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Festival of Country Gardens 2015

Balingup Bridgetown Donnybrook Manjimup Nannup Pemberton

Prelude: Saturday 10 to Sunday 11 October

Main Festival: Thursday 5 to Sunday 8 November

24 South West Gardens Open

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Welcome to the Festival of Country Gardens for Spring 2015. As I write this in the last few days of the official Winter, gardeners already know that Spring is here. Of course, so do the birds and other creatures with the male wren in his brilliant blue plumage, the Guinea Fowls pairing off and sneaking into the bushes, a mother duck appearing on the banks of a stream with five fluffy ducklings in tow and a possum with a youngster on her back waiting in the fork of a Chinese Elm for the evening apple core from this writer. Bees are foraging in the almond blossom, that harbinger of spring, and, thank goodness, the days are lengthening.Here the seasons are clearly defined with a cold winter, often with frost in low lying val-leys, then a distinct change occurs and there is blossom in the orchards, bulbs of all sorts flower profusely, followed by wisteria, apple blossom, early roses and many more. As it warms and the weather becomes less blustery we stage our Festival to show our gardens in both mid-Spring, the Prelude, and then later in Spring, the Main Festival of early November, when the roses are near their peak and the perennials exuberant. We aim to place our gardens in context by exploring some of the local countryside, thus we offer walks to see wildflowers in Jarrah forest near Bridgetown and we’ll be having two splendid guided walks through the notable Balingup Golden Valley Tree Park. A special event is occurring this year, the Blooming Wild Festival, which complements our Festival. All this and more is described in our Mini-events sections following.We look forward to meeting you in our gardens soon,

Peta TownsingChairman, Blackwood Country Gardens Inc.29 August 2015

Mini-Events of the Prelude: 16 gardens open for the weekendFriday 9 October (gardens open on Saturday and Sunday)From 9 am to 5 pm Festival Centre will be open from today through to end of Main Festival at Hillview Garden Centre, Hampton St, Bridgetown on north end of town, 9761 1672, for programs, display map and more information about the gardens. Festival enquiries: 0427 426 160

From 10 am every day Minigolf at the Pemberton Discovery Centre, 12 Brockman St, Pemberton. Enter through the Discovery Centre. 9 holes complete with native flowering plants suitable for all ages and abilities. Tea/coffee, BBQ facilities, toilets. Enquiries: Toni Dearle, 9776 0484. Entry $3.

Sundowner at the Cidery, 43 Gifford Rd, Bridgetown, 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm with live music. The Cidery makes and sells beer, cider and wine. Light meals available on Friday evening. Tel. 9761 2204.

Saturday 10 October (gardens open today and Sunday)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. Cost $5.

From 10 am till 5 pm today and Sunday, Floral Finds at Ford House (14), Eedle Terrace, Bridgetown, 20% off anything with a flower on it. Enquiries: Jenny Rotman, 9761 1816.

At 7 pm, Dinner in the Famous Barn at Ford House (14). Three-course meal with shopping between courses, for anything with a floral decoration, 20% off. BYO. Enquiries, Jenny Rotman, 9761 1816. Places limited, bookings essential. Cost $75 pp.

Sunday 11 October (gardens open today)At 8.30 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 Jarrah forest near Bridgetown, parts of which have had prescribed burns recently. Led by a nature conservation officer from the Department of Parks and Wildlife. Back a little after 10 am. Wear sturdy shoes. Enquiries: 0427 426 160. Cost $5.

Don’t forget the Rotary Blackwood Marathon RelayGet a team together for Saturday 31 Octoberwww.mccays.com.au/theevent9761 2214

Mini-Events of the Main Festival: 23 gardens open each day.Thursday 5 November (gardens open today and for the next three days)From 9 am to 5 pm the Festival Centre is open daily at Hillview Garden Centre, Bridgetown, for programs, information about the gardens. Festival enq: 0427 426 160.

From 10 am every day Minigolf at the Pemberton Discovery Centre, 12 Brockman St, Pemberton. Enter through the Discovery Centre. Enq: Toni Dearle, 9776 0484. Entry $3.

