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Festival of Country Gardens Prelude: Saturday 11 to Sunday 12 October Main Festival: Thursday 30 October to Sunday 2 November
23 South West Gardens Open Balingup Bridgetown Greenbushes Hester Kirup Manjimup Nannup Pemberton
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Welcome to the 16th Festival of Country Gardens to be held in Spring. We are rather pleased that this regional event is a prime example of Garden Tourism in action and the fact that we have been offering these lovely examples of South West gardens since 1999. We plan to continue opening gardens in the foreseeable future. The Festival with its program containing mud-maps and descriptions of gardens scattered across several towns of the inland South West is in effect creating a series of garden trails where you, the visitor, either from elsewhere or locally, can explore the countryside in your quest to track down the gardens. We try to help with balloons, signs and a wheelbarrow at the garden entrance to give clues to find these gardens and hope that you do not become too lost. The technology is improving and mobile coverage spreading so we include telephone numbers of the garden owners to contact if a few extra clues are needed to find your way. In many cases a cup of tea awaits and a seat on the veranda for the intrepid garden explorer. Enjoy the Festival!
Peta Townsing Chairman, Blackwood Country Gardens Inc. 10 September, 2014
Mini-Events of the Prelude: 12 gardens open for the weekend Friday 10 October (NB gardens not open today) Sundowner at the Cidery, 43 Gifford Rd, Bridgetown, 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm with music from “Late Horse” (Shane Thomas) – he is a very talented singer and songwriter of upbeat (but not loud!!) folk music. The Cidery makes and sells beer, cider and wine. Light meals available on Friday evening. Tel. 9761 2204.
Saturday 11 October At 8.15 am, for a Wildflower Walk, meet at Hillview Garden Centre, Hampton Street, Bridgetown. Travel in convoy to see orchids and other wildflowers at their peak in a selected woodland area near Bridgetown. Led by Jenny Dewing, 0428 828 746. Back by about 10 am. Wear sturdy shoes. $4. From 9 am to 5 pm Festival Centre will be open from today through to end of Main Festival at Hillview Garden Centre, Bridgetown, 9761 1672, for programmes, display map and more information about the gardens. Festival enquiries: 0427 426 160. “Gardens of Fire” Ceremony to mark book distribution and display. At 11 am, Bridgetown Public Library, 75 Steere St, 9761 2503, the Rotary Club of Bridgetown will formally present copies of the book, “Gardens of Fire”, by Robert Kenny (UWA Press) for the Library to distribute to 14 other libraries in the South West and Perth Hills. The book, at times harrowing yet hopeful, shows why it is worth learning about and taking action to try to avoid having your home destroyed by a bushfire. The display organized by Rotary and the Festival - shows practical ways to “retrofit” your house and garden to reduce effects of ember attack and lower risk of vegetation burning close to your house. Display continues to early November. All welcome with morning tea to follow. 2 Enquiries: Peta Townsing, 0427 426 160
Sunday 12 October At 9 am Guided Walk through the varied Australian Collection of the Golden Valley Tree Park at Balingup. Led by Dr Chrissy Sharp. Meet in the car park of the Australian Collection. At the south end of Balingup, from SW Highway, turn into Southampton Rd. Take left turn at fork into Old Padbury Rd, entrance is 200 m south of Information Bay. About 45 minutes. Wear sturdy shoes. Enquiries: 0427 426 160. $4. The cover picture is by Peta Townsing and is of the climbing rose, ‘Mme Grégoire Staechelin’, once flowering but with highly decorative hips. Warwick Smith took the garden image on page 7.
Don’t forget the Rotary Blackwood Marathon Relay Get a team together for Saturday 25 October www.mccays.com.au/theevent
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Mini-Events of the Main Festival: 19 gardens open each day. Thursday 30 October From 9 am to 5 pm the Festival Centre is open daily at Hillview Garden Centre, Bridgetown, for programmes, information about the gardens. Festival enq: 0427 426 160. At 10 am “Gardens of Fire” display continues at Bridgetown Library, 75 Steere St.
Friday 31 October From 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm, Sundowner at The Cidery, Gifford Road, Bridgetown with Adrian Williams: he and his musical friends create a Folk Club vibe, with the option for people to get up and do a song or two if they like. Bar open, light snacks on sale. Cidery enquiries: 9761 2204. At 7.30 pm “Floral Choral Concert” at Repertory Theatre, Bridgetown Jubilee Singers of Bridgetown are again pleased to present their annual “Floral Choral” concert. There will be guest artists and a special ANZAC tribute on the eve of the Albany commemorative ceremonies. Bring your singing voices and prepare for an evening of beautiful choral singing with a touch of nostalgia. Tickets $10 available at Gentle Era, 9761 1490, and at the door on the night.
