Date: 3 November 2012
Location: Stellenberg in Kenilworth in Cape Town's Southern Suburbs
Walkers: Dorothy and Helen
Previous visit to Stellenberg Open Garden here (in 2010).
Stellenberg Manor House is such a gracious old Cape Dutch building.
And the garden... just gorgeous! We started in the white garden.
And then through to the vegetable garden...
... for a much-needed cuppa in the tea garden.
Once refreshed, it was back past the roses and green lawns...
... and down to the herb garden.
On the other side of the garden... lots of flowering shrubs.
We walked up a path next to a little stream. I don't remember this area from my previous visit. We crossed a sweet little bridge, and noted the newly planted beds under the trees.
Then we made our way round to the formal part of the garden. Perfection!
The most popular area is most probably the immaculate walled garden.
The air was deliciously fragrant thanks to abundant honeysuckle, jasmine and roses growing on the walls.
Last stop: the elegant swimming pool area. Stellenberg really is a beautiful property. It's a must-see on Cape Town's springtime open garden circuit!
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Location: Stellenberg in Kenilworth in Cape Town's Southern Suburbs
Walkers: Dorothy and Helen
Previous visit to Stellenberg Open Garden here (in 2010).
Stellenberg Manor House is such a gracious old Cape Dutch building.
And the garden... just gorgeous! We started in the white garden.
And then through to the vegetable garden...
... for a much-needed cuppa in the tea garden.
Once refreshed, it was back past the roses and green lawns...
... and down to the herb garden.
On the other side of the garden... lots of flowering shrubs.
Then we made our way round to the formal part of the garden. Perfection!
The most popular area is most probably the immaculate walled garden.
The air was deliciously fragrant thanks to abundant honeysuckle, jasmine and roses growing on the walls.
Last stop: the elegant swimming pool area. Stellenberg really is a beautiful property. It's a must-see on Cape Town's springtime open garden circuit!
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