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17 Stockholm Street
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| This gorgeous and restful garden of sweeps of lawn and lush broad borders is given height and structure by a variety of mature trees and its immediate proximity to the mountain. A farm sized garden in town : Sandy and Doug Trollip chose the house in 2005, when the sale of their farm Mount Prospect, spurred a move to Bedford. Here they still have their fruit trees, a kitchen garden, exotic poultry, and horses. |
| Contact: Sandy Trollip |
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Tel: +27 46 685 0267 or +27 82 8712 803 |
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32 GRAHAM STREET
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In two short years, with no budget, Nettie Wicks has transformed a large builder’s dumping ground into a fertile cottage garden with lots flowering plants, veggies and herbs. Her panel of “before” pictures is fascinating. Her plants are all rescued or slipped and she collects her own seed. She runs a nursery all year and packs her seeds in charming hand-decorated envelopes.
Refreshments: teas on the veranda. |
| Contact: Nettie Wicks |
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45 Porter Street
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Cambrian Fuchsia Nursery: they stock more than 160 different named varieties and there are hundreds of healthy plants on sale, including standards and hanging baskets. |
| Contact: Christine and Dudley Morgan |
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Tel: +27 46 685 884 or +27 82 857 8501 |
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ALBERTVALE FARM
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Two gardens, terrific synergy between Kim and Ian, Ola and Jan van Niekek. Large trees, extensive informal plantings within a formal structure in the English style. A verdant oasis, in spite of brak water, merciless summer heat, savage winter frosts. Formal pottager and nursery with heritage roses and other unusual plants. Featured in House & Leisure magazine this year.Daily Workshop demos. Extras: Kim's Eco Garden Shop, Enviro Furn recycled furniture, Neutrog and Myco-root info stands. |
| Contact: Kim van Niekerk |
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Tel: +27 46 685 0680 |
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BAVIAANSKRANTZ FARM
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A fine wool merino stud, this farm has been in the family for 150 years. Nellie van Aardt works with nature, not against it. She uses indigenous plants extensively and the garden is alive with small creatures and butterflies. There is a wide variety of succulents planted en masse, with a knot garden in echeverias and other succulents. Featured in House & Leisure magazine July 2010
Extras: Plant sales, Bargain Books shop, ceramics, Enviro Furn recycled furniture. Lunch all day with tea, coffee or a glass of wine. |
| Contact: Nellie van Aardt |
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Tel: +27 42 247 2137 |
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BELMONT FARM
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This woodland garden was established by Annetjie Moolman who has now retired to the village. Annetjie's daughter-in-law Ria, who created a beautiful garden at Glen Ross, has moved to Belmont with her husband and family. Belmont is responding fast to her boundless creative energy. Ria is one of our most ardent young rose growers. Plant sales, "Out of Wire" garden ornaments for sale. Bring your own picnic and enjoy it in the shade. |
| Contact: Ria Moolman |
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Camelot Manor House
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| 7 Stockholm Street. Visit Bedford's only arboretum. The "Sixteen Tree Walk" boasts magnificent specimens of indigenous and exotic trees. They are named and there are explanatory annotations. Take the time to explore the walk while waiting for your lunch table, or to settle your lunch! |
| Contact: Dr DJ & Meryl Comyn |
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Tel: +27 83 261 8037 +27 46 685 0055 |
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CAVERS FARM & GUESTHOUSE
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This blue-chip guesthouse is set in a magnificent garden with huge trees, sweeping lawns and a riot of roses. White flowers and silvery leaves are extensively used. Cows grazing peacefully in the meadow beyond the avenue of ancient oaks draw the eye outward towards the mountains. Grand scale is part of the lingering impression.
Plants for sale. Refreshments: Teas with homebakes and salad rolls at lunch time. |
| Contact: Rozanne and Ken Ross |
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Tel: +27 46 685 0619 |
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EILDON FARM
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A homestead was first established here in the early 1800s so Barrie Pringle is gardening on rich sediments of history. Massed formal plantings of roses and glorious lawns are complemented by huge trees. A framed view onto the arid mountain beyond provides a striking contrast.
Plants for sale. Teas will be served from 10am to 12 noon and 3 to 5pm, proceeds to the Christian Care Group. |
| Contact: Barrie and Alex Pringle |
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Tel: +27 46 685 0706 |
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Elizabeth Farm
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The farm has been in the family since 1855. Wide lawns, tall trees and a blend of colour and height in the flower beds contribute to the tranquil charm of the garden. Bring your own picnic and enjoy it under the trees. Stretch your legs by doing the short walk to the river. |
| Contact: Rob and Lesley King |
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Tel: +27 (0)46 685 0646 |
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FAIRHOLT FARM
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This artist’s garden is set under a grove of stately silver birches. The hellebores are part of a family tradition. The colourful plant-filled courtyard with hanging baskets is a refuge from the fierce weather – winds, heat, cold. The trade bead studio will be open. Beads for sale include Ethiopian amber and silver.
