Lest we forget, we are nearing the end of summer, so it is imperative to make the most of outdoor activities before winter tiptoes in yet again.
A low-energy activity we can get on board with is flower picking. A new bouquet of freshly-picked blooms always lifts the spirits, but this way you get to create your own bunch from lush in-season gardens.
Here are two farms we recommend you visit.
Chart Farm
Chart Farm is a family- and pet-friendly farm in the southern suburb of lovely upper Wynberg.
The charming establishment provides a farm-like atmosphere in the middle of suburbia, with views of the Constantia Valley and an extensive variety of roses blooming in its gardens.
The restaurant
Make a day of it and visit the farm’s restaurant first for a nibble at the pet-friendly Chart Farm Café, which serves lunch and breakfast. The menu is casual, made from fresh ingredients, and includes sandwiches, quiches, cakes, tarts and more.
Rose picking
Get straight into rose picking and experience the beauty of summer while taking in the fragrant gardens. Collect secateurs and buckets from the farm stall and get cracking. Just make sure young children are supervised while using the cutting tools. Roses cost R8 each if you are picking but you are welcome to buy pre-harvested bouquets too.
Details:
- Location: 1A Klaasens Road, Wynberg
- Contact: 079 684 8797
Jamestown Flower Farm
Jamestown Flower Farm is a floral paradise situated in Stellenbosch and most popular for its wide variety of flowers.
Visitors spend their time here strolling among the tall bushes of blossoms and enjoying the different scents emanating from the garden. Varieties on offer include sunflowers, snapdragons, straw flowers and others.
The best part is you can also pick a bunch for yourself, just best sure to bring your own bucket to take your flowers home in. You also have the option of buying ready-made bunches from the farm stall. The flower picking prices are available at the stall.
Visitors always leave satisfied according to the raving recent reviews below:
- “Very convenient and a very big variety of flowers prices very reasonable. Oh and of cause friendly staff. Tks Wendy”
- “Lovely flowers, great prices.”
Order online
You can continue enjoying the blooms from Jamestown Flower Farm by ordering online or picking up your bouquet directly from the farm.
Details:
- Location: 58 Webersvallei Road, Stellenbosch
- Contact: 082 894 6405
- Website: jamestownflowerfarm.co.za
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