Podcasts about kirstenbosch

The Goo Goo Dolls are in Cape Town for two performances at the Kirstenbosch National Botanical gardens, after their original concert was postponed. Lester Kiewit speaks to John Rzeznik and Robby Takak about their return to Cape Town, and why they’re excited to be the headline act over two evenings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeremy Loops takes the stage at Kirstenbosch, bringing his signature blend of folk, pop, and rhythmic acoustic beats to Cape Town’s most scenic venue. Ahead of the show, he joins Dan Corder to talk about his latest album, Feathers and Stone—a deeply personal and powerful exploration of light vs. dark, chaos vs. calm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Maytham is joined by Craig Hinds, lead vocalist and songwriter of Watershed, ahead of their highly anticipated Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concert on 16 March 2025. Craig reflects on 25 years of making music, sharing stories from Watershed’s journey—from their early days to their biggest hits like Indigo Girl. He also discusses what fans can expect at this milestone anniversary performance in the breathtaking setting of Kirstenbosch GardensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show, we draw the last Cellphone Lottery number and give away a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 to one lucky listener. We also chat to the Goo Goo Dolls ahead of their concerts at Kirstenbosch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CapeTalk’s Sara-Jayne Makwala King is joined on Weekend Breakfast by Nontsikelelo Mpulo, Director of Marketing Communications and Commercialisation at the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South African composer and multi-award-winning artist Mandisi Dyantyis joins John Maytham to talk about his upcoming concert at Kirstenbosch on 09 March 2025. Known for his electrifying performances and masterful storytelling through music, Mandisi blends traditional African rhythms with contemporary jazz, creating a sound that is both deeply rooted and refreshingly modern. Gates open at 16:00, and the show starts at 17:30. Tickets: R235 – R310 via Webtickets..See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pippa speaks to founder member, bassist and vocalist of the Goo Goo Dolls Robby Takac about their upcoming Cape Town concerts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Maytham’s is joined by Zwai Bala to explore TKZee’s iconic journey, their unique Guz music fusion, and their much-anticipated performance at Kirstenbosch as the opening act for Soul II Soul on Saturday 8th February. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clarence Ford speaks to Louis Heyneman, CEO of the CPO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is set to host a stirring evening of music and culture on Sunday, 19 January 2025. Fans of Afrikaans music are in for a treat as two of the genre's most celebrated artists—Bok van Blerk and Elandré—take the stage for an unforgettable Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concert. Bok van Blerk, renowned for his poignant storytelling and commanding stage presence, expressed his excitement about performing at the iconic venue. “Performing at Kirstenbosch for the first time is truly a momentous occasion. This garden is not just a venue—it’s a cultural landmark that carries so much meaning for artists and audiences alike. I’m eager to share my music in this breathtaking setting where nature and melody come together. This concert will be a memory to cherish, and I can’t wait to connect with the audience.” Joining him is the dynamic Elandré, whose fresh pop-infused sound has redefined contemporary Afrikaans music. Reflecting on the upcoming performance, Elandré shared, “To perform at Kirstenbosch is an incredible honour and a milestone in my musical journey. As an artist, there’s something extraordinary about standing in a place that feels so alive—with the mountains as your backdrop and an audience eager to connect. This show is about more than music; it’s about sharing stories, building connections, and celebrating our collective journey as South Africans. I can’t wait to bring my heart and soul to this concert.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy MacIver in for Sara-Jayne Makwala King chats to the lead singer of Mango Groove Claire Johnston about the band celebrating their 40th anniversary at Kirstenbosch Gardens tomorrow. Special Star - https://open.spotify.com/track/5mxIhvGxDJ56wxOQnDNHnt See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clarence Ford speaks to Claire Johnston Mango Groove vocalist See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Claire Johnston from Mango Groove joins Zain Johnson on the PM drive to discuss the iconic band's upcoming Kirstenbosch concert. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is set to dazzle audiences with an unmissable evening of live music on Sunday, 5 January 2025. The night features two electrifying acts: the iconic Freshlyground, performing at Kirstenbosch for the first time with their remarkable new vocalist, Mbali Makhoba, and the globally acclaimed Congo Cowboys See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Graeme Raubenheimer is joined by Will Linley to invite Cape Talk listeners to a New Year’s celebration at Kirstenbosch. Enjoy an evening of soulful melodies, uplifting tunes and a fantastic celebration under the stars.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Looking for an amazing experience to enjoy with your family on Sunday? Then we have just the thing for you:   Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden and NIROX Foundation proudly present a collection of South  Africa's finest musicians at the “Cradle to Cape Summer Concert". This collaborative concert features Zolani Mahola, Arno Carstens, Albert Frost, Laurie Levine, Tubatsi Moloi, AusTebza and friends, and is presented alongside Renault. Gates open at 4pm this Sunday 8 December.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Book Choice Short, John Hanks reviews Kirstenbosch, the most beautiful garden in Africa, by Brian J. Huntley.