Plants for sale. Refreshments: lemon cordial. |
| Contact: Gilly and Will Pringle |
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Tel: +27 46 685 0700 |
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Glen Gregor
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A secret garden tucked up against the mountain with a bass dam and extraordinary indigenous forest. This unique biome with a well above average rainfall, abounds in Yellowwood, Wild Pear, Sneezewood, Forest Schotia, etc.Bird life includes Narina Trogon, Long-crested Eagle, and Knysna Turaco (Lourie).Plant sales: e.g. ferns and mini agapanthus. |
| Contact: Judy and Lochart |
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Tel: +27 46 685 0630 |
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KELVINSIDE FARM
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Tucked under the shoulder of the mountain, the garden wraps itself round the house, leading the visitor through a dappled woodland zone, across the expansive lawn with its stunning borders, then down the rill to a reflecting pond with tiny white ducks. Lesley Stuart has used windows in the foliage to lead the eye deeper into the garden. Her roses are awesome.
Plants for sale. Exhibition of flower paintings. Refreshments: lemon cordial. |
| Contact: Lesley and Andy Stuart |
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Tel: +27 46 685 0625 |
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La Pietra
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Historic and atmospheric stone gaol to be converted into very special boutique hotel and gallery. While alterations have a bit to go, the vegetable garden and fascinating structure deserve a call. |
| Contact: Derek White |
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Tel: +27 11 446 7200 or +27 83 253 2653 |
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Lloydii Succulents
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| 31 Porter Street. An extraordinarily wide variety of beautiful and unusual arid region plants including aloes and succulents. Specialist succulent nursery. |
| Contact: Lloyd and Annetjie |
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LOWER CLIFTON FARM
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A feast of hellebores, inviting shady nooks for meals al fresco and a clever curving design are all part of the charm of this family garden. A vast prunus is just one of the impressive trees. Glen has propagated many of her own plants
Plants for sale (including hellebores). Refreshments: tea - Bring your own picnic and enjoy it in the shady pool garden. |
| Contact: Glen and Colin Pringle |
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Tel: +27 46 685 0605 |
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MAASSTROM FARM
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An extensive world-class garden with new pleasures every year. Formal design maintains an aesthetic cohesion between different areas with different moods, from the rustic tranquility of George’s raised woodland picnic spot, to the classical elegance of the central pond and fountain. The pergola covered with New Dawn roses is unforgettable.
Plants for sale. Refreshments: lemon cordial. Extras: Neutrog info stand, Miglio Designer jewellery for sale. |
| Contact: Charlotte and George van der Watt |
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PRIMESTON FARM
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The boldly elegant proportions of this formal green garden were set out by Una van der Spuy, many years ago. The effect depends on symmetry, immaculate lawns and masterful topiary. A shelter belt of giant trees provides respite from the weather and a dark backdrop to the variety of hues and textures created by the plantings. A novel divergence from the formal garden is a sensitive and unfolding space : An African garden with striking hard landscape features, Plants for sale. Refreshments: lemon cordial. |
| Contact: Debbie and David Girdwood |
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Tel: +27 46 685 0649 |
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Rose Banks Cottage
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15 Porter Street A garden which is still evolving -"taming" forays have been made across the river and indigenous planting started. A new Rose garden and fountain were planted and installed in November 2008.Plant sales: seedlings and plants incl day lilies.on Friday and saturday of the Festival only |
| Contact: Keith and Joan Howard |
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Tel: 0466850235 or 082 721 3573 |
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SILVERBROOKE FARM
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Attention to detail, a youthful imagination and a delight in the wide variety of plants she can persuade to grow are some of Griet Marais' many strengths as a gardener. Her immaculate garden is filled with interesting plants set in a clever and unconventional structure with charming garden ornaments. The vegetable garden is an inspiration.
Plants for sale. Refreshments: lemon cordial. |
| Contact: Griet and Renaldo Marais |
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Tel: +27 46 685 0712 |
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Tel: +27 46 685 0994 |
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UPPER CLIFTON FARM
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The most extensive collection of peonies in the area is one of the extraordinary features of this peaceful retreat set in a dramatic mountain landscape. Wild birds enjoy as much as visitors do, so linger and look carefully. The Cawoods run Clifton Horse Trails.
Plants for sale. Refreshments: lemon cordial. |
| Contact: Vivienne and Clive Cawood |
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Tel: +27 46 685 0318 |
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