Join in a celebration of Nature, as our first virtual McGregor Magic Festival.
You are invited to enjoy South Africa’s Western Cape in a seasonal splash of colour, online, guided with expert commentary.
There is lots to browse of free talks & projects, plus snippets to entice you to book a Festival pass for all features to be shown from South Africa’s Heritage weekend. So, make it a learning experience...
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Join us for virtual tours of the most outstanding gardens in McGregor, with commentary by the world-famous landscape designer, Leon Kluge. Click image for more. Virtual tours from 25th September.
An exciting programme about plants! Learning from horticultural specialists & other experts, this covers garden ‘know-how'; conservation of wild indigenous flora; & information about being water-wise... Experts share their knowledge. Click images for details.
McGregor should not exist as a pretty village, green with gardens, as it lies in a rain shadow between two mountain ranges. It was thanks to engineers of the 1800’s, who directed mountain springs along Leiwater channels into a grid system, that it became possible for the semi-desert to be cultivated. Hey Presto! That legacy enabled development into a settlement of smallholdings, populated with quaint thatched cottages today. Vibrant springtime splendour is now shown in cyber-space too!…
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Learning from experts is usually arranged in monthly meetings for our McGregor Magic members. Topics range from garden guidance - suited to local ecosystems, plant & product information, or even global issues! Come to share your enthusiasm & knowledge with us…
We are committed to finding different ways to support our wider community. A garden is not just about a pretty space, but can be a catalyst for food to improve diet, a healthy lifestyle & appreciating the environment in which we live. Vibrant springtime splendour is now shown in cyber-space too!…
The beauty of botany inspires performers, painters, ‘pass de deux’ & potters… for you to appreciate.
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