Gardens in Hogsback
Hogsback is known for its breathtaking gardens! The members of the garden club meet regularly and some of the gardens are on display and can be viewed by contacting the garden owners. Once a year, in September we host the spring festival when most of the gardens are open to the public and organised garden tours are arranged.
Open Gardens
Please note:
- Visits to these gardens is done by telephonic arrangement with the owners. No-one may arrive at the garden without prior consent.
- These gardens are FREE throughout the year, excepting from 24 Sept - 31 Oct 2009, and also where specified.
- From 24 Sept – 31 October the following can be arranged:
- Guided Garden Tours –R35 each – phone Lynn at 045-962-1192 or Visitors’ Inform. Centre ( ph. 045-9621245 /0861464722 ) to arrange.
- Self-Guided Garden Visits – R20 adult – Tickets at VIC ph0861464722
- Some proceeds from the ticket sales will be given to the gardeners employed at the various gardens
Garden |
Owner & Telephone |
Details |
Back of Moon (Orchard Lane) |
Fivas 045-962-1017 0824147743 |
Park-like tranquil country garden with wild areas. |
| Badenoch (Hydrangea L.) |
Macpherson 045-962-1003 |
(Tues/Thurs pm only) Well-established delightful Hillside garden with stunning view and stream. |
Camelot (Fairy Realm Main Rd) |
Smith 045-962-1098 |
Open daily. Circular route – lovely creative garden with hand Crafted fairy sculptures. Tea Garden. (R20 adults R10 scholars) |
| Eco-Shrine (Summerton Drive) |
Diane Graham 045-962-1136 |
Open daily. Cliff-side garden –view of Tyumie Valley –unique Outdoor award winning sculptures/ART. R20 per adult, U18 free |
| Granny MouseHouse (Nutwood Drive) |
Ingrid Luyt 045-962-1259 0832611144 |
Informal meandering cottage-style garden with Botanical surprises. R5 entry- animal charities |
| Hyde Park (Dinwiddie Lane) |
c/o Anderson 045-962-1338 0825543854 |
Spring only (24/9 – 31/10) Park-like.Lovely view. Mature |
| Hurry (Trewennyn Lane) |
Amphlett 045-962-1021 |
Splendid Spring/Autumn. Shady well-kept. ART Studio Pool, romantic meanders, azaleas, Rhododendrons, mature shrubs. |
| Hidden Away (Main Rd) |
Dick 045-962-1238 |
Renewal in progress. Colourful Autumn/Spring. Landscaped Hillside garden. |
Inverewe (Main/Gaika Rd) |
Weber 045-962-1221 |
Beautiful, well-developed Garden – water features and Dam. |
Little Timbers (Main Rd) |
Blackbeard Ph. Gardener-Simon 0824835212 |
Magnificent mature garden with lake, mature trees with flowering shrubs. |
| Maylodge (Dinwiddie Lane) |
c/o Tressider 045-962-1016 |
Large park-like, khoi pond. Variety azaleas, four distinct Seasons. |
| Mirrors (Bramble Close) |
Ken & Suneya Harvey 045- 962-1331 |
Park-like, mature collection, Rhododendrons, azaleas, Camellias. Stone circle, Small labyrinth, succulents. PHOTO gallery. Donations to Aids Victims |
Mistlea (Orchard Lane) |
Jane Pledger 041-3791422 082570695 |
Enchanting mature garden-deciduous azaleas, ponds, Indigenous forest, ferns –Outstanding rose-collection. Nursery. |
| Montana (Main Rd) |
Beux 045-962-1121 |
See the “Dog Father” and his 5 Border Collies who who “own” Montana and who come first! |
Moonshine (Tor Doone Lane) |
Nieth/ Van Lier 045-962-1223 |
Small landscaped cottage and herb garden. ART Gallery |
| Never Daunted (Red Coat Lane) |
Steyn 045-962-1026 |
Mature, rather steep (not for elderly) Gorgeous In spring. Some indigenous Forest. |
| Nutwoods Park (Nutwoods Drive) |
Neil Boyle/Atilla De las Heras 045-962-1043 |
Delightful, gracious, roomed park -like with classical features: Japanese pond, arbour and Rose garden. Nursery. (R10 per adult) |
OTHER ACTIVITIES: INDIGENOUS FLORA WALKS:
Arboretum (20 min walk) |
A mix of indigenous and other trees (like giant Redwoods planted 130 years ago!) and colourful shrubs lead you to the 39 Steps Waterfall along the stream. |
The Edge + Cliff Walk (30 mins) + Bluff Grassland (45 mins) |
Labyrinth, cliff path, and Tea Garden. 24 ha circular walk through open grassland and indigenous flora. Exhilarating views. |
Tor Doone Grassland (90 mins) |
Reserve and wetland- walk. From Tor Doone Lane, walk up into the 139ha grassland reserve. See Fort Michel (dug-out fort), many indigenous flora of botanical interest. View the whole area. |
Eureka Grassland |
73 ha – Stunning scenery overlooking Michell’s Pass. Old wagon route, soldiers graves, flora. (Park at first gateway on left after T Junction.) |
Amatola Lookout (20 mins drive) (Micro-wave Tower) |
Drive along Plaatjieskraal Road, past the dam, and enjoy walking around the Look-out area over Seymour and Katberg. Wonderful at sunset! |
Nurseries:
Applegarth Nursery |
Wicks 045-962-1228 |
Private Garden Tours – R25 |
Indigenous Bulb Nursery at Windrush |
Nicholls 045-962-1112 |
(by appointment) |
Mist Rising Nursery |
Paros 045-962-1152 |
|
Mistlea |
(Garden Club Nursery) 0825706951 |
(by appointment) |
Nutwoods Nursery |
Boyle/de las Heras 045-962-1043 |
ART and CRAFTS (Handmade):
The Edge Shop |
Colyvas 045-962-1159 (Restaurant + Labyrinth) |
Amatola Crafts (Spring Cottage) |
Lyn Win (by appointment) 045-962-1332 |
Fairy Realm |
Sculptures + tea Open daily Smith 045-962-1098 |
Hyde Park |
Art Studio – Anderson – (by appointment) 045-962-1338 /0825543854 |
Little Candle Factory + Coffee Barn |
Dawson Open daily 045-962-1336 |
Mafika Pottery |
Luyanda Mafika 0783635371 |
Mirrors |
Ken’s Photo Gallery (by appointment) Harvey 045-962-1331 |
Mistyfell |
Jams and Berries – (by appointment) Johnston – 045-962-1192 |
Moonshine |
Art Gallery – (by appointment) Nieth – 045-962-1223 |
Sandcastle |
Sand-blasted glassware (by appointment) Pieterse – 045-843--2441 |
Starways Pottery |
Art gallery – open daily – Anton van der Merwe 045-962-1174 |
Wrought and Rustic |
Open daily - Powell – 045-962-1052 |
For any further information, contact Lynn Johnston, the Garden Tour Co-ordinator Hogsback Garden Club.