Pippa speaks to Brian, who first published his book Kirstenbosch – the most beautiful garden in Africa – in 2012 and has now updated it to include the many changes to the garden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pippa speaks to Jimmy Symmonds, one of the duo behind the popular Happy by Nature nursery in Kloof Nek Road. He and his business partner Cara Harris will take up the reigns at the Kirstenbosch Nursery shop from October.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr David Gwynne-Evans |Botanist and CEO of CASABIO.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonathan Schrire, a dedicated member of the Botanical Society of South Africa (BotSoc), joins John Maytham on the Afternoon Drive show to talk about the recent and dramatic changes within the organization.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adrian Morris, drummer of Canadian alt-pop duo Neon Dreams, will perform atKirstenbosch Gardens on March 31st at 5:00 pm. The duo, known for their eclectic blend of pop, rock, folk, EDM, hip-hop, and reggae, write and produce their music alongside vocalist Frank Kadillac. Song: The Art of Letting Go - https://open.spotify.com/track/0u0zYnOEX9pZjASBBg9kne  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our favs Goodluck are having a BABY! They did a gender reveal last night at  Kirstenbosch gardens… They tell you not to listen to EVERYONE's advice when you are pregnant, but we are going to do exactly that! What is your advice to first time parents?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GoodLuck lead singer Jules Harding announced the gender of her first child during a concert in Kirstenbosch over the weekend.

The decision by the South African National Botanical Institute - Sanbi - to increase entrance fees to the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden has left many people up in arms saying the new tariffs are unaffordable for most South Africans. The garden, was last year named the best botanical garden in Africa. According to the Botanical Society, who are opposed to the fee increases, South African and SADC citizens will now pay R100 per adult and R40 per child under 18 per visit. They say a family of four who would have paid approximately R1,124 per year for unlimited free garden entry, will now pay around R280 per visit. Sanbi on the other hand has called the  proposed fees reasonable and accessible and meant to expand the diversity of people who visit botanical gardens. Sanbi says from 1st April 2024 adult membership will be R800 per annum. Membership for verified students is pegged at R600 per year while children (aged six to 17) pay R400 per annum. Sebenzile Nkambule spoke to  Sanbi's marketing and communications director, Ntsiki Mpulo...

Antonia de Barros is The General Manager of The Botanical Society of South Africa and she joins John to engage with the debate surrounding the SANBI decision that Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden will in future no longer offer low-cost garden entry to SA citizens through BotSoc membership system.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pippa Hudson speaks to the curator of the gardens, Werner Voigt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wynand Myburgh is the bass player for Fokofpolisiekar and he invites listeners to join him at the band's upcoming Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concert performance on the 10 March.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew Joseph Mole is a South African singer-songwriter fromCape Town, South Africa. He is the winner of the South AfricanMusic Awards record of the year 2021.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The curator of Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens, Werner Voigt, talks about the current state of the gardens.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden has been named the best botanical garden in Africa. The garden, nestled at the eastern foot of Table Mountain in Cape Town, received the accolade from the World Luxury Travel Awards. It is one of 10 National Botanical Gardens administered by the South African National Biodiversity Institute. Sebenzile Nkambule spoke to Institute's Director of Marketing and Communication, Nontsikelelo Mpulo, 

