How to make your own veggie crown for Garden Day
Inside your box, you’ll find a crown base, ready to be transformed into something uniquely yours. Simply add the edible vegetables provided to the crown, weaving them together to create a colourful design.
Once your edible veggie crown is complete, place it on your head, gather your friends and family, and sit back and enjoy the fruits and veggies of your labour this Garden Day.
And don’t let those extra veggies go to waste! Turn your garden harvest into a delicious salad, a veggie platter or a seasonal meal to enjoy together around the table.
FAQ’s
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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!
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Garden Day happens on a Sunday every October. This year, mark your calendars for Sunday, 18 October 2026. Let’s get ready to celebrate! 🎉
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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. 🌟
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
Introducing our Friends and Ambassadors
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![A woman wearing a large floral crown made of pink, red, and green plants, smiling with eyes closed in front of a pink-flowered bush.]()
Jo-Ann Strauss
2021 Ambassador
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![A person wearing all white sitting on a chair in a lush green garden, with a large floral arrangement on their head.]()
Donald Nxumalo
2020 Ambassador
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![A woman standing outdoors in a lush green garden, wearing a light orange dress with a halter neckline and a large floral crown made of assorted greenery and flowers, smiling at the camera.]()
Mogau Seshoene
2021 Ambassador
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![Woman with short black hair wearing a white dress with blue flowers, standing outdoors, wearing a large floral headpiece made of yellow, purple, and green flowers, with greenery in the background.]()
Rolanda Marais
2021 Ambassador
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![Young woman with a flower crown tending to herbs and plants in a garden.]()
Peta Malan
2022 Friend of Garden Day
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![Two women wearing floral crowns are sitting outdoors in a garden, smiling and holding glasses of green juice, surrounded by blooming flowers and greenery.]()
Susie Harris-Leblond
2022 Friend of Garden Day
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![A woman wearing a floral crown made of various pink and white flowers, holding a pink flower near her face, standing outdoors with greenery in the background.]()
Lynelle Kenned
2020 Ambassador
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![A man wearing a crown made of flowers is crouching in a garden surrounded by green plants and purple flowers, smiling at the camera.]()
Andy Jamieson
2022 Friend of Garden Day
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![A woman with blonde hair wearing a white dress and a floral headpiece made of large, light-colored flowers, standing outdoors in front of dense green bushes with trees in the background.]()
Adene Nieuwoudt
2020 Ambassador
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![Woman standing outdoors in a lush garden, smiling, wearing a blue top, jewelry, and a large floral and fruit hat, holding a teacup and saucer.]()
Karen Dudley
2020 Ambassador
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![A person wearing a tan shirt, holding a basket of lavender, smiling, standing in a lush garden with green trees and plants.]()
Siyabonga Stengana
2022 Friend of Garden Day
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![A woman sitting outdoors on a rock with green foliage behind her, wearing a white off-shoulder dress and a large floral crown with pink and white flowers, and a gold ring.]()
Chef Nti
2020 Ambassador
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![A woman in a patterned dress kneeling in a lush garden, holding fresh herbs, with a floral crown on her head and smiling at the camera.]()
Melun Jeptha
2022 Friend of Garden Day
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![A woman with long wavy brown hair and a serious expression, wearing a white textured dress, stands outdoors surrounded by lush greenery. She has a floral crown made of various colorful flowers, including red, purple, yellow, and orange blossoms, on her head.]()
Donnalee Roberts
2020 Ambassador
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![A woman smiling outdoors wearing a headpiece made of colorful flowers and twigs, with trees and a clear sky in the background.]()
Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp
2018 Ambassador
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![A smiling man wearing a flower crown stands among potted plants in a garden nursery, holding a large potted plant. Sunlight filters through trees in the background.]()
De Klerk Oelofse
2022 Friend of Garden Day
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![A smiling woman in a tan dress and a flower crown stands in a garden with lush green plants and trees.]()
Zainap Salie
2022 Friend of Garden Day
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![Man with a floral and twig crown smiling in a garden with young plants in the background.]()
Bertus Basson
2018 Ambassador
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![A woman smiling in a greenhouse, wearing a pink blouse and white pants, with a large floral crown made of various green leaves and colorful flowers on her head, surrounded by lush green plants.]()
Constance Stuurman
Evergreen Ambassador
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![A man in light-colored clothing sits on a black wooden bench in a lush garden, holding a bunch of freshly harvested green onions, with tomato plants and other greenery around him.]()
Boston Gongwe
2022 Friend of Garden Day
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![A smiling woman wearing a yellow dress with a large floral headpiece made of pink flowers, berries, and green foliage, standing outdoors among large green leaves.]()
Gundula Deutschlander
Evergreen Ambassador
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![A young man standing outdoors in front of a large bush, wearing a light gray shirt with small white polka dots and khaki pants. He has a floral crown on his head and is smiling at the camera.]()
Geronimo de Klerk
2022 Friend of Garden Day
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![A woman in a blue dress holding a plate of pomegranates, smiling, with a lush green hedge and colorful flowers in the background.]()
Nazeema Jacobs
2022 Friend of Garden Day
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![A woman with a floral crown made of various colorful flowers, smiling while kneeling and picking yellow flowers in a garden.]()
Anesu Mbizvo
2024 Friend of Garden Day
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![A man standing in a lush green garden wearing a floral crown and holding flowers.]()
Codi Marais
2024 Friend of Garden Day
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![A woman in a pink dress with a floral crown made of pink and red flowers, standing outdoors surrounded by greenery and flowers, next to a table with various flower arrangements and plants.]()
Corli Leonard
2024 Friend of Garden Day
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![A man smiling outdoors in a garden with lush green bushes and trees, wearing a pink button-up shirt and khaki pants, and adorned with a floral crown.]()
Pietman Diener
2024 Friend of Garden Day
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![A woman standing outdoors surrounded by green foliage, wearing a floral teal dress and a large, colorful flower crown, smiling at the camera.]()
Ncumisa Mkabile
2024 Friend of Garden Day
