What's on at Kirstenbosch NBG?
2009 Programme

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Winter Events at Kirstenbosch
and details of other holiday events for children arranged by "BIG 6" partners.

Children under 18 have free entry to Kirstenbosch from 27 June until 19 July.


Sunday evenings: 17 May - 25 October
Tickets: R100 per person

Price includes a welcome drink and a starter.

Please arrive by 18h30
For bookings please call 021 762-9628 or
email: info@kirstenboschrestaurant.com
www.kirstenboschrestaurant.com

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WEDNESDAY TALKS at KIRSTENBOSCH
Presented by ROOM TO GROW
SANLAM HALL, KIRSTENBOSCH at 10.30am

1 Jul : MONIQUE McQUILLAN
Horticulturist, Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden
RESTIOS (Growing and Caring for)

15 Jul : JIM HOLMES
Cape Seed and Bulbs, specializes in Growing unusual bulbs and plants CULTIVATING CAPE SPRING BULBS

29 Jul : CARMA SHAW
Owner, Country Craft Nursery
PLANTING HANGING BASKETS and WINDOW BOXES

12 Aug : SANDY GILLMAN
BC Landscape Training and Consultancy
GARDEN MAINTENANCE – No. 3

26 Aug : MARIJKE HONIG
Botanist, Landscaper (Think Ecogogic)
FYNBOS GARDENING, common myths, lessons from nature
and practical tips for success.

9 Sep : CARRIE LATIMER
Garden Designer (Heimo Schulzer Gardens)
CONTEMPORARY GARDEN DESIGN trends from Europe

23 Sep : ELLEUNORAH ALLSOPP
Senior researcher: Entomology ARC Infruitec-Nietvoorbij
Fruit, Vine & Wine Institute
GOOD BUGS OR BAD – “All in the Eyes of the Beholder"

7 Oct : CHARLENE THOMSON
St. Omer Farm, Lover of Herbs and Healthy Living
HERBS AT HOME

21 Oct : SUE HILLYARD
Conservationist and Photographer
ROYAL POTAGERS AT VERSAILLES CHANTILLY

4 Nov : RENE VAN DER WESTHUIZEN
Viridian Consulting Landscape Architects
PLANNING A POTAGER (Kitchen Garden with Style)

18 Nov : SANDY GILLMAN
BC Landscape Training and Consultancy
GARDEN MAINTENANCE - Final

Enquiries, please contact - roomtogrow -
CATHY ABBOTT info@roomtogrow.co.za
021 4656440 / 072 2012535 Tel 021 797 8975
cathya@wol.co.za Fax 021 761 5754

 

Tour to Swellendam in September 2009

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FREE GUIDED GARDEN WALKS

Mondays at 10h00: Garden Walk (approx. 90 mins)
Tuesdays at 10h00 and 11h00: Garden Walk (approx. 90 mins)
Wednesdays at 10h00: Garden Walk (approx. 90 mins)
Thursdays at 10h00: Garden Walk (approx. 90 mins)
Fridays at 10h00: Garden Walk: (approx. 90 mins)
Saturdays at 10h00: Garden Walk (approx. 90 mins)

Please note that all walks start from the Information Desk at Gate 1 (Visitors' Centre). In case of rainy weather a conservatory tour will replace the advertised walk.

Guided tours for groups can be booked ahead at an extra R25 per person (minimum R175 per group). Please phone (021) 799 8783 or fax (021) 797 6570 for details.

Golf Cart Tours
Golf cart tours of the garden are on offer from 09h00 to 15h00 on fair – weather days at R35 per person (max 7 passengers). To book, call the Kirstenbosch Ticket Office on (021) 799 8782 between 08h00 and 17h00.

The MyGuide
Self-guiding system is available at R35 per handset – in English or German – from Visitors Centre information desk (please pay for the audio guide at the ticket office).

KIRSTENBOSCH CRAFT MARKET
Last Sunday of the month at the Stone Cottages, excluding winter months.
Time: 09h00 to 15h00
Free entry

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON KIRSTENBOSCH EVENTS
CALL Information Desk on (021) 799 8783
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