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Permaculture at the Durban Botanic Gardens

via Email — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 06:00:11 +0000

The Durban Botanic Gardens Permaculture Centre offers a wide range of food garden programmes for young and old.

Permaculture is an accessible and affordable way to grow safe organic food at minimal cost to both one’s pocket and the environment. Courses and programmes will be of interest to the home owner, children, teachers, students, land care practitioners, and community gardeners.

Courses available in both English and isiZulu. Download Permaculture Courses 2011 details here and Booking Form for courses here.

Martin Clement, Acting Curator Durban Botanic Gardens

E-mail clementm@durban.gov.za

Tel + 27 31 322 4013 Fax + 27 31 201 9045

The John Medley Wood Medal – Call for nominations

via Email — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 10:15:51 +0000

Please see details of the John Medley Wood Medla below.

Martin Clement Acting Curator Durban Botanic Gardens

E-mail clementm@durban.gov.za

Bike to the Old Mutual Music at the Lake Concert at Durban Botanic Gardens this Sunday!

MartinC — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 14:12:51 +0000

This Sunday October 10th sees Wrestlerish making its debut at the Old Mutual Music at the Lake concert series taking place in the Durban Botanic Gardens.

Wear a blue or green T shirt, support the Global Warming initiative, reduce CO2 omissions on the 10th day of the 10th month 2010. If you arrive on your bicycle at this concert, you could be the lucky winner of tickets to the next Old Mutual Music at the Lake Goldfish Album launch concert on 7th November.

For more information call our Info Centre on 031 3091170

John Manuel, a singer and songwriter who has honed his skills as a finger-picking guitarist over the last 10 years, will open the concert at 2:30pm. He builds his songs from the complex guitar riffs which are his trademark sound.

Early bird ticket price is only R80 but be warned that on concert day the ticket price goes to R100. Children six to 12 years will pay R20. Gates will open at 12:30pm.

Book online through www.ticketbreak.co.za. Tickets are also available at the Info Centre at the Durban Botanic Gardens at R80 until Saturday 9 October.

October happenings at the Durban Botanic Gardens

MartinC — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 07:17:15 +0000

Old Mutual Music at the Lake Concert Series October month sees Wrestlerish making their debut at the Old Mutual Music at the Lake concert series in the Durban Botanic Gardens. The best place to be on Sunday 10th October will be enjoying a picnic under the palm trees around the lake listening to this great band which is climbing the ranks of successful bands on South Africa’s music scene.

Early bird ticket price is only R80 – please note that on concert day the ticket price increases to R100. Children 6 years to 12 years pay R20. Book online through www.ticketbreak.co.za. Tickets are also available at the Info Centre in the Durban Botanic Gardens at R80 until Saturday 9 October. Gates to the concert area open at 12:30pm.

The Food Garden Network and Durban Botanic Gardens invites you to October’s Food Garden Network capacity-building workshop:
Time: 2pm – 5pm
Venue: The Corner Café (Corner of Brand and Cromwell, Glenwood)
Cost: R25 per person

Learn how to cultivate an organic kitchen garden for a regular supply of fresh and nutritious leafy vegetables and herbs by learning about:

Container Gardening (Jabulani, Senzo & Praize from Durban Botanic Gardens)
Make your own juice (Thami from The Corner Café)
Closing the loop at the Corner Café (Judd from The Corner Café)

Please complete the attached booking form on the following page and email it back to Jennifer by Friday, 22nd October.

Martin Clement
Acting Curator
Durban Botanic Gardens
Tel + 27 31 322 4013
Fax + 27 31 201 9045
E-mail clementm@durban.gov.za

Food Garden Network Workshop – October.doc

The Durban Botanic Gardens Permaculture Centre

MartinC — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 05:58:35 +0000

The Centre offers a wide range of food garden programmes for young and old. Permaculture offers an accessible and affordable way to grow safe organic food at minimal cost to both one’s pocket and the environment. Find out more about this ‘cultivated ecosystem’ way of designing and growing that is becoming a major part of green design and eco-friendly living. Courses and programmes at the Durban Botanic Gardens will be of interest to the home owner, children, teacher, student, land care practitioner, and community gardener.

More info at www.durbanbotanicgardens.org.za

Food Garden Network Workshop

Bev — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 08:44:56 +0000

Healthy Meals from Your Garden

The Food Garden Network and Durban Botanic Gardens invites you to September’s Food Garden Network capacity-building workshop:

Time: 2pm – 5pm, 9 September
Venue: Durban Botanic Garden Permaculture Garden (Parking near the Visitors’ Centre)
Cost: R25 per person

Learn how to cultivate an organic kitchen garden for a regular supply of fresh and nutritious leafy vegetables and herbs by learning about:

Permaculture food gardening (Durban Botanic Garden)
Preparing a delicious healthy meal (1000 Hills Chefs School)
How to Sprout (Sprout it)

Booking Form

Please complete the attached booking form and return it to Jennifer by Tuesday, 7th September (together with your deposit and proof of payment, if paying electronically) to dbginfo@durban.gov.za

Food Garden Network Workshop – 9 September.doc

Bev Ainslie – Education, Training and Development
Tel. 031-2059938
Cell 0724252754
Email bevainslie@gmail.com

Happenings at the Durban Botanic Gardens in May

MartinC — Sat, 08 May 2010 09:03:32 +0000

A great line-up of events and programmes from this Sunday at Africa’s oldest surviving botanic garden…

