{
  "id": 17229852,
  "title": "What to do this weekend: Get your green fingers going at Houghton Bonsai, Succulent & Plant Show",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/what-to-do-this-weekend-get-your-green-fingers-going-at-houghton",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-30T13:26:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/lifestyle/entertainment/what-to-do-this-weekend-the-houghton-bonsai-succulent-plant-show/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "This weekend offers a unique opportunity for gardening enthusiasts of all ages at the 5th annual Houghton Bonsai, Succulent & Plant Show, taking place at Killarney Mall from Saturday, 31 October to Sunday, 1 November 2026. Organisers describe it as South Africa's largest plant show, featuring rare bonsai, succulents, orchids, and garden accessories.\n\nAttendees can enjoy a variety of activities, including a free Bonsai hospital where specialist Tommy Ramiah will diagnose and offer advice on struggling trees. Live demonstrations on styling, pruning, and propagation will be held, providing visitors with techniques they can apply in their own homes. A dedicated kids' zone awaits, filled with plant-themed fun and activities like a soft play area, Bright Sparks Workshops (plant-based science activities), cake succulent craft-making, face painting, balloon sculpting, and even a bubble house.\n\nThe show is free to enter, with the kids' zone also being free. It is an ideal outing for both seasoned plant collectors and those struggling to keep their succulents alive, offering expert guidance and a family-friendly environment all in one weekend.",
  "summary": "Rare bonsai, succulents and orchids, a free Bonsai Hospital and a free Kids' Zone: the Houghton Bonsai, Succulent & Plant Show is at Killarney Mall this weekend.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}