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Visit The Greeff Cape of All Seasons Garden, at the most anticipated calendar event of the year, The Cape Town Flower Show at The Castle of Good Hope.
For the first time ever, The Castle of Good Hope, in the heart of Cape Town, is to host The Cape Town Flower Show from Thursday 27th–Sunday 30th October 2016. Greeff will be there with a very special show garden, designed by landscaper Paul Paarman for Afrilandscapes. http://www.afrilandscapes.co.za 021 418 4000
The Greeff Cape of All Seasons Garden is a celebration of indigenous flora. The selection and design seek to capture the floral diversity of the Table Mountain range, based on the unique micro climates and soil conditions occurring on different slopes. One side of the garden, therefore features low-growing, wind and drought resistant, hardy fynbos – typical of the harsh west-facing slopes, which are exposed to salty ocean sprays – while the other side showcases lush, shade-bathing plants which flourish in the kloofs and fertile ravines above Newlands.
The overall design seeks to highlight not only how these contrasting species have adapted to their surroundings, but indeed that they blend seamlessly together in a harmonious partnership only nature could engineer.
Paul Paarman grew up on the slopes of Table Mountain, in Camps Bay. He studied Landscape Design and Horticulture and has been landscaping gardens since 1991. Paul has travelled extensively and says he tries to incorporate into his designs, the various styles of gardens he’s encountered, while using our local indigenous plants and materials. “My best teacher has been nature,” says Paul.
The Cape Town Flower Show brings together gardens and gardening. It will showcase planting trends and designs for living outdoors. Here the notions of beauty, sanctuary and sustainability will unite; The show promises to tap into a gardening culture that’s young and vibrant and most importantly, identifies with a universal awareness for the need to care for the environment. Visitors can also expect a celebration of local food, culture and community.
CAPE TOWN FLOWER SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
*Floristry – The Floral Theatre at the Bakhuys at the Castle will host the first-ever MasterFlorist™ competition, in which contestants will be challenged to create different floral arrangements on each themed day of the show. These will then be judged to allow for daily eliminations, culminating in an overall MasterFlorist winner on Sunday. Visitors will be treated to demos and workshops.
- Flowers in Art – Located behind the show gardens, in Secunde’s House – which dates back to 1695 – a special display of South African paintings, ceramics, etchings and other artistic mediums depicting flowers, is being curated by print industry leader, Epson especially for the show.
- Horticultural Exhibits – Retail exhibitors will show and sell a wide range of on-trend and versatile gardening products.
- Nurseries and seeds – a wide range of nurseries and seed companies will be on hand to give advice and also sell their plants and products.
- The Food Garden – Set among food gardens, artisanal food producers will offer delicious far while craft beer, craft gin, bubbly, wine, soft drinks, tea and coffee will also be available.
- Water-Wise – A Water-Wise section is dedicated to showcasing water-saving and water-harvesting techniques.
- Workshops and demos – a full schedule of workshops appealing to everyone from keen and novice gardeners to kids is being developed for release nearer to the show. Subjects include planting, floral arrangements, biomimicry, orchid care and much more.
Door price at the event:
R180 (adults)
R90 (10-17 year-olds)
Children under 10 years old: FREE
Tickets can be purchased at Computicket.
Times:
10am - 9pm: Thursday - Saturday
10am - 5pm: Sunday
www.capetownflowershow.co.za for more visitor and tour information.
Author: Greeff Properties
