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Indigenous Plant Fair in Durban

Don’t miss the Indigenous Plant Fair, on 4 & 5 Sept 2010 at Munies Sports Field, John Zikhali (Sydenham Rd), next to Durban Botanic Gardens.  Open 09:00-16:00 both days.

Huge selection of plants and also food, displays and experts at hand to advise.

Entrance is R5.00 with children free.  Bring your own wheelbarrow to avoid delays!

The Indigenous Gardening Handbook is available at Botanic Gardens, nurseries and at the Fair.   Please see www.indigenousplantfair.org.za for more info.

Botanical Society of SA KZN Coastal Branch
Tel : 031 201 5111
Fax: 0866 518 969
PO Box 30544 Mayville 4058

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Apart from Moses Mabhida being the best stadium in South Africa, it also has some pretty cool landscaping. Indigenous trees and plants have been used to soften the structure, creating a grassland with groves of trees. I like it a lot!

Patrick

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