Let’s toast Mother Nature

Celebrate the garden party next week Sunday to celebrate Garden Day.

Now in its eighth year, the Garden Day movement calls on people to kick back and enjoy the fruits of their labour with family and friends – in their own garden or green space – and give a little toast to mother nature while they’re at it for all the goodness she delivers all year round.

Notable supporters of Garden Day since its inception in 2016 have included the likes of media personality Suzelle DIY, a host of South Africa’s most well known chefs including celebrity chef and TV presenter Siba Mtongana, bestselling chef and social media sensation Mogau Seshoene aka the Lazy Makoti and interior designer and TV personality Donald Nxumalo, all of whom espouse the benefits of gardening and cultivate green spaces in their own lives.

This year, new friends of Garden Day include celebrity chef Zola Nene, comedian and Smile FM DJ Angel Campey, TV presenter Marciel Hopkins, award-winning botanist Rupert Koopman and private chef and TopChef SA finalist Ayabonga Gope.

“It is important to know that Garden Day is for everyone. Whether you have a veritable orchard outside or various pot plants on your stoep, Garden Day is for you,” says Campey.

Find all the Garden Day news, updates and inspiration at @GardenDaySA – share your Garden Day moments with the Garden Dayteam via WhatsApp line on 071-206-1749. Visit our website, gardenday.co.za, for more ways to celebrate.

It’s also chock-full of information about the health benefits of gardening, and tips for supporting both your own and community garden projects.