Barberton’s flowering trees and the allergy factor
Barberton is almost always in bloom, as the late Dr Dirks so wisely observed. Perhaps the key lies in learning how to manage the pollen, while still appreciating the beauty that surrounds us.
Lynette Spencer
Here’s why Greenstone Trading Post should be on your Barberton list
Once the historic Impala Hotel, the Greenstone Trading Post is now home to a vibrant collection of local businesses, each adding its own flavour to this restored Barberton landmark.
What every Lowveld resident should know about snakes in the region
Snakes are part of life in the Lowveld, but do you know what to do if you encounter a puff adder, black mamba or spitting cobra in your home?
John Duncan: a life shaped by the De Kaap Valley
From a farm boy known as “Dubula” to a merchant navy engineer sailing the world’s oceans, John Andrew Duncan’s life was shaped by adventure, resilience and deep roots in the De Kaap Valley.
Fresh from the windowsill: how to start a kitchen herb garden in a small space
With a few pots and some sunshine, you can grow fresh herbs right outside your kitchen door.
The Duncan's of Barberton: A family rooted in gold rush history
The Duncan family has been part of Barberton since the gold‑rush days of the 1880s. From early bakeries and stores to generations of local business involvement, their story, to this day, forms an important part of the town’s heritage.
From Transvaal Hotel to Greenstone Trading Post: the story of Barberton’s old Impala Hotel
Once known as the Transvaal Hotel and later the Impala Hotel, one of Barberton’s oldest buildings continues to tell its story as the Greenstone Trading Post.