Kloof Conservancy Indigenous Open Gardens – what’s on show (Part 3)
Take a sneak peek at the gardens that will be on show at this year’s Kloof Conservancy Indigenous Open Gardens.
THIS year, the Kloof Conservancy has secured some outstanding gardens for its annual Open Gardens show, and this week, we take a look at Alison and Paul Alcock’s garden; as well as Helen Terblanche and Lesley Muller’s garden, which are both situated at Stoneford Estate in Botha’s Hill.
The Kloof Conservancy Indigenous Open Gardens show is set to take place on the weekend of March 25 and 26.
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The show will run from 09:00 to 16:00 each day, and the entry fee will be R30 per person per garden for three gardens and a single entry fee of R75 to enter the Stoneford Estate and view the other three gardens.
Kloof Conservancy chairman Paolo Candotti said Alison and Paul’s garden is on show for the first time.
According to Candotti, this is an extensive garden filled to the brim with indigenous species and blending into its surroundings with grace.
“The garden includes fascinating architectural features to accommodate a steep slope in one area where water is used to its maximum effect.
“A lovingly cared for indigenous grassland is also part of this property and can be visited as an integral component of this garden,” he said.
Speaking about Helen Terblanche and Lesley Muller’s garden, Candotti said: “Helen has brought her extensive knowledge of indigenous gardening to this relatively new garden and has created a kaleidoscope of colours and plants to blend into the surroundings.
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“Typical of her gardens, it is packed with different and exciting species adapted to survive in a tough environment and with an eye on minimal water use.”
He added that this garden is on show for the first time and will no doubt surprise and delight visitors, who will be impressed at what can be done in a relatively short period of time.
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