Celebrating Garden Greatness
In collaboration with Brenthurst Wealth, the Val de Vie Estate Garden of the Year Competition 2024 shone a spotlight on the residents whose gardens bring the Estate’s natural beauty to life. The award ceremony took place at INARA, the enchanting garden of last year’s winner, where finalists and garden enthusiasts came together to enjoy a morning amidst the beauty of nature.
Prizes sponsored by Adene’s Farm Flowers, D’Vine Gardens & Landscaping and Wild Emporium were awarded to those with the greenest fingers. The judging panel included renowned botanist and Chelsea Flower Show gold medalist Leon Kluge, Val de Vie Environmental Officer Simon Allen and Adene Nieuwoudt from Adene’s Farm Flowers, making it a truly memorable event.
Congratulations to all our category and sub-category winners for their exceptional contributions to the Estate’s flourishing environment.
2024 Overall Garden of the Year: Herman and Annie Kriel
Val de Vie Evergreen Garden of the Year: Renate Henshilwood
Petite Garden of the Year: Kelly van Rensburg
Fair Garden of the Year: Brian Groenewald
Grand Garden of the Year: Herman Brandt
Best Garden Design: Janine Hendrikse
Most Vibrant Garden: Jacqueline Goddard
Attention to Wild Life: Gordon Brown
Best Edible Garden: Fred and Christine Bengsch
Most Waterwise Garden: Deborah Hill
