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The Garden Route Botanical Gardens in Caledon Street in the heart of the Garden Route and has become a conservation and environmental education hub for the Southern Cape of South Africa. It Showcases a plethora of
indigenous vegetation with the Outeniqua Mountains as backdrop.

Established by a dedicated group of volunteers in 1997, with private funding, the gardens are will worth a visit. There is a tea garden, will laid out paths, picnic areas, benches, a her-barium, a nursery and a small dam around which waterfowl can be admired.
The dam was established in 1811 when George was founded and was the town’s firs water supply. Some of the original furrows can still be found in the gardens. Fynbos, forest and succulent varieties are well maintained by a dedicated staff. See the Medicinal Mount and visit the office to buy books and maps about the region. Entrance is free. For more
information phone 044 874 1558.

George Botanical Gardens, Garden Route
George Botanical Gardens, Garden Route
George Botanical Gardens, Garden Route
George Botanical Gardens, Garden Route
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Sondag 7 Desember: Die talentvolle Bok van Blerk tree by die Tuinroete Nasionale Botaniese Tuin op.

Kaartjies vir volwassenes is beskikbaar by: www.rapporttussentuine.co.za of www.plankton.mobi teen R100 (R120 by die hek).
Kaartjies vir kinders is gratis.
* Geen troeteldiere, wapens, dwelms, braaiers
Daar is geen ouderdoms beperking nie. Almal is welkom om komberse en piekniek mandjies te bring.

CONTACT DETAILS:

078 665 8241 / info@plankton.mobi

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Car-Boot Sale

1st November 2014 from 09h00 – 13h00

Don’t forget our CAR BOOT SALE this Saturday, 1st November 2014, to be held at the events lawn from 09h00 – 13h00.
Good bargains guaranteed and lots of fun!

The Gardens are looking for donations of any unwanted household or garden goods to sell at our Car Boot Sale. Please drop off at the Botanical Garden offices.

Spaces are still available at R70.00 per stall – if you are wanting to get rid of your unwanted things cluttering your garage.

Contact Kristen on 044 874 1558 / info@botanicalgarden.org.za to book your spot!

The NURSERY will also be open this Saturday morning from 09h00 – 13h00 for all your gardening needs and our usual Saturday specials.

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GARDEN ROUTE BOTANICAL GARDEN TRUST
49 Caledon Street
George
6529
Tel: 044 874 1558
Fax: 086 627 9445
Email: info@botanicalgarden.org.za
Website: www.botanicalgarden.org.za

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Spring Indigenous Plant Sale START TODAY !!!

After all this wonderful rain ... do not forget to join us this weekend to buy some beautiful SPRING plants that will flourish in your garden ...

Time: FRI 08:00-16:00 and SAT 08:00 – 14:00.

Venue: Botanical Garden NURSERY at 49 Caledon Street, George.

Participating Nurseries
2014 Trees of the Year
Wide selection of indigenous plants and trees
Succulents and Aloes
Herbs
Sale Specials
Bags of Potting Soil AND Manure
Botanical Books
Solar Buddy Lanterns
And much much more !!

Support our Food Stall ... OUR VOLUNTEERS HAVE ORGANISED A DELICIOUS ARRAY OF CAKES AND REFRESHMENTS !

Aromatic ROOT Coffee will be available !

SPCA Bark in the Park and Fun Dog Show on Saturday morning.

FREE entrance and parking. Bank Card Facilities and SNAPSCAN available.

For more info contact Kristen: 044 874 1558 / info@botanicalgarden.org.za

RAPPORT PRESENTS: ELVIS BLUE CONCERT:

Come join us for ELVIS BLUE LIVE in the Garden Route Botanical Garden.
Sunday, 12 October 2014
Gates open at 10h00
Show starts at 13h00 - 17h00
Venue: Garden Route Botanical Garden, Caledon Street, George

Bring a picnic blanket and basket and enjoy a family day out.

TICKET PRICES:
Bookings Online: R100.00 per person. At the Gate: R 120.00 per person.

CONTACT DETAILS:
078 665 8241 / info@plankton.mobi

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GARDEN ROUTE BOTANICAL GARDEN TRUST
49 Caledon Street
George
6530
Tel: 044 874 1558
Fax: 086 627 9445
Email: info@botanicalgarden.org.za
Website: www.botanicalgarden.org.za

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UPCOMING EVENTS in the Garden Route Botanical Garden:

Yoga with Heart – Charity Event 1 March 2014 at 08h00

Garden Route Botanical Garden Gazebo

All proceeds to the SPCA

Date: Saturday 01st March 2014

Time 08h00 - 09h00

Cost R80 / person

Sonya Washington will be leading a delightful hour of yoga in the botanical gardens on Saturday the 1st of March 2014 . Sonya currently resides in Bali where she has recently received her 200 hour teacher training certificate in viyasa yoga and has been practising yoga for more than a decade. While on holiday Sonya would like to give back to the community. So bring a yoga mat and a smile, R80 will get you into your downward dog, and the money will go to the real pooches, beginners are welcome too.

Garden Route Botanial Garden CAR-BOOT SALE 8 March 2014

Date: Saturday 8 March 2014

Time: 09h00 to 13h00

Venue: Garden Route Botanical Garden, Caledon Street, George.

Charge: R50.00 Per car/stall, anything goes, trade or sell.