Dans cet épisode, nous vous emmenons en Afrique du Sud. C'est un pays fascinant qui combine diversité culturelle, paysages spectaculaires, vignobles de renommée et villes bouillonnantes. Kevin et sa compagne ont sillonné le pays en voiture pendant 3 semaines. Embarquons à bord pour vivre avec eux ce périple hors du commun.  QUEL ITINERAIRE EN AFRIQUE DU SUD ? Le Cap et ses environs Le Cap est situé sur la côte sud-ouest de l'Afrique du Sud. La ville côtière a été construite sur le flanc de la montagne de la Table. Il est conseillé d'y séjourner au moins 3 nuits pour avoir le temps de visiter Le Cap et sa région. Voici les 3 incontournables du Cap : - Le cap de Bonne-Espérance et ses splendides randonnées - Le jardin botanique de Kirstenbosch qui est l'un des plus connus au monde grâce à sa diversité de plantes et sa situation exceptionnelle. À noter qu'en été, des concerts ont lieu tous les dimanches en extérieur. - La ville de Stellenbosch et sa région pour voir les vignobles et faire des dégustations de vins sud-africains. Wilderness Cette station balnéaire est la porte d'entrée du parc national de la Garden Route. C'est un endroit incroyable, car il y a une multitude de choses à y faire : randonnées, kayac, escalade... Jeffreys Bay Cette ville est un spot de surf très connu pour ses impressionnantes vagues. On y retrouve une ambiance douce de bord de mer très agréable. Parc national Addo Elephant Park Addo Elephant Park est le 3e plus grand parc national du pays. On peut observer dans cette réserve avec des éléphants, zèbres, girafes, rhinocéros... qui vivent en liberté dans un environnement très vert, protégé et fermé. Il est visitable en voiture. Il est conseillé d'y aller à 7 h du matin, car les animaux profitent de la fraîcheur pour boire et manger, ils sont donc plus facilement visibles qu'en pleine journée. Conseil : prenez une paire de jumelles et un accessoire pour fixer le téléphone afin de repartir avec de jolis souvenirs dans votre pellicule ! Graskop Nous vous conseillons de passer au moins 2 nuits à Graskop. Ce village est situé au bord du Blyde River Canyon. C'est le 3e plus grand au monde. Il est incroyable, car verdoyant, avec plein de cascades et de beaux points de vue. On peut y faire de nombreuses randonnées. Les meilleures sont celles qui partent du complexe hôtelier Blyde Canyon A Forever Resort car il y a plusieurs niveaux, entre 1 et 3 h et elles permettent d'avoir accès à des points de vue absolument magnifiques, notamment celui des Three Rondavels, formation géologique atypique. Conseil : pensez à réserver un restaurant à Graskop à l'avance, car il n'y en a que deux dans le village !  Parc national Kruger Le parc national Kruger est l'une des plus grandes réserves animalières naturelles d'Afrique et le plus grand parc national d'Afrique du Sud. Il abrite une incroyable diversité d'animaux sauvages, dont le Top 8 des plus connus : lions, éléphants, buffles, rhinocéros, léopards, hyènes, girafes et impalas. Nous conseillons d'y passer minimum 4 nuits afin de prendre le temps.  On peut le visiter librement en voiture. Il est également possible de faire un morning walk (une marche au lever du soleil dans le bush) ou un safari en voiture de nuit, afin de voir les félins qui sortent profiter de la fraîcheur de la nuit et du petit matin. Johannesburg C'est la plus grande ville d'Afrique du Sud, il y a de nombreuses choses à y faire selon vos envies.  Si vous souhaitez visiter le township de Soweto, qui est le plus grand d'Afrique du Sud, il peut se visiter à vélo avec des guides. Si vous souhaitez en savoir plus sur la destination et, pourquoi pas, préparer votre prochain circuit en Afrique du Sud, n'hésitez pas à faire appel à nos experts ! 

