The Emporium

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Welcome to The Pot & Barrel Nursery in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. We specialize in garden decor, quality garden pots, and a diverse plant nursery. From rare specimens to classic favorites, we're here to help your garden thrive.

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Did you Know....?

https://mennosbees.co.za/

16/06/2026

Sourdough baking is a personal journey and like any art or creative endeavour, there is no wrong or right way, just lots of different ways, and just as many perspectives! All the joy is in the experimentation and exploration.

There is absolutely no reason to feel overwhelmed. It is dead simple, and like anything new, it is only unfamiliar for a short while. Don’t overthink it, and don’t try to turn it into a science, because that (in my opinion anyway) robs it of the fun.

Just get messy, get stuck in, but most importantly, just get started. Because there truly is nothing as rewarding as eating your own, home-baked bread and as far as eating bread goes, you don’t get any better (or healthier) than sourdough.

That’s exactly why I sell my almost four-year-old starter. Not because sourdough is complicated, but because starting with something mature, strong and reliable lets you skip the frustrating early phase and move straight to the good part: baking, learning, adjusting, and making it your own. This isn’t about chasing perfect Instagram loaves. It’s about real bread, made in real kitchens, with flour on the counter and life happening around you.

My starter has been doing its thing for years. It’s stable, flavour-packed, and beautifully alive in the way only time can create. You don’t need fancy tools. You don’t need experience. You don’t even need confidence, that comes naturally once you begin. I include my go-to recipe, simple instructions, and full WhatsApp support, so you’re never left wondering what to do next. And honestly, the magic happens quickly. One loaf leads to another, and before long, you’re feeding your family bread you made yourself. 🍞

One starter really does equal endless loaves. It becomes part of your rhythm, something slow, grounding and hugely rewarding. It also makes a thoughtful and very unique gift for someone who’s been wanting to try but doesn’t know where to begin. 🎁

• R280 each
• Buy 2 (R560) get a 3rd FREE
• Free delivery across SA
• Beautifully packaged & perfect for gifting

thecountrybumpkin.org
WhatsApp: 070 435 3113

If you’ve been thinking about sourdough, this is your sign. Don’t wait until you “know enough”. Don’t wait until you have the perfect weekend. Just start. The rest unfolds naturally. ✨

And please DO go check out my Google Reviews... thecountrybumpkin.org/

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