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EDITORIAL

THE CAPE GREEN FORUM

Growing Connections in the Green Industry

As every seasoned landscaper or green industry professional knows, this business
is about more than just plants, it’s about people, passion and partnerships. This is
exactly what the Cape Green Forum has been cultivating for over two decades.

stablished to support and promote the
horticultural industry in the Western
ECape, the Cape Green Forum is a hub
of collaboration for growers, retailers,
landscapers and allied suppliers. Through
networking, training and its popular trade
days, the Forum continues to nurture a
vibrant and knowledgeable green industry.
Save the Date: Cape Green Trade
Day on 27 August 2025
The highlight of the Forum’s calendar is its
bi-annual trade day, and this year’s spring
event will be hosted at the scenic Mistico
Equestrian Centre, just outside Paarl, on
Wednesday 27 August 2025.
This venue offers the perfect blend of
accessibility, space and country charm,
promising a wonderful day out in the heart
Mistico Equestrian Centre, the venue for the 2025 Spring Cape Green Trade Day

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of the Cape winelands. Attendees can look forward to connecting with
top growers and suppliers, exploring new products and innovations, and
engaging with the industry’s movers and shakers, all under one roof.
Whether you’re a landscape designer looking for reliable suppliers, a
retailer scouting for new stock or a grower wanting to showcase your plants,
the Cape Green trade day is where real business happens.

Why join the Cape Green Forum?
Membership of the Cape Green Forum unlocks access to a wealth of resources,
support and exposure. It’s more than just access to trade days, it’s about being
part of a professional community that understands your challenges, shares
your goals and champions the green industry. As a member, you’ll enjoy:
• priority booking and exhibition space at trade days
• a listing on the Cape Green Forum website
• regular updates on industry news and events
• networking opportunities with like-minded professionals.
The Cape Green Forum is run by a dedicated team of people who are
passionate about the industry. It’s an organisation by the industry, for the
industry, and continues to play a vital role in shaping a strong, united green
sector in the Western Cape. We invite you to be part of it!
For more information or to become a member, contact Di Irish at The trophy winners from March 2025 Cape Green Trade Day –
info@capegreenforum.co.za | 082 376 0377 Inkanyezi Green, Airley Farms and SSA Global n

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