In the first programme of 2023 David visits the Montalto Estate's Winter garden where new head gardener Lesley Heron points out some of her favourite plants for winter interest. In Newcastle, David finds out about the work of the Ark Community Garden, a Christian charity working with vulnerable adults to produce veg for the local community. And it might be mid-winter but Gardeners' Corner gets a taste of summer by speaking to Alice Notten at Kirstenbosch gardens near Cape Town about some favourite South African plants. Also on the programme, Brendan Little joins David live in studio to answers questions. Contact the programme on gardenerscorner@bbc.co.uk

From music legends to up-and-coming artists, every Saturday at 0945 musical artists you love to listen to. Previous guests include Angelique Kidjo, Lira, Mathew Mole, PJ Powers, Paxton, Craig Lucas, Jarrad Ricketts and Amy Jones Guest: JUDITH SEPUMASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Nathan Ro  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

we revisit the big moments of 2022, from ditching COVID masks to that one time we went to Kirstenbosch to draw together, no highlight goes untouched

Ian Grove of the Lions Club of Kirstenbosch speaks to Lester Kiewit about their decades old tradition of raising funds by selling Christmas cake with the proceeds going to uplift needy communities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we all swoon at the sight of Bearded Irises having their moment in the spotlight, we thought it was time we caught up with one of the specialist nurseries selling hundreds of varieties of these eye-catching plants. Chris Davey may have only taken on Seagate in the last few years, but his knowledge and enthusiasm shine through. Get ready for a look at some very tempting varieties, plus get inspiration for ways to incorporate Bearded Irises into your planting schemes. And it's not just Bearded Irises up for discussion, we stray into sibiricas and even into completely different plant groups! PLANT LIST Tulipa sprengeri Iris 'Syncopation'  Iris 'Pirate's Quest' Iris 'Petite Monet' Iris 'Maslon' Iris 'Mrs Alan Gray' Iris germanica Iris 'Braithwaite' Iris 'Thornbird' Dahlia 'Café au Lait' Iris 'Shadow of the Almighty' Allium sphaerocephalon Sparaxis Iris 'Langport Storm' Iris 'Jane Phillips' Iris 'English Cottage' Iris 'Dawn of Fall' Iris 'Bethany Claire' Iris 'Autumn Tryst' Nerine Amarine Iris sibirica 'White Swirl' Iris 'Sparkling Rose' Iris 'Caesar's Brother' Iris 'Bangles' Iris 'Steve' Salvia aurea 'Kirstenbosch' Geranium phaeum 'Wendy's Blush' Salvia forreri  Salvia patens 'Giant Form' Iris 'Dusky Challenger' Rosa 'Jacqueline du Pré' Rosa 'Mannington Mauve Rambler' Rosa 'William III' Podophyllum 'Spotty Dotty' Salvia concolor

This is episode 13 and we're covering the period between 1652 and 1657. These five years saw the establishment of the Dutch's refreshment station at the Cape and the increasing frustration of Jan van Riebeeck who commanded the small group of sailors and soldiers who were trying to build a garden to feed the passing VOC fleets. Last episode I explained how the Dutch were facing a problem in terms of communication. No-one in the little fortress could speak Khoekhoe and they were relying on Khoe translators. What the Dutch did not properly understand for quite a while is just how fractured the Khoe were as a people who functioned as small clans and often at war with each other. As we will hear over coming podcasts, Khoe hierarchy was a fleeting thing based on economic power and not laws of succession. By December 1652 the group of Khoe van Riebeeck called “The Saldanhas” had migrated back to their grazing lands along the base of Table Mountain – where Kirstenbosch, Constantia and the Steenberg is today. He wrote that “…the country is covered with cattle and sheep as grass…” These Saldanhas or Chochoquas were obviously different people compared to the Strandlopers as the Dutch called the small clan living along the Cape Town beach. “there is nothing degenerate in the proud Saldanhas…” he wrote “they have all the traditional courtesy of the cattle-keeper…” As far as van Riebeeck was concerned, they were unlike the non-cattle keeping Soaqua or San he was to meet.

This is episode 13 and we're covering the period between 1652 and 1657. These five years saw the establishment of the Dutch's refreshment station at the Cape and the increasing frustration of Jan van Riebeeck who commanded the small group of sailors and soldiers who were trying to build a garden to feed the passing VOC fleets. Last episode I explained how the Dutch were facing a problem in terms of communication. No-one in the little fortress could speak Khoekhoe and they were relying on Khoe translators. What the Dutch did not properly understand for quite a while is just how fractured the Khoe were as a people who functioned as small clans and often at war with each other. As we will hear over coming podcasts, Khoe hierarchy was a fleeting thing based on economic power and not laws of succession. By December 1652 the group of Khoe van Riebeeck called “The Saldanhas” had migrated back to their grazing lands along the base of Table Mountain – where Kirstenbosch, Constantia and the Steenberg is today. He wrote that “…the country is covered with cattle and sheep as grass…” These Saldanhas or Chochoquas were obviously different people compared to the Strandlopers as the Dutch called the small clan living along the Cape Town beach. “there is nothing degenerate in the proud Saldanhas…” he wrote “they have all the traditional courtesy of the cattle-keeper…” As far as van Riebeeck was concerned, they were unlike the non-cattle keeping Soaqua or San he was to meet.

