In a kloof of the Rooiberg

Vygie or mesemb flowers herald the good times. Shortly after the rain these bright blotches transform the monotone veld colouring to sheer excitement. How can such light touches convert the overall message to the observer so dramatically?

Those at home here know when things are going well. The familiar environment conveys slight signals of wellbeing or their absence; things mostly missed by strangers.

Every plant performs according to its nature in each season. New leaves, flowers, fruits, seeds, even the next generation arrive and depart, all in good time.

Services to thirsty pollinators, hungry leaf browsers, fruit eaters, shelter seekers and home builders are rendered without complaint.

Benefits are received in return from many that drop something nutritious, transport pollen or seeds and even prune a branch, stimulating new growth. Life in the bush is an infinitely social affair. Interactive across all species; big, small and invisible.