Nemeth/Star Productions - Picture Gallery

Next to the Lord Milner Hotel on the edge of the Matjies River is the rear section of the Douglas Gardens. A desert garden with palm trees, desert plants and the hotel's swimming pool. We visit the garden in the late afternoon, with the setting evening sun. Once you have crossed the Matjies River, which dries out in summer, you are immediately greeted by the old style of the garden. A sign with the opening hours and warnings from the time when the Cape Colony Government still existed. The garden is located in the middle of nature and beware of snakes and scorpions. Officially, only hotel guests are allowed to enter the Douglas Gardens. The pool is filled from a borehole. Next to it in the gardens stands an old eucalyptus tree. Other plants in the garden are the aloes, prickly pears, and pepper trees. In the center is a pond surrounded by palm trees. From late winter to spring (around August-September), the gardens are transformed into a colorful field of wildflowers. An old windmill at the edge of the garden perfectly captures its essence. It is definitely worth taking a stroll through the gardens.