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Casual Chat with Keith Kirsten

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12 October @ 10h30


Join Keith for a one-on-one chat on the 12 October while you sip a freshly ground free Human Bean coffee.

Keith will be at Waterfall Wilds to answer your many gardening concerns or questions. Whether you want advice on planting agapanthus, or caring for your newly planted roses, how to get rid of pests and bugs organically, Keith knows it all. He has tips and knowledge about gardening, growing out his fingers!

Keith will also be bringing along his new gardening book, launched in September, and which is available at Exclusive Books, should you wish to buy a copy from him (signed and personalised).

A Tour at Cavalli Estate with Keith Kirsten

Amble down the path with garden guru Keith Kirsten at Cavalli Estate on 2 November 2019 for R750 per person


South Africa, Somerset West, October 2019; HORTICULTURIST supremo Keith Kirsten designed Cavalli’ Estate’s resplendent indigenous gardens in 2013 and continues to keep a watchful eye on the estate’s extraordinary landscape. Now, Cavalli Estate and Kirsten invite you to wander down the garden paths of this pristine and jaw-dropping estate with the man himself on Saturday, 2 November 2019.

For passionate gardeners around the Cape, it’s a fabulous opportunity to get to know more about Kirsten who has an infectious passion for water-wise gardening, the environment and fauna.

The day begins at 11h30 with the garden tour followed by a 6-course spring inspired luncheon by Chef Michael Deg of Cavalli Restaurant.

ARTISTIC! IMPRESSIVE! MAGNIFISCENT!

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A French Tour with Keith Kirsten

Exploring French Garden Styles from
15-21 June 2020 for £3500 per person


Join Keith on an unforgettable July 2020 visit to some of France’s finest gardens. From the wonderful garden of Monet just outside Giverny, and the incredible gardens at Chateau de Courances to the world-renowned garden festival at Chaumont-sur-Loire. At La Creuzette we focus on the variety of garden styles of Central France and in the evenings we sit down at beautiful tables and enjoy delectable meals.

Hosted by Louis Jansen van Vuuren, Hardy Olivier and DeVerra Auret at the renowned Château de La Creuzette in the Limousin Region of France.

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Magnifique, élégante, jardins!

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Gardening with Keith Kirsten book launch held on 24 September

On heritage day, Waterfall Wilds hosted Keith Kirsten himself at the launch of his new book, Gardening with Keith Kirsten.

We thoroughly enjoyed listening to Keith as he chatted about some of the topics in his book, followed by an informal chat over refreshments to the sweet sound of the saxophone, played live and unplugged! Among the crowd there were Jane Griffiths and Keith, Liz and Lawrence Clayton, Brigietta Tietz (the lucky prize-winner), Mayford, Sbu Dladla and his partner, and Carol Knoll, who helped with the book.