| Seniors celebrate blooming success at Westridge Rose Garden | Seniors celebrate blooming success at Westridge Rose Garden | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | <p>The City’s Recreation and Parks Department, together with seniors from Mitchells Plain, celebrated the flourishing success of the Westridge Rose Garden at their first rose show on 11 November 2024. The event highlighted the remarkable contributions of community members who participated in the “mini-pruning workshop" earlier this year, where they gained hands-on skills to care for the roses now blooming in vibrant displays throughout the garden. </p> | <p></p><span><p>The rose show gathered local residents and City officials to celebrate the results of the September workshop, which taught participants key techniques for rose care, from summer pruning to proper watering and fertilising. </p><p>These practical skills, shared by the City’s horticultural team, have directly contributed to the garden’s breath-taking blooms, which reflect the dedication of both the seniors and the garden staff. <br></p>
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<img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/arose%201.jpg" alt="" style="width:920px;" /> </figure></span><span><p>Each attendee at the workshop also took home a rose cutting, nurturing their newfound passion for gardening in their own spaces.</p><p>‘The Westridge Rose Garden is a shining example of how our community can come together to cultivate beauty and pride in our public spaces. The dedication of our seniors is inspiring and to see the garden flourish under their care is a testament to the effort they’ve invested,’ said Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health, Councillor Patricia Van Der Ross.</p><p>‘This garden is a cherished space for Westridge residents and seeing it thrive is a testament to the hard work and love put in by both our residents and the City’s horticultural team. It’s wonderful to see our seniors lead the way in creating a beautiful, welcoming environment that encourages a lasting passion for gardening within the community,’ added Ward Councillor Ashley Potts.</p>
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<img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/DSC_9393.jpg" alt="" style="width:976px;" /> </figure></span><span><p>Zandiswa Qoma, Head of Horticulture for the area, said, ‘The roses are a symbol of what can be achieved when we work together to nurture and preserve our green spaces. It’s a privilege to see the results of our seniors’ hard work and we look forward to continuing our efforts in keeping the garden in bloom for all to enjoy.’</p><p>The Recreation and Parks Department invites all residents to visit the Westridge Rose Garden this season and experience the stunning display of roses first-hand. <br></p>
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<img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/rose%2020.jpg" alt="" style="width:1012px;" /> </figure></span><p>This beloved recreational facility offers a family-friendly setting for picnics, leisurely walks and photo opportunities amid the season's blooms.</p><strong>End</strong><span></span><span></span><span></span> | 2024-11-13T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#9aeb3549-0989-4250-a581-12d878dc10f0;L0|#09aeb3549-0989-4250-a581-12d878dc10f0|Gardening;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#8e5bae5e-dbb9-414d-8580-977e4ab82ecb;L0|#08e5bae5e-dbb9-414d-8580-977e4ab82ecb|Westridge;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#2f6d5f91-45b6-4ff2-8a0d-072eb3926e55;L0|#02f6d5f91-45b6-4ff2-8a0d-072eb3926e55|Horticulture;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | 0 |
