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Sustainable sources of timber were and a rose garden dedicated to Gwen link between the herbs and vegetables
used to construct a pergola and many of Fagan for her work collecting and grown and their ultimate destination:
the benches found around the garden restoring heritage roses on the farm and the plates of hungry visitors and guests.
were made from repurposed, felled throughout the greater Cape region. Stella Delport, head chef at The Werf
invasive timber species, produced by Over 150 people from the estate and Restaurant, says the teams will pick
Boschendal’s woodwork team. Alan Dawson Gardens (contracted to fresh herbs and vegetables daily in order
The gardens were designed by support the internal team), have been to use the best seasonal produce and
landscaping expert Andy Jasper, involved in creating, planting and authentic flavours.
project director and special advisor to harvesting from the new garden.
Boschendal’s garden portfolio. Guests The gardens were established a short Information and photos supplied
are encouraged to explore the culinary distance from the kitchen of The Werf by Phoenix Partnership on behalf of
and herb gardens, fynbos gardens Restaurant in order to create a closer Boschendal. Visit www.boschendal.com
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