Saturday 1 November At 9 am Guided Walk through the impressive World Collection of the Golden Valley Tree Park, Balingup. See the Old World sight of Horse Chestnuts in flower. Led by Dr Chrissy Sharp. Meet in the car park of World Collection. At south end of Balingup, from SW Highway, turn into Southampton Rd. Take left turn at fork into Old Padbury Rd and proceed 1.2 km to sign for World Collection. About 45 minutes. Wear sturdy shoes. Enquiries: 0427 426 160. $4. At 9 am - noon “Gardens of Fire” display continues at Bridgetown Library, 75 Steere St. Ideas for safer houses, gardens in fire-prone areas. Enq: Peta Townsing, 0427 426 160. 3
Sunday 2 November At 8.15 am meet at the Festival Centre for the Jarrah Forest Excursion. Travel by car pooling to the start, led by Jenny Dewing. The exact location will be determined by where the wildflowers are looking best at this later part of spring. About 2 hours. Cost: $4. Enquiries ring Jenny Dewing on 0428 828 746. At 9 am till 3 pm Bridgetown Garden Fair at Ford House (No. 14), Eedle Tce, southern end of town, on the banks of the Blackwood River. Fantastic homewares and gift store spills its contents over into the large riverside garden. Fair has 50+ stalls of plants and all things garden-related for sale. Food and refreshments will be available. Raffle of a barrow load of garden items in aid of Festival. For Fair $5 entry. Enq: 9761 1816.
Gardens open: All gardens are open from 10 am to 5 pm.
12 gardens in Prelude, 19 in Main Festival. Some gardens are in both parts of the Festival, but not all. Please check the descriptions and the maps which are colour coded. Garden open Prelude only Garden open Prelude & Main Garden open Main only The maps are arranged from north to south with the accompanying gardens, then gardens by ID.
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Balingup (see Blackwood Valley map over page) 30 - Montaza Park
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A garden in a valley with a stream running through Once a pioneering farm with productive soils on the valley floor. A steep hillside forms a backdrop with winding paths to the top that give sweeping views. Several old Blackbutts survive. There is a venerable Flooded Gum with Bamboo groves by the stream. Deciduous trees and shrubs predominate in the gardens near the house. Owners: Peta Townsing and John Pritchard, 0427 426 160. Address: 61 Grimwade Rd, Balingup. 1 Km N of Balingup bridge on South Western Highway turn E into Grimwade Rd, garden is 600 m along on the left. Additional information: Entry $4. Tea/coffee and extensive garden book sale on veranda, proceeds to “End Polio” campaign of Rotary. Accommodation at The Cottage. Tours of property showing developing firewise features will be given by Peta on request.
Nannup (see Blackwood Valley map over page) 45 - Holberry House
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A large, mature woodland garden There has been a transformation in the garden in the 14 years that we have been in residence. We are still blessed with the majestic river gums which form the canopy that protects these tranquil gardens. Deciduous trees dot the shaded lawns, which is broken by the meandering creek. A large pond, complete with waterfalls and ducks is now completely naturalised and features mass plantings of irises and water plants. The garden beds are now full with camellias, rhododendrons, hellebores, bulbs and perennials. Owners: Louise and Chris Stokes, 9756 1276. Address: 14 Grange Rd, Nannup Additional information: Entry $4. Devonshire teas, Picnics welcome. Plant sales. B&B accommodation. No dogs. Parking on Grange Rd. Holberry Sculpture Walk: We invite you to view the creative works of many accomplished South West artists at the Holberry Sculpture Walk, on show in the lower gardens until November 30th 2014. The Holberry Sculpture Walk is open daily during daylight hours. Entry is $4 pp at front gate, includes garden admission. All works for sale. Part proceeds assist community garden projects. “Compost Workshop”: Join this exciting hands on demonstration and learn how to make organic compost with added minerals and worm castings for your own backyard with Dr Christine King. Sat 1 Nov, 1pm. $15 p p. Bookings: 9756 1276
104 - Nyth-y-Dryw (Nest of the Wren)
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A semi-rural garden now well-established Large 8 acre garden, with intensive plantings of native, exotic and unusual plants. Interesting features include ponds, greenhouse, shade houses, large vegetable garden with raised sleeper and wicking beds and netted food forest of assorted fruiting bushes, trees. Experimental aquaponic units, friendly goose, two ducks, hens and Japanese quail complement the setup.
