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When Julian bought the property in the early 90’s it was a sheep and watermelon farm with only the main house and 2 trees!
It was at the end of a long dirt road and, for those of you who know Jo'burg, the first robot was in Bryanston. Lanseria International Airport, a few kms away, was Lanseria Aerodrome where you had to open and close a gate to enter!
Julian and his friend Steve (who was recovering from a marriage disaster and a run in with some dubious substances, as the story goes) lived here with nothing more than a few mattresses and their music gear. Their band was called The Jazzfarmers and that is where the name came from. Julian was a jazz guitarist and master drummer, making music has always been part of our life here.
Once life settled down and it became possible to put down more permanent roots, Jules began planting our garden. His green fingers and love of all plants, birds and animals can be seen in the evolution of our crazy art and rock filled space. When Julian moved here there was not one rock on the property and what you see today is the result of many years of driving all over Southern Africa, collecting rocks and stones – something that became somewhat of an obsession for both Jules and Myrtle.
We built our Sweat Lodge in 2006 and that started our evolution as a venue.
Julian and Myrtle always worked really hard to keep the space sustainable. We also outgrew our office so decided to extend our space to include Julian’s workshop. The Alchemy Studio was born and named after all the “alchemy” that went on in that space over the years.
The newly launched Alchemy Studio is a venue that opens up into our garden and is designed for an indoor /outdoor experience, accommodating 24 people comfortably. We like to keep our workshops & events small and sustainable so that participants can feel special and cared for!
The Jazzfarm has an enduring theme around “rainbows”. This started with a trip to Peru in 2008, where Jules and Myrtle were inspired by the many rainbows that grace the skies over the Andes during the rainy season. After that, we would always include rainbows in creative projects around the farm – mosaics, murals, sculptures. We play a little game with visitors to see how many rainbows they can find around the place!
Myrtle finds comfort in the rainbows that are now a major part of the design of The Alchemy Studio. “Keep looking up, there is always a rainbow somewhere!”
Ami is Myrtle’s angel and business partner in the Jazzfarm Social Club.
Our friends at Bioleaf Technologies, long time and generous supporters of our work, donated a pizza oven and our permaculture garden always hopes to provide as much fresh produce as we can grow.
The Jazzfarm has an air of history about it. Over the years, we have welcomed visitors from all over the world and from all walks of life.
Our memories of Jules are alive and dotted all over the farm.
Our ongoing collaborations with interesting people are reigniting the flames of passion that kept The Jazzfarm fire burning all these years.
We are also evolving into a Museum of Teacher Plants as the space holds so many memories and artefacts from our years of adventures with plants. We have an extensive art collection and a library that is as eclectic as the Jazzfarmers and our visitors.
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Cultivating Society, Naturally
Canna Trade Africa (CTA) the company that Powers “The Greenside” and “Fresh and Healthy”. Started in September 2018 and launched officially at the first Cannabis expo in December 3018 and has just completed its fifth successful Cannabis Expo in Cape Town.
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Cultivating Healthier Habits
Leafolo™ is now 3 years old, and a truly recognizable African brand in the fledgling South African Cannabis industry. Developed to provide a healthier alternative to Tobacco as ‘The Perfect Mix’, this blend of smokable plants helps to make Cannabis burn better and ‘smoke smoother’, in both a joint or a bong.
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Cultivating An Industry
My mornings are a ritual – yoga, then a strong cup of coffee and quiet time in the garden pondering the mysteries of life. This morning I was pondering specifically the mystery of what I can call my religion – Coffee and Cannabis.
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The Cannabis Expo Experienced & Enjoyed
Walking into this year’s Cannabis Expo at the Grand West Casino I felt blown away. It was not due the infamous Cape Town wind but the sheer experience from point of entry being a well thought out tunnel of green leaves and welcoming ushers. On entrance the palette of quilted green sent you straight into the vibe of JuicyFields and the ...
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The Ritual of Rolling
The ritual of rolling is a uniquely frustrating and equally rewarding experience when you successfully roll a smokable joint for the very first time. Sure, it may not have been the prettiest or straightest, and probably needed to be sparked a couple of times. But within no time it can become an easily mastered skill ...
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Trailblazing Partners - Issue 6
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Foreword - Issue 6
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Issue 6 - Cover
Issue 6 - Cultivation
