Kirstenbosch Nasionale Botaniese Tuin is ’n juweel in die hart van Kaapstad.

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is a jewel in the heart of Kaapstad.

Die tuin is pragtig in die lente.

The garden is beautiful in the spring.

Oral sien mens kleure en ruik mens die vars geur van bloeisels.

Everywhere you see colors and smell the fresh scent of blossoms.

Piet en Anika werk saam as deel van die tuinspan.

Piet and Anika work together as part of the garden team.

Hulle het 'n groot taak.

They have a big task.

Dit is lente, en die groot somer-feeste is om die draai.

It's spring, and the big summer festivals are around the corner.

Almal sien uit na die wonderlike vertonings.

Everyone looks forward to the wonderful performances.

Piet is toegewyd.

Piet is dedicated.

Hy werk al jare hier en ken al die hoekies en draai van die tuin.

He has worked here for years and knows all the nooks and crannies of the garden.

Hy doen alles volgens die boek, en sy metodes is al jare suksesvol.

He does everything by the book, and his methods have been successful for years.

In sy oë moet alles perfek wees vir die gaste.

In his eyes, everything must be perfect for the guests.

Anika is jonk en vol idees.

Anika is young and full of ideas.

Sy is passievol oor die omgewing en wil nuwe, volhoubare maniere gebruik om die tuin te versorg.

She is passionate about the environment and wants to use new, sustainable methods to care for the garden.

Sy dink aan die toekoms en hoe die tuin nog pragtiger kan wees as die ekosisteem goed gesond is.

She thinks about the future and how the garden can be even more beautiful if the ecosystem is healthy.

Een helder Lentemôre, Anika nader Piet by die roosbed.

One bright spring morning, Anika approaches Piet at the rose bed.

"Ek het 'n idee," sê sy.

"I have an idea," she says.

"Wat as ons 'n deel van die tuin gebruik om meer inheems en volhoubaar te plant?

"What if we use part of the garden to plant more native and sustainable plants?

Dit sal meer insekte en voëls lok.

It will attract more insects and birds."

"Piet kyk oor sy skouer na die netjiese rye wat hy met liefde versorg het.

Piet looks over his shoulder at the neat rows he has lovingly tended.

Hy is skepties.

He is skeptical.

"Ek verstaan jou punt, maar ons het ’n standaard om te handhaaf.

"I understand your point, but we have a standard to maintain.

Die mense kom hier vir die pragtige blomtuine," sê hy.

People come here for the beautiful flower gardens," he says.

Anika glimlag, maar sy is vasberade.

Anika smiles, but she is determined.

"Maar Piet, verbeeld jou hoe vrolik en lewendig daardie gedeelte kan wees.

"But Piet, imagine how cheerful and lively that area could be.

Dit kan 'n trekpleister wees!

It could be a highlight!"

"Die gesprek vorder nie.

The discussion doesn't progress.

Tot op 'n dag, die lente-reën spring uit die hemel.

Until one day, the spring rain bursts from the sky.

Hulle skuil in die kweekhuis.

They take shelter in the greenhouse.

Die glas mure laat hulle toe om die reën te sien wat lewenskragtigheid aan die plante gee.

The glass walls allow them to see the rain giving vitality to the plants.

Terwyl hulle wag, vertel Piet van die lesse wat hy deur die jare geleer het.

While they wait, Piet shares the lessons he has learned over the years.

Anika deel haar drome vir die tuin.

Anika shares her dreams for the garden.

Met die gesuis van reëndruppels as agtergrond, begin Piet om te dink.

With the sound of raindrops in the background, Piet starts to think.

Hy dink aan die toekoms en wat sy bygedra het.

He thinks about the future and what she has contributed.

"Kom ons probeer dit," sê hy uiteindelik.

"Let's give it a try," he finally says.

"Maar net op 'n klein stuk grond.

"But just on a small piece of land.

As dit werk, kan ons die idee verder neem.

If it works, we can take the idea further."

"Anika straal.

Anika beams.

"Dankie, Piet.

"Thank you, Piet.

Ek sal jou nie teleurstel nie.

I won't let you down."

"Hulle werk saam om die klein area voor te berei.

They work together to prepare the small area.

Binne kort strek nuwe, vriendelike plante hulle blaartjies uit.

Soon, new, friendly plants stretch out their leaves.

Die voëls en insekte ontdek vinnig dié nuwe deel van die tuin.

The birds and insects quickly discover this new part of the garden.

Soos die somer aanbreek, bewonder besoekers die nuwe toevoeging.

As summer arrives, visitors admire the new addition.

Die tuin lyk nie net mooi nie, maar voel lewendig.

The garden not only looks beautiful but feels alive.

Piet en Anika het iets besonders geskep.

Piet and Anika have created something special.

Piet leer dat daar ruimte is vir verandering en Anika besef die waarde van wysheid en ervaring.

Piet learns that there is room for change, and Anika realizes the value of wisdom and experience.

Kirstenbosch blom voort in al sy glorie, 'n bewys van tradisie en vernuwing wat hand aan hand kan gaan.

Kirstenbosch blooms forth in all its glory, a testament that tradition and innovation can go hand in hand.

Piet het geleer dat nuwe idees en ou tradisies die landskap tesame kan verander.

Piet has learned that new ideas and old traditions can transform the landscape together.

Anika het geleer dat klein treë tot groot veranderinge kan lei.

Anika has learned that small steps can lead to big changes.

Saam dra hulle by tot die volgende hoofstuk van die tuin se storie.

Together they contribute to the next chapter of the garden's story.