Stop pottering and start planning for Garden Day next month, it promises to be the biggest party in the neighbourhood
How can we go into September without some kind of celebration? And what better way to do it than starting spring in the garden? If you are the owner of just one plant, you’re officially a gardener, and that’s the reason everyone is invited to take part in celebrating Garden Day.
You can do it in your garden, on your patio, in the backyard, or simply in your living room surrounded by your favourite house plants. Need ideas to celebrate? How about a lazy lunch, a picnic, a family braai, cocktails with friends, or tea with your bestie? And it doesn’t have to be lavish or over the top (unless you want it to be). Just get everyone to bring a little something along to add to the festivities.
Go forth and flourish
And while you’re at it, why not do Garden Day your way? But wear a flower crown because that is tradition and the official symbol of Garden Day, and then share your celebration by tagging #GardenDaySA on social media or via their dedicated WhatsApp line 066 389 5182.
To get you inspired for your garden gathering, we’ve added some fun ideas and handy tips to our toolkit on our website. See how to make your own flower crown, get garden-themed recipes, downloadable invitations, ideas to get the kids enjoying Garden Day, and so much more.
Connect with your community
Community gardens are special, and with rising food costs, it is important to shine a light on the community gardens throughout SA that are providing jobs and fresh produce at affordable prices to local residents. This year, Garden Day collaborated with various community gardens, and you are encouraged to visit and support them by buying your fresh weekly greens there.
There’s also the Garden Day Society, which encourages anyone who is passionate about community gardening to host a celebration for their fellow gardeners and green-fingered folk, and so help to spread the inspiring Garden Day story. Email [email protected] to find out more.
Encourage others to blossom
A host of garden centres, nurseries, botanical gardens, plant shops, florists, markets, restaurants and cafes have all pledged their support to Garden Day 2023, with things like displays, competitions, and activations. Is your favourite local venue involved? Please encourage your communities to be a part of SA’s biggest garden party on Sunday 15 October.
Find all the Garden Day news, updates and inspiration at @GardenDaySA on all social media platforms and share your Garden Day moments and stories with us using #GardenDaySA.
And for even more ways to celebrate Garden Day plus interesting information about the health benefits of gardening and the community gardens you can support, visit our website at gardenday.co.za
