Somerset West couple Chris and Zelna van Zyl warmly welcomed visitors to their Eden, which boasts over 25 000 plants and numerous cozy nooks to fully appreciate the lush greenery. Their avid green thumbs have not only resulted in a thriving garden, but also provided the perfect decor and bouquets for their daughter’s extravagant wedding.

Rene Teichmann’s garden in Parel Vallei flourishes in green splendour, showcasing a vibrant and fragrant array of roses. Among the varieties are the blushing Simplicity Icebergs, elegant Just Joeys, stately Harry Oppenheimers, beautiful Red ’n Fragrant, and stunning Snow Queens, all meticulously planted and nurtured by her daughter, Olga Tosi. Joining the mother-daughter duo in the garden is gardener Donald Kamanga, who tends to the garden three days a week.

Stop and smell the roses! Helderberg Hospice volunteer Collette Kuiper and volunteer manager Karen Gordon with the most beautiful blooming roses picked from the Teichmann garden.

Joseph Kandi proudly showcased his garden, which includes a wild pond. The Zimbabwean national eagerly shares insights into his green space, which is laid out similarly to the map of his home country. Asked what is special about the garden, he mentions the fragrant jasmine that delights visitors’ senses on entry and the Lourens River that runs parallel to the backyard.