by Louis Jordaan | Apr 17, 2020 | Uncategorised
Lock downed? Frustrated? Trapped? Why not embark on an excursion exploring nature in and around the house? Thinking the lock down got the better of me and that I have lost it altogether? Well, not so you would notice! In the next few episodes, I will show you what we...
by Louis Jordaan | Apr 15, 2020 | Uncategorised
Surely, by now you have been told (ad nauseam!) that during lock down you must stay at home, avoid crowds, about social distancing, washing hands, etc. If you exhibit any symptoms of Covid 19 or have been in contact with a person who has been infected, you have to go...
by Louis Jordaan | Dec 18, 2019 | Uncategorised
Look closely at this Daddy-long-legs to spot the mouthful of babies!
by Louis Jordaan | Dec 6, 2019 | Uncategorised
Earlier this year we received 20mm of rain on Minwater after a long dry spell. And the Karoo Gold (Afr. Granaatbos; Rhigozum obovatum) did not hold back!
by Louis Jordaan | Dec 3, 2019 | Uncategorised
I’ve been keeping close watch on a few plants on Minwater to document the intriguing daily lives of some of our tiny fellow-creatures. Take a close look at this dangling bee. Can you tell what’s going on?
by Louis Jordaan | Dec 1, 2019 | Uncategorised
I had a wonderful time talking at the University of the Third Age in Knysna earlier this year. And their visit to Minwater was one of the highlights of 2019. Here’s an excerpt from their October 2019 Newsletter: Following the fascinating presentation Louis...
