What to do and see in Greater Johannesburg, Gauteng: The Best Gardens

Marvellous Orchid Garden Nursery is a hidden gem within the city, housing an excellent range of colourful exotic plants such as orchids, moss balls, staghorn ferns, air plants and much much more. We also stock planting media such as sphagnum moss, orchid mix and garden fertiliser for your convenience! We welcome all local and international visitors to pop our nursery garden to find your inner zen!

Welcome to an Eden hidden in the West Rand of Gauteng where beautiful nature welcomes visitors and the rushing water of the Witpoortjie Waterfall, gushing from a height of 70 metres, soothes and revitalises careworn city-dwellers. The garden is home to a pair of breeding Verreaux's Eagles (Black Eagles) which have become proud symbols of this majestic garden. Walking, hiking, picnics, exercising, bird watching, relaxing, nature appreciation, are some of the popular activities of visitors to the garden.

Tranquil gardens, walkways, shady arbors and benches make this sprawling park a popular respite from the pace of the city.

ALL the plants in this Garden, whether they are trees, shrubs, ground covers, climbers, annuals, succulents, no matter how large or small – ALL are herb plants. Herbal plants have beneficial properties of one kind or another, which you will discover as you walk through the gardens. This garden began its life in 2006. Each year a new section has been added. It is estimated that it now contains over 450 types of herb plants. There is no other garden of its kind like this in Southern Africa – a true botanic gem nestled in the heart of Gauteng. A Bistro, Play Yard, Party Venue, Education Gardens, Herb Shed Creative Studio and Gardenette and retail centre all make up The Herb Farm expierience.