{"title":"Cape Town: Botanical Experience","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"cape-town-a-morning-of-dahlias-on-a-constantia-farm","title":"Cape Town: A Morning of Dahlias on a Constantia Farm","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eWe spend a quiet morning on a flower farm in Constantia, \u003cstrong\u003earound a 20–30 minute drive from central Cape Town\u003c\/strong\u003e, surrounded by the plants and seasonal rhythms of the garden. With tea or coffee to begin, we settle into an intimate workshop devoted entirely to dahlias — learning how these extraordinary flowers are grown, cared for and carried from one season into the next.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmong the Dahlias\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe begin by discovering the life of the flower beyond the bloom itself. We learn how to select and divide dahlia tubers, take cuttings, grow from seed and care for the plants as the seasons change — a gentle introduction to the knowledge behind a flourishing flower garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrowing Something of Our Own\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter watching the techniques demonstrated, we get our hands into the process ourselves. We divide tubers and practice taking and propagating cuttings with guidance along the way. No gardening or floral experience is needed; everything required for the morning is provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Little of the Garden to Take Home\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore leaving, we take home what we've begun: a small planted cutting, materials for nurturing it and a mystery dahlia tuber of our own. 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Rather than following the same experience throughout the year, the programme changes across the botanical calendar — inviting us to work with plants, flowers and natural materials in a different way depending on when we visit. Workshops are held primarily in \u003cstrong\u003eWynberg\u003c\/strong\u003e, with selected sessions taking place at partner venues elsewhere around Cape Town and the Winelands. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eInspired by the Season\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach visit brings something different. We might create a tropical or orchid terrarium, learn to propagate indigenous fynbos, grow plants from seed, make botanical relief art or explore another plant-led craft. The 2026 calendar also includes seasonal workshops in eco-printing, bonsai, succulent frames and other forms of botanical making. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaking with Our Hands\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhatever is taking place during our stay, the experience is designed to be relaxed and hands-on. We settle into the studio, work slowly through the process with guidance and discover some of the knowledge behind growing, arranging or creating with plants. Materials and equipment required for the workshops are provided. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSomething Different Each Time\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the charm is not knowing exactly what the season will bring. One month might be devoted to tiny living landscapes beneath glass, while another turns towards fynbos, propagation or botanical art. 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