Darling Wildflower Show 2011

Darling will be buzzing again this spring

While a myriad of pollinators such as wasps, flies, mice and sunbirds are at work in the fields, the fairy godparents of biodiversity wave their magic wands at the Darling Sports Club for the 94th year.

The Darling Sports Club hall will be transfigured into a landscape filled with Darling wildflowers, from the most fragile and rare to those that are easily found.

Stalls with all sorts of tempting and interesting goodies await, while an exhibition tent will showcase all gardening, conservation and landscaping related goods. Wine tastings, talks and art exhibitions will also take place.

Love for the flowers

The Darling Wildflower Show has been presented by the Darling Wildflower Society since 1917, and the work is largely done by volunteers. The work of the society focuses on two significant aspects of Renosterveld, namely its unique character and the urgent need for its conservation. This has led to the recent founding of the Darling Wildflower Trust, and while continuing to support local charities, the income from the show now mainly goes towards conservation initiatives like the Darling Flora Project.

Venue: The Sports Club in Darling

This and that about Darling

Darling is the heartbeat of the West Coast region. The little village lies tucked away between hills of vineyards and golden wheat fields. Here you can still expect to see a horseman cantering through the streets on a Saturday afternoon. A gaggle of geese might waddle into a neighbour's garden to forage. You may witness a funeral procession accompanied by the consolatory gospel sounds of a traditional brass band. Lovingly restored Victorian homes and ancient trees make an idyllic setting for a getaway that promises serenity, nature, culture and much more!

Darling is approximately 72 kilometres or an hour’s drive out of Cape Town.

Acknowledgemt: Safari Now