GARDEN DIARY
BE INSPIRED BY THIS MONTH’S OPEN GARDENS AND EVENTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
• Gardens of St Christopher, 8 October, Joburg. Visit Johannesburggardenclub.co.za.
• Franschhoek Open Garden Festival, 21-23 October. For more info, contact Franschhoek Tourism at 021 876 2861.
• Cape Town Flower Show, 27-30 October. For more info, visit Capetownflowershow.co.za.
• Elgin Open Gardens, 29-30 October and 5-6 November. Visit Elginopengardens.co.za.
• WIZO Garden Day, 30 October, Joburg. For more info, email wizojhb@beyachad.co.za.
INSTANT IMPACT
Embrace one of the most beautiful months of the year with these gorgeous blooms.
Ready-to-plant annuals in seedling trays are the fastest and cheapest way to spruce up your garden. Our favourites include lobelias, lobularias (alyssum) and penstemons.
Perennials for planting in all regions include alstroemerias (Inca lilies), agapanthus, gauras, nemesias, osteospermums,…