Open Gardens SA – Rob’s Rescue and Replant

There’s a story behind every rescued palm and tree in this garden packed with exotic and unusual plants. Passionate about rescuing plants that were destined for the chipper or landfill, Rob sought out an eclectic mix from across greater Adelaide. Now the garden has numerous rooms surrounding lush patches of lawn. Dozens of gigantic dragon trees, tall date palms, cocos palms, ponytail palms with huge elephant foot-like trunks, bottle trees, Abyssinian banana palms, tree ferns and other species provide shade for under-plantings of more delicate and younger ferns, palms and flowering borders. A remarkable garden filled with spectacular, special plants!

Garden Size: 2.5 acres, 1 acre open.

Extra Activities:
Walk and Talk at 11am and 2pm each day
Plant stall
Tea, coffee, and cake stall
Basketry SA will be holding a ‘Display and Sales Stall’ with several experienced basketry experts who have collected dragon tree, plicatilis and aloe leaves from the garden for weaving.
Live music on Sunday at 1 pm with an accomplished flute player in the garden
Recycled vintage clothing and collectibles stall

Charity: All proceeds will go towards Corner Uniting Church.

There’s no need to book in advance; simply pay at the gate. Entry fees:
• $10 for adults
• $8 for OGSA members
• $8 for visitors with a pensioner concession card, health care card (does not include Seniors Card)
• $8 for TAFE horticultural tertiary student concession
• Free for under 18s.