THIS SUNDAY DON’T MISS the Old Mutual Music at the Lake Concert with the KZN Philharmonic & soloists Melanie Roberts, Barry Thomson and Nosipho Ntuli. Concert starts at 2:30pm. Gates open at 12:30pm. Bring your picnic to enjoy before the concert begins. Tickets available from Gardens Info Centre. Adults: early bird R80 (until Sat 8 May); on concert day R100 Seniors & DBG Friends members: R70 Children: 6 – 12 years R20 Tel: 031-322 4021 / 031-309 1170 / dbginfo@durban.gov.za

Biodiversity Vertical Design Demo & Workshop A unique opportunity to learn about vertical design on screens with guest floral art presenters Hendra Gouws & Willem Cloete Demonstration at the Gardens Amphitheater: Friday 21 May, 8:30am – 11:30am Cost: R20 After lunch: Environmental Art Workshop in the Discovery Room Demo & Workshop with tea & snack lunch: R100 Tickets available at the Info Centre: 031 309 1170 Further info: contact Sheila on 031 702 1950 / 082 457 0547 E mail: shelion@iafrica.com

Kitchen garden course Saturday 29 May, 8:30am-3pm Learn how to cultivate an organic kitchen garden for a regular supply of fresh and nutritious leafy vegetables & herbs. Using companion planting and other permaculture design ideas, this course offers a practical introduction to food gardening right on your kitchen doorstep – a great way to spend a Saturday with fellow food gardeners. Tea and lunch included Cost: R375 p/p To book: Tel: 031-322 4021 / 031-309 1170 / dbginfo@durban.gov.za

SUNDAY Tour & Tea 30 May, 9:30am Our themed guided walk this month is: Discovering remarkable trees at the Durban Botanic Gardens Meet some remarkable members of the finest collection of sub-tropical trees in all of Southern Africa. Over 160 years in the making, this jewel of a garden showcases over 500 species of trees, both indigenous and exotic from lands near and far. Discover majestic giants and iconic species that have helped to make this arboretum famous worldwide. In an age when topics such as “global warming” and “green house gas emissions” are of major concern for scientist and layman alike, this guided walk highlights just why trees are so vital for the present and future well-being of mankind and indeed of all life on Earth. Cost: R60 p/p To book: Tel: 031-322 4021 / 031-309 1170 / dbginfo@durban.gov.za

Enjoy

Martin Clement

Sunday Tour & Tea and Land Art workshop for high schools

MartinC — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 08:33:58 +0000

What’s on at the Durban Botanic Gardens in April and May:

Join us for another in the series of the popular Sunday Tour & Tea guided walks that take place at the Gardens on the last Sunday of the Month at 9:30am. On the 25th April we explore the role of gardens and plant conservation.

On Saturday 22 May we invite all interested high school learners to join us for an innovative land art workshop run by members of the Durban and Coast Horticultural Society. Members of our local City Scouts will also be taking part.

Please see the attached flyers

Regards

Martin Clement

Education Officer Durban Botanic Gardens Tel + 27 31 309 1170 Fax + 27 31 309 1271 E-mail clementm@durban.gov.za

April courses at Durban Botanic Gardens

MartinC — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 06:48:46 +0000

There are some great happenings taking place at the Durban Botanic Gardens during April. Please see the attached details of:

Our Saturday Kitchen Garden course on 24 April.
Botanical Art course at the Gardens from Sunday 25 April to Tuesday 27 April featuring well known botanical artist and teacher, Vicki Thomas.
An exciting new publication: Suburban Wildlife in KZN, the latest addition to the popular series of wildlife handbooks published by WESSA:KZN.

THIS WEEKEND: Old Mutual Music at the Lake Concert Series 2010: Don’t miss Mango Groove at the Lake on Sunday 11 April 14h30. See www.durbanbotanicgardens.org.za for further details.

Regards

Martin Clement Education Officer Durban Botanic Gardens
Tel + 27 31 309 1170
Fax + 27 31 309 1271
E-mail clementm@durban.gov.za

Guided walk at Durban Botanic Gardens

MartinC — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:52:27 +0000

SUNDAY Tour & Tea

Monthly themed guided walks at Africa’s oldest surviving botanic garden – Delving into the past at Durban Botanic Gardens

28th March, 9:30am

History awaits you around nearly every corner of the Durban Botanic Gardens…Join DBG guide Christine Sole on Sunday 28th March at 9:30am for a two and a half hour themed walkabout, highlighting aspects of Durban’s past which are featured in these magnificent Gardens. You’ll encounter some of the iconic trees that make Durban Botanic Gardens famous.

There are many gardens within the Durban Botanic Gardens waiting to be discovered. The 2010 International Year of Biodiversity is an opportunity to discover just why plants are so important for life on our planet, and how they connect to our lives in intimate ways. Our experienced guides will unlock the stories behind the plants and places in the Gardens, stir your senses and invite you to look at plants in new and exciting ways.

All tours take place on the last Sunday of the month at 9:30am followed by tea at the Tea Garden, famous for its scones and crumpets!

Bookings: dbginfo@durban.gov.za/031-322 4021/031-309 1170

R60 p/p

Education Officer Durban Botanic Gardens Tel + 27 31 309 1170 Fax + 27 31 309 1271 E-mail clementm@durban.gov.za