A wander thru the Company Gardens offers many delights in the form of curious squirrels looking for some nuts, Egyptian geese protecting their little ones, masses of pigeons and even the odd rat in the undergrowth. Beautiful views, age old trees and much more.
There is a vegetable garden, a rose garden, wonderful old trees, statues and a koi pond.
The walks are shady in summer yet still lovely in the winter warmth.
Spot the Slave Bell, find the ancient pear tree and the hidden tap in the old oak.
With a restaurant onsite for refreshments plus many museums in the vicinity, it's makes for an interesting outing for both kids and adults.
"The Dutch East India Company established the garden in Cape Town for the purpose of providing fresh vegetables to the settlement as well as passing ships. Master gardener and free burgher Hendrik Boom prepared the first ground for sowing of seed on 29 April 1652".
"The Company's Garden was first built as a
refreshment station for the trade route that rounded the tip of Africa between
Europe and the east. Ships sent by the Dutch East India Company would stop by
after months at sea and stock up on fresh produce grown in the garden—hence,
“The Company's Garden”.
For all the facts and much more info, follow the link below.
https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Procedures,%20guidelines%20and%20regulations/Company%27s%20Garden%20Self%20Guided%20Walk.pdf
https://www.theheritageportal.co.za/article/short-history-companys-garden-cape-town
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