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A long-established garden, colourful at all times A well-kept formal garden with a variety of colourful garden beds and ponds. Features include palms, tree ferns, wide lawns and sitting areas in shady spots. Wisteria, azaleas and many annuals such as snapdragons give colour. A very peaceful setting. A garden to explore.
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Owners: Bob and Maggie Longmore, 9756 0308 Address: 15 Blackwood River Drv Nannup. 5km from town: turn left into Mowen Rd, left into Barrabup Rd, left onto Dean Rd, right into Blackwood River Drive. Look for the banner at the gate. Additional information: Entry $4. Firewise features, picnic spots, tea and coffee. Plants for sale, toilet, plenty of parking. Event: see over for Car Boot Sale details.
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Event supported by Nyth-y-Dryw (104): North Nannup Volunteer Bushfire Brigade Fundraiser Car Boot Sale: 10 am - 2 pm, Sun 2 Nov, at Loose Goose Chalets, Barrabup Rd, Nannup. Sausage Sizzle, Cake, Coffee and fun activities. Sellers $15 per bay, arrive 9 am, BYO tables and chair. Contact Julie on 9756 2242 or
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149 - Wombledoone at Nannup
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The Quirky Garden – Home to Olifant the Unreal Elephant and her friends Come visit our quirky gardens and meet our unreal animals – life size fibreglass Safari animals. Meander through 5 acres of landscaped garden rooms full of roses, proteas, natives and flowering exotics. Vineyard, small orchard and vegie patch.
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178 - Greenbushes Community Garden
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Growing community garden and education centre This thriving garden in the centre of town has waterwise wicking beds, a new frogscaped habitat garden and frog pond for the local fauna, native bee hotel, “bug-ingham palace”, fruit trees, compost bays, worm farm, murals inside the building, recycled garden art pieces and totem poles decorated by the local children. Owners: Greenbushes Ratepayers and Residents Association; Tracy Lansdell, 0400 976 434. Address: Blackwood Rd, Greenbushes, opposite the Exchange Hotel, just past intersection with Stanifer Rd. Additional Information: Entry Gold Coin donation. Cups of tea or coffee, and cake, gold coin donation. On Sunday 12 October: all-day composting making, watch or join in. Ample street parking.
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Owners: Friendly and eccentric hosts, Vicki and Peter Hansen, 9756 0165, 0417 974 345. Address: Lot 3 Dean Rd, Nannup. From Nannup town site travel north along Vasse Hwy, 2 kms, left into Mowen Rd, first left into Barrabup Rd and then left into Dean Rd. From Busselton turn right into Mowen Rd at 2km from Nannup sign. Look for the Elephant over the fence. Additional Information: Entry $4, supporting Parkinsons WA. Refreshments. Plenty of parking. Toilet.
Hester (map opposite) 176 - Chycarn
Prelude and Main Festival
A large and restful country garden open for the first time Maturing 5-acre garden with 100+ deciduous and flowering trees and shrubs including Silver Birch grove, Claret and Desert Ashes, Golden Robinias, Crab Apples, Camellias, Azaleas, Maples, Oaks, Hawthorns, Peppercorns and Plane trees, 30+ roses, conifer grove, citrus and stone fruit orchard, formal garden surrounding lawn area below house, vegie patch. Small dam and remnant bushland. All reached by meandering paths with rest areas. Owners: Stephen Dennis and Alan Stobie. Tel: 9761 4441 Address: 76 Connell Road, Hester. Chycarn is 9km north of Bridgetown. Turn off South Western Highway 5km north of town into Hester Road. Cross railway line and immediately turn left into Connell Road. Property is 760 metres along on right. Street parking only. Additional information: Entry $4. All proceeds to Bridgetown Hospital Auxiliary. Children’s water hazard. Toilet facilities.
