The Royal Gardener’s Nursery
The main aim for the nursery was the propagating and production of Fynbos (A Kingdom of plants found only in the Western Cape, South Africa) and indigenous plants, but soon the focus shifted to include water wise exotics as well. We also do Hydrangeas for fresh cut flowers as well as Orchids and greenery.
We also do small & big orders of rooted cuttings, bigger plants for retail nurseries & landscapers and will soon be doing Fynbos cut flowers and Lavenders for essential oils.
Further more we also do Consulting and Landscaping for Fynbos and Ornamental Gardens in the Western Cape. As well as Plot Clearing & Garden Maintenance.
We are open to the public and wholesalers as well as Landscapers & Farmers; In fact anyone who is in need of plants is welcome.
Directions
The nursery is situated on the farm Vrede, in the Hemel & Aarde Valley, near Hermanus. Follow the R320 (Hemel & Aardepad) for 5km. Make a left at the Blue Wheelbarrow, with the Blue and white sign saying The Royal Gardener’s Nursery. Alternatively you can visit me at the Hermanus country Market at the Montessori school / Cricket grounds on Saturday mornings.
History
The Royal Gardener’s Nursery was started approximately 10 years ago. The name was decided upon the fact that Annalize Loubser, one of the owners, has worked at Buckingham Palace, London, U. K. for about 8 months, while on a working holiday. She has in fact been one of Thè Royal Gardeners.
We’re all from a family of people with green fingers. My dad’s a qualified winemaker, his brothers are a farmer & an agricultural researcher respectively and his sister is the village florist. The first man with the surname Loubser came from Switzerland to South Africa and was a gardener by profession. The meaning of the surname had something to do with lopper shears and was originally spelled like this; Laubscher. My mother’s family have all been keen on gardening. So you see, I didn’t have much say in the matter.
Going green
Compost and manure is widely used and fungicides & pesticides are used to an absolute minimum.
The main aim for the nursery was the propagating and production of Fynbos (A Kingdom of plants found only in the Western Cape, South Africa) and indigenous plants, but soon the focus shifted to include water wise exotics as well. We also do Hydrangeas for fresh cut flowers as well as Orchids and greenery.
We also do small & big orders of rooted cuttings, bigger plants for retail nurseries & landscapers and will soon be doing Fynbos cut flowers and Lavenders for essential oils.
Further more we also do Consulting and Landscaping for Fynbos and Ornamental Gardens in the Western Cape. As well as Plot Clearing & Garden Maintenance.
We are open to the public and wholesalers as well as Landscapers & Farmers; In fact anyone who is in need of plants is welcome.
Directions
The nursery is situated on the farm Vrede, in the Hemel & Aarde Valley, near Hermanus. Follow the R320 (Hemel & Aardepad) for 5km. Make a left at the Blue Wheelbarrow, with the Blue and white sign saying The Royal Gardener’s Nursery. Alternatively you can visit me at the Hermanus country Market at the Montessori school / Cricket grounds on Saturday mornings.
History
The Royal Gardener’s Nursery was started approximately 10 years ago. The name was decided upon the fact that Annalize Loubser, one of the owners, has worked at Buckingham Palace, London, U. K. for about 8 months, while on a working holiday. She has in fact been one of Thè Royal Gardeners.
We’re all from a family of people with green fingers. My dad’s a qualified winemaker, his brothers are a farmer & an agricultural researcher respectively and his sister is the village florist. The first man with the surname Loubser came from Switzerland to South Africa and was a gardener by profession. The meaning of the surname had something to do with lopper shears and was originally spelled like this; Laubscher. My mother’s family have all been keen on gardening. So you see, I didn’t have much say in the matter.
Going green
Compost and manure is widely used and fungicides & pesticides are used to an absolute minimum.
Interesting Links:
Hemel-en Aarde interesting facts: http://www.gomag.co.za/agter_skerm/?
Identifying Proteas: http://protea.worldonline.co.za/speckeys.htm
Guide to Fynbos: http://www.botany.uwc.ac.za/envfacts/fynbos/
Abacus Gardens: http://www.abacusgardens.com/Interior%20Plants.html