Fresh herb tomato relish
Mar 19, 2026There are days at Gobelo when full meals are planned well in advance and then there are days when they just come together from what is ready for harvest in the garden. Many times it’s the few ripe t
A visit from a local college
Mar 05, 2026Last week we had the pleasure of welcoming seven students from a local college to Gobelo. Their visit was meant to give them a chance to experience the many aspects of Gobelo, not just the farm. Many
Aloe for everyday wellness
Feb 19, 2026For generations, aloe vera has been known as a plant for skin. Even people who know nothing about plants always seem to recognise aloe, the cactus-like plant. It grows in hot, dry climates, so it is n
Bottle bricks
Jan 29, 2026It all started with someone leaving an empty glass bottle on top of an unfinished wall.. and as you will recall, we are constantly rebuilding walls that elephants knock over and figuring out ways to c
Piglets and puddles
Jan 15, 2026The year has barely begun and already there are signs that it may be one of the busiest yet. Last weekend at Gobelo, one of those signs came in the form of five piglets born to one very calm sow. They
Chicken paw paw holiday roast
Dec 18, 2025Something about being home for the holidays naturally draws people back to the kitchen even when they don’t know a thing about cooking. Maybe it’s the cravings we get for hearty holiday meals or j
Ring in 2026 at Gobelo!
Dec 04, 2025There is something about the days leading up to the end of the year that brings out a mix of reflection and hope. Everyone and everything seems to slow down and communities come together. There is thi
Rabbit workshop at Gobelo Farm
Nov 20, 2025Gobelo Farm recently hosted a rabbit training workshop! On 15 November, local villagers, aspiring farmers and small livestock keepers joined us, including two participants who travelled all the way fr
So many ducklings!
Nov 06, 2025It has been a busy and exciting time at Gobelo Farm. In just a few short weeks, we have welcomed more ducklings than ever before. One proud mama hatched 22 ducklings and another followed with 17 more!
Fennel vs Dill (How to tell them apart)
Oct 23, 2025At first glance, fennel and dill could easily fool even an attentive gardener. Both have feathery green leaves and a soft aroma that fills the air when brushed against. Yet for all their similarities,
When an elephant comes visiting
Oct 09, 2025Nights at the Gobelo Farm are usually quiet. Quiet enough to hear the crickets and the soft rustle of leaves when the wind moves through. But every so often, something happens to show us that this is
Oregano a super herb for wellness
Sep 25, 2025If you don’t know about it, oregano might look like just another herb or even a week on the garden edge. But don’t be fooled by its size. This little plant has been celebrated for centuries, both
Sheep cheese anyone?
Sep 11, 2025As you know by now, at Gobelo, nothing is wasted or without purpose. That’s why our popular saying “use what you have” is always part of what we do. Every plant we grow and every animal we raise
Our signature welcome Gwango drink
Aug 28, 2025There is no better way to say “you have arrived” at Gwango than with our signature welcome drink. It’s become a little tradition here …something refreshing and uniquely ours. Guests usually ar
Growing curiosity, one farm tour at a time
Aug 14, 2025A big goal at Gobelo has always been to learn and then share what we learn with communities. We believe in restoring skills that have been lost over time. Skills like how to grow our own food, how to
Picked fruit from a tree lately?
Jul 31, 2025Not long ago, much of our local food supply came from what we grew right outside our homes and from wild trees. Masawu (Ziziphus mauritiana) was eaten fresh, dried, or turned into jam, juice and the t