Bridgetown (map opposite) 22 - Kandalee Gardens
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A garden of grand design Kandalee is a stunning, mature garden set over 10 acres on the banks of the Blackwood River. It has large beds of roses, shrubs, camellias, deciduous trees and a flowing landscaped creek line. Owners: Grey and Jeanie Egerton-Warburton, 9761 1792. Address: Lot 746 Maranup Ford Rd, West Bridgetown. Off Maranup Ford Rd, Greenbushes or from Brockman Hwy. Additional Information: Entry $6. Saturday 1st November at 4.30 pm a Sundowner will be held, exhibiting a landscape artist from Perth, Chris Ledger, and Eucalypt Homewares by Melanie Sharpham. All for purchase. Plants will also be for sale. Everyone welcome
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Bridgetown (Blackwood Valley map, see page 6) 179 - ‘Ringers Rest’
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A classic, friendly country garden Only 15 years old and started from scratch in the middle of a paddock there has been no “rest” at ‘Ringers Rest’. Our garden has a lot of sentiment and meaning as it has developed from a collection of cuttings, old fence posts, and bits and bobs from various friends and families gardens. You will see a very open plan, bright and flowery, friendly and welcoming garden. Including fruit trees, vegies and a menagerie of animals. Owners: Kris and Chris Utech, 9761 1116, 0407 193 231. Address: Lot 1094 Press Rd, Bridgetown. Travelling 6 - 7 kms south from Bridgetown on SW Hwy, turn left onto Press Rd, travel 1 km, take the sharp fork left. Go 50 m, take first right into garden. Additional information: Entry $4. Tea and coffee in the garden for a small fee. Toilet. Find the Festival of Country Gardens Page on Facebook and on Twitter @Festive_gardens. Festival Centre is open during the Festival for map, programs and individual garden leaflets at Hillview Garden Centre. 9761 1672. North side of Bridgetown. Mobiles with Telstra work in most of the Festival area, useful to call garden owners Festival enq: 0427 426 160
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28 - Melrose
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Compact and pretty cottage garden Small, six-year-old cottage garden on a quarter acre with approximately 110 roses and beds packed full of perennials, annuals, fruit trees and vegies. Our meandering garden is complemented by an orchid house. An interesting daisy collection is developing whilst the lawns are diminishing and the gardens are becoming larger. Owners: Robin and Anne Palmer, 9761 1450. Address: 3 Grey’s Hill Rd, Bridgetown. From Steere St, turn right into Gifford Rd becoming Grey’s Hill Rd. Additional information: Entry $4.
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A historic blue granite country manor house and garden Be inspired and delight the senses as you meander your way through this 1930’s garden, based on Edna Walling’s design. Stroll on the manicured lawns passing rhododendrons, topiary and rose garden beds or enjoy the dappling shade from established large trees of horse chestnuts, oak, magnolias and a majestic Lyndon tree by the fountain. In addition there is a vegie garden with a rural lookout and collections of fruit trees are incorporated throughout the grounds.
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Owner: Jenny Rotman, 9761 1816. Address: 14 - 56 Eedle Tce, Bridgetown. Head S along Hwy, just before Bridge, turn right into Eedle Tce. Additional information: Entry no charge except $5 on day of Fair. 9 am to 3 pm 12th Bridgetown Garden Fair on Sunday 2 November. Includes over 50 stalls with plants and all things garden-related for sale. Festival wheelbarrow raffle. Food and refreshments available. WAG Walters Emporium on-site has a vast array of homewares and giftware for sale. Accommodation. Toilets.
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An historic riverside house with extensive gardens Our garden is a rambling country garden on the edge of the Blackwood River with roses, camellias, lavenders, rosemary and many other cottage garden plants. It also has a large array of deciduous trees including blossom trees which will be at their best for the Prelude.
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Owners: Tracie and Michael, 9761 4999 Address: 41 Turner Road, Bridgetown. From Hampton Street, turn left onto Steere St. At the end of Steere St, turn right onto Giblett Road, at the “T” junction turn left onto Turner Road. Moyola Manor Guesthouse is the first driveway on the left. Additional information: Entry $5. Tea/coffee on verandah. Accommodation, plants for sale, parking, toilet.
55 - Windy Hollow Homestead
Prelude and Main Festival
Large heritage farmhouse garden circa 1918 Enter via our new blossoming driveway. The whimsy continues in our garden. Many areas to sit, rest and enjoy the birdlife, perfume and peace. Self seeding encouraged. Roses, wisteria and bulbs a feature. An everchanging garden; with the new and the old being honoured. Created and maintained by octogenerians - may be last time. Owners: Jim and Pam Taylor, 9761 2523. Address: Henderson Rd Bridgetown. 6 km east of town. From Kangaroo Gully Rd left into Campbell Rd, right into Henderson Rd. Property sign-posted left side of road. Parking as marked in Parkland Additional information: Entry $5. Accommodation, toilet. Kettle on boil at all times!
