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Estate News
Building Our Community in decisions that help shape the future of
August is often a month of anticipation as Irene Farm Villages.
we look forward to spring. It also reminds We encourage all owners to diarise the
us that a thriving community is built date and make every effort to attend. Your
through the small contributions each of us participation plays an important role in
makes every day. the governance and continued success of
In this edition, you’ll find estate news, the estate.
community initiatives and important The formal Notice of Meeting,
reminders, all aimed at keeping Irene Farm agenda, annual financial statements
Villages a place we are proud to call home. and supporting documentation will
Thank you for being part of our be distributed to owners closer to the
community. meeting date.
Anna-Mart Steyn
We look forward to your participation.
Save the Date: Annual General
Meeting 2026 Garden of the Month: Stand 1170,
The Irene Farm Villages Homeowners Association Annual General Elderberry Drive – July
Meeting (AGM) will be held on Monday, 14 September 2026. If there This month’s Garden of the Month proves
are insufficient members present to form a quorum, the meeting will be that less can definitely be more. Although
reconvened on Monday, 21 September 2026. it features only a few plant species,
Time: 18:00 its simplicity creates a beautiful and
Venue: Pierre van Ryneveld Community Church, Baltimore Street distinctive landscape.
The AGM is an important opportunity for homeowners to receive updates on the affairs Bright spring colour is added by Primula
of the estate, review the past year’s activities and financial performance and participate malacoides, whose name comes from the
Latin primus, meaning “first”, as it is one of
the earliest flowers to bloom in late winter.
Primulas thrive in cool conditions, rich,
well-drained soil, partial shade and regular
watering.
Two magnificent pompon trees (Dais
cotinifolia) create striking focal points.
Regarded as one of South Africa’s most
beautiful indigenous garden trees, the
pompon tree steals the show when it
bursts into bloom, making it the highlight
of this charming garden.
Garden of the Month: Stand 1151,
Stand 1151, Honeybush Honeybush – July
Our Garden of the Month for July is a
beautifully maintained shade garden,
where a charming statue water feature
forms the central focal point.
In spring, the vibrant blooms of Clivia
miniata add a wonderful splash of
colour beneath the trees. These beautiful
indigenous plants thrive in shady spots,
prefer acidic soil and do not like being
disturbed, so they should be divided only
when necessary.
The garden’s cool shade is provided by
majestic wild olive trees (Olea europaea
Stand 1170, Elderberry Drive subsp. africana). Besides creating the
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