Northern Territory

The Northern Territory's 2010 season is now underway and the NT brochure listing all our Open Gardens is available from the Darwin ABC foyer, local libraries, nurseries and at Open Garden. Gorgeous gardens large and small will open to inspire, educate and just enjoy in Darwin, Palmerston, the Litchfield Shire and Alice Springs. Below are details of our next Open Gardens.

19 & 20 June

Phoenix - 14 Giles Street, Fannie Bay. A brand new garden rises from the remnants of an earlier one after the removal of the old dwelling and construction of a new home. Good planning and thoughtful design with a focus on colour and texture result in a wonderful modern tropical garden. Hibiscus, acalypha, bougainvillea, allamanda, euphorbia and ground orchids contrast with the architectural forms of yukkas, agaves and bromeliads.

3 & 4 July

Two Beautiful Bayview Gardens: An Asian Indulgence - 5 Bayview Boulevarde & Small and Fragrant - 1/16 Stoddart Drive. Two gardens in the harbourside marina suburb of Bayview show there's no limit to gardening pleasure and creativity in smaller spaces. An Asian Indulgence has strong Japanese influences complete with dry stone creek, traditionally placed rocks, bamboos and bonsai. Small and Fragrant features tropical orchids, bromeliads, unusual palms and fragrant flowering shrubs. A public park linking the two gardens overlooks the water and will be the location for refreshments and plant sales. A children's play gym in the park will help keep smaller garden visitors safely amused. Admission: $5 per garden or $8 for both.

31 July & 1 August

Hullaballoo - 9 Alstonia Street, Nightcliff. Thriving tropical suburban retreat with ginger, orchids, ferns, cycads, orchids, bromeliads, hibiscus - and much more. Secluded patios are perfect places to relax and feel part of this delightful small garden. Frangipanis and massed spider lilies ensure the front footpath looks its best and pots, pavers and mosaics add extra interest.

All gardens are open from 10am to 4.30pm, and admission is $6.00 (free under 18) unless otherwise noted.

 

 

 

Phoenix

An Asian Indulgence



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Regularly Open NT gardens

George Brown Botanic Gardens, 2 km from Darwin. 42 ha. Open daily

Darwin Water Gardens, Freshwater Road, Jingili. 33 ha of landscaped grounds. Open daily

Casuarina Campus, NT University, Ellengowan Drive, Casuarina. Landscaped gardens and courtyards. Open daily 8am-5pm

Government House Open Days, Darwin CBD - Fri 27 & Sat 28 August 2010 (check times)

Alice Springs Desert Park, Larapinta Drive. Open daily 7.30am-6pm

Olive Pink Botanic Gardens,Tuncks Rd, Alice Springs. 16ha of arid zone botanic gardens. Open daily
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