Our elusive forest fauna ~ Part 1


The smallest of all the antelope is the blue duiker (Philantomba monticola), a small, forest-dwelling duiker found in Central Africa and South Western South Africa.
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5 tips for eco friendly living

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Being environmentally aware should not take too much effort. Follow these five simple rules, and you can make a difference:

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Food waste and global warming

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Did you know that food waste contributes to global warming? When organic material decomposes in landfills without the oxygen, it … Continue reading

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THE PHANTOM FACIAL


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At Phantom Forest we have adopted a holistic approach to facial treatments, and have created a routine that … Continue reading

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5 Tips for growing tomatoes

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If you’d love to harvest juicy organically grown tomatoes from your garden, here are five tips to help get you started…

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House-smoked Dullstroom salmon trout with beetroot pickled quails eggs, cucumber salad and a ginger and caramelised lemon vinaigrette

We smoke our own salmon at Phantom Forest, but a good quality shop-bought smoked salmon will work just as well.

For the vinaigrette:

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Green cleaning solutions for kitchen counters

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The room where food is prepared, stored and often enjoyed requires constant vigilance. Splatters, spills and errant crumbs can build up and collect out of sight, … Continue reading

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Click to eco-friendly printing

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To save paper and ink, preview your documents before you print. Ensure you have the correct number of copies and destination, and use … Continue reading

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How to make a natural disinfectant

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Many commercial cleaning products contain hazardous chemicals that can cause nasty respiratory problems, skin irritations and pollute the air in your … Continue reading

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STRAWBERRY SANTAS

When I first saw these, it was love at first sight! They make a great addition to any Christmas platter, and I will be … Continue reading

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