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As well as our weekly program of wonderful open gardens, which can be found here, Open Gardens Australia also has an exciting range of Special Events throughout the year.
Upcoming ACT & NSW Special Events
Chooks in the City, Red Hill, Canberra. 17 March
Plant Fair at Lanyon, Tharwa, Canberra. 24 & 25 March
Organic Vegetables at Glenmore House, Camden. 21 & 22 April
Peter Olde, the Grevillea Guru, Camden. 21 & 22 April
Lex Marinos - in conversation, Willoughby, Sydney. 5 May
Tamie Fraser at Wooloondool, Hay. 20 May
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Chooks in the City Red Hill, Canberra Saturday 17 March 2012. 9.30am-noon
Booking details:
Bookings are essential for this event as places are very limited. Tickets $60.00 includes morning tea. You can book online via our secure site here. Further enquiries: phone (02) 6260 8002 during business hours. These low-maintenance pets are calming, easy-to-manage and provide the miracle of fresh eggs. Alyson will discuss the various breeds and their selection, the pros and cons of roosters, housing requirements, predators, breeding, feeding and general care. The venue is a private garden with well designed and ornamental productive plantings. There's a large henhouse and a portable coop will also be on display. If you are even vaguely contemplating introducing chooks into your life, this is the event for you! |
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Plant Fair at Lanyon Tharwa Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 March 2012 (No bookings required) Gardener's heaven - a wonderful opportunity for passionate gardeners to find that perfect plant as well as meet and talk with specialist growers. Open Gardens Australia is bringing together a group of growers of the most interesting and garden-worthy plants. With everything from bulbs to trees, natives to exotics, plus garden art, tools and guest speakers - it's an enticing destination for garden-lovers. The Fair will be held in the grounds of historic Lanyon Homestead, established in the 1840s. Stroll through the carefully preserved pleasure gardens including flowing perennial beds and the spectacular rose and vegetable picking gardens containing many heritage varieties. Relax on terraced lawns beneath mature trees and enjoy the superb pastoral views down to the Murrumbidgee River and across to the nearby Brindabellas. A list of exhibitors is available here Address: Tharwa Dve, Tharwa Directions: From Canberra head south along Tuggeranong Parkway/Drakeford Drive. Turn right onto Tharwa Dve, follow signs to Lanyon Homestead Open: 10am-4pm. $10.00, no charge for children under 18 Information for bus groups & garden clubs: A discount is available for groups of 20 or more if pre-booked and pre-paid. See here for details. |
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Peter Olde, the Grevillea Guru Camden Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 April 2012 (No bookings required) Visit grevillea expert and The Grevillea Book co-author Peter Olde in his spectacular park-like garden filled with a stunning display of Australian plants. The extensive collection of grevillea cultivars and grafted standards is a special highlight. Many rare Australian plants thrive in the garden created by Peter and Margaret. There are large trees and lawns as well as discrete areas including a rainforest garden and fernery. Peter will give informal talks on all aspects of grevillea culture at 11am & 2pm each day Address:140 Russell Lane, Oakdale (Camden) Directions: From Sydney take M5 to Picton exit; in Picton turn left at Argyle St, first right into Barkers Lodge Rd & continue to Oakdale; at Oakdale sign turn right into Russell Lane. Open: 10am-4.30pm. $7.00, no charge for children under 18 |
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Lex Marinos...in conversation Willoughby, Sydney Saturday 5 May 2012. 2-4pm
Booking details:
Bookings are essential for this event as places are very limited. Tickets $55.00 includes afternoon tea. You can book online via our secure site here. Further enquiries: phone (02) 9983 1836 during business hours. Lex loves spending time in the garden and watching the passing of the seasons. He finds the garden inspiring and an ideal place for relaxation, contemplation and preparing for his acting roles. Join Lex for afternoon tea in a delightful and imaginative intensely planted cottage-style garden where an eclectic mix of waterwise plants, succulents, herbs and tropical species happily co-exist. Lex will talk about some of the many loves and passions in his life, a long list which includes work, family, travel, reading, watching football (of all persuasions), and the family dog. |
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Tamie Fraser at Wooloondool Hay Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 May 2012 (No bookings required) On Sunday 20 May join Tamie Fraser, the President of Open Gardens Australia, at the lovely garden of Wooloondool. Nestled on the banks of the Murrumbidgee, Wooloondool is a family garden of lawns, trees, natives and perennial plantings. A 90m circular rose walk of mainly heritage species is shaded from whites, through pinks and reds, while raised beds of shrubs, perennials and roses provide year-round interest. An impressive golden elm flanks the croquet lawn, large weeping Chinese elms, Pistacia chinensis and a Virginia creeper provide autumn highlights. Cooking and self-sufficiency priorities are evidenced in the expansive vegetable garden and farm orchard. Tamie will give informal talks on her love of gardens and gardening at 11am and 2pm on Sunday only. The garden is open on both Saturday & Sunday. Address: Maude Rd, Hay Directions: From Hay travel 10 km W on Maude Rd Open: 10am-4.30pm. $7.00, no charge for children under 18 |
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