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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 Special Events in Victoria
Wonderful Winter Gardens, June to August 2012
Cruden Farm, Langwarrin. 1 December 2013
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Wonderful Winter Gardens June to August 2013 (No bookings required) For the first time, we are presenting an enticing program of open gardens during the Victorian winter. There is plenty inspiration and enjoyment to be gained from visiting gardens during these chilly months, be it the revelation of a gardens structure, the impact of a splash of unexpected colour, or the highlights created by evergreen tone and texture. From Melbourne to the Mornington Peninsula, Mount Macedon to the Dandenongs - there are wonderful gardens that are sure to delight and inspire. More information You'll find further details for each garden here Saturday 15 & Sunday 16 June 2013 Rare and beautiful Australian plants create year-round interest and a carpet of spring colour in this elegant garden. Address: 7 Library Rd, Balnarring Beach Tugurium Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 June 2013 Stephen Ryan rarely opens his extraordinary garden in winter so this is a wonderful opportunity to see the bones of the garden with its textures, structural foliage, deciduous plant framework and winter blooms. Address: 8 Centenary Ave, Macedon Australian Emergency Management Institute Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 June 2013 Within the seven acres of garden on this fascinating site are meandering paths through fern tree gullies and around creeks and ponds. Address: 601 Mount Macedon Rd, Mount Macedon Gunyah Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 July 2013 Inspiring urban food garden of designer Karen Sutherland with more than 150 edible and useful plants in an ornamental setting. Talks on native herbs, bush foods & perennial vegetables at 11am, 1pm & 3pm each day. Address: 22 Lochinvar St, Pascoe Vale South Fernhill Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 July 2013 An English-style terraced garden of ornamental shrubs, trees, hedges and a choice collection of alpines and woodlanders. Address: 4 Anderson St, Kallista The Nook Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 July 2013 Romantic cottage-style garden beneath a framework of mature walnut trees. Camellias and azaleas shelter shade-loving hellebores, cyclamen, clivias and hoop petticoat daffodils. Featured on Gardening Australia in 2010. Address: 5 Tavistock Rd, Monbulk Gentiana Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 July 2013 A must for plant enthusiasts: the private garden of well-known plantsman Craig Wilson. Winter-flowering Ribes speciosum, camellias, hamamelis (witch hazel), Rhododendron 'Sir Robert Peel', daphnes and bulbs. Address: 138 Olinda-Monbulk Rd, Olinda Girraween Saturday 3 & Sunday 4 August 2013 Hundreds of grafted eremophilas, grevilleas and many rare and unusual Australian plants sweep down the hillside in close plantings. Address: 349 Diamond Creek Rd, Diamond Creek Henry garden Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 August 2013 Starting at the nature strip, this Australian native garden uses effective mass plantings to showcase texture, colour and seasonal flowers. Gardens for Wildlife accreditation. Address: 3 Eugenia Crt, Boronia. Red Gums Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 August 2013 Designed by Sam Cox this beautiful Australian plant garden features extensive rock work, large naturalistic water features and grassed areas complementing a wonderful variety of species. Address: 30 Drakes Rd, Drysdale Attila Kapitany's garden Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 August 2013 Extraordinary range of architectural agaves, aloes and yuccas amid colourful ground-covering succulents, all skilfully orchestrated by a succulents expert and author. Address: 1 The Lough Crt, Narre Warren North |
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Cruden Farm Langwarrin Sunday 1 December 2013 (No bookings required) We invite you to join us to celebrate the late Dame Elisabeth Murdoch's wonderful support of gardens and gardening at a special opening of her beloved Cruden Farm. Dame Elisabeth came to Cruden Farm as a young bride more than 80 years ago. Her legacy remains with her garden design including the renowned herbaceous borders, the famous avenue of lemon-scented gums, the picking garden, shrub walks and tree-shaded lawns, all skillfully blended with the surrounding countryside. The One Voice choir will perform, there will be specialist talks and walks, and refreshments will be available throughout the day. Address: Entry is from Cranhaven Rd, Langwarrin. Directions: Melway 103:G5 Open: 10am-4.30pm. $12 adults, no charge children under 18. No bookings required for this event. Information: Refreshments will be available, or you are welcome to bring a picnic. Please note that dogs are not permitted. Important information for bus groups & bus companies: Please note that buses of more than 25 seats MUST pre-book. There is NO access for buses unless they have pre-booked as buses are required to use a seperate entrance. Bus bookings must be finalised prior to Friday 22 Nov. A 10% discount for bus groups is available. To ensure access for your bus contact: events@opengarden.org.au or phone 0458 700 079 during business hours. |
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