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Country Basket - a charming village shop at The Quarter in Montagu - is your go-to spot for dried fruit, fresh fruit from local farmers, plants, gardening products, deli items, artisanal gifts, homemade jams, pantry specialities, and fresh-cut flowers.

HOW TO SPRING CLEAN YOUR GARDEN 𖡼.𖤣𖥧𖡼.𖤣𖥧Spring is the perfect time to give your garden a little TLC and get it ready fo...
09/09/2026

HOW TO SPRING CLEAN YOUR GARDEN 𖡼.𖤣𖥧𖡼.𖤣𖥧

Spring is the perfect time to give your garden a little TLC and get it ready for the growing season.

🧹 Remove dead leaves, spent plants, and winter debris.
✂️ Prune dead or damaged growth and tidy up shrubs and perennials.
♻️ W**d, loosen the soil, and add compost to give plants a healthy boost.
🍂 Add some mulch to help retain moisture, suppress weeds, and protect roots.
🪴 Check your pots: Remove weeds, refresh potting mix, and check that drainage holes are clear.
🌱 See what’s popping up in your garden and give new shoots the space and support they need.
🐛 Keep an eye out for aphids, caterpillars, and other unwanted visitors.
📋 Plan before you plant: Decide what you’d like to grow and where it will thrive.
💐 Snip a few flowers or herbs and bring spring indoors.

Then pop into Country Basket at The Quarter, to shop our lovely fresh flower arrangements and our range of flowering plants, herbs, succulents, pots, and hanging baskets.

19/08/2026

"A GIFT FROM THE VELD" | CAPE FYNBOS PREMIUM ORGANIC TEA 🌿🫖

We’re delighted to introduce the new award-winning range of Cape Fynbos Tea to our Country Basket shelves — a premium range of organic teas celebrating some of the Cape’s most distinctive indigenous plants.

Three delicious blends to discover:
💛 ORGANIC HONEYBUSH TEA | CAPE COAST PREMIUM BLEND
Naturally caffeine-free, with a fruity-sweet, honeyed character with notes of apricot and hints of raisin and baked apple.

💛 ORGANIC HONEYBUSH TEA | MOUNTAIN PREMIUM BLEND
The classic South African favourite — naturally caffeine-free, full-bodied and wonderfully comforting. With delicate fynbos-floral notes and a hint of warm, sweet spices, including cinnamon, it can be enjoyed hot or chilled.

💛 ORGANIC GREEN HONEYBUSH TEA | GREEN PREMIUM BLEND
A fresher take on Honeybush, made from unfermented leaves for a lighter, more delicate flavour and a beautiful green infusion. Soft fynbos-green notes with hints of citrus marmalade and oats.

Pop in at The Quarter to discover the range, or look out for them at Fell Flora’s table at the Montagu Herb Festival next weekend (28-30 August) as we celebrate our shared botanical heritage, community, and get “back to our roots.”

BEAUTIFUL, BOLD & UNMISTAKABLY SOUTH AFRICAN 🌿 🇿🇦Sounds like a protea.Sounds like the women we know.❤︎ Happy Women’s Day...
09/08/2026

BEAUTIFUL, BOLD & UNMISTAKABLY SOUTH AFRICAN 🌿 🇿🇦

Sounds like a protea.
Sounds like the women we know.

❤︎ Happy Women’s Day from Country Basket at The Quarter, Montagu.

27/07/2026

PROTEA SEASON HAS ARRIVED 𖡼.𖤣𖥧𖡼.𖤣𖥧

Thank you for all the kind comments and positive feedback on our recent CapeNature permit announcement. It's wonderful to see so much appreciation for our indigenous flora.

Today we're taking a closer look at some of the stunning (and proudly South African) proteas currently brightening our shop.

📍Pop in at The Quarter, Long Street, Montagu and see what's in stock this week - every stem or bunch celebrating our unique fynbos heritage.

GOOD NEWS FOR MONTAGU PLANT LOVERS & THE KLEIN KAROO’S FLORA 🌿 We're so excited to share that Country Basket, at The Qu...
23/07/2026

GOOD NEWS FOR MONTAGU PLANT LOVERS & THE KLEIN KAROO’S FLORA 🌿

We're so excited to share that Country Basket, at The Quarter, is now a registered CapeNature permit holder, authorised to sell selected indigenous and protected Cape flora, including proteas, buchu, succulents, and other endangered species.

So what does that mean for you?

🌿 It means you can shop with confidence, knowing these plants have been sourced and sold legally, responsibly, and with conservation in mind.

🌿 Every purchase helps support ethical trade while celebrating the extraordinary biodiversity of the Cape Floral Kingdom.

For us, it's more than a permit. It's a commitment to protecting the plants we love and making them available the right way.

We're incredibly proud that our little shop has achieved this milestone, and we look forward to helping you enjoy a piece of the Cape—responsibly.

