step into soulful soil of
“The soil is the great connector of lives, the source and destination of all. It is the healer and restorer and resurrector, by which disease passes into health, age into youth, death into life.

Without proper care for it we can have no community, because without proper care for it we can have no life.”

Our vision

At COSMAFOLIA, we implement Permaculuture, biomimcry, thus sustainable practices across several farms. We cultivate produce on our land as well as stewardship owned lands. We strive to share our expertise, plants, seeds and business model.

COSMAFOLIA aims to create job opportunities, enhance skills, and promote self-sufficiency, health and wellbeing through cultivation and harvest, all while advocating bio-integrity.

Our approach

COSMAFOLIA aims to establish 20 new 1 hectare farms annually, empowering stewardship farmers to grow fresh, organic produce, flowers and medicinal plants within their communities. Using local infrastructure and logistics, backed by blockchaintransparrencz in both supply and sales, these farms provide spays shops with affordable, local, communitydriven produce.

our founder
COSMAFOLIA was founded in 2020 to change perceptions around farming, the farming industry and nature’s own craft in nurturing life. We are compelled to rekindle the one connection we need most, our bond with the earth.

Creating change isn’t just a vision of ours. It’s in our roots. Our founder Anja Taschner is daughter of renowned rose whisperer, Ludwig Taschner, and knows first-hand the transformative power of plants having spent her career as a cultivate expert, consultant and thought leader. Today, and with her vision, COSMAFOLIA is able to champion ethical farming practices and to bring nourishing produce and healing joy to anyone.

Farms, Gardens, Projects

DRAKENZICHT

Our first commercial one-hectare farm, located on the private property of a like-minded landowner at Drakenzicht, nestled in the bio-sensitive Banhoek Valley. Here, we cultivate an array of 6,000 roses, along with other flowers, fynbos, Cape indigenous medicinal plants, and a variety of vegetables. This farm serves as both a practice ground and a template for sustainable agriculture.

EXACT

At The Village Primary School in Durbanville, a permaculture inspired food garden has taken root. This initiative, sponsored by the EXACT/Foschini Group, aims to educate the importance of organic farming, environmental stewardship, and healthy eating. A hands-on, living classroom, to grow food and develop a deeper connection to nature.

RWANDA

Nestled within the stunning landscapes of Rwanda, the One & Only Gorilla’s Nest Estate stands as a testament to excellence. This remarkable hotel group prioritizes staff training and the development of world-class eco-responsibility standards. COSMAFOLIA provides practical training of deep understanding of local flora, its behavior, and the skills to identify the root causes of disease, all while crafting bio-active remedies that echo a profound respect for nature.

LEEUWENHOF

In the heart of the Western Cape, the historic estate of the Premier embodies the region’s political legacy, featuring a breathtaking garden that includes a vibrant rose garden recently renewed by Ludwig’s Roses and COSMAFOLIA, introducing disease-tolerant cultivars and beneficial companion plants to enhance biodiversity. COSMAFOLIA also conducts training sessions on sustainable gardening for the City of Cape Town’s teams, promoting ecological bounty.

MOCAMBIQUE

In the heart of Boane, Mozambique, lies a vibrant one-hectare mixed flower, fruit, and vegetable farm known as ANTHEA ROSES. Established with a vision to reconnect the local community with their ancestral agricultural practices, COSMFOLIA serves as a beacon of sustainable farming in a world increasingly influenced by Western trends that prioritize profit over soil health. By promoting eco-friendly methods and the cultivation of diverse crops, the farm not only nourishes the land but also revitalizes traditional knowledge, encouraging locals to embrace their heritage in a time when such wisdom is often overlooked.

CONSTANTIA

Renowned for its cinematic allure, this Constantia Garden, home to towering trees, spectacular camellias, vibrant roses, and expansive lawns, serves as a sanctuary for wildlife amidst the urban landscape. Cosmafolia has revitalized portions of the garden and educated groundsmen on sustainable ecological practices, ensuring that this green oasis continues to thrive in harmony with nature.

FLOWERS

We’re passionate about bringing you the freshest, sustainably grown blooms that not only celebrate nature’s beauty but also support ethical farming practices. Whether you’re a florist looking for top-quality flowers or need direct delivery, we’ve got you covered.

FOOD

 Our premium organic vegetables, sourced from our farms, meeting the demand for healthy, eco-friendly options. Partner with us for fresh, pesticide-free produce that supports local agriculture.

FARMACUTICALS

We grow medicinal plants for essential oils, Hydrosols, or Supplements.

Produce and Products

Press & Causes

Supporting a cause greater than oneself – working with Nomzamo Mbatha. As a human rights a ambassador.

In Conversation with Alan Wine, Premier of the Western Cape.

With the EXACT team planting up the school garden

Press & Causes

Launch of the Kolisi Foundation with Siya Kolisi, bettering food security.

Supporting Prof. Thuli Madonsela Cause for her Foundation of sponsoring law students.

Our greatest cause alongside healing the soils, the earth, is truly nourishing our young ones.

grow our movement

contact

Anja Taschner
hello@cosmafolia.co.za