Sow Seeds Of Hope
Grow Your Garden.
Grow A Future.
Our Indigenous Nursery uses plants to facilitate recovery & reconnection
By doing business with Living Roots, you help cultivate lives by supporting employment and skills development for individuals overcoming homelessness through the U-turn program.
Growing Local Community, Local Plants
The Living Roots Project
Living Roots is a social enterprise that provides water-wise, indigenous vegetation,
sustainable gardening services, as well as training and consultancy services.
Our Services
Retail Nursery
We stock a wide range of indigenous and fynbos plants at fantastic prices
Sustainable Landscaping Garden Maintenance
We specialize in bio diverse natural gardens that use water wise indigenous vegetation to support our natural fauna and flora
Plant Workshops
Water-wise gardening consultations, workshops, training & team-building planting days for businesses, Improvement Districts, and eco-clubs
Visit our Indigenous Nursery
Address:
Visible from Bowood Road, Claremont.
Entrance via Herschel Close, Cape Town.
Opening Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8:30am to 5pm
Saturday: 9am to 2pm
Contact:
Phone: +27 68 624 9365
Email: info(at)livingroots.co.za
Perfectly located in Claremont, right next to Padel Africa discover a serene, eco-friendly oasis at our Living Roots Indigenous Nursery. Explore a diverse range of hardy, water-wise South African plants, perfect for creating a sustainable garden that thrives in our local climate.
After browsing, unwind at the Mobile Market Café with a fresh toastie, coffee, or smoothie, while surrounded by nature. Visitors are also encouraged to support our mission by donating clothing and other items in our donation bin. A visit to Living Roots is not just about gardening—it’s about nurturing community and growth.
Clearing Out Your Garden Shed?
Donate second hand garden tools, fertilizer and potting soil (even if already open, but please note only organic),
pots, shelves, water tanks, shade cloth etc.
Recovery and Reconnection
Life Changing Skills
Living Roots forms part of the U-turn programme that offers pathways out homelessness.
Your business provides work opportunities for individuals who have worked hard to turn their lives around.
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Maintain Sobriety
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Remain Employed
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Remain Housed
Featured Plant:
Agapanthus (Lily of the Nile)
Introducing the stunning Agapanthus, a true gem of South African gardens! With its bold, spherical blooms in shades of blue and white, this plant is perfect for adding elegance to any landscape. Not only is it water-wise and low-maintenance, but it also thrives in full sun, making it a resilient choice for borders, containers, or mass plantings. Bring effortless beauty to your garden with this hardy, indigenous favourite, and watch it flourish with minimal care.
