Stories about the African Tree of Life
Baobabs are great plants with fantastic characteristics – they have adapted perfectly to their environment. They provide food, housing and shelter for humans and animals alike in their countries of Continue Reading →
Some time ago I had a special wish for my birthday: I had asked my friends for a donation instead of presents. With the money I received I could fulfill Continue Reading →
Imagine how the fiery-hot jalapeño from Mexico combines with the fruity-creamy aroma of the baobab fruit powder ripened in the intense African sun – a fiesta of a special kind Continue Reading →
As the sun tinges the landscape golden late in the afternoon we rumble over some roots and rocks on a narrow path towards Eagles Rock in Mashatu, Botswana. From far Continue Reading →
Nature photographer Pascal Maître has made 27 trips to Madagascar. He took photographs of the most unusual trees on the island: the baobabs. Until June 3rd this year the impressive Continue Reading →
… is not as difficult as it sounds. I spent a glorious week with EcoTraining in the Makuleke Concession in the north of the Kruger National Park in South Africa Continue Reading →
“Baobabs have not read the book of trees – they write their own book. They don’t conform to any of the norms. To me they are like people: they grow Continue Reading →
My Baobab BBC Interview has been broadcasted several times and is still available on the BBC website HERE. Word seems to have spread that I am into baobab. A few Continue Reading →
“Baobab is this prehistoric sacred life giving tree and it is truly unique. The tree is a highly adapted species to survive in the savannah and the fruit is part Continue Reading →
Although we did not know each other for most of the time I share a long history with the artist Alfred Bast. The story begins in Hohenstadt a tiny village Continue Reading →
“So many people in South Africa love Baobabs. There seems to be an emotional attachment towards the tree even if you don’t know it well. But for those people who Continue Reading →
“When I saw the baobab I felt at rest; a feeling of freedom as well as wonder and joy. This world is a beautiful place,” says Gesa Neitzel about her Continue Reading →