ANNE-MARIE TELLS US MORE…]

“When I came to the farm in November 1994, I didn’t have a clue about gardening! Then I ended up living right next door to Ouma Jean, a capable, knowledgeable and enthusiastic gardener; she was so patient with me.

“Early in the morning, she would send me a rose with a card with the rose’s name written on it. The most beautiful one was a ‘Just Joey’ and in my ignorance I called it a ‘Jolly Joey’! To this day, that rose is still my favourite and brings back fond memories of Ouma Jean.

“I also learned a lot from Shan and Nico. Nico has free rein in our garden. When I look again, there’s another new tree. After 15 years, I had to relocate my rose garden because there was far too much shade cast by all the trees!” >>