The Emmarentia Dam is situated immediately to the east of the garden and shares its extensive acreage.

[4] The land was bought in 1886 by Lourens Geldenhuys for its mining rights as it was hoped that the Confidence Reef would extend into his farm but it did not.

[4] Eventually on 19 November 1968, the director of parks and recreation for the city presented a report to council with suggestion for a botanical garden.

[4] The garden is organized by theme and purpose of use and consists of Cafe that serves light meals.

[4] With a circular amphitheatre, this Shakespeare Garden contains the different types of herbs mention in Shakespearean work with quotes attached to the labels.

[4] This garden contains herbs used in food preparation, cosmetics and oils as well as a section for plants used as muti, for African traditional medicine.

[4] A monument commemorating the 300th anniversary of the Huguenots in South Africa is located at the top of the rose garden.