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Being Green - 28 February 2020

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In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to arborist and Chairman of the Friends of the Arderne Gardens, Francois Krige, about this incredible but relatively little known park that is situated just a few minutes’ walk away from the busy central Claremont shopping district. Established 175 years ago by British timber merchant, Ralph Henry Arderne, it is home to the largest collection in South Africa of exotic trees. This includes six of the so-called Champion Trees, a designation given to exceptional trees that represent a unique part of the nation's forest heritage. The Arderne Gardens can be found on the Main Road in Claremont and is open every day from 9h until 18h. Entrance is free. Find out more at: https://www.ardernegardens.org.za/.
28 Feb 2020 English South Africa Health & Fitness

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