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GARDEN SHOW AND MARKET

Stellenbosch Town Hall, Plein Street

31 October – 9 November 2025

Monday – Friday 10:00 – 19:00
Saturday – Sunday 10:00 – 15:00

FREE ENTRY

Step into the Garden Show at the Town Hall – a lively hub of inspiration with curated display gardens by display-garden organiser, Cobus Smit. Meet award‑winning landscapers, browse plants, tools and décor, and pick up smart ideas for any home space. Talks, demos and friendly experts make this the perfect start to your Garden Town visit.

Highlights:

  • Curated organiser display gardens by Cobus Smit
  • Award‑winning studios showcasing fresh, practical ideas
  • Retail and demo area for plants, décor and garden solutions

Display Gardens

Wander through a collection of themed gardens that blend beauty with purpose. From edible indigenous plantings to fynbos, forests and wildlife‑friendly urban spaces, each garden offers practical ideas, plant lists and design touches you can adapt at home.

Gardens with a Cause: Rewilding Food

A beautiful, useful garden of edible and medicinal plants with a special focus on indigenous species. Created in collaboration with the Sustainability Institute and the Local Wild Food Hub, with Living Soils produce on sale mid‑week. After the show, the garden is installed for Meals on Wheels – gardening that gives back.

Micro‑highlights: Indigenous edibles and “weeds” you can grow and use / Living Soils fresh produce for sale: Wed 5 – Fri 7 Nov / Beneficiary installation: Meals on Wheels

Rewilding Fynbos and Renosterveld

Celebrate local flora with a textured mix of grasses, fynbos and renosterveld, balanced with crafted metalwork and stone features. A calm, water‑wise aesthetic that supports biodiversity and brings an authentic Cape feel to small and large spaces.

Rewilding Forests

A lush, jungle‑style retreat that shows how to green boldly and tread lightly. Features include a natural swimming pool and solar lighting – a restorative corner that works day and night.

Wildlife in Your Garden

A nature‑positive city garden designed to attract pollinators and beneficial wildlife. Layered planting, habitat features and simple maintenance tips help you strike a healthy balance between beauty and biodiversity.

Talks at the Town Hall

Learn from leading voices in edible and resilient gardening. Discover indigenous edibles with Loubie Rusch, forage wisely with Nikki Brighton, and plan for a warming climate with Sue Buckland. Practical sessions, clear take‑aways and plenty of inspiration for gardens of every size.

Highlights (bullets):

  • Indigenous edibles – grow, cook and use
  • Foraging for everyday “edible weeds”
  • Gardening for climate resilience

Market

Discover a delightful collection of garden-inspired décor, art, and artisanal creations. From botanical-themed crafts to quirky plant and garden treasures, the Garden Market is the perfect place to find something unique. Bring a friend, explore, linger in the Tea Garden, and enjoy the simple pleasures of garden life.

Plant Swap

Taking place in the heart of Stellenbosch, immerse yourself in a day dedicated to the joy of swapping, shopping and exploring, all set amidst a celebration of greenery and botanical-inspired living.

Books for Sale – My Useful Garden Display

Stock up on trusted guides from South Africa’s favourite garden authors. Find practical, beautifully illustrated books on indigenous edibles, foraging, healing plants and natural solutions for common garden challenges. Available at the My Useful Garden display during the Garden Show.

Featured titles:

  • Loubie Rusch – Cape Wild Foods: A Cook’s Guide; Cape Wild Foods: A Grower’s Guide
  • Nikki Brighton – Edible Weeds (Pocket Guide)
  • Margaret and Sandy Roberts – Indigenous Healing Plants
  • Jane Griffiths – Jane’s Delicious: Natural Solutions for Pests and Diseases (new title)