When I first saw the event listing for Avondale Open Garden on Facebook, I immediately saved it to my calendar. Even two months prior to this exciting event, I was wishing to attend. I have always loved South Africa’s natural open spaces, where beauty and wildlife reign unchallenged… but ever since moving to Cape Town, I have learnt that cities, too, can offer wonderful green spaces. These are free or otherwise affordable spaces for nature lovers, outdoor enthusiasts, travellers and even young families to enjoy in blissful harmony. For the past year, I’ve had the pleasure of living in Cape…