Gardens of the Golden city 2025
Step into a world of secret gardens, timeless landscapes, and unexpected beauty with Gardens of the Golden City 2025. From the grand heritage charm of Northwards House to the colourful creativity of Just Jays in Parktown North, each open garden offers something fresh, inspiring, and deeply personal. Whether you’re drawn to rare plants, peaceful corners, or garden market buzz, this year’s selection promises unforgettable weekends across Johannesburg. With dates spanning from early September to early November, you’ll find something new to discover each time.
4 October
ROEDEAN GARDEN A BLOOMING AFFAIR GARDEN & CRAFT MARKET DAY
Roedean School has a truly magnificent garden of botanical interest, which ‘intertwines’ with the school’s 120+ year history. The Herbert Baker buildings are complemented by beds filled with a great variety of plants, large and small, indigenous and exotic, with roses abounding.
Time: 09:00-16:00
Tickets: Range from R75 to R120 on Quicket
Enquiries: SA Old Roedeanian Association
011 647 3203
Email info@abloomingaffair.co.za
- Plant sales
- Wheelchair access
- Food and drink
Saturday 27 – Sunday 28 September
JUST JAY’S GARDEN
1 tenth Ave, Parktown North, Randburg
This beautifully curated garden is a feast for the senses, filled with vibrant colour, layered textures, and a delightful mix of indigenous and exotic plants. Meandering paths lead you through pockets of interest, each corner revealing something new – from sculptural shrubs to seasonal blooms. With its depth and thoughtful planting, the garden perfectly complements the character of the house and invites you to linger and explore. There’s a magical, almost fairytale quality to space that makes it truly memorable.
Time: 9:30-16:30
Tickets: R50, free entry for children under 12
Enquiries: Michelle Woodrow 083 287 1491
Email gardensgoldencity@gmail.com
www.gardensofthegoldencity.co.za
- Plant Sales
- Food and drink
Saturday 8 – Sunday 9 November
LINDA’S GARDEN
137 Juniper Street, Northcliff
This recently renovated garden has been lovingly restored, striking a harmonious balance between renewal and preservation. New plants have been thoughtfully selected and introduced to enhance seasonal interest, while older, overgrown species have been gently removed to open up light and space. Mature trees now cast dappled shadows over the lawn, creating a calm and inviting atmosphere. A charming patio invites you to pause, unwind, and fully savour the peaceful, natural beauty that surrounds you.
Time: 9:30-16:30
Tickets: R50, free entry for children under 12
Enquiries: Michelle Woodrow 083 287 1491
Email: gardensgoldencity@gmail.com
www.gardensofthegoldencity.co.za
Saturday 6 – Sunday 7 September
NORTHWARDS HOUSE
Northwards House is a distinguished heritage mansion designed by Sir Herbert Baker in 1904. Notable elements include a minstrel gallery and Juliet balconies, reflecting the opulence of Johannesburg’s early 20th-century elite. The gardens of Northwards were originally expansive, encompassing seven hectares of terraced lawns, manicured paths, and carriageways. Designed in a classic Italianate style inspired by Gertrude Jekyll’s principles, the gardens offer panoramic views over the city’s northern suburbs. Today, a portion of the original garden remains, including a small koppie adorned with indigenous plantings. At this time of the year, the azaleas should be in full bloom!
Time: 9:30-16:30
Tickets: R50, free entry for children under 12
Directions: 21 Rockridge Road, enter through Wits Department of Education Parktown
Enquiries: Michelle Woodrow 083 287 1491
Email: gardensgoldencity@gmail.com
www.gardensofthegoldencity.co.za
Event: Neil Viljoen will offer a guided tour inside the house at 10am on Saturday morning and 10am on Sunday morning for an additional fee of R50 per person.
- Limited wheelchair access
- Food and drink
8-9 November 2025
ROBERT’S GARDEN
581 Bernice Avenue, Bergbron
This is a garden for true plant lovers where every turn reveals something unexpected. A celebration of diversity and botanical curiosity, this space offers an opportunity to see a range of plants, many of which are seldom found in local gardens. Approximately 40 different kinds of fuchsias in bloom and keep an eye out for the elusive saffron crocus, a rare and beautiful sight, and, if timing is right, the stunning pink agapanthus should be in full bloom.
Time: 9:30-16:30
Tickets: R50, free entry for children under 12
Enquiries: Michelle Woodrow 083 287 1491
Email: gardensgoldencity@gmail.com
www.gardensofthegoldencity.co.za
- Limited wheelchair access
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