Keurbos Nursery Garden

Restanwold Farm, Highlands Rd
Ian & Jessie Walton
A garden designed for birds, with an indigenous core as well as exotic and wetland areas. Unusual plants abound, with collections of bulbs and buchus, acers and azaleas, rhododendrons, heritage roses and more. Entry R10. Garden teas, lunches, bird hide on lake, picnic area, plant sales include vireya rhododenrons, azaleas,camellias, Japanese maples.. 8 km from N2 on Highlands Rd.
Ph: 083 4583790

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Auldearn

14 Auldearn Highlands Rd
Jenny & James Simpson
A plantswoman's hilltop garden that skilfully mixes unusual indigenous and exotic plants, with a focus on colour combinations. Panoramic views over the Kogelberg biosphere are framed by informal mixed plantings dominated by flowering cherries and roses. Also two ponds & a stream. Featured in House and Leisure and S.A. Gardening. Entry R15. Charity: Grabouw Animal Welfare Fund. Tea & rosemary biscuits R5. Plant sales. 8.5 km from N2 on Highlands Rd.
Ph: 021 8498762

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Lorraine Farm

78 Highlands Rd
Mike & Gay Prevost
An organically managed garden in an idyllic setting on a certified organic farm. Features include a natural rockface, waterfalls, stream, pond, variety of ferns and other interesting plants. Entry: donations to Maxonia Primary School appreciated. Organic farm produce and fresh apple juice on sale. 10 km from N2 on Highlands Rd.
Ph: 021 8498663 www.elginorganics.com

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Iona

Highlands Rd
Andrew & Rozy Gunn
The Herbert Baker homestead, with views of the Elgin valley, is surrounded by a beautiful garden designed by Dominic Touwen which includes a working vegetable and rose garden. Free entry. Alfresco home-cooked lunch served from 12-3. R100 for adults, children R50. Iona wines available by the glass or bottle. 18 km from N2 on Highlands Rd, last 4.3 km on gravel.
Ph: Karen 079 904 7515/ 028 284 9678 www.iona.co.za

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Heaven Scent Garden & Nursery

Barkai Farm (115), Valley Rd
Linda & Corrie Keevy PW
A working cutflower garden and a garden for the senses all in one, with many unusual flowers grown for their scent, colour and foliage. Inspiring indigenous area. Activities for children and picnic area.Electric vehicles available for disabled visitors. Featured in Rooirose, SA Gardening and Country Life. Entry R5. Plants & posies for sale. On The Valley Rd, 10 km from the N2 or 5 km from Highlands Rd. Ph: 082 4129352 / 021 8498532. www.heavenscentnursery.co.za and blog heavenscentgarden.wordpress.com

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South Hill

Valley Rd
Kevin King & Peter Clarke
Contemporary, landscaped, indigenous garden enlivened by Sheena Ridley’s sculptures and other artworks. Free entry and wine tastings. Garden lunches and teas in the restaurant. Art and deli products for sale. 7 km from the N2 or 8 km from Highlands Rd.
Ph: 021 844 0033/ 082 774 1101 www.southhill.co.za