We’re incredibly fortunate to have Gen from Flag Farm right around the corner in Salt Rock — a true gem in our community. Ballito and its surrounds are all the richer for her presence and passion.
Author Archives: Leane Schabram
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May
May
Coffee farming is quickly becoming one of the most exciting agricultural developments along KwaZulu-Natal’s North and South Coast. Thanks to the region’s ideal climate and the rising demand for high-quality, locally grown beans, coffee is no longer just imported—it’s being cultivated right here at home.
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Mar
Mar
If you’ve ever been lucky enough to spot a Crowned Hornbill (Tockus alboterminatus) swooping between the trees on Fairview, you’ll know just how special these birds are. They were spotted on Fairview for the first time last year in May by Nic Jordan in his garden.
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Feb
Feb
Growing cauliflower in KZN can be both rewarding and challenging. With the right variety and growing conditions, this cool-season crop can thrive with well-timed planting. Whether you’re growing for local markets or just to grow for your family, you want to get it right.
30
Dec
Dec
A bird with a twist
If you love nature or find unique birds interesting, the Red-throated Wryneck is definitely one to check out. It’s a small bird in the woodpecker family, but it has some cool and unusual traits that make it truly one of a kind.
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Dec
Dec
This delicious fruit is grown right here on Fairview Estates. We have the perfect climate here in KZN, which is tropical with temperatures between 21–33°C. It is also known as the Papaya.
The fruit is soft-skinned and, small or football-sized, and oblong to pear shaped. The flesh is soft and juicy and is yellow to deep rose in colour. The centre is filled with little black seeds.
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Oct
Oct
Fairview Estates has an inspiring story rooted in the heart of the North Coast, from its early days as a sugar cane farm to the vibrant farming estate it is today. Recently, we invited all our Fairview families to witness a traditional cane fire, a bittersweet moment that marked the end of an era. Nic Jordan, one of the original founders of Fairview, wanted to share this nostalgic experience with our new generation of Fairview farmers, knowing it would be the last cane fire as Fairview transitions fully into a residential farming estate. Now, instead of cane fields, our lands flourish with macadamias, coffee, cows, and more!
28
Oct
Oct
The yellow-billed kites are back home on Fairview. They migrate every year to Central-East Africa from late March around the rainy seasons, and come back home for the drier seasons around Summer time.
30
Aug
Aug
What is subsistence farming? It is a type of farming where nearly all the crops or livestock produced are used to sustain the farmer and their family, leaving little to no surplus for sale or trade.
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Aug
Aug
There have been a lucky few to spot the resident Secretary Bird on Fairview Estates. The Secretary Bird is a large bird of prey that is native to Africa and unlike most birds of prey, it spends a lot of time walking on the ground rather than flying.