Indigenous Nursery News Blog

One of the prettiest, most tranquil picnic venues in Johannesburg is Random Harvest Indigenous Nursery.

Simply collect your catered picnic basket on arrival at our beautiful outdoor space and head into the garden to find the perfect spot.

Contact us on 082 553 0598 or email [email protected] / [email protected] to pre-order your deli style picnic basket, jam packed with delicious homemade goodies that we have prepared for you.

With the crazy, hectic pace of life these days, to relax and enjoy quality food packed beautifully, and a picnic blanket supplied for your comfort, this is a "must experience" treat in the peaceful countryside.

Our waiters, who are well versed in keeping everything sanitised for our customers are still hard at work keeping you safe and assisting with your basket.

You have the whole 21 hectares of our nursery that you can use in safety far away from everyone else but still out in nature which is exceptionally good medicine for the soul.

Although regulations around COVID-19 have relaxed, please note that we reserve the right to resume a limit to the number of people that sit together, in compliance with any new regulations that may imposed.

What’s included in your picnic basket?

Now that we have sorted out the “Where can I have a picnic in Johannesburg?” part, let’s give you details of what’s in that lovely picnic basket:

• Mini Croissants with fillings
• Spinach Quiche
• Small salad
• Crumbed chicken strips
• Olives
• Samosas
• Bread and butter pickles
• Cheese straws
• Chocolate Brownie
• Piece of fruit
• Iced tea
• A picnic blanket.

**Please return picnic basket, containers, and picnic blanket once you are done.

Our waiters are around to help you with this should you wish to take a walk around our beautiful garden and grounds straight from where you have been sitting.

What can I bring on my picnic at Random Harvest Nursery?

There is little you need to bring as we have thought of it all (well most things), but here are some things to make this a truly superb picnic to remember:

• A comfortable chair - if you find it difficult to sit on the floor or would prefer your own comfortable folding chair, please bring one with you. We do have benches and some upright chairs should you forget your own.
• Sunscreen is always a good idea, particularly when out at a picnic spot in Muldersdrift on a sunny day.
• Binoculars in case you want to bird watch while picnicking. The extensive variety of indigenous flowering plants in the gardens and on the farm offer great bird watching opportunities for those who enjoy this popular recreational outdoor activity. When the Aloes are blooming (mostly in autumn and winter) in the garden, the sunbirds put on quite a show.

What can’t I bring when having a picnic at Random Harvest Nursery?

Only food and drink sold by Random Harvest Tea Garden is permitted on our property. No food or drink may be brought with you to Random Harvest.

Unfortunately, no pets are allowed at Random Harvest Nursery due to the natural wildlife and nursery.

Best place to picnic in and around Johannesburg

When deciding where to picnic in Gauteng, Random Harvest Indigenous Nursery should be at the top of your list.

The convenience of an affordable catered picnic basket, a superb venue suitable for a young family or even a romantic picnic for two or some indulgent “me time” are all perfect reasons why we are one of the best places in and around Joburg for a great picnic.

We are open daily from 7:30 in the morning to 4:30 in the afternoon, so you can pick your favourite time of the day, any day, to enjoy an open-air meal surrounded by nature.