Following months of hard work and planning, we hosted the SANA Convention in Bloemfontein in May 2011. After rain and cold weather the week before, we were surprised to see the milder side of Bloemfontein winters, with lovely sunny days. The event was a success and enjoyed by all delegates. The highlight of this convention was the announcement of SANA, GCA Competition and Supplier awards and the bus tour to local garden centres was well attended and feedback afterwards was very positive.