Open Gardens og the Southern Grampians
Imogens Garden
Hosts Imogen & Chris Dinges - 157 Sharrocks Rd Cavendish Ph 03 5574 1245
Upon arrival enjoy roaming around the many different areas in this creative 2 acre garden.
Developed totally over the last 10 years, a huge range of bearded iris, bulbs, perennials and many artistic displays of statues throughout for you to discover and enjoy.
Meander through each area discovering many and varied statues, arches, fountains and metal wildlife, making this a most inspirational and stimulating experience.
Wakefield Park
Hosts Marlene & Gary Wake - 271 Bulart Bridge Rd Cavendish Ph 03 5574 1254
A very atmosperheric 2.5 acre garden set amongst mature english trees, where hunhreds of roses are woven into a rich tapestry of shrubs, ground covers, conifers and hedges.
Open vista across green lawns lead into secret nooks to surprise and delight you in this romantic garden. Formal garden enclosures, water features, unique red gum arbours and a folly are to be discovered, whilst a wisteria colonmade and siver birch walk make an imposing backdrp. Seats and benches are placed at vantage points for you to enjoy the tranquil atmoshere and birdlife. C crabapple tunnel creates its own magic.
Aranbark
Hosts Lynette & Richard Purvis - 433 Montanna Rd Cavendish Ph 03 5574 2258
Aranbark is a semi-formal english style garden set in the pictureque undulating red-gum farming country north of Cavendish.
The garden features include long wide garden borders brimming with roses, shrubs and perennials. The beds are edged with a variety of hedging plants including box, hebes, catmint, lavender and lambs ears. A meandering birch and maple walk underplanted with a mass of bulbs, is a recent and delightful addition.
A majestic old pin-oak and hugh golden elm provide welcome shade to sit under. Enjoy this family friendly garden with space, colour and beauty to be enjoyed by all.
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