This is episode 13 and we're covering the period between 1652 and 1657. These five years saw the establishment of the Dutch's refreshment station at the Cape and the increasing frustration of Jan van Riebeeck who commanded the small group of sailors and soldiers who were trying to build a garden to feed the passing VOC fleets. Last episode I explained how the Dutch were facing a problem in terms of communication. No-one in the little fortress could speak Khoekhoe and they were relying on Khoe translators. What the Dutch did not properly understand for quite a while is just how fractured the Khoe were as a people who functioned as small clans and often at war with each other. As we will hear over coming podcasts, Khoe hierarchy was a fleeting thing based on economic power and not laws of succession. By December 1652 the group of Khoe van Riebeeck called “The Saldanhas” had migrated back to their grazing lands along the base of Table Mountain – where Kirstenbosch, Constantia and the Steenberg is today. He wrote that “…the country is covered with cattle and sheep as grass…” These Saldanhas or Chochoquas were obviously different people compared to the Strandlopers as the Dutch called the small clan living along the Cape Town beach. “there is nothing degenerate in the proud Saldanhas…” he wrote “they have all the traditional courtesy of the cattle-keeper…” As far as van Riebeeck was concerned, they were unlike the non-cattle keeping Soaqua or San he was to meet.

This is episode 13 and we're covering the period between 1652 and 1657. These five years saw the establishment of the Dutch's refreshment station at the Cape and the increasing frustration of Jan van Riebeeck who commanded the small group of sailors and soldiers who were trying to build a garden to feed the passing VOC fleets. Last episode I explained how the Dutch were facing a problem in terms of communication. No-one in the little fortress could speak Khoekhoe and they were relying on Khoe translators. What the Dutch did not properly understand for quite a while is just how fractured the Khoe were as a people who functioned as small clans and often at war with each other. As we will hear over coming podcasts, Khoe hierarchy was a fleeting thing based on economic power and not laws of succession. By December 1652 the group of Khoe van Riebeeck called “The Saldanhas” had migrated back to their grazing lands along the base of Table Mountain – where Kirstenbosch, Constantia and the Steenberg is today. He wrote that “…the country is covered with cattle and sheep as grass…” These Saldanhas or Chochoquas were obviously different people compared to the Strandlopers as the Dutch called the small clan living along the Cape Town beach. “there is nothing degenerate in the proud Saldanhas…” he wrote “they have all the traditional courtesy of the cattle-keeper…” As far as van Riebeeck was concerned, they were unlike the non-cattle keeping Soaqua or San he was to meet.

In a recent  Architectural Review article Phakamani Xaba and Melanie Boehi write that "the political and historical layers of South Africa’s botanical gardens need to be unpeeled to confront colonial and apartheid legacies. " and argues that while developments made to Kirstenbosch since the start of democracy have increased they've done little to address those legacies.   Phakamani Xaba, Principal Horticulturist - Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens at SANBI See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Phakamani  Xaba | Principal Horticulturist: Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens at SANBI See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here's Pippa in conversation with Kirstenbosch senior horticulturist, Cherise Viljoen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kirstenbosch horticulturist Cherise Viljoen tackles listeners gardening questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spling attended the launch of the Galileo Open Air Cinema at Kirstenbosch in Cape Town to watch Into the Wild... here's a snippet.

