Spring brings the brightest blooms … and Colourful Splendour Garden Centre pairs it with the most beautiful garden goodies.
A garden centre with Craighall’s community at heart
Loved by locals, and well worth the visit if you haven’t already discovered it, at Colourful Splendour Craighall Garden Centre you’re welcomed with vivacious displays of colour … from pretty pansies to pick-and-mix trays of plants.
Explore their diverse array of indoor plants and have your pick with their selection of fresh herbs, leafy greens and fruit trees from the Munch & Crunch section.
Shop your next statement piece with their striking garden chairs, selection of stepping stones for garden pathways and massive, gorgeous planters.
With the arrival of Spring blooms, now is the perfect time to go big and bright with the new Solarscape – the grow anywhere impatiens.
This garden centre is located at REEA, an urban farm in the heart of Johannesburg that includes REEA bookshop, REEA charity shop and more.
You will find Colourful Splendour Craighall, along the riverbank and a visit to this garden centre brings a quiet tranquil feel to the soul.
Growing popular is Gerakaris Boutique Winery, where you can book an intimate wine-tasting with Kath Gerakaris sipping her selection of Chenin Blanc and Syrah’s.
And next door, you can shop Co2nutraceutics mushroom capsules, mushroom lattes and fermented vinegar syrup, all made to support your overall well-being.
Then just a few meters away you can chill to a beer and a bagel at Delta Cafe. Good times!
You can stay on top of your health goals and visit Core Studio offering physiotherapy and Pilates.
At Be A Natural Wellness Centre, you can get holistic treatments such as chakra balancing.
Shop women’s clothing in soft and natural fabrics using hand detail at Heart & Heritage.
And just a short trot away is Ranger Stables, a community-based Equestrian Center that offers horse riding lessons, outrides and venue hire on the lawns of REEA where pony parties and private scenic picnics are celebrated.
With so many gems to explore – from those focusing on health and wellness to gardens to good food and wine – it’s a neighbourhood gem. Pop by 26 Marlborough Ave, Craighall Park and have yourself a really splendid time.
You’ll find another Garden Centre worth exploring in Honeydew.
Take a walk through Honeydew Eco Centre and discover Colourful Splendour Honeydew Garden Centre, a spacious area where you can browse everything from fun wind spinners and artificial grass structures to bright-coloured patio furnishing and gorgeous pot plants.
With Spring blooming, you’ll find the brightest and most beautiful garden goodies to keep your home space looking gorgeous.
Tucked away at the back is a gorgeous garden where you can take a stroll, cross a mini bridge and take in the trickling sounds from the water feature while plotting your next garden task to tackle.
The staff will be happy to guide you and you can draw inspo from the many displays within the centre.
Open Monday to Saturday from 8am until 5pm and Sundays and public holidays from 8am until 2pm. Situated in the Honeydew Eco Centre, 281 Honeydew Road.
Honeybrew Cafe is a lovely stop before or after picking up all your gardening goodies. Sip a cuppa in their garden while the kids have fun on the jungle gym.
From strength to fitness to movement, Phoenix Strength & Fitness is the perfect spot to recharge. Flip tyres or box outside with the view of Colourful Splendour’s gorgeous garden.
Details: colourfulsplendour.co.za
