The Open Gardens of Timaru

Friday, November 26 and Saturday, November 27 11am-5pm.

Behind walls and hedges or down long driveways lie many well-loved Timaru district gardens.

 It’s truly one of life’s pleasures - spending an afternoon strolling around gorgeous private gardens exclusively open for the Festival.  Nothing gets the design ideas flowing like a walk through an expressive garden. Some are personal masterpieces and others are continuous life-long love affairs. They all manifest the passion of their gardeners and will help ignite your passion and inspiration for your own garden haven.

 In 2010, there’s something to appeal to everyone and following on the success of last year, all gardens will feature displays of work by local artists and craftspeople.

The Festival brochure has a map, so you and drive yourself and a friend around some of Timaru’s hidden treasures.

Fairview 

The Garden of Nigel and Lynne Kerr, Fairview

Devonshire teas available

Featuring Artwork by Lynne Kerr

The Garden of Barry and Eleanor Rippin, 511 Fairview Road.

Unique garden signs for sale

Seadown

The Garden of Marg and Ivan Stevenson, Falvey Road, Levels

Featuring roses for sale from Tasman Bay Roses.

The Garden of Caroline and Paul Breen, 128 Foleys Road

Featuring famous Pole People for sale

Timaru

The Garden of Jenny and Edward Sullivan, 7 Branscombe Street.

Featuring paintings by Sharleen McIsaac

A practical demonstration The Art of Lawncare  by Bruce Fraser “Mr Green”

The Garden of Jill and Peter Clarke, 9 Branscombe Street.

Featuring pottery by Ali Gurr

The Garden of Aimee and John Doran

Featuring Debbie Templeton Sculptures to view and purchase.

The Garden of Margaret Hansen

Self Drive tour of 8 stunning local gardens.

$20 for advance purchased ‘All Garden’ Ticket.

$25 for an ‘All Garden’ Ticket purchased on the day.

$5 per garden at the garden gate