Hello and welcome to this episode of the podcast. This episode is the hotly anticipated Part 3 of the Design Experts series and this week’s guest is South African garden designer Leon Kluge who runs a design practice in Cape Town. I spoke to Leon about his work and the particular set of challenges he faces in South Africa. And let’s just say, you might just think twice the next time you moan about aphids…Leon goes out of his way to source and propagate plants from his local region and he discusses some of the amazing landscapes that surround the area. He also talks about when and where to go if you’re a plant lover and you’re planning a visit to South Africa.  This series has very kindly been sponsored by the London College of Garden Design. About Leon Kluge: “Leon kluge was brought up in the Lowveld botanical gardens,From an early age, Leon has nurtured a great affinity for plants; his grandfather was the curator of the Betty’s Bay Botanical Garden and the Lowveld National Botanical Garden, while his mother owns and runs a renowned wholesale nursery in Nelspruit.  Leon has been invited to create his unique landscapes throughout the world: being the only landscape designer from Africa that has ever won the Gardening World Cup held in Nagasaki Japan. He has also been awarded best designer at the biggest Garden design event on earth held in the USA, The Philadelphia flower show. Leon is also a multiple Gold award winner at the prestigious Chelsea flower show held in London-UK. He has also been the first designer from Africa to win Gold at the biggest design show in Asia, The Singapore Garden Festival and also the New Zealand International flower show. Some of Leon’s Clients include gardens for Disney ,The United Nations, Hollywood celebrities, and for governments all over the world. Leon also represents Cape Town and Kirstenbosch at the Chelsea flower show yearly. Leon Kluge has become synonymous with modern contemporary landscaping and garden design.” - www.leonkluge.com/about/ What We Discuss: The ethos behind Leon Kluge Design Influences/ Inspiration Options for those who wish to train as garden designers in South Africa The type of projects Leon works on, typical clients The climate in and around Cape Town, the environmental challenges faced The importance of gardens and horticulture in South Africa The challenges gardeners face Sourcing plants, the use of native plants The best time for plant lovers to visit South Africa  Links: Leon Kluge Design www.leonkluge.com  Leon Kluge on Instagram @leonkluge  With thanks to the episode sponsor, the London College of Garden Design. www.lcgd.org.uk  Tel +44 (0) 1483 762955 Email info@lcgd.org.uk Get in touch: Email podcast@rootsandall.co.uk  Website www.rootsandall.co.uk  Twitter @rootsandall  Instagram @rootsandallpod  Patreon Link: Help me keep the podcast free & independent! Donate as much or as little as you like at Patreon Or GoFundMe 

O festival de Kirstenbosch vai de novembro a abril em Cape Town. Conheça (e ouça) algumas atrações do evento. Saiba como funciona o Baz Bus, uma forma cômoda de viajar pela África do Sul. https://bastantesotaque.com/podcast PLAYLIST DO FESTIVAL: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/67T8L3mRF8qJImthL8L0TN?si=9SUjbiPoQUmzFkIXpKIzJQ

Fine Music Radio — If you missed Abour Week last week, then don’t despair as every day of the year is Arbor Day. There are many special trees for Cape gardens that I feel should be used a lot more as they are the most productive in our environment. Maybe we should be looking a bit closer at the lesser known trees that play a big role in our environment. Take Olea capensis the Ironwood which is found in and near our local forests. One of the nicest specimens I have seen is in Kirstenbosch it’s an absolute sight when in flower which is normally about December but can be earlier or later. They are relatively slow growers so a good tree for future generations, but I must add that in a garden with a bit of care they do tend to grow faster. The scented white flowers bring a variety of pollinators and the fruit is a great favourite of the Rameron Pidgeon and other larger fruit eaters plus Guinea fowl when they fall ripened to the floor. Besides all the wildlife activity around it…it is a very garden friendly plant from a human point of view. FMR GARDEN CHAT SCRIPT - 14 SEP 2019.pdf — PDF (123.2 KB)

Goodluck performed at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens on Sunday, 31 March 2019, and ahead of their performance, Carl Wastie called up Julia Harding, lead singer of the Cape Town based group, to wish them well for the concert, on the Coca-Cola Top40SA (30 Mar 2019). During his chat with Julia, Carl found got the DL on what Julz likes most in her picnic basket. Meanwhile, their single, 'Chasing Dreams', charted at no.17 on the Coca-Cola Top40SA.

