Starke Ayres Garden Centre

Frangipani Festivities at Starke Ayres Garden Centre, Cape Town nursery

Starke Ayres Garden Centre — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 07:51:30 +0000

Frangipani trees are in flower and in stock at Starke Ayres Garden Centre!

It’s been very festive with the beautiful blooms showing off their radiance.

Not only have the Frangipani trees been magnificent this year, but so have our specials.
Click here to view current specials at Starke Ayres Garden Centre.

WIN a trip for two to The Netherlands with Starke Ayres Garden Centre, Cape Town nursery

Starke Ayres Garden Centre — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:33:17 +0000

Win a trip for two on the Best of Holland, Belgium and Luxembourg Trafalgar guided holiday, with entry to Floriade.

Starke Ayres Garden Centre and Trafalgar are offering two lucky customers a chance to visit Floriade, the international horticultural exhibit held every 10 years in Holland.

The Floriade World Horticultural Expo will be held in Venlo between 5 April and 7 October this year.

To enter this fantastic competition, click here.

For more information click on the below:

Special Offer
Prizes
Entry Form

Seed Success at Starke Ayres Oostenburg Farmers’ Day

Starke Ayres Garden Centre — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:48:18 +0000

The recent farmers’ day, an annual event held at the Starke Ayres Oostenburg research farm, was a huge success.

The informal ‘walk and talk’ occasion informed farmers and growers of the latest seeds trials.

Various commercial varieties as well as new exciting and upcoming varieties were presented to the growers. There were opportunities to discuss questions and discuss the various issues pertaining to seed production.

Click here for more information on Starke Ayres Seeds and the farmers’ day.

Special on Selected Bulbs at Starke Ayres Garden Centre, Cape Town nursery

Starke Ayres Garden Centre — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:17:55 +0000

Starke Ayres Garden Centre is selling loose Nerine humilis and Veltheimia bracteata bulbs at R12,95.

Offer valid until stocks last. Click here for more information.

Below from left to right: Watsonia sp., Chasmanthe aethiopica, Agapanthus sp.
Note: The pictures below are of plants belonging to the bulb/corm family, but not the species mentioned above.

50% off selected products at Starke Ayres Garden Centre, Cape Town nursery

Starke Ayres Garden Centre — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:07:52 +0000

Starke Ayres Garden Centre is almost ‘giving away’ products with a February 50% off sale. The offer is valid until the end of February or until stocks last. Not available in conjunction with other offers. So don’t delay … come in and shop today! For gardening information, click here. For upcoming events, click here. The pictures below are just a representation and may not be included in the special.

Don’t forget: Oostenburg Farmers’ Day

Starke Ayres Garden Centre — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:20:10 +0000

This particular Farmers’ Day is the trial ground for Starke Ayres Seeds, where produce from commercial seeds are on show and technical people are available for information.

Oostenburg Farmers’ Day Invitation: Starke Ayres Garden Centre is offering limited invitations to the event.
It is on a first-come-first-serve basis so don’t delay, RSVP today!

Date: Saturday 10 February
Venue: Oostenburg (just ouside of Cape Town on the N1)
Book your place: Email marion@starkeayresgc.co.za to ensure and invitation and book you place

NOTE: Those who qualify for an invitation have to arrange their own transport to the Farmers’ Day.

Gardening Tips for February from Starke Ayres Garden Centre, Cape Town nursery

Starke Ayres Garden Centre — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:09:55 +0000

Summer is here, with its lovely long days and beautifully blue skies!

But the heat can be intense this time of year so it’s important to water regularly in the early morning or late evening.

Click here fpr a few tips on What to do in February in your garden.

Oostenburg Farmers’ Day – Invitation from Starke Ayres Garden Centre, Cape Town nursery

Starke Ayres Garden Centre — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:06:51 +0000

Date: Saturday 10 February
Venue: Oostenburg (just ouside of Cape Town on the N1)
Book your place: Email marion@starkeayresgc.co.za to ensure and invitation and book you place

NOTE: Those who qualify for an invitation have to arrange their own transport to the Farmers’ Day.

Detoxing Herbal Teas at Starke Ayres Garden Centre, Cape Town nursery

Starke Ayres Garden Centre — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:52:36 +0000

If it’s time for a new and fresh start where one’s figure and wellness need to recover, then a detox is in order! With a creative blend of herbs, detoxing this can be tasty and fun.

Click here or download the PDF to read more on Detoxing Herbal Teas.

Above: Thymus citriodorus (Lemon Thyme), Melissa officinalis (Lemon Balm), Lavandula augustifolia v. augustifolia (English Lavender), Matricaria recutita (Chamomile), Rosemarinus officinalis (Rosemary) or Mentha piperita (Chocolate Mint) makes a good base for herbal tea infusions.

Recover this January with Starke Ayres Garden Centre, Cape Town nursery

Starke Ayres Garden Centre — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:30:29 +0000

HAPPY NEW YEAR from all at Starke Ayres Garden Centre!

After the season’s festivites, the body and mind may need some recovery.

Eating healthily should be part of one’s regular routine. Likewise, detox programmes are not a quick fix and should form part of a well-maintained lifestyle.

Click here (or download the PDF) to view our ‘Detoxing Greens’ three day green detox programme using fresh veggies and herbs.