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FLOWERS, FOOD AND FUN AT THE CAPE TOWN FLOWER SHOW 2007

October 2007With blue skies and sunshine heralding summer's arrival, spectacular Lourensford Wine Estate in Somerset West blossomed with the sights and smells of flowers and food as the Cape Town Flower and Garden Show opened its gates to the 20,000 green fingered enthusiasts and garden lovers who visited the show from 25 to 28 October. More »

PINK GERANIUM WINS TOP FLOWER AWARD

October 2007The Pink Geranium's show garden "Embrace" has been awarded the Aliverti Floating Trophy for the most outstanding contribution to the Cape Town Flower and Garden Show 2007 at Lourensford Wine Estate in Somerset West. More »

THOMAS PAKENHAM TALKS TREES AT THE CAPE TOWN FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW

September 2007Internationally acclaimed author and English aristocrat, Thomas Pakenham is no stranger to Africa with his award-winning books The Scramble for Africa and The Boer War, nor to remarkable trees with his best-selling Meetings with Remarkable Trees and Remarkable Trees of the World. More »

QUEEN OF HERBS TO VISIT FLOWER SHOW

September 2007England's foremost herb grower Jekka McVicar will be in South Africa next month to give two lectures at the Cape Town Flower & Garden Show. More »

DOYEN OF SOUTH AFRICAN HERB INDUSTRY IN CAPE TOWN

September 2007Margaret Roberts, South Africa's expert on herbs and flowers will share her knowledge of creating cosmetics from the garden, and companion and food gardening, at this year's Cape Town Flower & Garden Show in October. More »

FUNFAIR AT FLOWER SHOW

September 2007Kids can ride the Ferris wheel, giggle on the mini swing rides and jump on a tractor for a hayride on the farm at this year's Cape Town Flower & Garden Show, taking place from Thursday October 25 to Sunday October 28 at Lourensford Wine Estate in Somerset West, Cape Town. More »

GARDENING HELPS THE LITTLE PATIENTS AT THE RED CROSS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL

September 2007Talented landscape architect Jeremy Killian from Nature's Blueprint will be exhibiting at the second Cape Town Flower Show while helping Africa's sickest children. His exhibition will enlighten the public of the innovative creations that can be done to the ordinary suburban garden while raising funds for the Red Cross Children's Hospital. More »

UK SCHOOL TO SHARE ORCHID PROJECT WITH SOUTH AFRICA

September 2007An English school which is a leader in the field of orchid growing will visit South Africa next month to share their expertise with Cape schools and showcase their achievements to the public. More »

FLOWER SHOW TICKET SALE EXTENDED

September 2007The Spring Day sale of tickets to the Cape Town Flower & Garden Show has been extended until the end of September. Pay only half the price of a regular ticket until September 30 from Computicket. Offer valid for adult, pensioner and scholar tickets. More »

The Garden Party of the Year

August 2007World-class show gardens created by South Africa's leading garden designers and landscapers will be the centre piece of the Cape Town Flower and Garden Show this year. More »

Eat Your Way Through the Garden Party Of 2007

August 2007Food will play a far greater role at this year's Cape Town Flower & Garden Show taking place at Lourensford Wine Estate from 25 to 28 October. Visitors will be able to choose from a wide selection of food options that encompass an interesting mix of cultures. More »

Private Tours to Town and Country Gardens

August 2007The Cape Town Flower and Garden Show in partnership with specialist garden tour consultant Madelief Louw, is offering garden lovers the chance to experience two guided private garden tours. More »

Open Gardens in Aid of St Luke's Hospice

August 2007The Cellars-Hohenort Hotel, situated in Constantia, will open its 9 acres of beautiful gardens to the public in aid of St Luke's Hospice on Saturday October 27 and Sunday October 28, 2007 from 10am until 5pm. The Open Garden fundraiser will again coincide with the Cape Town Flower & Garden Show. Visitors will be asked to make a donation of R35 to St Luke's Hospice on entrance which will include tea and the "world famous" Cellars scones. More »

Gardeners to Fly With Nationwide

August 2007Nationwide has announced that it will be the official carrier for the Cape Town Flower & Garden Show 2007 taking place in October this year. More »

National Alamo Car Rental and RAV Rent-A-Vehicle support the CTF&GS

August 2007National Alamo Car Rental and RAV Rent-A-Vehicle are the vehicle sponsors for the Cape Town Flower & Garden Show 2007. More »

Five Roses blooms at the Cape Town Flower & Garden Show

August 2007Following on from its successful sponsorship at the Cape Town Flower & Garden Show last year, Five Roses will again be involved in this annual horticultural highlight. Five Roses will be setting up a tea garden at the show, offering visitors a chance to taste the wide range of classic and speciality teas within the range. In addition, the floral art competition is also sponsored by Five Roses. Designs submitted must fit the imagery and positioning of Five Roses, which is all about finding romance in ordinary, everyday events. More »

Chelsea Flower Show exhibit spirals through Cape Town show

August 2007The 2007 South African floral exhibit at the Royal Horticultural Society's Chelsea Flower Show is coming to town. More »

Cape Town Flower & Garden Show Partners Wild Card

August 2007CapeNature has teamed up with The Cape Town Flower & Garden Show 2007 to offer any person purchasing a new Wild Card family membership or renewing their membership, two free tickets to the flower show. This offer is valid from 1 March until 25 October 2007. More »

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