The KAUST Garden Society is very pleased to announce the fifth KAUST Open Garden Day. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore selected private gardens at KAUST, offering inspiration for backyards, patios, or balconies.
They provide a good mix of different approaches with regards to landscaping, types of vegetation, and maintenance. Gardens owners will be present to share information about the plants and care tips. You can also visit the Community Garden in the Oasis neighborhood featuring plots for growing vegetables or flowers.
Date: Saturday, February 7
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Please note that access to gardens is via signposted side gates and is at our own responsibility.
Locations:
Villa G-1041 – Nivedita Salode
A family effort has turned a green lawn into a healthy vegetable garden with many kinds of vegetables and fruit bearing plants. A great example of what can be done with the KAUST soil!
Villa G-1545 – Caterina Carna
A densely vegetated front yard promises surprises in the backyard.
Villa G-1368 – John Brown
A very good example of how to make a green oasis with healthy plants in a limited amount of space. This place is very popular with birds.
Villa G-1600/Nawra – Emma Nason
A peaceful green spot with flowering plants and a vegetable corner.
Community Garden – behind Oasis Apartments
Shaded plots are available (for a minimal rent) to grow vegetables and flowers. Two of the current tenants (Li Yang and Lijie Wang) will be present between 4:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to show the results of their efforts.
Villa I-5730 – Arnab Pain
A remarkably colorful garden with sunflowers in different colors, a range of vegetables and fruit trees which do well due to the good use of fertilizers and soil improvements.
Villa I-5750 – Marie Tegner
A shady backyard garden full of Bougainvilleas, a desert rose collection and inviting seating arrangements with a wonderful sea-view.
Villa I-5631 – Frans van Buchem
A mature garden with different types of trees (Erythrina, Acacia, Parkinsonia and Tamarind) and palms (the striking features are the Royal Palms), flowering bushes and succulents.
Villa I-5630 – Smart House
A minimalistic garden for a house with a modern architectural look.
Villa I-539M – Management guest villa
A beautiful, landscaped front and backyard garden with shaded areas provided by groups of mature date palms and coconut palms, and a swimming pool with a sea view.
About the KAUST Garden Society
Do you enjoy gardening or decorating your balcony with beautiful plants? Whether you have a green thumb or are just getting into gardening, the KAUST Garden Society is a community club open to all.
For any questions, reach out to community.development@kaust.edu.sa
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