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Visit our unique and interesting gardens. Delight in the floral display and beautiful scenery.
Open Gardens 2008 *** 'Please note - The Rectory garden will be open on Saturday 13th September and not on the date advertised on the printed program. Devonshire teas will be available on 13th September. 1. BLEAK HOUSE GARDENS, 166 Degraves Mill Drive, Malmsbury (take Malmsbury turnoff) Maarten Reinalda The rose garden first created in early 1980’s by rosarian and author Susan Irvine, opening for the first time to the Festival. Maarten Reinalda has transformed and extended the garden to its present 15 acres which includes a lovely formal area, several ponds, 5 various groves, a newly completed secret garden and 300 metre Crab apple walk through the orchard to the lower dam. 800 plantings of trees and roses have been added over the past few years. Seating throughout the gardens makes for a relaxed and enjoyable visit. Family picnics are welcome and both morning and afternoon tea will be available. Wood fired pizzas will delight on both weekends. Open daily 10am-4pm Buses welcome. No pets Entry $5.00 – a donation to Malmsbury Primary School Phone 54232970 mobile 0437 670 152
2. BRINGALBIT, 512 Sidonia Road, Sidonia via Kyneton Susan Fox The historic property of Bringalbit is a farm and country retreat. The 1870’s granite homestead is surrounded by 10 acres of parkland and gardens which have been developed over the past 130 years. The ornamental lake was made in the late 1890’s when many exotic trees were planted. Recent plantings include perennial and shrub borders, roses, succulents, quince and crab-apple walks. The sweeping lawns and stone walls are of a scale that complement the open landscape of the farmland. Paintings, Drawings, Cards by Susan Fox available for sale. Open Daily: 10am-5pm. Coaches welcome Morning and afternoon tea available. Entry: $4.00, 50% to SES Phone: 54237223 Web: www.bringalbit.com.au 3. CORINELLA, Kyneton-Metcalfe Rd. Kyneton Corinella was first farmed in the 1870's. The present house was relocated to the site early last century and trees were planted. The Rollinson family purchased the farm in the 1920's and Norma and Hal Rollinson made the garden in the 40's and 50's. It was a spring garden with many bulbs and hellebores. There is no lawn but many gravel paths wind around fruit trees, shrubs and roses. It was always open for the Daffodil Festival. The garden was untended during the 90's and is currently being restored. The bulbs have multiplied and there should be a good display this year. Morning, afternoon tea and refreshments available. Pot plant sales. Open: Every Day 10.00 am‑4.30 pm Entry $4.00 50% to Charity Phone: 5423 2474 Web: www.corinella.net
4. GLEN-OLNEY, 23 Epping Street, Kyneton Ken & Joy Robbins A 20 year old English-style garden on a gentle hillside. This town garden has grown into a picturesque blend of mature trees, shrubs, daffodils and ground cover. Open 13th and 14th September 10am-5pm. Buses by appointment Entry: $4.00 proceeds to Juvenile Diabetes Foundation Phone: 5422 1142 mobile: 0419 569 404
5. GLENMOR, 1234 Trentham Road, Tylden Maureen & Glenn Jacobs A 2 acre garden with Spring bulbs, sculptures by local artists, winding hedges and dry stone walls. A knot garden planted in tulips leads through a grove of birches to a dry tolerant parterre garden and a Rose arbour with views to Mt. Macedon. Open: 13th and 14th September, 10 am-5pm Buses by appointment Entry: $3.00 proceeds to Friends of Kyneton Botanical Gardens Phone: 5424 8476
6. LAURIMAR GLEN, 213 Northumberland Road, Pipers Creek Janet Mitchell & Eric Scoble A Daffodil bordered driveway leads to a Lilydale Rock Residence, set on 3 acres of garden. A collection of old farming machinery, the original bluestone fences and old homestead kitchen (museum), dolls house, plus 400 varieties of daffodils add interest. Help feed the Llamas, Deer and Elk or relax with a cuppa. No pets please. Potted bulbs for sale. Open: 10am-4pm During Festival and until end of September Buses welcome Entry: $4.00 – 50% to Stroke-kidz (to 14th Sept) 50% to Parkinsons Disease Research (15th to 30th Sept) Phone: 54226454
