Benonians had the opportunity to view some of the most stunning gardens during the 16th annual Beautiful Gardens of Benoni, hosted by the Rotary Anns of Benoni Van Ryn, on January 24 and 25.
Susan Dowd (left) and Paula Dooley walk through Carol Blignaut's lovely garden.
Visitors flocked to the event to view the product of devoted gardeners, which included large landscapes of flowers, ponds, and other plantation.
There was also a tea garden where people could enjoy a cup of tea and, some home-made treats baked by the Rotary Anns.
Event convener Judy Bath said the club was very happy with the turn-out.
“I think it was a bumper weekend.
“We ran out of tickets very soon and had to start using brochures as tickets after a while,” she said.
She thanked all the garden owners and members of the public for supporting the cause, as well as Rotary as a whole for their hard work.
The funds raised (the total amount is still being calculated) will go towards Rotary supported projects and charities.
Dean von Ruben at the water fountain of a Lakefield garden.
Gordon Brooks and Marie Cobbett enjoy a cup of tea together at the Beautiful Gardens tea garden.
Friends Maureen Eastwood (left), Lesley Greenwood, Rebecca Baugh, Sue Baugh, Liz Osner, Maureen Smales and Maureen Cash enjoy a light lunch at the tea garden at Annamari Thompson’s garden in Lakefield.
Denise de Klerk and her nephew Joshua (11), made a day of it during the Beautiful Gardens of Benoni event. They are pictured in Animari Thompson’s lovely tea garden.
Friends Anna-Marie Gander (left), Heather Johnson, Margaret Steedman and Yelitsa Razlog stroll through the garden at Carol Blignaut’s home, in Lakefield.
Madge Evans (left) and Aileen O’Neil have a seat among the beautiful natural surroundings of Bushy and Rene Reynolds’ garden, in Lakefield.
The Benoni van Ryn Rotary Anns worked hard to provide yummy treats for people to enjoy.
Rotarian Cynthia Glazer sells tickets at the entrance of Gary and Sue Kalil’s Lakefield garden.
Sisters Lesley Young (left) and Lorraine Broom in Gary and Sue Kalil’s garden, in Lakefield.
Susan Dowd (left) and Paula Dooley walk through Carol Blignaut’s lovely garden.
Suzanne Morshead (left) and Helen Roche are seen in a beautiful Lakefield garden, belonging to Gary and Sue Kalil.
