Arderne Gardens

05/03/2026

Join the Friends of the Arderne Gardens for a guided tour this Saturday, exploring stunning flora and new features, including a striking archway!

16/02/2026

A new gateway welcomes visitors to Arderne 🌿 On February 10th, 2026, FOTAG completed installation of a beautiful entrance arch just in time for our annual Fellows’ Party. This meaningful addition is a gift from the late and much-honored FOTAG Committee Member Hank Lith. It was designed and engineered by FOTAG Committee Member Rose Meny-Gibert and Chris Meny-Gibert, with installation overseen by Garden Manager and Horticulturalist Paul Barker ()

📸 Clare Gibbon

01/11/2025

Did you know the Friends of the Arderne Gardens hosts a monthly guided tour? Meet at the noticeboard inside the front gate on the first Saturday of the month at 10:00. You will learn the history of this special place and its evolution from private garden to loved public space. Bring your children to play in the newly landscaped stream by the decks. No booking necessary but minimum donation of R50pp required. You will be given a colourful map to take away.

29/10/2025

We couldn't agree more! 💚

04/09/2025

Arderne is in bloom - come join us this Saturday at 10:00 for a tour.

Arderne Gardens
Enjoy a fascinating guided tour on SATURDAY 6 SEPTEMBER
at 10am

You will learn the history of this special place and its evolution from private garden to loved public space. Discover the diverse and magnificent trees and see the exciting new developments. Feel the rejuvenating energy of Spring. Bring the family.

Meet at the Noticeboard inside the Front Gate for 10am tour.
No booking necessary but minimum donation of R50pp required. You will be given a colourful map to take away.

03/09/2025

08/08/2025

The Friends of the Arderne Gardens, in collaboration with the Executive Mayor of Cape Town and representatives from the Office of Consul of Japan in Cape Town, yesterday planted a Ginkgo biloba (Maidenhair tree) in the Arderne Gardens in commemmoration of the 80th anniversary of the Hiroshima atomic bomb.

The planting of a symbolic tree is a living tribute to the victims and survivors of the 1945 Hiroshima tragedy, reflecting hope, healing, and global unity. The tree was grown from the seed of a Ginkgo tree that was a survivor of the nuclear blast and radiation.

This occasion underscores the importance of peace and environmental stewardship, with the Arderne Gardens serving as a fitting backdrop for this meaningful gesture.🌴🌳🌿🌳🌱

08/05/2025

Introducing Orius bugs to control whitefly, thrips, and aphids—combined with Sweet Alyssum to support them—is a clever and eco-friendly pest control method. Kudos to Andile and the team for cultivating a healthier, more resilient garden.

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02/01/2025

Starting off 2025 feeling fresh ✨ We’re grateful to have the maintaining the lawns while FOTAG tackles the seasonal weeding.

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24/10/2024