Abalimi Bezekhaya

Abalimi Bezekhaya Abalimi Bezekhaya teaches home and community gardens to grow vegetables organically in the townships

Abalimi Bezekhaya (meaning farmers of the home in isiXhosa) is a non-profit urban-farming organization, established in 1982, that supports individuals and groups from disadvantaged communities in Cape Town through providing facilitation and training on organic food production for nutrition, health, food security and income generation. Abalimi provides the following support services, which are our five main pillars of development:

1) Training and mentoring, as well as professional extension services (e.g. organisation building, research, soil testing, monitoring and evaluation, management and accounting services).

2) Supply of agricultural inputs for production (e.g. manure, seeds and seedlings) via our garden centres.

3) Soil and infrastructure capital input, which the farmers cannot build up on their own. This includes the major part of their manure to improve soil infrastructure within the harsh dune sand environment and extreme weather conditions and irrigation infrastructure.

4) Support in market access to allow farmers to sell their produce for income generation.

5) Enable farmers to develop their organisations and negotiate all manner of social dynamics.

Happy New Year, Abalimi family!A new season begins โ€” full of fresh starts, new seedlings, and shared hope.Hereโ€™s to a 20...
31/12/2025

Happy New Year, Abalimi family!
A new season begins โ€” full of fresh starts, new seedlings, and shared hope.
Hereโ€™s to a 2025 filled with abundance, unity, and growth for us all. ๐ŸŒฑโœจ

As another year comes to a close ๐ŸŒฟThroughout 2025, our garden centres stayed active while we shared many hands-on traini...
29/12/2025

As another year comes to a close ๐ŸŒฟ

Throughout 2025, our garden centres stayed active while we shared many hands-on training sessions and learning experiences together ๐Ÿค๐ŸŒฑ

Thank you for growing with us โ€” we canโ€™t wait to welcome you back in the new year! ๐Ÿ’šโœจ

๐ŸŽ„ Merry Christmas from Abalimi Bezekhaya! ๐ŸŽ„As we celebrate this festive season, we want to thank our incredible communit...
24/12/2025

๐ŸŽ„ Merry Christmas from Abalimi Bezekhaya! ๐ŸŽ„

As we celebrate this festive season, we want to thank our incredible community of farmers, supporters, and friends.
May your holidays be filled with warmth, joy, and plenty of green moments โ€” just like our gardens! ๐ŸŒฑโœจ

In 2025, weโ€™ve been busy helping our farmers grow! ๐ŸŒฑโœ… 340 tons of nutrient-rich manure distributedโœ… 610,600 fresh seedli...
19/12/2025

In 2025, weโ€™ve been busy helping our farmers grow! ๐ŸŒฑ

โœ… 340 tons of nutrient-rich manure distributed
โœ… 610,600 fresh seedlings supplied

Thanks to these resources, our farmers have been able to nurture healthy, thriving gardens all year long. Together, weโ€™re growing hope, food security, and strong communities. ๐Ÿ’š
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Looking to grow your own garden? ๐ŸŒฑ
Visit our Abalimi garden centres to pick up seeds, seedlings, and other essential agricultural resources.

Some of you might remember Ma Bokolo who managed to our Nyanga Garden Centre for many years. She retired three years ago...
14/12/2025

Some of you might remember Ma Bokolo who managed to our Nyanga Garden Centre for many years.

She retired three years ago and moved back to the Eastern Cape but has not stopped growing vegetables.

Abalimi supports farmers in the Eastern Cape and here you can see her latest harvest. She really knows how to make magic. Keep up the great work Ma Bokolo!!โœจ๐Ÿ€

Thank you Abalimi family!๐ŸŒฟAs this year comes to a close, weโ€™ll be taking a short break from 15 December to 5 January.You...
12/12/2025

Thank you Abalimi family!๐ŸŒฟ
As this year comes to a close, weโ€™ll be taking a short break from 15 December to 5 January.
Your support, collaboration, and dedication to community farming have meant so much to us.

We wish you a restful and joyful festive season.๐ŸŽ„
We look forward to welcoming you back in the new yearโ€”renewed, inspired, and ready to keep growing together. ๐ŸŒฑโœจ

Every week, we bring you a fresh selection of organic seedlings โ€” carefully grown, naturally nurtured, and full of life....
31/10/2025

Every week, we bring you a fresh selection of organic seedlings โ€” carefully grown, naturally nurtured, and full of life. ๐ŸŒฑ

Our seedlings come straight from trusted organic growers who believe that healthy soil is the foundation of healthy food. No chemicals, no shortcuts โ€” just pure, sustainable growth from seed to sprout.

Starting your garden with organic seedlings means giving your plants the best possible beginning: stronger roots, better resistance, and vegetables that are as nutrient-rich as they are delicious. ๐Ÿ…๐Ÿฅ•๐ŸŒฝ

๐ŸŒฟ This week, Abalimi Bezekhaya hosted a three-day Basic Urban Agriculture Training โ€” and what an inspiring few days it w...
24/10/2025

๐ŸŒฟ This week, Abalimi Bezekhaya hosted a three-day Basic Urban Agriculture Training โ€” and what an inspiring few days it was! ๐Ÿ™Œ

More than 20 enthusiastic participants came together to learn the fundamentals of organic farming and urban gardening โ€” from planting seeds and preparing soil to understanding how to grow healthy, sustainable food even in challenging urban conditions. ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ’ง

The training combined theory and hands-on practice: after learning about different cultivation methods and soil management in the classroom, participants got the chance to apply their new knowledge directly in the garden. ๐ŸŒพ

Weโ€™re proud to see so many community members taking steps toward greener cities, stronger local food systems, and a more sustainable future! ๐Ÿ’š๐ŸŒ

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24/10/2025
Today, on   we celebrate the hands that feed the world ๐ŸŒAt Abalimi Bezekhaya, we believe food security starts in every g...
16/10/2025

Today, on we celebrate the hands that feed the world ๐ŸŒ

At Abalimi Bezekhaya, we believe food security starts in every garden, every seed, and every shared harvest.
Together, we can grow food. Grow people. Grow the future. ๐ŸŒพ
Every seed we plant brings us closer to a world where everyone has enough. ๐ŸŒฟ

๐ŸŒฑ Open Day in Nyanga! ๐ŸŒฑLast week Friday , we opened up our Garden Center to the community โ€“ a day full of sun, smiles an...
25/08/2025

๐ŸŒฑ Open Day in Nyanga! ๐ŸŒฑ
Last week Friday , we opened up our Garden Center to the community โ€“ a day full of sun, smiles and happy people!

Visitors had the chance to meet our team and explore all the resources we offer to support local gardeners. From seeds and tools to ideas and support โ€“ everything was on display and ready to discover. ๐ŸŒพ๐Ÿ’ก

Thank you to everyone who stopped by and made the day so special! ๐Ÿ’š

Address

20 Boston Circle, Airport Industria North
Cape Town

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:00
Thursday 08:00 - 16:00
Friday 08:00 - 15:00

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