To my absolute delight, I found a farmer around the corner from me who farms organically and sells to the public from his small holding in Kraaifontein. 'Oom' Thys was such a breath of fresh air! He was very honest about which of his produce was organic and if he was not sure, he would say so (whatever veggies he does not grow himself, he buys in from other local sources - not all organic). His prices were also competitive [I bought organic beets [R8 a pack], a large butternut [R5], lemons [R3], bunch of leeks [R9] and honey [R35] - not bad for organic!]. In addition to veggies, he sells honey for one of his neighbours and free range eggs for his other neighbour. He said he also sells free range lamb and his wife makes delicious 'farm style' home cooked meals (not nec. organic) for sale at very reasonable prices to the public. On top of all this, he offers free delivery for his regular customers. To get to 'oom' Thys's place, take the N1 heading to Paarl (from Cape Town) and then take the Maroela Rd turn off (the turn off immediately after the Brighton Rd turn off). At the T junction turn left. You will pass the nursery on your right. Follow the signs on your left (take a left shortly after the nursery at the sign). The house will be further down on your left at sign.
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