TALKS PLANNED FOR 2016

Saturday 18 June: Cameron McMaster of Napier, a bulb specialist and flower tour guide, will be back with his third talk for us. This one will be an excellent preparation for our spring visit to the Agulhas and Napier area as his title is: “Bulbous plants within a 12 km radius of Napier” and will feature both fynbos and renosterveld. At 18h00 – Nivenia Hall, HPBG. Saturday 16 July, our AGM: David Davidson, designer of the SA stand at the Chelsea Flower Show, will talk about his experiences with the exhibit featuring the Kogelberg and…
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PRINGLE BAY HACK REPORT NO 112

Chris Geldenhuys, Convenor Pringle Bay Hack Group finalised a successful hack on 24 April 2016 in Peak and Pass roads of Pringle Bay. The primary challenge was the ever-present Australian Myrtle. After the serious storm on Friday the hack was carried out in wonderful, perfect autumn weather. The following hackers performed the hack: John Whitehead, Edward Silberbauer, Frik Potgieter, Sue Folb, Neil and Penny Berens, Tom Dreyer, Charles Hector, Karen and Louw Toerien, Anthony and Hillary Harris, Ilse and Mike Meyer, Andree Henning, Carol Wilson, together with Chris Geldenhuys. A special word of thanks for…
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THE BATTLE OF BETTY’S BAY: REPORT ON HACK NO 635

Frik Potgieter, Convenor The enthusiasm of last month’s hackers must have inspired a lot of people since a large contingent pitched up and tackled the enemy with gusto on a glorious day. Thank you all! However, as we worked it became apparent that there are still many more Rooikrans on the verges so it is back to the same site next month. Di Knott provided the sandwiches and Merran Silberbauer the tea. Thank you ladies! Present were John and Andrea Benn, Merrilee Berrisford with daughter Alison and son Stephen and grandchildren Xavier, Zara, Scott and…
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