Permaculture Gardening

With our food forest garden we are creating a show case to prove that it is possible to grow healthy food in South Africa at an Accommodation and to take foodsecurity into one's own hands.

Browse our plant list of edible species below and try growing them too or come and experience their fresh taste on your next Plett holiday.

Complete Plant List

Food Forest News

Flowers growing in Plettenberg Bay at la Vista Lodge

Flowers growing in Plettenberg Bay at la Vista ...

Axel Will

have been growing at Rosheen Crescent for many years. Previous owners had wonderful flowers in their garden at the house. Gardening for food is fun, but the Garden Route is well known...

Flowers growing in Plettenberg Bay at la Vista ...

Axel Will

have been growing at Rosheen Crescent for many years. Previous owners had wonderful flowers in their garden at the house. Gardening for food is fun, but the Garden Route is well known...

Successfully stabilising a once subsiding house in Plettenberg Bay

Successfully stabilising a once subsiding house...

Axel Will

Those who came first to Plettenberg Bay took the best spots. Back in 2010 when I was 30 years I thought what may go wrong with a property that has an everchanging...

Successfully stabilising a once subsiding house...

Axel Will

Those who came first to Plettenberg Bay took the best spots. Back in 2010 when I was 30 years I thought what may go wrong with a property that has an everchanging...

People you need to follow if you want to grow your own food

People you need to follow if you want to grow y...

Axel Will

if you need more inspirations to start your own food forest, those people are pioneers in permaculture and can teach you a ton on how to grow your own food....

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People you need to follow if you want to grow y...

Axel Will

if you need more inspirations to start your own food forest, those people are pioneers in permaculture and can teach you a ton on how to grow your own food....

1 comment
Impressive Health benefits of our fresh Herbs at la Food Forest

Impressive Health benefits of our fresh Herbs a...

Axel Will

HEALTH BENEFITS OF HERBS Here are a few ways in which our fresh herbs at la Food Forest can benefit your health: Chives: Chives improve digestion and are high in...

Impressive Health benefits of our fresh Herbs a...

Axel Will

HEALTH BENEFITS OF HERBS Here are a few ways in which our fresh herbs at la Food Forest can benefit your health: Chives: Chives improve digestion and are high in...

Garden Route climate and weather is ideal for plants and holiday makers!

Garden Route climate and weather is ideal for p...

Axel Will

Perfect Garden Route Weather and Climate Our Garden Route region has a Oceanic Mediterranean climate, with moderately hot summers, and mild to chilly winters. It is one of the richest...

Garden Route climate and weather is ideal for p...

Axel Will

Perfect Garden Route Weather and Climate Our Garden Route region has a Oceanic Mediterranean climate, with moderately hot summers, and mild to chilly winters. It is one of the richest...

Locally grown food is healthier

Locally grown food is healthier

Axel Will

The main health benefit of locally grown food is that it's fresher. Fruits and vegetables begin to lose their nutrients within 24 hours of being picked, so fresher produce is...

Locally grown food is healthier

Axel Will

The main health benefit of locally grown food is that it's fresher. Fruits and vegetables begin to lose their nutrients within 24 hours of being picked, so fresher produce is...