Hogsback Open Gardens 2024

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Thursday 03 – Sunday 20 October and Thursday 07 – Sunday 10 November 2024

Tickets: R150 per person to view 9 gardens over a weekend; children under 15 free. All Hogsback gardens are self-guided and are only open Thursdays to Sundays. Tickets sales are at the reception of The Edge Mountain Retreat.

Azalea Splendour: 3 October – 20 October (3 weekends)

Magical Roses: 07 November – 10 November 2024 (1 weekend)

All weekends in Hogsback will have local markets, plant sales and wine and food tasting events.

A special 5-day workshop on homesteading will be held in October, with hands-on demos on beekeeping, bread-making, cheese making, essential oils extraction and many more.

For full details please visit www.hogsbackhomesteader.co.za

In addition to the self-guided garden visits, guided tours will be offered to Gwala Gwala – a Permaculture Homestead (on Saturdays only).
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General Enquiries: Gloria Robinson 082 934 3474 or email hogsbackgardenclub@gmail.com
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Facebook.com/hogsbackgardens
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THE ARBORETUM
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This is a Community Garden of Love. It is available to visit free of charge, always open and always very special. All proceeds from the Open Gardens ticket sales are used for the maintenance of the Arboretum where generations of Hogsback gardeners have planted trees and ornamentals to create a magical public park. The magnificent 39 steps waterfall completes the fairytale setting.
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Time to view: 1 hour, level and easy to navigate.
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THE EDGE
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Peter Colyvas and Wouter Jordaan
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The Edge Mountain Retreat Garden is surrounded by cliffs, dramatic views and unspoiled indigenous Afromontane Forest– all part of the pristine, natural environment. A wonderful large, varied garden to explore with a centre attraction of the Labyrinth. Neatly kept with pockets of flowers tenderly planted alongside the circular path. The Bluff Walk also offers spectacular views.

Entrance at parking lot – get the gate key from the reception.

Entrance at parking lot – get the gate key from the
reception.

Time to view: 1 hour. Level easy navigation
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WOODSIDE GARDENS
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Julie and Wayne Dunn
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A unique, mature landscaped garden comprising of 32 garden rooms divided by tall hedges. Each room exhibits special features. Walking this garden feels like an adventure, with surprise views awaiting at each turn. Featuring a colourful array of azaleas, rhododendrons and other ornamental shrubs nestled in-between majestic beeches and oaks trees.

Time to view: 1 hour. Level easy navigation
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MALINGWE
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Rod and Lesley Kearney
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Open in October only

A mature historical garden packed with flowering ornamental trees, azaleas and rhododendrons. The walking path meanders in between Japanese garden features and ends at a majestic copper beech tree.

Time to view: 1 hour. Level easy navigation
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BRAMBER
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Eric and Gloria Robinson
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Open in November only

A recently rejuvenated old garden with beautiful spaces formed by large trees and open areas. The gently sloping walking path leads to a most inspiring view of the Hogsback mountains, a proteas terrace and a rose garden. A charming, eccentric house adds to the sense of a fairy tale setting.

Time to view: 30 minutes. Gentle slope and easy to navigate.
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MISTLEA
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Dave and Jane Pledger
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A Showstopper unique heritage garden to behold, with ancient trees and beautiful, unique Japanese maples. One will discover delightful romantic water features surrounded by an exquisite array of azaleas in October. A garden where the roses will romance you with their magnificent colours and fragrance. Set in a gorgeous terraced forest walk. A special experience!

Time to view: 2 hours. Sloped in areas with some steps, those not steady on their feet to proceed with caution.

Azalea Nursery Open: 09:00-13:00 and 14:00-16:00
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HURRY
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Dave and Alba Bilsbury
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An exquisite, large, and beautiful heritage garden to behold. Meander through wide, grassy paths under rare exotic trees and ornamentals with many special deciduous azaleas and rhododendrons. You will be surrounded by a burst of heavenly colours and be enthralled by the sweet-smelling fragrance as you wander through this magical garden. Gentle slopes lead you to a beautiful pond area. A delightful garden to relax and unwind.

Time to view: 2 hours. Gentle slopes, relatively easy.
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MAYLODGE GARDEN
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Bev Foord
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Open in October only

Well-kept flat sprawling garden that is perfect for those who struggle with steps. Established garden with wonderful large flowering shrubs as a backdrop to the beautiful open spaces. A lovely space to wander and enjoy the romantic, superbly detailed water feature.

Time to view: 2 hours. Level and easy.
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MOONSHINE
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Carol Nieth
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A small, gorgeous cottage garden, packed with a phenomenal variety of plants to see. It has a distinct style that uses informal design, dense plantings with a mixture of ornamental and edible plants. This special garden is a wonderful demonstration of how size doesn’t matter.
Perfect for those who don’t want to walk too far but will still have plenty to see! Carol is a most experienced gardener and delights in exchanging plants trivia and knowledge.

Time to view: 30 minutes. Gentle slopes, relatively easy.

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ST PATRICK’S CHAPEL GARDEN
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Carol Nieth (Garden Guardian)
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The much-loved little Chapel in Hogsback, is picture perfect and a must see when visiting. A lovely Prayer Walk which offers a beautiful view down below and a peek in the chapel itself is a must.

Time to view: 30 minutes. Gentle slopes, relatively easy.
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LITTLE TIMBERS
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Helen and Tony Chappel
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A huge heritage garden with the quaintest English Country home! Take time out to immerse yourself in this majestic garden. Beautiful massive pond area with water lilies and swathes of irises, surrounded by showy ornamental trees. Showcasing colourful roses, azaleas and rhododendrons in the most English romantic setting. A relaxing walk will take you around the whole property.

Parking: At St Patricks Church.

Time to view: 2 hours. Vast and quite steep in places so would be a challenge for those with mobility issues.
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SHALOM
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Lynda and Jan Delport
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Open in November only

Shalom is situated on the bluff and overlooks beautiful mountains. It is a delightful country garden created by the present owners on a greenfield site. It showcases a variety of gardening styles – from the formal to the grassland landscapes. Roses explode in every possible colour, mosaic artworks provide interesting focal points and the views inspire.

Time to view: 1 hour. Level and easy to navigate.
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