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Photo: Rasaad Adams\"><p><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\">James obtained the piece of land in Franschhoek\u2019s Main Road back in the early 2000s and turned it into what is today \u2013 known as the Franschhoek Medicinal Plants Demonstration Garden. Photo: Rasaad Adams<\/div>\n<div class=\"img_accreditation\"><span class=\"source\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/span><span class=\"photographer\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>On a recent visit to the garden he recalled how the September floods were the final nail in the coffin of flooding he was still reeling from, after waters had swept through the area in June as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cDuring the June floods the wendy house essentially shifted, but there was no major damage. I managed to salvage what I could.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt was the last episode of floods in September that really put me back quite far. Not only did the structure sustain irreparable damage, but I lost so many of the indigenous plant species we had here.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He said since no-one had come forward to offer their assistance it could take ages for the botanical garden to be restored to its former glory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cLook around and see that there is so much sand and rubble that came with the floodwater I\u2019ve reached out to the local authorities about possibly assisting with a digger, so we can at least remove all the sand. I have yet to hear from them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis used to be an educational space. With Franschhoek a popular tourist attraction people would come from around the world to learn about our beautiful fynbos. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAs optimistic as I am about this garden\u2019s future I fear that if I do not speed-up the restoration process this piece of heritage will lose its value.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>James spoke of the importance of promoting the healing power of many indigenous plants found among the Western Cape\u2019s diverse and blooming fynbos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cSo many of the plants found in our very own soil can save you a trip to the pharmacy or doctor. That is essentially our aim with this initiative \u2013 to educate people on how they can heal themselves naturally.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Get in touch with James on 069 271 3073.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"Images\" data-pos=\"middle\" id=\"embed_ebe067d2\">\n<div class=\"slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-smallsrc=\"https:\/\/cdn.24.co.za\/files\/Cms\/General\/d\/11454\/c78d9fda964b4ba4a1e95142dad0b7af.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/eikestadnuus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/c899d61f55ff4afd983dc614a223158d.jpg\" title=\"Some of James\u2019 plants are available for purchase at the Franschhoek Village Market every Saturday and Sunday.\"><p><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\">Some of James\u2019 plants are available for purchase at the Franschhoek Village Market every Saturday and Sunday.<\/div>\n<div class=\"img_accreditation\"><span class=\"source\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/span><span 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