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Find out what’s on, when and where, plus discover the diverse range of gardens and National Parks to visit year-round.
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The Australian Garden Calendar is an initiative of the Horticultural Media Association Australia (SA).
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1 event,
Chihuly in the Adelaide Botanic Gardens
For information please see: http://www.botanicgardens.sa.gov.au/chihuly botanicgardens@sa.gov.au North Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia 0882229311
6 events,
Open Gardens SA – The Glasshouse Garden
The Glasshouse Garden is on an elevated hillside on a corner block with views through stringy barks to the lower foothills. Terraces were formed to use the slope, and several […]
Open Gardens SA – Toolache
Since 2015, Anna Leake has transformed what was a windswept coastal block into a pretty, eclectic, and thriving garden packed with an extensive range of plants, sculptures and whimsical pieces […]
Open Gardens SA – Moorakyne
Moorakyne is one of Robe’s fine old historic homes. Built in 1853, the twelve-roomed limestone house and several charming outbuildings sit in a prime position on an acre of coastal […]
Open Gardens SA – Brooker Garden
A productive garden with many raised beds growing a wide range of organically grown vegetables. Soil improvement and worm farming. Fruit trees, some native plantings and roses and ornamentals at […]
Open Gardens SA – Rosenthal Gully
A pretty, all seasons’ cottage garden with masses of beautiful blooms. The trees and shrubs planted in the early days now form a year-round framework, some also producing masses of […]
7 events,
Open Gardens SA – Indigo Blue
A creative and beautifully laid out coastal garden with plants suited to the environment. When garden designer Elizabeth Ganguly retired to Port Elliot, she used her professional experience, creativity and […]
3 events,
Watendlath – Open Garden
An inspiring modern Australian country garden. Diana McGregor is a landscape designer and husband Michael’s hobby is building stone walls – the perfect combination of skills to create a […]
Open Gardens SA – Tickle Tank
Tickle Tank, the charming and unique home of talented sculptor and artist Irene Pearce has delighted and inspired thousands of visitors over the years. Once the storage tank for the […]
4 events,
Flower Show, Plant Sale and Propagating Workshop
Flower Show, Plant Sale and Propagating Workshop
The Annual Flower Show and Plant Sale at the Port Augusta Garden Club, will be augmented this year by a Propagating Workshop. Learn how to take cuttings, sow seeds, pot […]
2 events,
30th Anniversary Riverland Rose & Garden Festival
The 30th Anniversary Riverland Rose and Garden Festival is ready to burst into colour! From October 18 to 27, bask in 10-days of inspiring and spectacular events. With open gardens […]
4 events,
Anlaby Spring Festival Celebrating 185 years, the Great Anlaby Garden Party
Anlaby Spring Festival Celebrating 185 years, the Great Anlaby Garden Party is not to be missed. There is something for everyone! Book online and save. Day Pass tickets online are […]
2024 SPRING ROSE SHOW
The Rose Society of SA proudly presents the 2024 Spring Rose Show which is being held at one of Adelaide's best Garden Centres. Using the catchphrase "taking roses to the […]
5 events,
North Brighton Community Garden Spring Open Day
North Brighton Community Garden Spring Open Day
Get ready for a day of fun, learning, and community spirit at the North Brighton Community Garden Spring Open Day! Discover a variety of plants up for grabs at the […]
6 events,
Open Gardens SA – Claire’s Garden
A large and pretty cottage garden crammed with flowering plants, also veggies and fruit trees. Behind a cream picket fence and a lychgate draped with climbing roses, Claire’s cottage garden […]
Open Gardens SA – Ashgrove Iris Garden
This will be the 25th year of Ashgrove Iris Garden opening to the public. This lovely flower-filled garden has been enjoyed by many thousands of visitors and over the years. […]
Open Gardens SA – Fiddlestix
Fiddlestix is an amazing garden, full of surprises that will make you smile! Situated on an exposed rocky limestone hill with harsh growing conditions, the resourceful owner has added quirky […]
Open Gardens SA – Christine’s Cottage Garden
The vivid red blooms of the Kordes rose ‘Florentine’ cover an archway and gate, both decorated with sprays of ornate metal rose flowers and foliage, making a characteristic entrance to […]
2 events,
New England Garden Trail
The inaugural New England Garden Trail, organized by the New England Garden Festival team, will explore 6 country towns in the picturesque New England region over 7 days, showcasing approximately […]
3 events,
New England Garden Festival
The New England Garden Festival aims to bring together gardeners, specialists, experts and the community for fun and educational activities, demonstrations and workshops along with a great range of retail […]
4 events,
Open Gardens SA – Anna’s Garden
A vibrant suburban garden overflowing onto the verge with succulents, agapanthus, and iris planted under the beautiful jacaranda street trees. The lawn has gone inside the front fence, and in […]
5 events,
Open Gardens SA – The Heritage Garden
Open Gardens SA – The Heritage Garden
Roses are known for their exquisite beauty, and to see The Heritage Garden in spring when thousands of rose bushes produce countless fragrant blooms, is a very special and never-to-be-forgotten […]
Must-see destinations
Wherever you travel, there are many and varied garden and nature experiences to be found. Many locations are open year-round and also host a number of special events.
Here are just a few of our favourites, but you will find many more by clicking on Destinations at the top of the page.
You can find out more via the links provided.
Adelaide Botanic Garden
Carrick Hill
Find a park
Myponga Reservoir Reserve
Open Gardens SA
The gardens that have opened for Open Gardens SA since 2015 are chosen to reflect a great diversity of styles and may even challenge the conventional view of what constitutes a garden. While aspects of a garden may not be to all tastes, visitors are urged to celebrate this diversity.
Find a Garden Club
The Garden Clubs of Australia provide many opportunities to share, learn, get advice and support. Like-minded people who share a passion for gardening can communicate and create a gardening network locally, across the state or Australia-wide.
economic benefit provided by Australia’s botanic gardens
international tourists seeking new destinations
visitors during Open Gardens SA 20/21 season
Source: Australian Garden Council and OGSA
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