Benoni North Open Gardens 2023

Saturday 4 – Sunday 5 November

For the first time there will be open gardens in this peaceful oasis on the outskirts of Benoni and in close proximity to Kempton Park. Funds raised from the open gardens will go towards a community organization called Helm for communication and safety equipment. All of the gardens and nurseries are within a 5km radius.

Times: 9:00 – 16:30
Tickets: R60. Children under 12 free. Available at all gate entrances on the day or can be bought online.
Enquiries: Glynnis Wilson 071 608 6875, Janet Knight 083 705 6023, email: glynnis.wilson@gmail.com

• Plant sales
• Food and drink
• Limited access

ABOUT THE GARDENS

Lynnette Hartzenburg, 142 Meyer Road Marister

Janet Knight, 113 Denne Avenue, Marister

Sandy Brennon, 16 School Road, Marister

Gita Turvey, 225 Jarrah Road, Benoni Agricultural Holdings

Tracy Fourie, 155 Meyer Road, Marister

Glynnis Wilson, 157 Meyer Road, Marister

The gardens are larger than the average town garden and boast flower, vegetable and fruit gardens with the main focus on self-sustainability. Gardening here can be challenging due to harsh winters and heavy frost. The ground is often boggy in the summer months after the rains. The area is primarily a grassland and wetland area. Birdlife in the area is prolific and there are a number of raptors and owls in the area. There are also small mammals which include meerkat, gannets, porcupine and hare. This is also home to the giant bull frog. The gardens are all eco- friendly.

Directions: From the R21 Pomona off ramp. Take the Pomona off ramp heading from Johannesburg to Pretoria. Turn right onto the M32 Pomona Road heading towards Benoni. Continue straight onto Third Avenue, Bredell. Continue Straight to Ninth Road at the robot just past the Engen Garage, turn left into Ninth Road. Continue to Kiaat Street on the right and follow the signage.