Time spent as teachers in remote areas of NT fostered an interest in the native plants that fill the garden. Sawdust paths wind through bush-like planting to a grass fringed pond. Rusty steel sculptures, a covered veg garden and an orchard. Small museum area with old farming paraphernalia. See Open Gardens website for details of […]
Y Creigiau, meaning ‘the rocky place’ is Welsh and was inspired by the stony terrain of the 1.25acre sloping block. Many tons of stones were unearthed in creating the garden and a huge outcrop of boulders has become an impressive feature. Winding paths lead through trees and garden beds filled with pretty perennials, bulbs and […]
After the fires in 2020, the KI Rare Plant Garden was founded to safeguard the many threatened plant species indigenous to the island, some so rare they are found nowhere else on the planet! The garden, part of the Cygnet Park Sanctuary contains eighty endangered plants and show-cases the diversity of the local habitats. In […]
The Riverland Rose and Garden Festival is 10 days of all things gardening being recognised as the 4th largest garden festival in Australia. The Riverland is at its most beautiful with roses blooming and gardens offering a relaxing ambient experience. Visitors are treated to a variety of open gardens of various styles, community flower shows, […]
A beautiful, leafy mix of tall trees and carefully selected under-story plants. The varied foliage and flowers form a tapestry of colour and contrasting leaf textures creating interest throughout the year. Meandering paths designed for strolling with a drink in hand offer lovely views of the garden, its shaded woodland areas and the sunlit glades […]