Australia's Open Garden Scheme

South Australia Special Events

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.

Some events require pre-booking and as numbers are strictly limited we urge you to book well ahead of time to avoid disappointment.

Upcoming events in South Australia

Light Up My Garden, Hawthorn. 23 March
Art inthe Vines, Penola. 21 & 22 April
Celebrating Historic Gardens, Marryatville. 5 May

Light Up My Garden
Hawthorn

Friday 23 March 2012. 7pm-9pm

Booking details:
Bookings are essential for this event as places are very limited.

Tickets $20.00.

You can book online via our secure site here or phone 03 5424 8061 during business hours.

Good lighting adds an exciting new dimension to any garden, and the delightful garden of retired engineers John and Margaret Wilson illustrates several interesting techniques: cleverly disguised uplighting of an angophora, in-pond lights illuminating a crepe myrtle, silhouettes created by back-lit shrubberies, and side wash lighting of the heritage-listed stables.

Specialists 'De Lights' will demonstrate the types of lights available for use in gardens and share tips on placement, energy-efficient fixtures, installation and ongoing maintenance.

Art in the Vines
Penola

Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 April 2012
(No bookings required)

The beautiful garden at St Mary's Vineyard is a fitting setting for a diverse and exciting display of sculpture and garden art by a range of talented artists.

Linking the classic homestead to the surrounding landscape, the garden is filled with hundreds of roses, hardy perennials, shrubs and bulbs. The autumn colours of the grapevines will be at their peak, and the abundant kitchen garden will be full of seasonal produce.

Address: V & A Lane, Penola
Directions: From Penola travel 6km N on Riddoch Hwy; turn left into V and A Lane; follow signs to St Mary's Cellar Door & Garden. Parking: in paddock.
Open: 10am-4.30pm. $8.00, no charge for children under 18

Celebrating Historic Gardens
Marryatville

Saturday 5 May 2012
(No bookings required)

The gardens will be open from 10am-4.30pm
Entry to each garden is $8.00, no charge for children under 18.

Join us in celebrating the history and heritage of two magnificent and notable historic properties in Marryatville.

Both now home to schools, they have retained their beautiful buildings and surrounding landscapes. Historians will be in the gardens to provide information about their history and development.

Eden Park
Eden Park was originally owned by the founder of Harris-Scarfe. The historic and elegant building is embraced by sweeping lawns, significant trees, original bronze fountain, and a shady creek-edged haven of palms, ferns and clivias.

The gardens are being restored by the Eden Park Garden Group. Members of History SA will give talks on the history of the house and gardens, and there will be music by the students.

Address: 1A The Crescent, Marryatville
Directions: UBD 119:G12

Loreto
A largely intact Victorian garden surrounds the impressive mansion at Loreto, with original features complemented by newer plantings and landscaping.

Hoop and Bunya Pines, palms and jacarandas shelter roses and perennials lining gravel paths, a terrace and fountain, a modern labyrinth created from tiles, and the remains of a substantial conservatory. Local historians will conduct tours of the mansion and talk about its gardens, and there will be music by the students.

Address: 316 Portrush Rd, Marryatville
Directions: UBD 119:F12. Coaches park in Talbot Grove.

Eden Park

Loreto