Calitzdorp

Plant of the Month – Nov 2017

on 8 November, 2017

Stapelia hirsuta Stapelia hirsuta Linnaeus 1753 (AKA: star flower, carrion flower, aasblom)
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Plant of the Month – Oct 2017

on 4 October, 2017

Glottiphyllu regium Glottiphyllum regium N.E. Brown 1928 (AKA: Koeispene) Glottiphyllum regium is a clump-forming succulent and can attain a height of…
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New Book Hits a High Note with Festivalgoers

on 25 September, 2017

What a privileged it was to have Robin Fransden attending the Vetplantfees and launching his book “Succulents of Southern…
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Vetplantfees in full swing.

on 23 September, 2017

After months of planning, the Calitzdorp Vetplantfees is now in full swing and are surpassing all our expectations. Eager…
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Name the Plant – Now Live!

on 8 September, 2017

A rare opportunity presents itself for those who have everything. Ideal for a loved one on an anniversary or…
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Not to be Missed – Rare Plant Auction

on 8 September, 2017

A real treat for the succulent enthusiast is the Rare Plant Auction scheduled for Sunday 24 September 2017 during…
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Plant of the Month – Sept 2017

on 6 September, 2017

Mesembryanthemum tortuosum (Sceletium tortuosum) (Linneaus 1753) AKA: Kanna, Kougoed One of the oldest mesembs known to the western world. It became known…
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Bookings Open – Expert Talks – Vetplantfees

on 16 August, 2017

Not to be missed is our range of FREE talks by plant experts on each day of…
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Bookings Open – Veld Walks – Vetplantfees

on 9 August, 2017

The Veld Walks hosted by local succulent expert and guide Kevin Koen are now open for registration. The walks…
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Demonstration Garden Update

on 14 June, 2017

ALMOST DONE The work on the demonstration garden at the Calitzdorp Station is almost complete and just in time for…
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