This popular annual event will take place on Saturday, November 19 from 10:00 to 16:00.
Since its inception in 2012, this event has become a firm fixture on the garden calendar, last year attracting over 400 visitors and raising almost R40 000 for PAWS.
Every year visitors from as far afield as George and other towns along the Garden Route descend on Plettenberg Bay for this enjoyable outing .
Organiser, Marsja Hall-Green said : “ Not only can our visitors enjoy a day in our beautiful town, they have the opportunity to view a selection of exceptional and different gardens, usually hidden from view. We will also feature the annual PAWS plant and cake sale, a local toy project and stylish Shweshwe décor items will be on sale to support a local community project”
Unfortunately Rae Gilbert has decided not to open her Bosky Dell Rose Garden to the public at this time and will be replaced by Wilja Reitz’ magnificent Ouland Royale.
We recommend that visitors coming from Knysna and beyond start at Ouland, on the newly tarred Airport Road. Turn right at Harkerville Saturday Market and continue for 12,5 km to Ouland.
Tickets are R80 for four gardens and can be bought at any of the following gardens:
Ouland Royale Restaurant and garden. Opposite Plett Airport on Airport Road. Tel: 082 859 1250.
This beautiful “baroque barn”, set in a lovely garden with a pond and a view over Plett valleys to the sea, is one of Plett’s most popular venues, hosting musical and other events and is a firm favourite for breakfast and coffee and cake. PAWS plant and cake sale here.
Oppenheimer Garden, 2 Hood Point Road, corner of Griz Nez Road 0.5 km from Longstone Road turnoff.
Jetty’s spectacular natural garden has been expanded to include a lovely water feature. While she is sensitive to the fynbos in her garden, she chooses plants primarily reflecting texture and shape. Nojo Design Shweshwe décor items on sale.
Harris Garden, 8 Beachy Head Drive
Designed by Graham von Hoesslin, it features predominantly indigenous planting, with a focus on colour. From the colourful sidewalk, stairs lead down into a courtyard, from where an impressive roof garden can be seen. More steps lead down to a stunning garden overlooking the ocean and Robberg Peninsula.
Park House, Great Basses Road, off Beacon Island Drive. Opposite Longstone Park.
The shady natural garden under old existing Milkwood trees features plants selected to attract nectar and fruit-eating birds, including the Knysna Loerie as well as bees and butterflies. Another great design from Graham von Hoesslin. Visit The Toy Project Studio.
Maps showing the location of the gardens will be available from Barney’s Kiosk, next to Mugg and Bean, at the Market Square Shopping Centre in Beacon Way, from Friday, 11 November 11 onwards.
Contact Marsja for information 044 533 4578/073 645 9476
One of the beautiful gardens going on display.
