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Garden Day is an annual movement for green fingered folk to celebrate the fruits of their labour with family and friends. Whether you have a rolling lawn, volunteer at a community garden or have a few plant boxes on your balcony, everyone is invited to participate.

On Garden Day we invite you to take a break from the hard work of planting, watering, weeding, and mulching, and instead, celebrate your garden with a party. Your garden gathering could be anything from a lavish luncheon or afternoon tea to a picnic or simply relaxing with a good book in your favourite spot in the garden.

Most importantly, don’t forget to wear a flower crown!

So mark your calendar for Sunday 12 October 2025, and join us in celebrating our green spaces.

What is Garden Day?

It’s all about the celebration!

A group of women with floral hats and accessories sitting and standing around a outdoor table with strawberries and potted plants, engaged in conversation and smiling.

Make room for more at your table

Three people are around a barbecue grill outdoors, cooking meat. They are surrounded by lush greenery and pink flowering trees, with a cloudy sky above.

Braai on the lawn

Group of women and a girl sitting at a decorated outdoor table with flowers, food, and drinks, under a large beige umbrella, in a backyard setting.

Serve platters on the patio

Group of elderly women celebrating outdoors at a garden tea party with flowers, cake, and teacups.

Throw a tea party with your besties

Four people sitting around a dining table with plates of pasta, salads, and drinks, surrounded by plants and greenery in a bright room.

Do lunch on the balcony

A group of women and children celebrating at an outdoor party in a lush, green garden, with a decorated table and a white bicycle adorned with pink and white fabric and flowers.

Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee in your favourite spot

A group of friends celebrating outdoors, sitting on blankets on the grass, drinking and smiling. They wear floral crowns and casual clothes, with picnic food and drinks around them.

Pack a picnic

Children and adults making flower crowns with wildflowers at an outdoor event.

Make flower crowns with the kids

Two people sitting at a table under a large patio umbrella in a lush garden, enjoying drinks and food together.

A group of women and children celebrating a gardening or floral event outdoors, with flowers and plants on a table, and some vegetables on the ground, all wearing colorful dresses and flower crowns.

Invite the neighbours for a drink

Toast sundowners in the veggie garden

A group of women and one man sitting on chairs in a garden, celebrating with a cake on a table.

A smiling woman sitting on a cushioned chair surrounded by various houseplants, with a plant pot on her lap and a large plant on her head.

Party with your house plants

Have cake at your closest community garden

FAQ’s

Garden Day is your annual excuse to take a breather and bask in the beauty of your garden! 🌱 Whether you’ve got a sprawling lawn, a balcony filled with plant babies, or volunteer at a community garden, this day is for YOU.
It’s a chance to set down the watering can, stop pulling weeds, and throw a celebration in honour of all your hard work. Think garden parties, picnics, and peaceful moments with your favourite people - or even just yourself!
Garden Day happens on a Sunday every October. This year, mark your calendars for Sunday, 12 October 2025. Let’s get ready to celebrate! 🎉
This is your time to shine (and unwind)! Here’s how you can celebrate:
- 🍽️ Host a classy garden lunch or tea party.
- 🌳 Throw down a blanket for a picnic in your favourite spot.
- 📚 Curl up with a good book and soak in the greenery.
- 🪩 Get creative with a garden-inspired theme party!
The idea? Celebrate however you like - just make sure your garden (no matter the size) is the star of the show. 🌟
No garden? No stress! You can still join in the celebration:
- Team up with a neighbour who has a garden or balcony.
- Transform your balcony or patio with a few potted plants.
- Head to a local park or community garden for your celebration.
It’s all about finding (or borrowing!) a green space or garden to enjoy.
Everywhere! Garden Day is a nationwide movement, and the beauty of it is that it happens wherever there’s a garden or green space. Whether it’s your backyard, a rooftop garden, or a cosy corner in a park, you can be part of the celebration.
Here’s the best part - it’s free! No tickets, no fees, no fuss. The magic of Garden Day is in creating your own celebration, your way. Whether it’s a big gathering or a solo moment of peace and quiet, it’s all up to you.
We’ve got you covered! Check out our website or socials for all the details:
- 🌐 Website:www.gardenday.co.za
- 📱 Instagram, Facebook, TikTok: @gardendaysa
- 📞 WhatsApp: +27 74 288 1487