It's a Blackwood's Open Midlands Garden Weekend! Three very special gardens are opening their gates this weekend, Saturday 31 October & Sunday 1 November. Each has something quite different to discover!
Amberfield Retirement Village – Howick
Discover nine individual resident gardens, each with its own style, from shady cottage gardens to water-wise indigenous spaces. There's also a floral art display, free demonstrations at 10:30am both days, refreshments and plant sales.
Address: 34 Mare St, Howick
Directions: Coming through Howick on Main Street, turn right into Karkloof Road. Turn left into Mare Street. Continue up Mare Street. Amberfield entrance is on the right.
9am–4pm | R20 per person (all nine gardens) in support of the SPCA.
Carol Sacke's Garden – Merrivale Heights
An extraordinary collection of creative garden rooms, each with its own personality, from whimsical and Japanese-inspired spaces to formal and indigenous gardens. Explore the art gallery, enjoy the tea garden, plant sales and support a wonderful cause. (CHOC)
Address: 12 Broadacres Country Estate, 2 District Road, Merrivale Heights, Howick
Directions: From the N3 North, take exit 99 Howick South/Underberg and turn immediately left into Wilson Dr to the T-junction. Turn right up District Rd. Drive to Broadacres Country Estate, District Rd, Merrivale Heights, Birnam Wood Rd.
8am–4pm | R30 per person
Hebron Haven Hotel Gardens – Dargle
Wander through a charming country garden of mature trees, cottage-style planting, winding pathways, pergolas and tranquil water features. Enjoy a mini high tea, refreshments and live music on Sunday.
Address: Hebron Haven Hotel, Dargle Valley Road, Dargle
Directions: Take the D203 from the Tweedie junction off the N3 and proceed until you reach the Dargle Road to your left, just before Piggly Wiggly. Proceed for about 2km. The Hotel is well sign posted. Take the first left road and proceed over the level crossing and in a further 400m you enter the gate.
9am–4pm | R10 per person in support of Dargle Conservancy.
Three lovely opportunities to gather inspiration, enjoy the beauty of the Midlands and perhaps discover a few new ideas for your own garden.
