The
37th Sunday Tribune
Garden & Leisure Show will take place at the Royal Showgrounds in
Pietermaritzburg from 21 to 24 September. Although the Show traditionally runs
for three days, it has been decided to extend the event to include the Heritage
Day public holiday on the Monday following the weekend.
Acknowledged
to be the largest horticultural event of its kind – modelled on the Chelsea
concept – in the southern hemisphere; the Show includes up to 50 designer
gardens, the quality (of most) ranking with the best in the world.
The
theme in 2012 is ‘Out of my Paintbox’ and whilst being largely non-restrictive;
it is anticipated that designers will include consequential elements of colour.
With
an emphasis on inspirational show gardens, visitors are exposed to the latest
landscaping techniques, innovative design features and displays of indigenous
and exotic plant material.
Aside
from a number of corporate participants, the occasion is the showpiece for the
Parks Departments of many of South Africa’s municipalities. Amongst others,
these include Tshwane (Pretoria), Ethekwini (Durban), Msunduzi
(Pietermaritzburg), Cape Town, Mbombela (Nelspruit), Mogale City (Krugersdorp),
Sol Plaatje (Kimberley), Kwadukuza (Stanger), uMhlathuze (Richards Bay) and
Khara Hais (Upington).
One
of the many highlights of the occasion is the Hall of Orchids and with an
international array of exhibitors, this is a must-see for anyone who is
interested in what is sometimes referred to as the ‘perfect blossom’.
For
the enthusiastic gardener who does not aspire to being a technical expert, the
Show caters for the design of 4 square metre gardens for individuals or groups,
interested in displaying their talent in a relaxed but moderately competitive
format.
2012
will see the inclusion of a new component focused on sustainability, this to be
choreographed under the banner of the Happy Earth Hall.
Internationally
the ‘green conscience’ continues to evolve and by way of initiation in the
formative years, the Show will again focus extensively on youth development via
the inclusion of mini horticultural exhibits by school-going youngsters, many
from rural areas, spanning grades 4 to 12.
To
complement horticultural design, the Show is also a base for numerous nurseries
and specialist growers, who utilise the opportunity to display the latest plant
material available.
The
Sunday Tribune Garden Show has long been renowned for hosting the premier
floral cake icing competition in the country and this, together with a
meaningful participation of leisure-type exhibits will afford any visitor an
all-encompassing experience.*
When:
21 – 24 September 2012 | 09h00 – 17h00 daily
Cost:
Adults R 50 | Children U12 and pensioners R 35 | Pre-school children enter free
of charge
For
more information please visit the Sunday Tribune Garden and Leisure Show
website.
*Press release issued by the Office of the CEO – Royal Agricultural
Society (10 July 2012)
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