Harcourts Open Midlands Gardens 2022 – Balgowan

We are delighted to invite you to a new season of Harcourts Open Midlands Gardens – this year entitled Town and Country as the gardens can be found in Pietermaritzburg, Hilton, Howick and as far as Balgowan, Kamberg, Karkloof and Curry’s Post, Lidgetton and three lovely gardens in the Richmond area.

• Times: 09:00 – 17:00
• Entrance: Charities will benefit from R10 per garden
• Enquiries: Jackie on 082 924 5892, jackie@otterley.com

Inkwazi Farm

Saturday 5 – Sunday 6 November

Jan and Val Jefferiss A magnificent garden with a subtle blend of exotic and indigenous flora. Nestled between green valleys and mountains, it has as its focal point a stunning ornamental dam where a variety of birds have made a sanctuary for themselves. A sense of peace and tranquillity prevails in this garden, where roses also love to bloom.

• Directions: 1.4km on the R103 past Michaelhouse

Wheelchair access

Michaelhouse School

Saturday 5 – Sunday 6 November

Archangel Michael slaying the dragon stands ready to intrigue as one approaches the revamped Michaelhouse gardens. Designed to celebrate their 125th anniversary – the stone terraces beautifully planted by landscaper Tim Steyn, a rill and the new dragon statue provide a dramatic foil to the front of the school towards the Memorial Gates. The school gardens provide much variety: from the formal English country planting to a more modern approach as seen around the Heritage Building. Each of the quadrangles has its own character – from topiaries and fountains, indigenous planting to tree fern courtyards.

• Directions: On the R103, between Howick and Nottingham Road at Balgowan.

Dogs allowed | Wheelchair access | Food and drink | Picnic spots

Willow and Lily

Saturday 5 – Sunday 6 November

Well-maintained garden with walkway and veranda lined with white roses. The house overlooks the two dams with seating in the garden under the trees and a raised vegetable garden.

• Directions: From N3 Durban take the R103 and turn right onto Curry’s Post Road before Michaelhouse to B19.

Wheelchair access | Food and drink | Picnic spots