Helderberg Hospice Open Gardens 2022

Approximately 15 gardens in and around the Helderberg basin will be open to the public in support of Helderberg Hospice.

• Times: 09:00 – 16:00
• Tickets will be on sale from 1 September on www.webtickets.co.za, Helderberg Hospice at 21 Old Stellenbosch Road, Somerset West, and the Helderberg Hospice Shops in Somerset West and Strand.
• R100 for access to all the gardens for the weekend. For security purposes, the addresses of the private open gardens as well as the accompanying map will only be available from Friday, 21 October 2022 from Helderberg Hospice.
• Enquiries: Celestine on 021 852 4608 or 076 062 5855 www.helderberghospice.org.za

Meyer Garden

Friday 21 – Sunday 23 October

This garden is filled with whimsy, humour and fun. Wherever you look, there is something to make you smile – a turquoise bench or the ‘Cuppa Tree’. Despite not taking itself seriously, the garden is planted with a vast array of water-wise plants and shows off seriously responsible gardening.

Van Zyl Garden

Friday 21 – Sunday 23 October

Welcome to the ‘Bromeliad Garden’. Although the garden is not large, the owner has maximised the space available by offering layer upon layer of colour – rich deep burgundies, bright greens and silvery greys in amazing textures to show off his collection of over 3000 species off to its best advantage.

Van Heerden Garden

Friday 21 – Sunday 23 October

Perfectly clipped topiaries, a manicured lawn and interesting borders offset the architectural beauty of this home. At the back we are transported to a mix of ‘Desert Zen’ – a dry landscape of aloes and succulents. An enormous pergola and handcrafted bridges invite you to meander through this new addition.

Gemmel Garden

Friday 21 – Sunday 23 October

This breath-taking beauty is perched high up in Sir Lowry’s Pass. An expansive garden with such clever planting that the borders don’t contain the garden but rather open it to include the surrounding landscape. This garden inspires you to take a deep breath before continuing with normal life!

Dancer Garden

Friday 21 – Sunday 23 October

All-season colour inspires these gardeners, from indigenous aloes, past the shade garden dotted with impatiens, a gorgeous grey-green saltbush hedge, through the well-used kitchen garden, and the rose garden. Interspersed are beautiful statement pieces – a camellia, a magnolia, a jasmine-covered archway and a magnificent pride of Madeira.

Goldeneye

Friday 21 – Sunday 23 October

A well-known local movie venue, this property looks all the way to Table Mountain. It is a large garden filled with imaginative and artistic features and lush planting reflecting the owner’s flair. A balcony allows one to take advantage of the magnificent view and overlooks the extensive vegetable garden.

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