The owners of two expansive gardens, Kim and Bimbi Turner and Jim and Erica Cuthbertson, are the first to open their private gardens in the first week of Open Gardens Australia.
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The Turner residence, at 200 Lachlan Valley Way, will be open on November 8 and 9, from 10am to 4.30pm. Admission is $8 and under 18 is free.
The Turners will guide visitors through the gardens of their home, taking in the aromas of the roses, soaking in the delicious textures of the variegated pittosporum diosma and grey hedging. The key feature on 'Silverdale' is the 160-year-old olive tree which has been harvested for the last few years and olive oil, lavender oil, jams and honey for sale as well as garden sculptures, aprons, tableware, jewellery and baskets. The Turners are raising money for Bookham Berremangra Red Cross Hospital Auxiliary, Can Assist and Friends of Cooma Cottage.
Jim and Erica Cuthbertson’s 11-acre property, 'Olwem', is at 533 Yass River Road.
Boasting 700 roses of various varieties, the property is alive with water features and vibrant colours, the couple encourage visitors to sit on their swinging seats to take in the beautiful views towards the Mundoonen Range and the Yass River.
The orchard features olives, hazelnuts, truffles and pomegranates. The Cuthbertsons encourage visitors to visit their property from 10am to 4.30pm Saturday and Sunday November 8 and 9, and admission is $8 and under 18 is free. The Cuthbertsons are raising money for Can Assist.
Open Gardens Australia is a not-for-profit organisation that opens private gardens around the country to promote the enjoyment of gardens and the benefits of gardening. Gardeners are encouraging community members to come along and enjoy their little slice of heaven to help raise funds for many much needed causes.
For more information phone Bimbi Turner on 0417422193.
This article is an amended version with correct dates.
