PLETTENBERG BAY NEWS - If the Covid-19 lockdown has taught South Africans one thing, it has been be to slow down and smell the roses and come next weekend, Plettenberg Bay residents and visitors will get the opportunity to quite literally do just that.
The annual Plett Open Garden day will once again be held not only to show off Plettonians' green fingers, but to also raise funds for the Plettenberg Bay Animal Welfare Service (Paws).
Organiser Marsja Hall-Green said the event, which raised more than R40 000 last year, would be a great help for Paws as funds have been curtailed over the past few months due to the economic impact of the pandemic.
The event will take place between 10:00 and 16:00 on 14 November and will showcase four local gardens. There will also be a plant and cake sale at the Ouland Royale restaurant.
Says Hall-Green: "Many of our Plett gardens have been designed to make the most of the spectacular views… This makes for interesting gardens, on different levels, but it means that our visitors will have to contend with steps and inclines. We urge everyone to wear comfortable shoes, use walking sticks and to take extra care."
Entrance stickers cost R120 to view all four gardens, and can be bought on the day at any of the open gardens, and also at Ouland. Maps will be available at Barney's Information kiosk at Market Square from Monday 9 November, as well as at the gardens.
All the necessary Covid-19 protocols will be applied.
More info: Marsja Hall-Green 073 645 9476.
Featured gardens:
• Horley Garden, 35 Turnstone Crescent, Whale Rock Ridge: Off the road leading to Robberg Nature Reserve, access is through the main security gate on presentation of a driver's licence. Almost entirely wild, the large natural, indigenous garden was planted to attract birds and offer a refuge to small wildlife.
• Gyltides Garden, Brackenridge Estate (map available at gate): Present driver's licence at gate. The brief for this charming garden with a great view over Robberg was "cheerful and colourful", and special attention was given to terracing, drainage and substantial soil preparation.
• Halamandres Garden, 48 Beachyhead Drive: The organic lines and modern architecture of this dramatic house and its breathtaking views offer a great backdrop for the colourful garden where interesting forms and textures combine.
• Lenahan Garden, at the end of Philippa Street, off Glennifer Street, Plett Central: An upper natural garden features impressive indigenous flowers, planted to attract birds, bees and butterflies.
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