In and around Sydney
Northern NSW
Southern NSW
The ACT
Opening Details
An exciting range of inspirational gardens from the coast to the Highlands is opening in late summer and autumn 2010. Many gardens are focusing on gardening for living with sustainable and family friendly features, vegetable patches and outdoor entertaining spaces.
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13 & 14 February Kebun Sembunyi - 3 Culbara Place, Allambie Heights. A peaceful terraced garden with paths meandering past a wide variety of tropical species including bromeliads, cordylines, hoyas and palms surrounding Balinese statues and koi ponds. 20 & 21 February McCarthy garden - 13 Knox St, Clovelly. Artistic flair and a plantsman's touch are displayed in a small lush elevated coastal garden. Sub-tropical species spill over steps, walls and from pots in an informal courtyard. Ferns contrast with colourful strappy foliage plants. Entry $5. 27 & 28 February Waterfall Cottage - 90 Cabbage Tree Rd, Bayview. Featuring towering Australian rainforest and exotic species sheltering extensive winding paths and bridges. Sculpture and water features reflect owner Jeanne Villani’s artistic flair. Entry $7. Admission to all gardens is $6 unless otherwise noted. |
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Opening Details
The Northern NSW programme will recommence in March with some delightful autumn gardens.
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20 & 21 March Opening in conjunction with the Orange Garden and Outdoor Expo Timbertop - 957 Cargo Road, Nashdale, Orange. Autumn highlights are collections of maples and dogwoods in this lovely cool climate garden, successfully combining exotic and Australian plants and graciously framed by venerable eucalypts. Admission to all gardens is $6 unless otherwise noted. |
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Opening Details
A selection of summer delights across the Southern NSW region provide an opportunity to relax and inspire following the festive season.
20 & 21 February 6 & 7 March Brownyn's Garden and Rob's Patch - 16 Kennedy Crescent & 5 Sturt Place, Denhams Beach, Batemans Bay.
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Opening Details
Open Gardens enjoy summer in the ACT, with a stunning and inspiring selection of gardens to visit.
13 & 14 February Lawrence Garden - 1 Cussen St, Higgins. Sustainable garden of water scientist harnessing the interplay of natural rainfall, landscape and plants to address environmental concerns. Talks at 11am & 2pm.27 & 28 February Thissildo - 34 Scott St, Narrabundah.
Whimsical touches and an eye for detail combine in clever florist's garden including ponds and banks of succulents. Container-grown plants include aeomiums, kalanchoes, cotelydons, senecios and sedums. |
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Opening Details
For complete details of the gardens open this season, please refer to our Guide.
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