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The South African
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The South African
South Africa exhibit wins gold medal at Chelsea Flower Show 2025
South Africa has once again achieved remarkable success at the 2025 RHS Chelsea Flower Show, securing a prestigious gold medal for its captivating exhibit, 'Living Oceans.' Renowned horticulturist Leon Kluge, alongside Tristan Woudberg and their dedicated team, crafted the 'Living Oceans' display, drawing inspiration from the confluence of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans along South Africa's coastline. This exhibit celebrated the nation's rich biodiversity, showcasing over 25 000 ethically sourced stems of indigenous flora, including fynbos, succulents, and coastal species. The design artfully depicted the influence of ocean currents and rocky cliffs on South Africa's unique plant life, presenting a sculptural and dramatic landscape that resonated with themes of climate, ecology, and natural beauty. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Leon Kluge (@leonkluge) Kluge took to Instagram to show off the award and say: 'Well, it's gold again for South Africa here at the Chelsea Flower show. 'It was a bit nerve-wracking this morning not knowing what [medal] was going to wait for us at the stand. We are very relieved and very excited about the gold, putting South Africa's flora right at the top of the world stage.' This is the second gold for South Africa after it stole the show at last year's event, when the same team won gold with a perfect score for a garden inspired by the windswept slopes of the Cape mountains. The team was also awarded 'Best Exhibit in the Pavilion' and the 'Best New Design' in 2024. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cape Flora SA (@capeflorasa) Meanwhile, another standout was the Karoo Succulent Garden, a collaborative effort between The Newt in Somerset and its South African sister estate, Babylonstoren. Designed by Katie Lewis, this 45x15m garden featured over 6 000 succulent plants from 15 families, including quiver trees, fan aloes, and lithops. The garden's six biomes, constructed with sandstone, shale, and quartz, highlighted the adaptability and resilience of succulents, emphasising their suitability for drought-resistant gardening amidst climate change concerns. The show's marquee was adorned with vibrant displays of South African flora. Notable highlights included proteas, Leucospermums, clivias, agapanthuses, and Cape primroses, presented by esteemed nurseries such as Gardeners Delight, Jacques Amand, and Dibleys. Additionally, botanist Elsa Pooley launched her new book, South African Indigenous Garden Plants , offering valuable insights into the nation's rich botanical heritage. Dates : 20-24 May 2025 : 20-24 May 2025 Location : Royal Hospital Chelsea, London : Royal Hospital Chelsea, London Opening times : Tuesday-Wednesday (RHS Members' Days): 08:00-20:00 Thursday-Friday: 08:00-20:00 Friday Chelsea Late: 17:30-22:00 Saturday: 08:00-17:30 : Tickets: Available for purchase on the RHS website Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The South African
South Africa's botanical excellence in bloom at Chelsea Flower Show 2025
South Africa's rich botanical heritage is captivating audiences at the 2025 Chelsea Flower Show in London, with two standout exhibits celebrating the nation's unique flora and design prowess. Renowned horticulturist Leon Kluge has unveiled a breathtaking garden titled Living Oceans , drawing inspiration from the meeting point of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans along South Africa's coast. This exhibit showcases the diverse plant life influenced by these two oceans, featuring a canyon of tannin-rich water cutting through a mountain of fynbos. The Atlantic side displays the vibrant geophytes and bright flowers of the drier West Coast, while the Indian Ocean side boasts lush sub-tropical plants. Woven sculptural pieces interspersed throughout the garden celebrate South Africa as the 'flower basket of Africa,' blending cultural artistry with botanical beauty. In its final year as the event's headline sponsor, The Newt in Somerset presents the Karoo Succulent Garden , a striking homage to South Africa's semi-desert Karoo region. Designed by estate architect Katie Lewis, the 45m x 15m garden features six biomes constructed with sandstone, shale, and quartz to replicate the natural habitats of the Karoo. The exhibit includes 6 000 plants from 15 families, such as towering quiver trees, fragrant pelargoniums, and uniquely shaped succulents. This garden emphasises sustainability and water-wise gardening, resonating with global climate change concerns. Both exhibits not only highlight South Africa's botanical diversity but also underscore the country's commitment to sustainable and innovative garden design on the world stage. The 2025 RHS Chelsea Flower Show will be held from 20 to 24 May at the Royal Hospital Chelsea in London. This year's show features 23 diverse gardens, emphasising creativity, sustainability, and community impact. Notable exhibits include gardens inspired by ecological restoration, AI-monitored urban forests, and themes supporting social causes such as women's rehabilitation and HIV awareness. Dates : 20-24 May 2025 : 20-24 May 2025 Location : Royal Hospital Chelsea, London : Royal Hospital Chelsea, London Opening times : Tuesday-Wednesday (RHS Members' Days): 08:00-20:00 Thursday-Friday: 08:00-20:00 Friday Chelsea Late: 17:30-22:00 Saturday: 08:00-17:30 : Tickets: Available for purchase on the RHS website Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Milwaukee Public Museum closes a gallery to prepare for move to new building
The Milwaukee Public Museum closed a gallery and an additional exhibit space Monday as the next step toward opening in its new building in 2027. The museum, 800 W. Wells St., is temporarily closing the third-floor Asia gallery to use that space as a staging area while staff "deinstall a small percentage of items on exhibit throughout the Museum," it said in a statement posted on its website. The deinstalled items will be inventoried, organized and prepared to be displayed in "Living in a Dynamic World," an exhibit planned for the museum's new home at 1310 N. Sixth St. Also, the current museum building's Pre-Columbian America mezzanine above the third floor is permanently closing. That display includes pottery and metal objects from Central America, South America and the Caribbean. Some of those objects also will be included in the new "Living in a Dynamic World." Other third-floor galleries, such as Africa and Living Oceans, remain open to the public. Second, first and ground floor spaces are open, too. The museum does not yet have a planned date for when the Asia gallery will reopen. "During this first round of object deinstallation, we will gain crucial information that will improve future processes and help us better determine timelines for other exhibit closures," the museum said in its website posting. People can see virtual tours of the Asia gallery and the Pre-Columbian America mezzanine on the museum website. As it packs up and moves items to the new location, the museum plans to stagger temporary closures in its current building to "ensure visitors still have an enjoyable" experience. More: Milwaukee Public Museum raises 80% of its $240 million goal for new building More: New Milwaukee Public Museum begins to rise downtown, with construction on schedule This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Milwaukee Public Museum closes a gallery to prepare for move
