Trout cape

ome and share the tranquillity of our working dairy farm in Mooi River, KwaZulu Natal Midlands Milky Lane Cottage is situated on Niekerksfontein Farm - a hectare dairy farm milking 800 cows supplying Honeydew Dairies. The farm is on the Rkm out of Mooi River, we are close to the Midlands Meander route, within easy reach of the finest restaurants, schools, spas, galleries and wedding venues in the country Wander in the fields amongst our dairy cows or in the natural veld that is home to Oribi, Reed Buck, Duicker as well as nocturnal Ant Bears, Aard Varks, Brown Hyena and Porcupine. We have an abundant bird population with 28 pairs of Blue Crane and 12 pairs of Crested Crane being counted on the pastures. >br> There are 3 catchment dams and 2 holding dams that are stocked with Bass. The top catchment dam is stocked with trout so you are more than welcome to bring your own rod. For the more adventurous and energetic there are some good mountain bike rides and a more strenuous hike through the gorge up to the small waterfall during the rainy season. There are farm gates all over the farm to keep animals either in or out so if all gates can be left in the manner they were found it will be greatly appreciate. Milking and calf takes place twice a day and visitors are more than welcome to watch R/night for the cottage. R200/child/night under 12 and R50/night younger than 4. A sleeper coach can be added in the lounge - Sleeps 4 - 5 persons Milky Lane cottage is a beautifully appointed 2 bedroom cottage with a full bathroom. It has its own garden entrance and garage parking Fishing There are 3 catchment dams and 2 holding dams that are stocked with Bass. The top catchment dam is stocked with trout so you are more than welcome to bring your own rod Game Viewing Wander in the fields amongst our dairy cows or in the natural veld that is home to Oribi, Reed Buck, Duicker as well as nocturnal Ant Bears, Aard Varks, Brown Hyena and Porcupine Bird Watching We have an abundant bird population with 28 pairs of Blue Crane and 12 pairs of Crested Crane being counted on the pastures. There is a large raptor population with Gymnogenes, Fish Eagles, Jackal Buzzards and Long crested eagles being frequently spotted. Large flocks of White Backed Cape vultures also frequent the farm as well as an array of the smaller and water variety birds Hiking Trails For the more adventurous and energetic there are some good mountain bike rides and a more strenuous hike through the gorge up to the small waterfall during the rainy season Other Activities Milking and calf takes place twice a day and visitors are more than welcome to watch. Whether you want to overnight en-route to the coast or inland, explore the numerous attractions of the Midlands Meander, or just to relax and unwind in our tranquil surroundings, come and enjoy the fresh country air and our warm hospitality 350 The cottage has a queen size bed and two single beds in the second bedroom. A sleeper couch can be installed upon request. Snuggle up with our crisp white percale linen, complementary sherry, electric blankets and duck- or goose-down duvets. All our bathrooms feature good quality thick and thirsty white towels, complementary shampoos, body lotions and soaps.Heaters, thick duvets, fireplaces and electric blankets are provided for extra cosiness during those chilly winter evenings.The kitchen is fully equipped and there is a full bouquet DSTV For your additional comfort, we provide tea, coffee, home-made rusks, fresh fruit and flowers in each room, hairdryer, welcoming sherry. There are braai facilities. Firewood is supplied – please bring your own charcoal

Leucosidea sericea Seeds Common Names: Oldwood or Ouhout This is a small tree of great character which grows in the eastern parts of South Africa. It is a very versatile addition to the indigenous garden. Leucosidea sericea, commonly known as Oldwood or Ouhout, is a species of evergreen tree and large shrub native to the Afromontane regions of Southern Africa. It is the sole species in the genus Leucosidea. The generic name (Leucosidea) is derived from the Greek words for "white or grey appearance", while the species name (sericea) is the Latin for "silky" in reference to the silky hairs on the leaves of the tree. The ouhout is often a straggly shrub or a dense, small, evergreen tree, which grows up to 7m tall to 5m wide. It is single or multi-stemmed and branches low down. The bark is rough, reddish brown in colour and flakes off to reveal a smooth light brown under-bark. The leaves are alternately arranged, compound and covered with silky, silver hairs. Each leaf possesses 3 to 4 pairs of leaflets. The veins on the leaves are deeply sunken on the upper surface and protrude on the lower surface. The leaves are a dark green colour above and a lighter green colour below. The margins of the leaflets are deeply serrated. When the leaves are crushed they have a strong herb-like smell. The flowers are greenish-yellow in colour, star-shaped, and grow in spikes at the ends of young shoots in spring (August to September). The fruits are nut-like and about 3 mm in diameter (December to January). This tree is usually found growing in dense thickets at altitudes above metres. It can be found growing in open grassland, along river banks and on wooded, rocky ridges. It is usually found growing in damp conditions, on deep, sandy or clayey and often rocky soil. Leucosidea sericea occurs in the Eastern Cape, Lesotho, western KwaZulu-Natal, the eastern Free State, North West, Gauteng, Mpumalanga, and Limpopo provinces, Swaziland and Zimbabwe. The flowers and young shoots of this plant are browsed by cattle and goats in spring. It forms dense thickets on overgrazed, eroded or otherwise disturbed areas and can, therefore, become a problem plant on farm lands. The ouhout produces nectar which is probably utilised by bees and other insects. The wood makes good, durable fence posts in permanently wet soil even though it is soft. Apparentinous areas where the ouhout occurs near streams it is an indication that they are suitable for being stocked with trout. Zulu people use a paste made from the crushed leaves of Leucosidea sericea for treating ophthalmia (an eye ailment). The tree is used by the local people as a charm to protect the inhabitants of homesteads. The wood of this tree burns slowly and produces a lot of smoke like old and decaying wood. This together with the appearance of the flaky bark has given rise to the tree's common name of "oldwood". You're buying a pack of 20 Seeds We'll supply you with all the germination & care instructions.

The Cape of Good Hope Honey Company source honey directly from selected beekeepers, and even extract their own honey in some cases. Their honey is never heated above hive temperature (38°C), and it is gravity strained not filtered. All honey is local, non-irradiated and bottled with respect to the origin. Pure Eucalyptus honey that we gently cold smoke over oak chips, like smoked salmon or trout Smoke aromas are always gentle and elegant, never dominant Perfect for drizzling over roasts or fish, once it has come out of the oven Made with 100% pure, natural honey - no artificial essences, flavourings or irradiated spices Matured in steel tanks, with very little contact with plastic