Roots Nursery

Native plant propagation in the Western Cape demands specific knowledge about seed dormancy, seasonal timing, and soil composition that differs entirely from standard horticulture. Roots Nursery works within the rhythms of fynbos germination—understanding which species need smoke cues from fire, which require stratification over winter, and which simply need patience. George's winter rainfall climate and sandy soils shape every stage of the work, from seed collection through hardening-off. The nursery sources locally, respecting genetic integrity of regional populations. This isn't simply growing plants; it's following ecological blueprints that evolved over millennia. Success means seedlings that will actually establish in local gardens and restoration projects, not ornamental specimens that look right but don't belong.