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Bridgetown (continued, refer map, page 8) 82 - Sunnyhurst
Prelude and Main Festival
An historic hilltop house and garden The Sunnyhurst garden is at its best in spring with an amazing array of colour provided by almost seven hundred roses and colourful tree fruits as well as many annual and perennial cottage plants. The garden has developed organically with space being made for yet another spontaneous purchase, the end result being a gloriously haphazard display. Owners: Mark and Laine Staniford, 0427 114 525. Address: Lot 16, Doust St, Bridgetown. From Hampton St, turn into Steere St, right into Gifford Rd, continue down Grey’s Hill Rd, left into Mattamattup St, right into Doust St. Additional information: Entry $5. Visitors are welcome to bring a picnic to the garden where they can accompany their meal with a bottle of lovely Sunnyhurst Wine.
102 - Bellavista-On-Blackwood
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1909 Federation stone house on the Blackwood River The classic architecture and riverfont location are complemented by remnants of the original formal garden, a new large edible garden and sculpture garden. Owners: Merle and Tony Davis, 9761 1363. Address: Lot 10 River Rd, Bridgetown. Go S from Bridgetown, cross Bridge, turn left at Tweed Rd, left into River Rd. Second driveway on left. Additional information: Entry $4. “Enhance your garden with Art”. Exhibition throughout the garden, the grand entry hall and the verandas of sculpture, art, textiles, crafted gourds and clothing with an emphasis on rustic, recycling and revamping. Coffee/Tea on verandah. No dogs. Water caution. Toilet.
138 - Stoney Bottom
Prelude and Main Festival
A country garden near the river and just three kms from town Our terraced gardens are made up of a diverse selection of plants, trees and shrubbery. There is something for everyone here; including raised vegetable beds, natives, flowering bulbs, fruit trees and cottage plants. We also have a bog garden, which we try to keep wet all year round. This garden is well established with paths and interesting plants to find. Owners: Elaine and Neil, 0422 050 287. Address: 17 Roe St (corner of Layman St), Bridgetown From Hampton St, turn into Steere St, cross the railway line, take the second turn right into Roe St. Go S along Roe St towards the River until the intersection with Layman St. Cross the intersection and it is the first driveway on the right on the SW corner. Additional information: Entry $4. Free tea and coffee are available.
173 - Honeyeaters’ Haven
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Town garden with sunny northern aspect Situated on a sloping acre block, this is an eclectic garden which has continued to evolve over the past 10 years. It includes natives, deciduous trees, fruit trees, small cottage gardens, roses, frog pond, vegetable garden, bocce court and a new succulent area – all connected by meandering paths to create a pleasant effect. Owners: Jillian Wilks and Fred Robinson, 9761 1735. Address: 30 Phillips St, Bridgetown. Corner of Phillips St and Sutton Close, in front of Telstra tower. Additional information: Entry $4. Fundraiser for Bali Kindergarten Teachers Mentoring Program. Plant 10 stall. Tea/coffee and homemade biscuits $2 a person. Relax on the shady veranda or on a seat in the garden.
175 - Rokewood
Prelude
A country cottage garden on a sunny hillside An attractive cottage garden with a north – facing aspect. The entrance is by a path lined with Heritage apple trees to enclosed “garden rooms”. A vegetable parterre and collection of citrus trees completes a country plot. Pleasant places to sit and enjoy the valley views. Owners: Lee and Richard Wittenoom, 9761 1531. Address: 30 Rokewood Heights, Bridgetown. From SW Hwy, turn into Steere Street, go to end and turn right into Giblett Rd, turn left into Turner Rd which becomes Kangaroo Gully Rd. Go past Mattamattup St, past Democrat Cl, and right into Rokewood Hts. Garden is 4th house on right. Additional information: Entry $4. Tea, coffee provided. Park on street lawn.