Friday 6 NovemberFrom 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm, Sundowner at The Cidery, 43 Gifford Road, Bridgetown with live music. An attractive garden setting with masses of climbing roses. The Cidery makes and sells beer, cider and wine. Light meals available on Friday evening. Tel. 9761 2204.

Saturday 7 NovemberAt 8.30 am meet at the Festival Centre for a Wildflower Walk in a Jarrah forest. 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. Wear sturdy shoes. About 2 hours. Cost: $5. Enquiries ring Jenny Dewing on 0428 828 746.

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Sunday 8 NovemberAt 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 an hour. Wear sturdy shoes. Enquiries: 0427 426 160. Cost: $5.

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. For Fair $5 entry. Enquiries: 9761 1816.

Mini-Events of the Main Festival (Cont.).

Gardens open: All gardens are open from 10 am to 5 pm. 16 gardens in Prelude, 23 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 & MainGarden open Main only

The maps are arranged from north to south with the accompanying gardens, then gardens sorted by town then garden ID (number).

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 countrygardens-australia.com

Look for the decorative wheelbarrow at the entrance to each of the gardens! Pink and green balloons with Garden

Open signs help mark the way.

Gardens openDonnybrook186 - Woodfield Prelude and Main FestivalSpring in The BushJarrah and Marri trees entice Red-tailed Black Cockatoos. Understorey, including many tall Grass Trees and mature Grevilleas, support a diverse bird community.Kangaroo Paws look their best, and Native Orchids bloom amongst grasses and small shrubs.Rocks are a major design feature in the garden.Owners: Jack and Rae Stannard, 9731 0169.Address: 6 Wattle Court, Donnybrook. From SW Hwy, turn into Reserve St (Fun Park), left along Collins, right into Bentley. Continue along Bentley St, leftish along Morgan Rd, left into Tallowwood Dr, left into Wattle Court. Woodfield is on the left.Additional information: Entry $4. Tea/coffee available. Please take care when walking: uneven surfaces.

Balingup (see Blackwood Valley map over page)

64 - Balingup Lavender Farm Prelude and Main FestivalFormal country garden with lavender fieldsA medium size country property with parterre garden, lavender, spring bulbs, perennials, roses, cottage plants, flowering deciduous shrubs and trees with a backdrop of valley views.Ponds, water features, greenwood willow bridge, screens and arches with views to a laven-der background.Owners: Richard and Pauline Wait, 9764 1436.Address: 157, Balingup Nannup Road, Balingup, about 2 km west of town on Tourist Route 251. Additional information: Entry $2 donated to the RFDS. Enjoy tea, coffee, lavender biscuits, lavender ice-cream while admiring the abundant bird life in peaceful surroundings all viewed from the gift shop and gallery verandah. www.lavenderbalingup.com.au

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Front cover: Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) in full flower. Picture taken in a private arboretum in Bridgetown by editor, Peta Townsing. Back cover: a Festival garden in Bridgetown with cottage garden favourites of poppies and daisies by Festival supporter, Warwick Smith. Published for Blackwood Country Gardens Inc., PO Box 293, Bridgetown, WA 6255.

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Nannup45 - Holberry House Prelude and Main FestivalA large, mature woodland gardenThere 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 are 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, NannupAdditional information: Entry $4. 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 2015. 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.

Nannup (continued)165 - Gullyfoot Gardens Prelude and Main FestivalA classic country garden in a dramatic landscapeBelow the spectacularly steep hillside and (sometimes) Beyonderup Falls these lovely gardens, both formal and wild and representing both hemispheres, continue to grow. There’s a wonderful variety of trees to wander among, from a European beech to a Kaffir Plum and increasing native plants. The birds are a delight.Owners: Jenny and Brian de Garis, 9756 2085.Address: Gullyfoot Rise, Lot 11 Balingup Nannup Rd, Beyonderup, Nannup. Gullyfoot is off the Balingup-Nannup Rd 25 minutes drive from Balingup, 15 from Nannup opposite Beyonderup Falls Adult Retreat.Additional Information: Entry $5 for Doctors without Borders & World Vision. Refreshments on verandah with birds (proceeds to Cambodium village project) or BYO picnic for gardens. Plants for sale. Toilet accessible.At 1.30 pm to 3.30 pm on both Saturdays of the Prelude and Main, guitar and mandolin recital.

