Bryanston PGS

Bryanston PGS Participatory Guarantee Systems (PGS) are locally focused quality assurance systems.

They certify producers based on active participation of stakeholders and are built on a foundation of trust, social networks and knowledge exchange. - IFOAM Organics Int.

Worms aren’t just wriggly — they’re wonderful!One of our farmers is using worm farming to turn food scraps into nutrient...
12/12/2025

Worms aren’t just wriggly — they’re wonderful!
One of our farmers is using worm farming to turn food scraps into nutrient-rich compost.
🪱 Worms improve soil structure, boost microbial life, and help plants grow stronger.
Healthy soil = healthy food.

Happy World Soil Day! The secret to a healthy planet? It’s right under your feet. 🌱 At Igoli PGS, we’re building life f...
05/12/2025

Happy World Soil Day!

The secret to a healthy planet? It’s right under your feet. 🌱

At Igoli PGS, we’re building life from the ground up — compost, worms, and cover crops for a sustainable future.

Healthy soil = Healthy food = Healthy you.

Stay tuned for our Soil Series — because change starts in the soil!

“We don’t fight nature—we work with it.”At Igoli PGS, our farmers use natural pest control methods that protect the ecos...
23/10/2025

“We don’t fight nature—we work with it.”
At Igoli PGS, our farmers use natural pest control methods that protect the ecosystem and your health.
✅ No synthetic pesticides
✅ Respect for pollinators
✅ Soil-friendly solutions
Want to learn more? Come chat with our farmers at our next farm visit.

🐝 Want more bees in your garden? Plant for them!Flowers like lavender, sunflowers, and wild basil attract pollinators an...
21/10/2025

🐝 Want more bees in your garden? Plant for them!
Flowers like lavender, sunflowers, and wild basil attract pollinators and boost biodiversity.

More pollinators = better harvests and healthier ecosystems.

Choose indigenous plants, avoid pesticides, and let your garden buzz with life.

Not all bugs are pests — some are tiny little heroes in your garden!These beneficial insects help protect your crops and...
18/10/2025

Not all bugs are pests — some are tiny little heroes in your garden!
These beneficial insects help protect your crops and pollinate your plants, all without chemicals.
🌿 Here are a few of our favourites:
Ladybugs – Eat aphids and other soft-bodied pests
Lacewings – Their larvae are fierce pest hunters
Solitary Bees – Excellent pollinators, especially for veggies and herbs
Spiders – Natural pest control (yes, even the creepy ones!)
Want to attract them? Plant flowers, avoid pesticides, and build bug hotels.
Let nature lend a hand in your garden!

Food is joy, food is justice, food is life!Organic farming feeds communities while healing the land.Let’s celebrate food...
16/10/2025

Food is joy, food is justice, food is life!
Organic farming feeds communities while healing the land.
Let’s celebrate food that’s grown with love and purpose.

Did you know most bees don’t live in hives?Many are solitary and need safe places to nest—like bee hotels!Bee hotels sup...
15/10/2025

Did you know most bees don’t live in hives?
Many are solitary and need safe places to nest—like bee hotels!
Bee hotels support pollination, biodiversity, and healthy harvests.
Use bamboo, wood blocks, or hollow stems to create one.
Place it in a sunny, sheltered spot near flowering plants.
A small hotel can make a big impact. Let’s welcome our buzzing friends!

13/10/2025

Bugs in your garden? No need for harsh chemicals!
Here are 3 gentle, organic ways to keep pests away while protecting your soil and pollinators:
Companion Planting – Grow basil, marigolds, or garlic near your crops to naturally repel pests.
Neem Oil Spray – A safe, biodegradable option that keeps aphids and beetles at bay.
Invite Beneficial Insects – Ladybugs and lacewings love munching on pests!
Let’s grow food with kindness

A bug hotel worth buzzing about!On a recent farm visit, we discovered a beautiful little structure built to welcome natu...
10/10/2025

A bug hotel worth buzzing about!
On a recent farm visit, we discovered a beautiful little structure built to welcome nature’s helpers — ladybugs, lacewings, and solitary bees.
These beneficial insects help keep pests away politely — no chemicals, just balance and biodiversity.
We love seeing farmers embrace gentle, organic practices that work in harmony with the environment.

🌧️ The rain is falling, the soil is waking up, and the rhythm of spring is calling — with bugs dancing right alongside i...
08/10/2025

🌧️ The rain is falling, the soil is waking up, and the rhythm of spring is calling — with bugs dancing right alongside it.
Crops are ready to thrive, and so is the ecosystem around them.
Whether you’re farming in fields or growing in greenhouses, bugs are part of the journey.
We’re kicking off our Spring Bug Series to explore how bugs affect your crops — and how organic growers manage them with care, creativity, and curiosity.
Stay tuned!

🇿🇦 Today, we honour the hands that grow our heritage. From seed to soil, every farmer, every food tradition, every shar...
24/09/2025

🇿🇦 Today, we honour the hands that grow our heritage.
From seed to soil, every farmer, every food tradition, every shared meal is a thread in South Africa’s vibrant story.

Igoli PGS celebrates the roots of trust, transparency, and togetherness — because local food is living heritage.

🌱 We can’t wait to see what Chartwell Veggie Patch will be sharing at the market this Saturday! From organic produce to ...
24/06/2025

🌱 We can’t wait to see what Chartwell Veggie Patch will be sharing at the market this Saturday! From organic produce to their range of teas — it’s always something fresh and exciting. 🍃


















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