Garden Town Stellenbosch, one of the country's most prominent garden lifestyle celebrations, is set to return from 27 October to 5 November 2023, offering a fusion of vibrant botanical displays, insightful workshops, engaging talks, and unique garden tours. What sets Garden Town Stellenbosch apart is its de-centralised format, encompassing workshops, talks, and tours across various […]
CultureLab Kombucha is a fermented green tea soft drink made with sweet green tea and fermented with symbiotic cultures of bacteria and yeast, that work together in converting the sweet tea into organic acids, enzymes and vitamins, resulting in a delicious soda that is great for your gut and immune system. CultureLab offer a range […]
Are you ready for an adventure? Join us for a treasure hunt for kids aged 5-8, where you will be exploring the Museum’s Garden and learning about a very important pollinator that keeps nature alive: bees! You will discover the secrets of these amazing creatures and learn why they are essential for our planet. You […]
From 3 to 18 November 2023 Spier and Third World Bunfight present the fourth iteration of Constellations: The Garden of Good and Evil, directed by Brett Bailey. Expect a unique cultural experience in the forested wilderness, where atmospheric encounters await in the dark woods under a starlit sky. Time & Date: 3-18 November; 19:30 - […]
Unlock the secrets of their intelligently intricate mycelium network during an immersive experience where you’ll learn how to propagate shiitake mushrooms under Megan’s expert guidance. Learn how to innoculate your own mushroom logs by skilfully hammering inoculated sticks onto it. The best part? You can continue this deliciously rewarding journey with your log at home. […]
An impressive lineup of ambassadors from Giant and Liv Bicycles, will kick off the action at South Africa's MTB party of the year, the 10th annual Savanna Origin of Trails MTB Experience that is set to make its much-anticipated return to the stunning City of Oaks on the weekend of Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 […]
Harness the abundance of Babylonstoren’s fragrant lavender fields in this essential oils masterclass. Pack your hat and a pair of sturdy shoes as you'll be exploring beyond the garden to harvest aromatics and other indigenous herbs for their fragrances. From there, guests will be taken to the Scented Room to see the steam-distilling process that […]
The workshop starts with a guided walk through the garden to explore the bees’ favourite spots, from nectar-filled annual flowers to pollen-rich trees. We’ll then invite you to put on your beekeeping suit and discover our collection of diverse beehives – including the traditional woven skep, the practical Langstroth with moveable frames, and the much-talked-about […]
Here, master botanist Ernst van Jaarsveld and the garden team will show you how to assemble your own miniature succulent gardens. The practical workshop addresses different terrains, pot preferences, watering needs and rock selections for mini gardens to ensure plants are always grouped together in similar climatic conditions. R1200 p.p. Steaming coffee from our Lekker […]
Grab your magnifying glass and join us in exploring different insects in our garden with entomologist, Arné Stander. Take a closer look at the insects on display and learn more about warning colours, camouflage and mimicry in both terrestrial and aquatic insects. Learn how to attract beneficial insects to your garden to turn it into […]