Agriculture
Rose farmer shows off roses at this year’s Bloem Show─── ELSABÉ RICHARD 05:00 Thu, 28 Apr 2022
The Bloem Show was buzzing with activity on Wednesday as people were finally back on the showgrounds after two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
One of the exhibitors, Nelly Poonyane, who is the Managing Director of De Plante Roses in Roodewal in Bloemfontein in the Free State, showed off her roses and spoke to OFM News about what inspired her to start planting roses on a large scale.
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This rose project was started in 2019 after Poonyane, who is a trained florist and has a background in events, saw a need for a local supplier of quality roses. Prior to that, she and her husband were planting seasonal fruits and vegetables on their farm.
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A portion of the farm has been turned into a greenhouse which is about 3 400 square metres.
De Plante Roses will be at Bloem Show until 7 May and assures that they have enough roses to put a smile on mothers’ faces this Mother’s Day.
OFM News recently reported that fourteen agricultural championships will be presented at Bloem Show from Wednesday 27 April to 7 May.
Bloem Show, which is taking place again after two years due to the hard lockdowns as a result of Covid-19, promises a jam-packed programme for the whole family.
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The programme kicked off with the SA National Saddle Horse Championship in the Concept Main Arena at the Bloemfontein Showgrounds.
Meanwhile, national Covid-19 regulations requires that events where there are more than 2000 visitors, can only give access on the condition of proof of vaccination OR a negative Covid-19 test that is not older than 72 hours.
OFM News previously reported that Bloem Show has taken hands with the Arrie Nel Pharmacy Group, which will offer the rapid Covid-19 tests at a special rate for Bloem Show visitors. Contact Bloem Show's offices for more information.
