Benoni North Open Gardens 2024

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Saturday 23 – Sunday 24 November
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Benoni North Open Gardens will again be open to the public for the second year. These gardens vary in size from large sprawling gardens to smaller gardens set on agricultural holdings. Enjoy the country surroundings, where eco-friendly gardens and living sustainably are part of daily life. They also have a unique succulent nursery and a market with all things gardening.
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Directions: From the R21 Pomoma 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 Engin Garage. Turn left into Ninth Road. Continue to Kiaat Street on the right and follow the signage. Charity: Helm

Time: 8:30-16:30

Tickets: R70 for a day pass or R100 for a weekend pass per person. This will allow you entrance to all the gardens. Children under 12 free. Tickets available through the website at benoninorthopengardens.co.za via Quicket.

Enquiries: Glynnis Wilson 071 608 6875, Sandy Brenon 072 587 5576

Email: glynnis.wilson@gmail.com

Website: benoninorthopengardens.co.za
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SANDY BRENON
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16 Skool Road, Marister AH
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Join Sandy as she shares her road to self- sustainability. The garden boasts an abundance of fruit trees and a thriving vegetable garden. A delightful courtyard garden shows off an array of flamboyant plants and an interesting succulent collection.
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PHILLIP AND HELEN MEYER
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95 Vorster Road, Marister
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This new garden shows the promise of becoming a beautiful space. It has slowly been transformed from a rubble pile to an attractive and thriving garden. A waterwise garden grows under a row of pine trees, where different textures create a rich carpet. A pretty poolside garden sends out relaxing vibes.
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GERT AND SALOME BYLEVELDT
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Tiptol Golf, 178 Ash Road, Marister
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Intricate stonework along the pathways lends a modern feel to this garden, where the environment blends into the architecture. Huge palm trees and cycads bring an exotic feel to this beautiful oasis. Bountiful grasses sway in the breeze, creating the movement of nature. This property boasts a 9-hole golf course with immaculate greens.
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GLYNNIS WILSON
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157 Meyer Road, Marister
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Large trees give the garden a park-like feel. Expansive lawns create wide open spaces, allowing you to feel as though you are transported to another world. Rose gardens and perennial borders add a splash of colour. The open view across the valley often showcases magnificent sunsets, and the sky looks like it has been painted with a paintbrush in yellow, orange, red, and pink hues.
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THE YARD
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332, Nature Road, Benoni AH
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Experience the panoramic views over nearby fields under a canopy of trees, where birdsong reminds us of the beauty of nature all around us. This is a cherished haven for many of the local community. Susan, your hostess, will spoil you with good South African hospitality. Here, you will meet Chris, an avid gardener in his eighties. He has a tremendous knowledge of South African bulbs, which he will happily share with you.
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LINDA AND STEVEN OTTO
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112 Ash Road, Marister
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A lush garden with lots of contrast. Sunny and shady areas allow for the shadows and light to frolic together. Inspiring corners bring a nostalgic charm to this garden. Tree ferns and cycads give a luxuriant ambience, whilst roses and annuals add sprinklings of colour.
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ANNRIN NURSERY
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103-1 Vorster Road, Marister
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Pay a visit to Annrin Nursery and delve into the world of succulents and carnivorous plants. This small nursery is run by two sisters who love succulents. Succulents are the artists of the plant world. Textures, shapes, and colours glisten in the sun’s light in the hothouse. An array of both common and rare succulents can be seen here.
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