I succumbed to my spring fever this weekend with a garden and house tour of historic Houghton Estate with the
Gardens of the Golden City.
I couldn't decide which I enjoyed more, the historic houses or the lush gardens ....
... and then I realized I didn't have to choose. I can have my proverbial cake
and eat it too ... in the Tea Gardens set up along the tour!
Fine historic houses ...
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| one of the properties in the 55 St. Patrick Road cluster that also includes Longnor |
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| Cullinan House |
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| historic cars too! |
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| killer views from the ridge |
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| jacarandas about to pop |
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| overlooking ... |
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| my house in Sandton |
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| love these |
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| and the Joburg roses are magnificent this time of year |
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| and one my favorite shrubs, the yesterday-today-and-tomorrow |
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| it is everywhere in Joburg - including my garden at Valley Lodge |
And lots of garden elements ...
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| I miss my garden fountain back in the USA! |
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| I miss my pergola too! |
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| perfect place to dine outdoors |
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| with an ivy'd cherub |
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| and entertainment from the pipe band at the King Edward VII school |
Is my spring fever cured? Hardly. Next weekend,
the Gardens of St. Christopher!
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