Please call Kristen on 044 874 1558 or email scherb@pixie.co.za to book a spot.

Blues Performance @ Botanical Gardens

Botanical Garden PICNIC Concert

The Blues Band Concert at the Garden Route Botanical Garden in George

Date: Saturday 8 March 2014 at 17h00

Tickets: R70, Pensioners R60 and Kids U15 R35

Bring a picnic basket, chairs or blankets

For more information 044 874 1558 / scherb@pixie.co.za

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GARDEN ROUTE BOTANICAL GARDEN

Come to the Spring Sale of Indigenous Trees and Plants

on

Friday 4 October & Saturday 5 October

A BONSAI EXHIBITION will be held on Saturday 5 October

A display of interesting specimens by the Bonsai Club

Free Entrance

Colourful plants and interesting trees

Neighbouring participating nurseries with protea plants

Aloes and succulents

Botanical books

Food stalls

Owl boxes

Potting Soil

Friday 4 October - 08hoo – 16h00 & Saturday 5 October 08h00 – 14h00.

The sale takes place at the Events Lawn near the gazebo, loading bays and disabled parking available - for free parking on the lawn, take the second entrance – 49 Caledon Street in George.

Enquiries: Kristen – 044 – 874 1558 / scherb@pixie.co.za

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GARDEN ROUTE BOTANICAL GARDEN TRUST
49 Caledon Street
George
6530
Tel: 044 874 1558
Fax: 086 627 9445
Email: scherb@pixie.co.za
Website: www.botanicalgarden.org.za

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The Garden Route Botanical Garden
Spring Indigenous Plant Sale

4th & 5th October 2013

Plant sale: It is that time of year again and the Garden Route Botanical Garden is gearing up for a fantastic Spring Indigenous Plant Sale. This year you will have the pleasure of buying plants from a variety of nurseries and various other growers all participating.

Indigenous plants such as succulents, aloes, bulbs, medicinal plants, shrubs, trees, proteas, ericas, restios, annuals, perennials, flowers and herbs will be available in abundance. Furthermore, expert gardening advice will be available along with all your gardening needs. As well as a Bonsai Exhibition.

FREE ENTRANCE !!!

More fun in the form of food stalls, Tea garden and Botanical Books.

SALE TIMES:

Friday 04th October 2013: 08h00 – 16h00

Saturday 05th October 2013: 08h00 – 14h00

For more info contact the Kristen @ 044 8741558 or email scherb@pixie.co.za

Please send to your family, friends, colleagues and members!

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GARDEN ROUTE BOTANICAL GARDEN TRUST
49 Caledon Street
George
6530
Tel: 044 874 1558
Fax: 086 627 9445
Email: scherb@pixie.co.za
Website: www.botanicalgarden.org.za

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Garden Route Botanical Garden

ARBOR WEEK - INDIGENOUS TREE SALE

SATURDAY 31 AUGUST TILL SATURDAY 7 SEPTEMBER 2013

Trees are not the only item for sale at the Arbor Week Tree Sale !!

This year there is a wonderful selection of over 60 types of indigenous trees at the Arbor Week tree sale. However you will find plenty of other colourful indigenous plants as well as trees at the sale. Colourful plants such as :-

Agapanthus

Osteospermum

Pelargonium

Erica gracilis

Blue and white Felicia

Bright Gazania and Arctotis

Dainty Diascia

and much more !!! Including botanical books, potting soil, garden trellises and participating nurseries. Not forgetting our usual Saturday Specials – this week’s special ALOE FEROX for R10.00.

Sale runs from Saturday 31st August till Saturday 7th September. Open every day from 9h00 – 15h00. (including Sunday 1st September)

Find us at the Garden Route Botanical Garden nursery at 49 Caledon Street in George.

Enquiries: Kristen 044 - 874 1558 / scherb@pixie.co.za

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GARDEN ROUTE BOTANICAL GARDEN TRUST
49 Caledon Street
George
6530
Tel: 044 874 1558
Fax: 086 627 9445
Email: scherb@pixie.co.za
Website: www.botanicalgarden.org.za

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ARBOR WEEK TREE SALE AT GRBG NURSERY
31st August – 7th September 2013

The Garden Route Botanical Garden will be celebrating Arbor Week with an indigenous tree sale starting on Saturday 31st August 2013 to Saturday 7th September (including Sunday 1 Sep). Wide choice of over 60 indigenous trees will be on sale at the nursery at 49 Caledon Street in George. Don't miss this opportunity to get your tree to plant for Arbor week. Time: 09h00 – 15h00 every day. Enquiries contact Kristen at 044 – 874 1558 / scherb@pixie.co.za.

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“Imagine ridgelines, fynbos, flowing trails and magnificent views of the Outeniqua Mountains! This will paint the picture of the Outeniqua Traverse.
A trail run that is raw, real and brings out the best in every trail runner from the novice to the experienced. This is one race not to miss!
If 38km sounds too long try the 25km or the 10km. Something for the whole family. Just put on your shoes and get there !”

Join us on Saturday, 3rd August at the George Botanical Gardens for the 2013 Outeniqua Traverse.
Start time: 38km – 7am / 25km – 8h00 / 10km – 8h30

See full race details on www.mountainrunner.co.za

Merrell Outeniqua Traverse - Trail Running