Bridgetown (Map over page)

14 - Ford House Prelude and Main FestivalAn historic riverside house with extensive gardensOur 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.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 13th Bridgetown Garden Fair on Sunday 8 November. Includes over 50 stalls with plants and all things garden-related for sale. Food and refreshments available. WAG Walters Emporium on-site has a vast array of homewares and giftware for sale. Accommodation. Toilets.

28 - Melrose Prelude and Main FestivalCompact and pretty cottage gardenSmall, seven-year-old cottage garden on a quarter acre with approximately 130 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, the gardens are becoming larger and a small pond has appeared.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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Bridgetown (continued)82 - Sunnyhurst Prelude and Main FestivalAn historic hilltop house and gardenThe 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, 9761 4525.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 Mat-tamattup St, right into Doust St.Additional information: Entry $5. Visitors are wel-come to bring a picnic to the garden where they can accompany their meal with a bottle of lovely Sunnyhurst Wine.

129 - Cottonwood Main FestivalA long established garden with considerable plantings over the last decadeThe original garden was established in the 1930s. We, the current owners, took over the property in January 2001. We pulled down a lot of dead trees and rivergums and put in a lake. It has progressed to two lakes and the trees have grown with underplantings changing as they get shaded. There are sizable garden beds, different types of stonework with fish ponds and a waterfall. Many deciduous trees including Claret Ash, Chinese Pistachio, etc. Cottonwood has a boundary of cottonwoods. You can walk around the dam and there is a flying fox if you feel adventurous.Owners: Tony and Sharon Arnold, 9761 1481.Address: Lot 7252, Walter Rd. From Hwy, head along Nelson St, left at Bussell St, right into Walter Rd.Additional information: Entry $4. Welcome to bring a picnic. Wear good walking shoes. Parking on street. Water Caution. Toilet.

138 - Stoney Bottom Prelude and Main FestivalA country garden near the river and just three kms from townOur 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, including an impressive clump of Acanthus mollis, “Bear’s breeches”.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 intersec-tion 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.

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Bridgetown (continued)167 - Mattamattup Prelude and Main FestivalA new life“Mattamattup Farm” once a commercial orchard now transformed into a garden of over 400 roses, day lilies, irises, natives, cottage plants ....... with climbing roses rambling amongst old farm machinery and recycled bed heads. Rock walls, garden beds and paths have been created from local granite rock. A well-established cork oak forms part of the garden creating shade for ferns and bird life. Resurrected post and rail fencing of by-gone days is a feature. Newly planted deciduous trees surrounded by garden art sculpture.Owners: Dennis and Cheryl Wilson, 0427 617 524.Address: 257 Campbell’s Rd, Kangaroo Gully. 5 km E of town. From Kangaroo Gully Rd left into Campbell’s. Additional information: Entry $5. Tea, coffee and biscuits available. “Old Fruit Packing Shed” full of treasures to be enjoyed. Garden Art Sculpture for sale. Part proceeds to charity. Toilet.

173 - Honeyeaters’ Haven Main FestivalTown garden with sunny northern aspectThis one-acre property in Bridgetown has been terraced and a series of winding paths used to create different areas of interest. A special feature is the frog pond but there is also a vegetable garden, Mediterranean area, small orchard, deciduous trees, natives, succulents, cottage gardens and roses. Sit and relax in the many shady areas or perhaps share the view and a game of bocci with a friend. A work in progress but with much to see.Owners: Jillian Wilks and Fred Robinson, 9761 1735Address: 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 stall. Tea/percolated coffee and homemade slices $5 a person. Relax on the shady veranda or on a seat in the garden.

