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YOUR BACKYARD BY MICHELLE NELSON
PHOTOS MICHELLE NELSON 080913-MN-015
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Above left and right – Stunning Andrew Drummond sculptures are a feature of the Capricorns garden. Right – Lee and Bill Burdon’s woodland garden.
Inspired backyards
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pring is the best me to spend outdoors. A er being cooped up for the long winter months, ge ng out in the garden is a release, but even be er is taking a stroll in other people’s backyards. With the spring flowers and blossom in full bloom, the garden walks in Geraldine later this month will be spectacular, and well worth a visit. The Geraldine Historical Society Museum commi ee has organised three garden walks to raise funds to complete the new museum. Visit Capricorns on the Orari Back Road. This deligh ul garden, belonging to Roz and Philip Burdon, tastefully links the history of the homestead with a contemporary flair. Mature English trees and water are a feature in this large country garden. Stunning sculptures by renowned Nelsonborn ar st Andrew Drummond add focal points and dimension to the garden. Drummond has created some of the na on’s iconic sculptures for both private and public se ngs. Lee and Bill Burdon have also opened their garden for the event. Wi on Lodge, on Connolly Street, is one of the town’s historic prop-
er es – set in picturesque gardens featuring many mature rhododendrons, and woodland plan ngs alongside a creek. Visitors may be lucky enough to meet the resident longfin eels, which gather near one of the bridges for their daily meal. On Benne Road, Barbara and Ross Vincent’s pre y co age garden and olive grove will be open to the public. This garden has been lovingly tended by the couple for many years, and visitors will find many hidden treasures here as they cross the quaint bridges into secluded areas. The gardens will be open from 10.30am to 4.30pm on Saturday, September 28. Tickets cost $10 for access to all the gardens, and children under 12 years are free. Tickets are available from the Geraldine Museum on Cox Street, the Geraldine Community Centre or at the gates of each property. For more informa on phone Allana on 03 693-9220. Capricorns 536 Orari Back Road Wi on Lodge, 73 Connolly Street Gardens of Barbara and Ross Vincent, 18 Benne Road
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