Upcoming Talks and Demonstrations at Lifestyle Home Garden 2025

Join us in this line-up of talks by knowledgeable speakers and experts in their fields when they bring their unique perspectives and experiences to the table, making these events an unmissable opportunity to learn, grow and connect with like-minded individuals.

The best part? Entrance is completely free, and so are the refreshments afterwards. Be sure to book your spot for these popular talks early to avoid disappointment!

Let’s get ready to dig into the world of gardening together!

 To Book, email Pam at pam@lifestyle.co.za or call our info desk on 011 792 5616

PLANTING COLD-HARDY BERRIES IN WINTER

Date: Saturday, 17 May 2025

Time: 10h00 for 10h30

Join the Berries for Africa crew as they delve into everything berries – where they naturally occur, their nutritional values and medicinal research and uses. Learn how to plant, fertilise, irrigate and care for the different berry types. They will also demonstrate and discuss the specific pruning styles for various berries, like blueberries, blackberries and raspberries. There will be an opportunity for questions afterwards.

To whet your appetite, find some of the many berries we stock on our online store, or read up on the various berry types here.

To Book, email Pam at pam@lifestyle.co.za or call our info desk on 011 792 5616

BEE BRILLIANT!

Date: Saturday, 24 May 2025

Time: 10h00 for 10h30

Bees and other pollinators are increasingly under threat from human activities. Pollination is, however, a fundamental process for the survival of our ecosystems. To raise awareness of the importance and plight of pollinators, The UN designated 20 May every year as World Bee Day.

In view of this, we would like to invite you to join Tutus Loco‘s Laurie Webb, in a fun and interactive talk testing and increasing your knowledge about the very important, but often under-recognised Solitary Bee. This talk will introduce you to a world beyond the honeybee, help you create a happy, healthy garden and share her passion for some of the small wonders of nature.

To Book, email Pam at pam@lifestyle.co.za or call our info desk on 011 792 5616

THE ART OF BONSAI: DISCOVER THE BIG JOY OF SMALL TREES

Date: Saturday, 7 June 2025

Time: 10h00 for 10h30

Join bonsai master, Attie Louw from Ferox Nursery, as he demonstrates and discusses:

• Caring for your bonsai
• Styling and maintaining your bonsai
• Choosing the right tree
• Bonsai styles of South Africa
• Why you should join a Bonsai club and where to find one

There will be a Q & A opportunity afterwards. Attie also invites you to bring your bonsai tree along for personal advice.

To Book, email Pam at pam@lifestyle.co.za or call our info desk on 011 792 5616

PLANT YOU OWN BEAUTIFUL HANGING BASKET

Date: Saturday, 28 June 2025

Time: 10h00 for 10h30

Let the Garden Fun team show you how much fun it is to plant up your own mini hanging garden, using a variety of plants, including early bloomers for spring. However, the skills you will learn will apply to all seasons, so you can keep those baskets going all year long.

They will be sharing lots of tips and ideas on:

• beautiful suitable plants to use,
• fun colour combinations,
• how to prepare the best growing media mix plants love,
• how to plant your hanging basket,
• and how to take care of your hanging basket once it is ready to grow and flourish

To Book, email Pam at pam@lifestyle.co.za or call our info desk on 011 792 5616