuable training. You’ve created an environment where interns can truly grow and prepare for the industry.

I’m Maliviwe Wogqoyi, a proud product of Abalimi Bezekhaya, and I’m doing well in the agricultural industry.

Thank you again!

09/03/2026

What an amazing event celebrating the launch of Goal50in Heideveld. James and the team at have done an amazing job in partnership with the .building.collective and the community of Heideveld. We need more of these ECDs and we need the Agrihub in Khayelitsha. Ma Kaba has her dream and we working with the team to make it a reality. As always, lovely to hear Alderman speak. Cape Towns’ leadership brings hope for our country. It was very special hearing .sampson singing about our African Dream 💕

31/12/2025

Happy New Year, Abalimi family!
A new season begins — full of fresh starts, new seedlings, and shared hope.
Here’s to a 2025 filled with abundance, unity, and growth for us all. 🌱✨

29/12/2025

As another year comes to a close 🌿

Throughout 2025, our garden centres stayed active while we shared many hands-on training sessions and learning experiences together 🤝🌱

Thank you for growing with us — we can’t wait to welcome you back in the new year! 💚✨

24/12/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas from Abalimi Bezekhaya! 🎄

As we celebrate this festive season, we want to thank our incredible community of farmers, supporters, and friends.
May your holidays be filled with warmth, joy, and plenty of green moments — just like our gardens! 🌱✨

19/12/2025

In 2025, we’ve been busy helping our farmers grow! 🌱

✅ 340 tons of nutrient-rich manure distributed
✅ 610,600 fresh seedlings supplied

Thanks to these resources, our farmers have been able to nurture healthy, thriving gardens all year long. Together, we’re growing hope, food security, and strong communities. 💚
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Looking to grow your own garden? 🌱
Visit our Abalimi garden centres to pick up seeds, seedlings, and other essential agricultural resources.

14/12/2025

Some of you might remember Ma Bokolo who managed to our Nyanga Garden Centre for many years.

She retired three years ago and moved back to the Eastern Cape but has not stopped growing vegetables.

Abalimi supports farmers in the Eastern Cape and here you can see her latest harvest. She really knows how to make magic. Keep up the great work Ma Bokolo!!✨🍀

12/12/2025

Thank you Abalimi family!🌿
As this year comes to a close, we’ll be taking a short break from 15 December to 5 January.
Your support, collaboration, and dedication to community farming have meant so much to us.

We wish you a restful and joyful festive season.🎄
We look forward to welcoming you back in the new year—renewed, inspired, and ready to keep growing together. 🌱✨

31/10/2025

Every week, we bring you a fresh selection of organic seedlings — carefully grown, naturally nurtured, and full of life. 🌱

Our seedlings come straight from trusted organic growers who believe that healthy soil is the foundation of healthy food. No chemicals, no shortcuts — just pure, sustainable growth from seed to sprout.

Starting your garden with organic seedlings means giving your plants the best possible beginning: stronger roots, better resistance, and vegetables that are as nutrient-rich as they are delicious. 🍅🥕🌽

24/10/2025

🌿 This week, Abalimi Bezekhaya hosted a three-day Basic Urban Agriculture Training — and what an inspiring few days it was! 🙌

More than 20 enthusiastic participants came together to learn the fundamentals of organic farming and urban gardening — from planting seeds and preparing soil to understanding how to grow healthy, sustainable food even in challenging urban conditions. 🌱💧

The training combined theory and hands-on practice: after learning about different cultivation methods and soil management in the classroom, participants got the chance to apply their new knowledge directly in the garden. 🌾

We’re proud to see so many community members taking steps toward greener cities, stronger local food systems, and a more sustainable future! 💚🌍

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24/10/2025