Tru-Cape Heritage Orchard Open Day on March 5 2016
Henk Griessel and Buks Nel, authors of Apples in the Early Days at The Cape about historic varieties.
Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing, the largest marketer of South African apples and pears is opening its Heritage Orchard of historic apple and pear trees to the public for a guided tour hosted by Tru-Cape’s Quality Assurance Manager, Henk Griessel, Buks Nel and Amanda Fisher (pictured) at Oak Valley Estate in Grabouw on Saturday, March 5 between 2pm and 4pm.
There will be an opportunity to see and taste historic fruit no longer in commercial production.
While there is no charge for the two hour experience, places are limited to 30 people and tickets have to be shown at the gate.
Please note that no bathroom or refreshment facilities are available in the orchard. Please wear sensible walking shoes and be sure to have appropriate weather and sun protection.
https://www.quicket.co.za/events/13058-tru-cape-heritage-orchard-open-day/
Perhaps also consider visiting The Apple Museum in Grabouw. Contact Norma on 021 848 9060 to arrange a museum visit.
