SANBI wins SA's 34th gold medal at Chelsea Flower Show

Designers David Davidson and Ray Hudson and the team of staff and volunteers from the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI-Kirstenbosch and Harold Porter) exhibit won South Africa's 34th gold medal in 41 years at the prestigious Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Chelsea Flower Show.

"Once again the important role that botanical gardens play in contributing to the country's tourism statistics is underscored," Dlamini said. "Our exhibit provides a snapshot of the country's botanical heritage and many people decide to visit our country after seeing what we have on offer here."

This year Lihle Dlamini, Alice Notten (interpretation officer at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden) and Sthembile Zondi (horticulturist at KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden) also worked hard to achieve the 34th gold medal.