174 - Tawny Heights Main FestivalThe boundaries keep moving.Our outdoor rooms are a blend of mature, recycled and new, view our lovingly tendered Roses, Salvias, Wisterias, self sown Aquilegias, Foxgloves and more. We keep adding to our clematis collection, Our garden is created for relaxing, enjoy our quirky pieces of inter-est. Almost anything that grows happily is welcome in our garden.Owners: Tom and Margaret Wright, 9761 4047, 0438907479Address 102 Roe St, Bridgetown. Half a km from centre of town. Turn into Steere Street from Hampton St. Turn second right into Roe Street, garden is on left just past the Uniting Church. A second entrance is avail-able for vehicles with ACROD stickers please phone and we will open the temporary fence.Additional information: Entry $4. Tea, coffee and homemade cake/ biscuits available on verandah. Toilet.

175 – Rokewood Prelude and Main FestivalA peaceful, tranquil gardenAn 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.

Gardens openCentral to the garden is the weeping peach, Prunus persica ‘Splendid’, with deep pink blossoms. Winter bulbs of bluebells, iris and hellebore plants will still have some blooms. Camellias and azaleas have had their winter display making way for the spring roses.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, and turn left into Turner Rd which becomes Kangaroo Gully Rd. Go past Mattamat-tup St, past Democrat Cl, and right into Rokewood Hts. Garden is 4th house on right. Additional information: Entry $4. Tea, coffee, home baked biscuits provided. Park on street lawn.

181 - The Terraces Main FestivalA garden on many levels with views‘The Terraces’ is a two-acre hillside landscaped garden with fabulous valley views. The entrance features grevilleas, bottlebrushes and wattles. An olive-lined driveway leads to a lawn with lavender hedges, crepe myrtles, wisteria and roses. Paths meander down the hill past different areas planted with numerous varieties of plants including geraniums, grasses, succulents, buddleias, camellias, azaleas, roses, climbers, flowering trees and fruit trees. Owners: Margaret and Mike Gluck, 9761 4127.Address: 11 Maple View, Bridgetown Gardens Estate. 6 kms east of town. From Hampton Street, turn left onto Steere Street. At the end turn right onto Giblett Road and then 1st left onto Turner Road. Follow this road for a few kms. The name changes to Kangaroo Gully Road. Turn right onto Bridgetown Gardens Estate. Continue along Robinia Way; Maple View is the 3rd right and the house is at the bottom.Additional information: Entry $5. Coffee and cake are available at $2 per person. Sit and relax on the patio and enjoy the view. Sturdy shoes are recommended.

182 - Hakuna Matata Prelude and Main FestivalA country house garden with succulents, roses and lots of birdsOur garden is a mixture of succulents, cacti, orchids, bromeliads and roses ..... an area of over one acre. Additionally an aviary houses small birds: canaries, finches, parrots and quail; plus free-ranging chickens, ducks, turkeys and guinea fowl which all complement the environmentally-friendly setting.Owners: Tony and Heather Domoney, 9761 4816.Address: 12 Moulton St, Bridgetown. 2.5 km from town. From Hampton St, turn into Nelson St then two kms up, right into Moulton St. 500 m up, garden is at end on right, past intersection with McLarty St.Additional information: Entry $4. Plants for sale - many hundreds available of the above. Devonshire Teas and coffee and cakes supplied by Bridgetown Scouts, $4.

183 - Lostwithiel Main FestivalA splendid setting overlooking the Blackwood RiverThe garden began to evolve 14 years ago on a sloping site overlooking the Blackwood River, around black granite outcrops. It includes terracing, extensive paths and rock walls, deciduous, fruit and olive trees, natives, raised vegetable beds and a Japanese-style garden.Owners: Michael and Anne Boud, 0419 957 822.Address: 100 Reverend’s Ramble, Bridgetown. 3 km from the bridge, on the Brockman Hwy/Nannup Rd, turn right at Ecclesiastic Close, then left at Reverend’s Ramble, and follow the gravel road (through the “No Through Road” sign) down to the Blackwood River.Additional information: Entry $4. Plants for sale. Tea and coffee available.

