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GARDEN WORLD FESTIVAL The Spring Festival at Garden World is now open, and runs until 4 September. Among the attractions are a re-creation of the award winning South African exhibit at this year!s Chelsea Flower Show, as well as a host of innovative and imaginative designer gardens which will inspire gardeners and homeowners alike. Here is a small selection of what you will see. For more information call Magriet at Garden World, tel 011 957-2545 D-I-Y RESERVOIR From page 10 The ARC’s home-built water storage reservoir of a commercial, prefabricated dam after installation. The ARC has published a DIY manual on how to erect the dam, available from the institute for a mere R20. The manual is simple and easy to use. It covers a description of the dam, size, list of materials, construction in terms of preparation of the terrain, measuring of the dam, planting of timber poles, installation of the outlet pipe, erection of the wire mesh, placing of the lining, application of the sealant, application 13 www.sasmallholder.co.za of paint to the exterior and also maintenance of the dam. The manual is also available in Afrikaans. To order your copy contact: Elmarie Stoltz Tel. 012 8424017 or e-mail: [email protected]