Leaving a cold and drizzly Elgin Valley behind, we head off to Kenilworth for our 7 th garden club outing of 2016.
The head gardener Athol hosted our 10.30 am tour of the Stellenberg Gardens and homestead of Andrew and Sandy Ovenstone.
http://www.stellenberggardens.co.za
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| View over the Parterre towards the white garden |
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| Entrance to the Medieval inspired vegetable garden. |
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| Veg garden with central water feature, planted in 4 beds, each with fruit, vegetables, flowers or herbs. |
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| One of the 5 full time gardeners who tend the gardens at Stellenberg. |
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| Debbie and Peta in the nursery |
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| Hedges are trimmed every two weeks to keep them looking pristine |
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| I couldn't resist these two mossy lions on either side of the steps |
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The White Garden, with Anna, Ann, Peta, Debbie and the lovely
Athol in his sexy socks |
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| It was lovely to have Francie's daughter along for this garden visit. |
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