177 - Cotmore
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Historic garden with views down the valley to the town ‘Cotmore’, built in 1914 by William Wheatley, celebrates its 100th year this year. Plantings include old Pepper trees, Date palm, Mulberry, Walnut and fruit trees. Later additions of Lilac, Wisteria, Camellia, Prunus, Ornamental cherry and Silver Birch have been underplanted with Iceberg roses, lavenders, daisies, salvias, pentstemons, lambs ears and scented geraniums. Owners: Linda and Nick Maxfield, 9761 4848, 0427 933 368. Address: 61 Peninsula Rd, Bridgetown. Turn off SW Hwy into Penindula Rd. Continue past the Hospital and Show Grounds. Approx.1 km from turnoff, on the left’Cotmore’ is a red brick house with verandas. Additional information: Entry $4. High Tea fundraiser at Cotmore, 2pm on Sat.1 Nov for Tuka Orphanage, Bali, which relies solely on donations. All proceeds go to the Orphanage. Bookings essential. $25 each.
181 - ‘The Terraces’
Prelude and Main Festival
A garden on many levels with views The two-acre hillside garden is six years old and takes in views of the surrounding area. Olive trees along the driveway with a front lawn, roses, lavender hedge, crepe myrtles and wisteria. Many garden beds and rockeries to explore down the hill behind the house with a large selection of shrubs, native plants and fruit trees. Pathways and steps have been cut into the slope and meander around to view the garden and house from different angles. Owners: Margaret and Mike Gluck, 9761 4127. Address: 11 Maple View, Bridgetown. 6kms E of town, from Kangaroo Gully Road turn right into Bridgetown Gardens Estate. 3rd right off Robinia Way, bottom of the road Additional information: Entry $5. Coffee/tea and biscuits. Enjoy a shady sitting area under the old pine tree with irises and azaleas. Sturdy shoes are recommended.
Manjimup (see map, page 12) 20 - Hillview Gardens
Main Festival
Extensive country, cottage style garden with views to countryside Hilview is a large, rambling cottage garden with many garden rooms. Hundreds of roses, salvias and unusual trees and shrubs. Paths meander between ponds, arches filled with roses and sculptures. This is a true gardener’s garden. Owners: Carolyn Cabassi and Garry Giblett, 9772 4296, 0428 297 107. Address: 706 Perup Rd. Garden is on right going eastwards along Perup Rd, starts N side of Manjimup. Additional Information: Entry $5. Purchase from a wide range of unusual cottage plants while relaxing with a Devonshire tea or light lunch.
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180 - Splendid Valley Prelude and Main Festival A garden of roses and blossoms in Karri country You are welcome to come visit our garden, nestled against a backdrop of tall karri trees. Follow the gorgeous hedged roses up the drive and take a leisurely walk amongst the David Austin roses and old time perfumed favourite roses and wisteria. Take the path around the back to find a secret garden full of roses, flowering cherry blossom and iris. Check out the Macadamia nut trees and orchard, and watch the busy bees collecting honey for our bee hive. We also have chooks and chickens and two very friendly running ducks. d rs R Sea
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Owners: Carla Logan and Cindy Gibellini, 0429 471 268, 0488 052 944. Address: 165 Dingup Rd, Dingup. From main roundabout, S end of Manjimup, take Muirs Hwy, about 4 km along turn left into Dingup Rd, 1.6 km on left is garden behind another house, reached by side driveway. Additional information: Entry $5. Enjoy a cuppa and something tasty, gold coin donation, to fund research into Women’s Cancers. Quilt display, and quilt raffle to aid Women’s Cancer research..
Pemberton 166 - Lakeside Garden
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A large garden with an abundance of plants both native and exotic Combines ancient and new on 6 acres (with a backdrop of karri, marri and jarrah trees). This unique garden has a blend of rhododendrons and azaleas, many deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs including cymbidiums, bromeliads, as well as many natives and cottage garden plants. A winter bog has been transformed into plant lined flowing rocky streams which flow into the large lake. Owners: Sally and Charles Rothon, 9776 0993. Address: 188 Plackett Drv, Pemberton. 16km past Manjimup on SW Hwy, turn right on Vasse Hwy To travel 12km to Browns Rd on left. Approx 1km Manjimup past the Lavender and Berry Farm first road on Golf Links Rd left - Plackett Drive - 400m on the bend on the d s R Lavender & left (white Bali flags). From Pemberton, drive B rown Berry Farm y 2km along Vasse Hwy, turn right into S section wa 166 Pl gh i v a r of Browns Rd, then first right into W section of c k e tt D H se as Plackett Drive for 1.88km, we are on right. V Pemberton Additional information: Entry $6. Tea/coffee and homemade cake, biscuits available - $3. 12 Accommodation. Plants for sale. Toilet.
