Karoo Gardens is more than just a project—it’s a celebration of the Karoo’s natural beauty, the resilience of it’s people, and the strength of our local community. The vision of this initiative is to empower local residents to grow their own vegetables, improving food security and promoting healthy living. Additionally, Karoo Gardens opens up a range of business and employment opportunities, including composting, producing concrete pots, bricks and slabs, raised beds, seed banks, and providing opportunities for growers to sell homegrown produce.

The annual Karoo Gardens Festival aims to bring beauty, sustainability, and community together, showcasing Willowmore’s diverse gardens, from roses and succulents to vegetables. This event aims to inspire pride, unity, and upliftment within the community, while offering visitors a genuine Willowmore experience.

We invite you to join us in this transformative journey—whether by participating as a local gardener, visiting our gardens, or supporting the festival. Together, we can help Willowmore flourish as a welcoming destination, creating economic opportunities, fostering self-sufficiency, and celebrating the true essence of the Karoo. See more ....