Events

Join international landscape designer, botanist, and TV presenter Leon Kluge 11am on Saturday 8th November at beautiful La Motte wine farm for two exclusive talks as part of the Franschhoek Open Garden Show. 

Leon Kluge, a multiple Gold Medal winner at the Chelsea Flower Show, will share his experience from the 2025 event, where this year he took home another Gold Medal.  

His 2025 exhibit, titled "Iconic Landscapes," also earned him the prestigious Lawrence Medal, which is awarded to the best exhibition of all the RHS shows during the year. This was a first for South Africa. 

Alternatively you can join him in the afternoon at 2pm at La Motte where he will discuss the fascinating adaptations South African plants have developed to attract pollinators. Get ready for a captivating journey into the world of plants as he generously shares his vast expertise and passion for botany. Enjoy canapés and refreshments, courtesy of La Motte, at both events.

Tickets are limited to 80 only so buy yours from Webticket today!

A natural pool is a pool that uses wetland plants to keep your swimming area clean, Algae free and mosquito free without the use of chlorine or salt. 

At 11am on Saturday 8th November Andrew Jamieson will be giving a talk to tell you all about the natural pool in the garden at Mayflower and to answer your questions. Andrew is South Africa's foremost expert in natural pool design, known for creating elegant, chemical-free swimming environments that blend seamlessly with high-end architecture and landscape design. He's the founder of Leaf and Stone Natural Pools and has over a decade of experience designing chemical-free pools that blend with high-end architecture.

Discover handcrafted EarthPods- raised, wicking garden beds topped with protective hoop tunnels— on display at Franschhoek Gardens' Mayflower Cottage. Join us for a personal introduction to these mini urban farms, built to conserve water (80% less than conventional gardens), cultivate nutritious crops at your doorstep, and create a thriving micro-climate for your salad bar (rebelearth.co.za).

Find out more on-site on Sunday 9th November — the designers of these pods  will walk you through how they work, answer your questions, and show you how effortlessly you can grow organic food, sustainably and beautifully.

Have a blooming good time at the Fleur des Lis home for the aged's Plant Sale! Discover a variety of plants lovingly propagated from cuttings and nurtured by our talented gardeners. 

To fuel your plant shopping spree, enjoy delicious pancakes courtesy of our wonderful volunteers. Support a great cause and take home some green lovelies!

Indulge in traditional teas and freshly baked homemade scones on the picturesque lawns of La Cotte Farm, served by the esteemed ladies from Fleur de Lis on Friday, Saturday and Sunday!

Carol Thorns, That Girl in a Bubble', 2x SAMA  nominee and director of @redcello_music will be giving a mesmerising cello performance on her electric cello, in the beautiful gardens of La Cotte Farm at 10 am on Sunday, Nov 9th, as part of the Franschhoek Open Gardens Show!

Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to see her!

NG Church Hall will be hosting an Indigenous Floral Display from November 7-9 Don’t miss this opportunity to discover the hidden gems of Franschhoek's mountain flora. Meet CREW volunteers, the passionate custodians of our rare and endangered wildflowers, and learn how you can get involved in their conservation efforts. Experts will share insights on the unique indigenous plants that call our valley home and the urgent need to protect them from poaching. Be inspired by a stunning display of local fynbos and discover the importance of preserving our natural heritage.

Visit the historic Dutch Reformed Church in Franschhoek, beautifully preserved since 1847, and admire the stunning flower arrangements crafted by the talented local ladies. 

The church's interior, with its traditional design and thatched roof, provides a serene backdrop for these gorgeous displays. A lovely stop to appreciate the town's heritage and community spirit.