Australia's Open Garden Scheme

Tasmania 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 Special Events in Tasmania

Art in the Garden at Wychwood, Mole Creek. 3 & 4 December
Professional Perspectives on Garden Design, Mole Creek. 26 February
Gardening with Roses, New Norfolk. 4 March
Apple Tasting at Wychwood, Mole Creek. 1 April

Art in the Garden at Wychwood
Mole Creek

Saturday 3 & Sunday 4 December 2011
(No bookings required)

Set in the grounds of the beautiful Wychwood is an inspiring display of original artworks by leading Tasmanian artists.

Curated by Nancy Kowalski, unique sculptures in stone, metal and timber as well as inspirational basket-ware, textile and pottery exhibits will feature throughout the garden. And the artworks are for sale!

Wychwood is the exceptional garden of acclaimed designer/plantsman partners Peter Cooper and Karen Hall. Impressive design and spectacular plantings of rare shrubs, trees, species maples (many grown from seed), perennials, species roses and ornamental grasses. Heritage apple orchard, fruit trees and potager surrounded by decorative espaliered Cat's Head apples. Medieval-design grass labyrinth and distinctive garden sculptures.

Address: 80 Den Rd, Mole Creek
Directions: UBD Atlas 122:C3. From Deloraine take Mole Creek Rd (B12) to Mole Creek; travel 2 km W to Den Rd on right.
Open: 10am-4.30pm. $7.00, no charge for children under 18

Professional Perspectives on Garden Design
Mole Creek

Sunday 26 February 2012. 10am-4pm

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

Tickets $80.00 includes morning & afternoon tea.
Please see below for information regarding lunch options.

You can book online via our secure site here or phone (03) 6429 3175 during business hours.

Noted landscape designers Peter Cooper and Tim Barbour have distinctive, unique and dramatic styles when it comes to country gardens. Entertaining and knowledgeable presenters, they will join Scott and Deb Wilson at their magnificent property Old WesleyDale to present a full-day workshop discussing all design elements including concept, planning, plant selection and hard landscaping.

Scott is an expert in many aspects of traditional design including drystone walling, hedge-laying and sculpture: he will discuss the techniques and styles of these historic crafts as well as lead a tour of Old WesleyDale's stunning garden.

This will be followed by a visit to one of Peter Cooper's beautiful and inspiring Meander Valley gardens.

Lunch: You are welcome to BYO picnic lunch or you can pre-order a gourmet picnic lunch pack @ $15.00pp.

To order your picnic lunch for delivery to the event please contact Laurie Rose at Mole Creek Guesthouse & Cafe on (03) 6363 1399. Please note that bookings for lunch packs close on Saturday 18 February.

Gardening with Roses
New Norfolk

Sunday 4 March 2012. 10am-2.30pm

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

Tickets $50.00 includes morning tea.
Please note that lunch is not included; please BYO picnic lunch.

You can book online via our secure site here or phone (03) 6429 3175 during business hours.

Roses are synonymous with the garden at Rosedown, home of rosarian Brenda Triffitt.

Romantic in design and relaxed in style, the garden surrounds an 1840s riverside cottage set against towering eucalypts, and features hundreds of roses including heritage, David Austin and Alister Clark cultivars.

The workshop will discuss the history of roses, varieties (their form and requirements), selection, propagation, uses, pests and diseases.

Brenda will guide visitors through the garden that she and her husband have developed over decades: a testament to her love and knowledge of gardening with roses.

Apple Tasting at Wychwood
Mole Creek

Sunday 1 April 2012
(No bookings required)

Peter Cooper and Karen Hall, owners of the exceptional Wychwood garden, host their ever-popular biennial apple tasting.

Experts Nik Magnus and Steve Kingston will introduce visitors to a huge array of heritage apples and give advice on growing particular varieties, their attributes and uses. Information on pruning and espaliering fruit trees will also be available.

Wychwood is the exceptional garden situated on the banks of Mole Creek, the unique garden radiates its own magic in autumn with late flowering perennials, rare ornamental trees and abundant rosehips. There's also the heritage apple orchard, fruit trees and potager surrounded by decorative espaliered Cat's Head apples. Medieval-design grass labyrinth and distinctive garden sculptures.

Address: 80 Den Rd, Mole Creek
Directions: UBD Atlas 122:C3. From Deloraine take Mole Creek Rd (B12) to Mole Creek; travel 2 km W to Den Rd on right.
Open: 10am-4.30pm. $7.00, no charge for children under 18