It is often said that tending a garden teaches patience and eventually fosters trust, and we couldn’t agree more. Whether you’re a gardening enthusiast or simply curious about your potential green thumb, the cities of Cape Town and Johannesburg offer a variety of garden events in celebration of Garden Day, ensuring there’s something for everyone.
Flower Crown Tutorials at Babylonstoren (15th-17th October) :
Babylonstoren calls the garden enthusiast, for a day of flower crown tutorials. Guests are invited to a workshop designed to explore your inner florist by creating flower crowns, using a variety of fynbos and flowers from their magical garden.
Note: Spaces are limited.
Book here: https://babylonstoren.com/workshops/garden-day-create-your-own-flower-crown
Address: Babylonstoren, Babylonstoren Road, Franschhoek, 7690
Garden lunch at Oxbow Country Club (20th October) :
Oxbow Country club estate celebrates Garden Day with the promise of relaxation. Gather your friends and family for an afternoon beautiful garden with delicious food and drink.
Time: -16
Address:
Book here: https://oxbowestate.co.za/events/oxbow-country-estate-garden-day/
Kirstenbosch Celebrates Garden Day with the opening of Happy with Nature ( 20th October 2024) :
Kirstenbosch Gardens alongside Happy with Nature, will enter this year’s Garden Day with a bang with the opening of their indigenous nursery and botanical studio. The opening of the nursery will be paired with a wide range of activities focused on educating their guests on plants, indigenous perfumery and so much more.
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Address: Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
Rare Plant Fair 2024 (19-20th October) :
The Rare plant fair is excited to make its second return for Garden Day. The Fair, held in the Safari Garden centre. The fair gives visitors the opportunity to explore and discover a diverse range of exotic and carnivorous plants and ferns.
Time: Saturday- 9am-5pm
Sunday- 9am-3pm
Address: Safari Garden centre Lynnwood Rd, Pretoria
Johannesburg Garden Club (19th-20th October) :
Explore the open gardens with a glass of champagne in hand, whilst admiring the serene garden designed by Shirley Louise Wallington. Spend the day in good conversation basking in the beauty of nature.
Address:
Book here: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/266381-the-johannesburg-garden-club-open-garden-2024/#/
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