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Indigenous Garden Tours
Indigenous Garden Tours
BotSoc will visit the natural 'Tunzini' garden in Forest Hills, Kloof, on Saturday, 11 May. The owners, Pete & Brigid Turner, will lead hour-long tours around the garden starting at 09h30 and 11:30. Booking and pre-payment are essential: BotSoc members R60; Non-members R70;children under 12 R35. Price includes tea and cake. Proceeds go to branch projects. To book, please email: botsoc-kzn@mweb.co.za / Tel: 031 201 5111 / cell: 071869 3693. Numbers are limited to 20 people per tour.
The property was bought in 1983 for its proximity to Krantzkloof Nature Reserve, its frontage to the Ingulube stream, and for the huge Cape Ash tree. The garden was from the outset kept totally indigenous to attract as much birdlife as possible - and over 150 species have been recorded here. Part of the property has been zoned 'special environmental' by Ethekwini Municipality due to the discovery of some rare grassland plants. Also to be seen are a pond and riverine forest. A network of paths invites one to explore. Residents include a bushbuck family and blue duiker. Bushpig, porcupine, and various mongoose species have also been seen.
Come and enjoy this extra-ordinary 'mini-nature reserve'!