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Bridgetown (continued)187 - A Quilter’s Garden Main FestivalRoses and flowersA mass of old-style roses share the space with flowers, shrubs and deciduous trees surrounding the lawns that provide a rest for the eyes. There are no arguments with plants that won’t grow here, we simply let them go and choose those that do well instead. Different garden areas flow into each other, and around the nine-year old house and garden.Owners: Anne and Shaun Dost, 0428 611 614.Address: 29 Balmoral Drive, Highland Estate, Bridgetown. From SW Highway in town - turn onto Nel-son Street, travel up Nelson Street, which halfway along becomes Hackett Street, travel on Hackett Street, which becomes Argyle Street, till you reach the roundabout. Exit right off roundabout. We are the first brick home on right about 100m from roundabout.Additional information: Entry $4. There will be a small display of locally made - Quilts in the Garden - for you to enjoy. Our garden is our place to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. We invite you to stay awhile, have a cuppa and do the same. Tea and coffee provided. Toilet.

190 - Little Hill Farm Prelude and Main FestivalA farm with a viewLittle Hill Farm is a 7 acre property perched high on a hill close to Bridgetown. Its location provides spectacular views of the Blackwood River Valley. The gardens are currently undergoing a major rejuvenation as the owners seek to extend the orchard, kitchen gardens and flower displays.Owners: Antonio Sita and Adam Roebuck, 9761 2161.Address: 25 East Blackwood Terrace, Bridegtown. Drive up Steere St from the centre of town, turn right at Clovers Store and drive for ~2.3km with the river on your right, look left for the big blue shed and drive up the hill to 25 East Blackwood Terrace.Additional information: Entry $5.

Gardens open Gardens openManjimup 3 - Balbarrup Main FestivalLarge formal country garden with exotic treesAlthough the garden is only 30 years old, most of the dominant conifers and deciduous trees are beyond their years. You will see deodars, yew, cypress, chamaecyparis, junipers , spruce and atlantic cedar.Deciduous trees include claret ash, golden elm, silver birch, taxodium, maples, purple beech, sycamore, crab apple, chinese elm and golden ash. The garden has a standard weeping hawthorn, weeping elm, weeping silver birch and weeping golden ash. It also has over 100 roses and a 4 metre plus standard “ bloomfield courage”All is under planted with perennials and annuals such as agapanthus, rose campions, hydrangeas, lavateras, candy tuff, delphiniums, sweet sultan, to name a few.Owners: John and Sally Towie, 9772 4242.Address: 528 Balbarrup Road, Dingup (Manjimup). Travelling from Bridgetown southwards, turn left onto Balbarrup Road south of Palgarup (bitumen road ) and follow bitumen until you meet Perup Road approx 5/6 km (also bitumen). Go straight across onto gravel road ahead (Balbarrup Road) for a little over 1km. Turn left for parking. Travelling from Manjimup, enter onto Perup road at South Western Highway near the northern timber arch and head east for approx 5 kms ( bitumen ). Turn right at Balbarrup Road (gravel), do not go over the bridge on the Wilgarup River. Go for a little over 1km and turn left for parking.Additional information: Entry $5.

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Gardens open: All gardens are open from 10 am to 5 pm. 16 gardens in Prelude, 23 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

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The maps are arranged from north to south with the accompanying gardens, then gardens sorted by town then garden ID (number).

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Manjimup (continued, refer map, page 13)98 - Memories Main FestivalA large contry garden with diverse plant collectionsEvolving now for over 22 years, we have been busy working on our garden since it all began back in April 1993, it has become a very special place for the birds, bees and of course, US! Memories has an extensive range of ornamental trees, shrubs and various rare and unusual plants. A lot of trees have been planted for loved ones – hence the name of our garden. It is a large country garden with stunning sweeping lawns and borders with large deciduous trees making the frame work for lovely under plantings of cottage, annuals and perenni-als, such as Fox-gloves, Aquilegias, Delphiniums, Poppies, Salvias, Queens Anne Lace and Bulbs, to name a few. Many different areas are made up of smaller garden beds, which have interesting garden subjects such as Conifers, Lilacs, Camellias, Azaleas, Day Lilies, Philadelphus, Crepe Myrtles and Hydrangeas. Owners: Carol and Grant Monk, 0407 712 946.Address: 117 Perup Rd, Manjimup. Travel 2.2kms east along Perup Road from South West Highway. Garden on right.Additional information: Entry $5. Devonshire teas available – all proceeds from the gate and teas given to the Cancer Foundation. A Buggy available to take you around to see lower part of garden if you are not up to walking around, size of the whole garden is approx. 10-12 acres, all open spaces, plenty of seating placed around and lots of interesting spots to stop and take it all in. Caution: deep water and fire pit.Please no dogs as 2 friendly boxers would love to play. Parking on site and toilet available. We hope you can come and enjoy a while with us and take away something special in your heart.

