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, plant sales. 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. 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 tea/coffee, cake on sale. 10 km from N2 on Highlands Rd.
Ph: 021 8498663

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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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Iona

Highlands Rd
Andrew & Rozy Gunn
Set against the backdrop of the Herbert Baker homestead, with a magnificent view of the entire Elgin valley, this garden has recently been redesigned by Dominic Touwen, and includes a new vegetable and rose garden. Free entry. Wine tasting R20 per person, refunded on purchase. 18 km from N2 on Highlands Rd, last 4.3 km on gravel. Ph: Kate Semple 072 0170467