7. ROSEBERY HILL, Pipers Creek - Pastoria Road, Pipers Creek Barry & Ruth Murphy ‘Rosebery Hill’ has a long driveway lined with daffodils & white blossomed lucerne trees, and a 250 metre daffodil walk with hundreds of blooms in a wide range of colours. Approximately 8 acres are devoted to rare and unusual trees and shrubs – mostly planted in the last 25 years. There is a framework of much older conifers and oaks. Of particular interest are the 80 year old cork oak, and a topiary section of self sown cypress. The garden is rambling and undulating and paths are not made – solid footwear is recommended. Buses welcome. Open: Daily 9am - 5pm Entry: $2.00 Proceeds to the Kyneton Daffodil & Arts Festival Phone: 54235253
8. SPRING HILL NURSERY, Cnr Trentham & Springhill Roads, Tylden An extensive award winning nursery and garden full of plants displayed in various settings designed to simply inspire, guide and enjoy. The nursery also features fine turned timber pots giftware and displays of old collectables. Bookings essential for café, groups 10-16 required. Open: 9am-5pm 7 days Phone: 54248315
9. ST HELIER, 55 Burton Avenue, Kyneton
Suzanne Ereaut A young and developing garden on 1½ acres. Manchurian pears line the drive leading to a gravel garden of mixed plantings backed by 6 Mop Top Maples. A vegetable garden and glasshouse lead to a gated Crab Apple walk and mixed border of shrubs and roses. There is also a conifer garden, winter garden and a variety of trees throughout. Enter by the drive immediately after Flynns Lane with parking available on the property before the start of the driveway. Open: 6th, 7th and 13th 14th Sept. 10am-4pm or by appointment Entry $4.00 all proceeds to Kyneton Hospital Phone: 54221649
10. THE RECTORY, Cnr Piper & Ebden Streets, Kyneton Elegant garden rooms framed by pittosporum & cypress hedges surround, significant 1850’s bluestone house, intricate box parterre, soft plants of spring bulbs, roses & hellebores. Crab apple walk. Pleached Manchurian pears, walnut trees, sunken reflecting pond. Designed by Paul Bangay. Open: Saturday 13th Sept. 10am – 4pm. Buses by appointment. Entry: $5.00. Phone: 5422 6738 mobile 0428 312 798
11. WOORABINDA, 201 Shepherds Hill Road, Lauriston Rob and Jan Hovelt Situated 10kms west of Kyneton, the Chinese Elm driveway to Woorabinda is under planted with daffodils and leads to a large country garden spread over nearly two acres. It features a crab apple walk and various rose and perennial gardens, with daffodils spread throughout. Within the woodland area at the rear of the house is a meandering stream leading in a large pond. There is also a protea plantation.Plants are available for sale. Morning or afternoon tea by pre arrangement. Open: weekdays 10am - 4pm, weekends 10am - 5pm. Buses welcome. Entry: $3.00 Phone: 54239146 Fax: 54239301
12. GOLDEN MILE OF DAFFODILS Burton Avenue (Old Calder Highway)
13. KYNETON BOTANICAL GARDENS Mollison Street, Kyneton Visit any time during the Festival with special Walk and Talk guided tours Saturdays 6th and 13th September and Sun 7th September 2pm and Sunday 14th September 11am.
14. MALMSBURY BOTANIC GARDENS Calder Highway, Malmsbury BUS TOURS TO OPEN GARDENS Cost $25 for each tour. Bookings essential Phone Marg on 5422 2282 by 4th Sept
On Tuesday 9th Sept, bus visits 4 gardens: Tour departs Mechanics Institute 9.35am, Kyneton Railway Station 9.40am, returning at approximately 3pm. Glenmor, Kyneton-Tylden Road, Tylden Spring Hill Nursery, Tylden – lunch available please advise if required Glen Olney, 23 Epping Street, Kyneton Laurimar Glen, Northumberland Road, Pipers Creek
On Thursday 11th Sept, bus visits 4 gardens: Tour departs Kyneton Railway Station 9.40am, Mechanics Institute 9.45am, returning at approximately 3pm. Bleak House Gardens, 166 Degraves Mill Drive, Malmsbury St Helier, 55 Burton Avenue, Kyneton – lunch stop in Kyneton afterwards Corinella, Metcalfe Road, Kyneton The Rectory, Cnr Ebden & Piper Streets, Kyneton Time permitting, drive by of winning home gardens Proudly sponsored by Organ’s Bus Service Pty Ltd
Home Gardens Competition – Look for the prize winning gardens in Kyneton township– Winners will be marked by signs courtesy Biggin & Scott – Kyneton Visitor Information Centre, Bourke Street will have details of the winning gardens. |
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