[Featured are our protea suppliers - George & Lisa Pitsiladis - from Klipspringers Berg Fynbos Mountain Farm]

MEET THE BUCHU BUNCH IN PERSON BASKET 🌿A prized member of our Cape Fynbos biome, these endemic aromatic shrubs bring fr...
15/07/2026

MEET THE BUCHU BUNCH IN PERSON BASKET 🌿

A prized member of our Cape Fynbos biome, these endemic aromatic shrubs bring fragrance, pollinators, and texture wherever they are planted.

We’ve got 4 species in stock — perfect for water-wise beds or statement pots:
🌿Garlic buchu (Agathosma apiculata) – fresh, zesty and wonderfully aromatic.
🌿 Thyme buchu (Agathosma thymifolia) – fine foliage with a citrus-herb scent that pollinators adore.
🌿 Prickly buchu (Agathosma mucronulata) – compact, textured and perfect for adding fynbos character.
🌿 Sand buchu (Agathosma serratifolia) – glossy leaves and a bright lemony fragrance.

DID YOU KNOW? The name 'Agathosma' comes from the Greek words agathos (good) and osme (smell) — literally meaning "good fragrance." One rub of the leaves and you'll understand why.

Pop in at The Quarter, and choose your favourite, or add one of each to your basket.

DIY CHANGES HAPPENING AT COUNTRY BASKET 🛠️🚧We've been busy giving one of our spaces a fresh new look, and while it's sti...
06/07/2026

DIY CHANGES HAPPENING AT COUNTRY BASKET 🛠️🚧

We've been busy giving one of our spaces a fresh new look, and while it's still a work in progress, the transformation is already making a difference to your Country Basket shopping experience.

Here's a look at the journey so far:
🔨 Behind the Scenes | A glimpse of the heavy lifting and teamwork in action.
👏 The Dream Team | A big shoutout to the guys putting in the hard work to bring this vision to life.
✨ Setting the Stage | Planning, visualising, and prepping the new layout
🖼️ The New Look | Our newly installed display screens are up, and the refreshed space is beginning to take shape.

It’s all about fresh energy and creating a more beautiful space for you to explore.

Next time you're at The Quarter, pop in and see the progress.

SPOT A BUG 🐞 SNAP A PIC! 📸To kick off International Insect Week (22–28 June), we’re paying tribute to our tiny garden he...
23/06/2026

SPOT A BUG 🐞 SNAP A PIC! 📸

To kick off International Insect Week (22–28 June), we’re paying tribute to our tiny garden heroes with this shot of an insect on one of our flowers.

Now we want to see what’s buzzing in your garden 👀

Join the SNAP & SHARE Challenge:
🐛 Snap | Take a photo of any insect hanging out in your plants.
🦋 Share | Drop your photo in the comments below or tag Country Basket in your post.

Find out more about International Insect Week⤵︎
https://www.royensoc.co.uk/insectweek/

DO YOU OWN A PIECE FROM THE SILVERHURST WOODTURNING COLLECTION? This Father’s Day, celebrate the dads and father figures...
16/06/2026

DO YOU OWN A PIECE FROM THE SILVERHURST WOODTURNING COLLECTION?

This Father’s Day, celebrate the dads and father figures who have impacted our lives with a gift from the Silverhurst range.

Handcrafted in Montagu by local woodworker, Graeme Hill, each piece in this small-batch collection is a tribute to master craftsmanship and the beauty of natural timber.

🤎 Hand-turned W**e Bottle Stoppers
🤎 Artisanal Caddy Spoons
🤎 Hand-carved Olive Spoons
🤎 Solid Wood Door Stops
🤎 Longhandled Spoons
🤎 Classic Honey Dippers
🤎 Elegant Salt and Pepper Grinders

Visit us at The Quarter, Long Street, to explore the full collection.

'WOOL YOU BE MINE' | A NEW LOCAL BRAND STORY 🧶The beanie asked the little child: “Wool you be mine?”The child answered, ...
25/05/2026

'WOOL YOU BE MINE' | A NEW LOCAL BRAND STORY 🧶

The beanie asked the little child: “Wool you be mine?”
The child answered, “Of course I wool!” 😉

At Country Basket, one of our biggest priorities is supporting local and knowing the exact hands behind the items on our shelves. That’s why we’re so excited to introduce you to a very special local brand: ‘Wool You Be Mine.’

🧶 MEET LIA KHAN | Local Maker
If you’ve visited us recently, you might have spotted the vibrant winter beanies on our shelves for babies, toddlers, and kiddies. While the tag on each beanie gives a glimpse into Lia’s story of passion and resilience, watching her craft them truly brings it to life.

🧶 SUPPORT LOCAL | Empowering Small-Town Entrepreneurship
Available in an array of cosy colors and sizes, these beanies are soft, durable, and reversible—perfect for keeping little adventurers warm this winter. Each piece is handmade with love and a truly inspiring story behind it. (Lia is currently expanding her beanie range to include adult sizes.)

Pop in at The Quarter, Long Street, Montagu, to find the perfect fit and join us in celebrating Lia’s incredible brand.

Address

43 Long Street
Montagu
6720

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 16:00
Thursday 09:00 - 16:00
Friday 09:00 - 16:00
Saturday 09:00 - 14:00

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