In die vroeë oggendson skein Kirstenbosch Nasionale Botaniese Tuin soos 'n kostelike edelsteen.

In the early morning sun, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden shines like a precious gemstone.

Pieter en Elmarie staan by die ingangshek, gereed met hul handskoene en grawe.

Pieter and Elmarie stand at the entrance gate, ready with their gloves and shovels.

Hulle is gevra om 'n nuwe tuinafdeling te help plant.

They have been asked to help plant a new section of the garden.

Pieter se hande jeuk van opgewondenheid.

Pieter's hands itch with excitement.

Hy hou van die tuin.

He loves the garden.

Sy gesig lig op soos hy vorentoe stap.

His face lights up as he steps forward.

Elmarie, met haar vriendelike glimlag, volg hom.

Elmarie, with her friendly smile, follows him.

Sy dra 'n hoed teen die son.

She wears a hat against the sun.

Sy hou ook van plante en blomme.

She also loves plants and flowers.

"Waar begin ons?" vra Pieter en kyk rond.

“Where do we start?” asks Pieter, looking around.

"Hierdie kant," wys Elmarie na 'n oop stuk aarde.

“This way,” Elmarie points to an open piece of soil.

Dit is perfek vir hul nuwe plante.

It is perfect for their new plants.

Die blomme staan reeds gereed in verskillende potte.

The flowers are already prepared in various pots.

Kleure van rooi, geel, en pers.

Colors of red, yellow, and purple.

Pieter begin die grond omdolwe.

Pieter begins to dig the soil.

Elmarie plant die eerste blom.

Elmarie plants the first flower.

Die reuk van vars grond vul die lug.

The smell of fresh soil fills the air.

Hulle werk as 'n span.

They work as a team.

Pieter grawe, Elmarie plant.

Pieter digs, Elmarie plants.

Ure gaan verby.

Hours pass by.

'n Paar toeskouers begin versamel.

A few onlookers start to gather.

Mense hou van die nuwe kleurvolle afdeling.

People love the new colorful section.

'n Klein seuntjie, met groot oë, kom nader.

A small boy, with wide eyes, approaches.

"Kan ek help?" vra hy skaam.

“Can I help?” he asks shyly.

Pieter gee hom 'n klein graaf.

Pieter hands him a small shovel.

"Natuurlik! Kom ons plant hierdie een!"

“Of course! Let’s plant this one!”

Die seuntjie se oë lig op en hy begin saam werk.

The boy’s eyes light up, and he starts working with them.

Hulle plant rooi rose, geel madeliefies, en pers laventel.

They plant red roses, yellow daisies, and purple lavender.

Met die laaste blom geplant, stap Pieter en Elmarie 'n paar treë terug.

With the last flower planted, Pieter and Elmarie take a few steps back.

Hulle kyk na hul handewerk.

They look at their handiwork.

Dit is pragtig.

It is beautiful.

Kleure skitter in die sonlig.

Colors glitter in the sunlight.

Dié hoek van die tuin het verander na 'n kleurvolle paradys.

This corner of the garden has transformed into a colorful paradise.

Elmarie vee die stof van haar hande en glimlag.

Elmarie wipes the dust from her hands and smiles.

"Ons het goeie werk gedoen."

“We did a good job.”

Pieter knik.

Pieter nods.

"Ja, ons het. Dankie vir jou hulp."

“Yes, we did. Thank you for your help.”

Hy draai na die seuntjie.

He turns to the boy.

"En dankie aan jou ook."

“And thank you to you too.”

Die seuntjie glimlag breed.

The boy smiles widely.

Hy voel trots.

He feels proud.

Die nuwe tuinafdeling bly voor in die Kirstenbosch Nasionale Botaniese Tuin.

The new garden section remains at the forefront of the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden.

Toeskouers staan stil en bewonder die kleure.

Spectators stand still and admire the colors.

Pieter en Elmarie stap saam, hand aan hand, huis toe.

Pieter and Elmarie walk home together, hand in hand.

'n Dag vol harde werk, maar die moeite werd.

A day full of hard work, but worth it.

Dit bly 'n spesiale herinnering vir almal wat daar was.

It remains a special memory for everyone who was there.

Die vriendskap en samewerking tussen hulle het blom.

The friendship and cooperation between them have blossomed.