We're used to hearing about how well our Kirstenbosch and Durban exhibits have done at events like the Chelsea Flower Show. Now it's time to bring them home - and make the Joburg Flower Show an event to make other countries green with envy. For five glorious days, Waterfall City will be hosting some of the top garden designers and plant and floral experts from not just all around SA, but from the garden stars overseas. Mike Sham, organised of the event, lets us know here on Grounded just how it's all going to work, and what we can expect in late October. Www.joburgflowershow.co.za Johannesburg International Flower Show click here Find out more about making your own podcast at SolidGoldStudios.co.za

We're used to hearing about how well our Kirstenbosch and Durban exhibits have done at events like the Chelsea Flower Show. Now it's time to bring them home - and make the Joburg Flower Show an event to make other countries green with envy. For five glorious days, Waterfall City will be hosting some of the top garden designers and plant and floral experts from not just all around SA, but from the garden stars overseas. Mike Sham, organised of the event, lets us know here on Grounded just how it's all going to work, and what we can expect in late October. Www.joburgflowershow.co.za Johannesburg International Flower Show click here Find out more about making your own podcast at SolidGoldStudios.co.za Mel's Treasures on Facebook

We're used to hearing about how well our Kirstenbosch and Durban exhibits have done at events like the Chelsea Flower Show. Now it's time to bring them home - and make the Joburg Flower Show an event to make other countries green with envy. For five glorious days, Waterfall City will be hosting some of the top garden designers and plant and floral experts from not just all around SA, but from the garden stars overseas. Mike Sham, organised of the event, lets us know here on Grounded just how it's all going to work, and what we can expect in late October. Www.joburgflowershow.co.za Johannesburg International Flower Show click here Find out more about making your own podcast at SolidGoldStudios.co.za

Fine Music Radio — City Sightseeing Company is Carbon Neutral & Sustainable! The Carbon Neutral Bus Company The City Sightseeing buses are red – and you can’t mistake them as they ferry overseas and local tourists around every day to our very sight-worthy sites, too numerous to mention, but Signal Hill and Kirstenbosch figure high on the list. They also provide boat tours to Robben Island. Not only is the company a success in the burgeoning tourist industry sector- it’s also Carbon Neutral and strives for best sustainable practice. John Richards talked to City Sightseeing CEO, Paul Nel. He describes the company’s environmental sustainability philosophy, the carbon neutral accounting practice, and in-house water usage and harvesting practices, as well as PV electricity supplementation.

Fine Music Radio — I was in SANBI’s Kirstenbosch Gardens last week-end, along with many local, national and international visitors, enjoying one of the great heritage sites and cultural resources of this planet. The backdrop of the wooded slopes of Table Mountain and the ridges of Castle Rock and the mountain plateau – the back table - set off the botanical gardens dramatically. Money can’t buy that view! There’s just so much to see and enjoy in Kirstenbosch – the plants, the streams the ponds, the birds, the Dinosaur sculptures in the Cycad Amphitheatre, the Boomslang Canopy Walk, the list goes on…

Fine Music Radio — ARE THE SPECIES OF THE WORLD LIVING THROUGH THE “6th EXTINCTION”? You’ve probably heard this before: we’re in the middle of an era when the rate of extinction of natural species is accelerating with unprecedented speed – species are going extinct as we speak – POP! – there goes one now. And if you walk around the Garden of Extinction near the display hall at Kirstenbosch, you will see those little red labels saying things like “Extinct in the Wild” – “Vulnerable” “Only in Protected Areas”. And they are true and well-researched of course by reputable botanists. And that’s just plants. Every plant has a distinct population of insects associated with it, some of which may be pollinators, or there may be just one insect that is the pollinator. Are they also threatened? Possibly. Then there are the birds that visit the plants, or feed off the fruit – and the bats, and the lizards and skinks and so on and on it goes. A vast and complex interrelated tapestry of connection.

Branding guru Thebe Ikalafeng speaks on "Brand Western Cape; Festive season round-up – ACSA, George, Karoo National Park, V&A, West Coast; and 2010 – What’s happening with marketing the region?

In this edition: Aden talks to Emerging Tourism Entrepreneur of the Year Colin Nyoni, owner of Long Street’s Nyoni’s Kraal; stats from the CTRU Festive season briefing; Report back from the WTM in London; FEDHASA’S Nils Heksher on accommodation for 2010 and what owners should be doing; Insider’s Guide to Mossel Bay