189 - Greenstead Prelude and Main FestivalAn evolving country garden with an open aspectGreenstead is an evolving garden that began back in 2009 from a blank difficult sloping one-acre plot. This garden was designed to be drought tolerant whilst giving the illusion of something much more lush. With two aquaponics setups running, Greenstead focuses on sustainable gardening and food production. Large open spaces are balanced with plenty of hideaways to explore.Owners: Julia and William Green, 9772 4939, 0410 182 606.Address: 35 Aldersea Drive, Manjimup. Less than 3 minutes from the centre of Manjimup it’s a fairly undiscovered area and gives the impression that it is a lot further out. To find us turn left off Southwest Highway/Mottram Street into Hospital Avenue. Turn right at the T-Junction onto Blackbutt Drive and take your first right into Tobin Road which turns into Aldersea Drive. It’s the last house on your left.Additional information: Entry $4. Free Tea/Coffee/Water available. Plants and seeds for sale.

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Pemberton166 - Lakeside Garden Prelude and Main FestivalA large garden with an abundance of rare and interesting plantsAbout 4 acres of garden to walk around many paths, benches to sit on. A large variety of plants exotics and natives. The highlight in Spring will be the Deciduous Azaleas absolutely a must see, salvias, cottage garden plants, a large variety of maples, roses and much, much more.Owners: Sally and Charles Rothon, 9776 0993.Address: 188 Plackett Drive, Pemberton. From Manjimup and Walpole turn off on to Vasse highway head-ing for Pemberton. Travel 12km turn left into Browns Road, go 1km past Lavender and Berry Farm and turn left in to Plackett Drive. Drive for about 440m you will see Bali flags at gate on your left you have ar-rived. From Pemberton about 1km out of town heading North turn right into Browns Road. Travel about 400m turn right into Plackett Drive and keep going until you see the Bali flags at the gate. Additional information: Entry $5. Tea, coffee available on the deck. Accommodation. Plants for sale. Toilet.

185 - Wherelse PreludeA garden with a new lease of lifeWe purchased this property two years ago. It had been left unattended for three years. We have brought the garden back to its former state after a lot of work - it has been worth every bead of sweat. We have found hidden treasures throughout the garden. We have put a large vegie garden in and increased our chook pen with a variety of new chooks. We have a variety of trees, wisterias, 100 roses, standards, lavenders, native shrubs and lots more.Owners: Chris and Peter Else, 9776 1923.Address: 214 Browns Rd, Pemberton. 16km past Manjimup on SW Hwy, turn right on Vasse Hwy - travel 12km to Browns Rd on left. Garden on left, on corner of Blue Wren Court.Additional information: Entry $4. Eggs and vegies for sale fresh from the garden.

188 - Blue Wren Gardens Prelude and Main FestivalA garden with varied garden bedsA beautifully established garden 15 years ago that has continued evolving with current owners adding their tinge of taste and passion in the past 6 years with a variety of trees, roses, flowering shrubs, and annuals. Owners: Murray and Deanne Ventris, 9776 1757.Address: 19 Blue Wren Crt, Pemberton. 16km past Manjimup on SW Hwy, turn right on Vasse Hwy – travel 12km to Browns Rd on left. Continue to Blue Wren Court, turn left, first house and garden on left.Additional information: Entry $5.

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Lavender &Berry Farm

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Golf Links Rd

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Many thanks to all the gardeners: those who open their gardens; those who visit and those who help. Without the gardeners we would not have a Festival.

And to those who are our sponsors who may not garden, but support us in any case, we say thank you.

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