Sally Arnold Dip SBA

15/08/2026

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The South African National Biodiversity Institute defended its ‘Operation Excellence’ rescue plan for its deteriorating botanical garden under heavy fire from MPs, who demanded strategies for depleted…

12/08/2026

A few places are still free for this Spring weekend workshop at Aswater Farm, Prince Albert ZA. We'll be drawing with coloured pencils, aiming to tell a seasonal story based on the wonderful blooms all around us in the Great Karoo. Expect a small, friendly group of plant lovers, delightful accommodation and catering, a beautiful, peaceful venue and careful attention to your work on my part. All levels welcome, more details on the flyer. Register via DM by 22 August to secure your seat. Looking forward to seeing you there 🌼🌸

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03/08/2026

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Follow me for updates on my SBA/UK Fellow research project to artistically document and draw 10 species of the Conophytum genus. This CapeNature documentary highlights - yet again - the dire situation of these rare dwarf succulents in the Nama Karoo and Richtersveld SBA - The Society of Botanical Artists Botanical Art and Artists

11/07/2026

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Yet again a report on the endangered dwarf succulents I'm currently researching and documenting artistically for my SBA/UK Fellows grant

Botanical Art and Artists
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