Open Garden Day Programme 2026 by Presbyterian Ladies' College

Open Garden Day Friday 23 October

Contents From the Principal

PLC Music

Programme

Display & Exhibitions

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Service Leadership

Marketplace Map

Market Stalls

Food & Hospitality

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Sponsors

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Thank You

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Visitor Courtesies

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We respectfully acknowledge Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation as traditional owners and custodians of this land on which we stand. We pay our respect to Elders past, present, and emerging. Presbyterian Ladies’ College values our place in their ancestral lands nestled upon the ancient pathways or trails of Wardun Beelier Bidi, linking Derbal Yiragan (Swan River) with Wardun (Indian Ocean). We acknowledge the contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians and non-Indigenous Australians to the education of all children and people in this country.

It is my great pleasure to welcome you to PLC Open Garden Day, a much-loved tradition that brings our community together in celebration of spring. This year is particularly special, with four never-before-seen gardens each offering a unique glimpse into the beauty, creativity, and care that make the gardens of Peppermint Grove so remarkable.

From the Principal

My sincere thanks go to the garden owners who have so graciously welcomed us into their gardens, and to the dedicated Open Garden Day Committee, PLC Parents, and many volunteers whose enthusiasm and hard work make this event possible. Whether you are joining us for the first time or returning as part of an annual tradition, I hope you enjoy exploring the beautiful gardens and discovering the talents of our PLC students. From their service learning and entrepreneurial initiatives in the marketplace to their creativity in the art exhibition and musical performances throughout the day, there is much to enjoy and celebrate. Thank you for joining us and being part of this wonderful PLC tradition. Cate Begbie Principal

Programme Gardens open from 10.00 am - 2.00 pm | PLC Café on View Street is open from 9.00 am - 2.00 pm PLC Creative Art & Technology Exhibition open from 10.00 am - 1.00 pm

Music in the Gardens

Performances on View Street

72 Leake Street

Marketplace

10.00 am - 11.00 am

Piano Trio & Caitlynn Cheng, Violinist

11.00 am - 12.00 pm

Flute Ensemble & Guitar Ensemble

34 Irvine Street

11.15 am - 12.45 pm Solo Singers (Eloise Davey, Samiya Kefford, Isla Barker, Amelia Row, April Bruton, Eloise Crossley) 1.10 pm -1.20 pm Gardens 10.00 am & 11.30 am

10.00 am - 11.00 am

Year 11 String Quintet & Year 10 String Ensemble

11.00 am - 12.00 pm

MECK Quartet

Senior Pipe Band

Zoe Neave & Madeleine McAlpine

Heather Barr Memorial Chapel 1.00 pm - 1.10 pm

Demonstrations & Exhibitions

Programme

PLC View Street Senior School

10.00 am - 1.00 pm

Fuse, PLC Creative Arts & Technology Exhibition

72 Leake Street 11.00 am - 12.00 pm

Tristan Peirce

Raffle Draw The Open Garden Day Raffle will be drawn on Monday 26 October. Scan the QR Code to purchase a ticket.

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Free parking available at Manners Hill Park with a courtesy shuttle bus running throughout the day at 15 minute intervals from 8.45 am - 2.30 pm.

7 View Street Mid-Century Sophistication The garden sits on the site of an old tennis court, which made way for this wonderful corner of Peppermint Grove in 1965. The single-level architecture and private entry transport you to a world of utter relaxation and peaceful living, and the gardens, nestled under the old, giant trees on the verge allow you to bask in the dappled sunshine as you wander through the different spaces where living and nature cohabit in a most enchanting way.

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The house is entirely surrounded by large-scale plantings, which interact with the verge in an especially social way.. Here you will find the beautiful bark of a white-flowering crepe myrtle 'Natchez', the variegated leaves of a New Zealand Christmas tree, a well-established white-flowering abutilon mallow, and a night-blooming cestrum (jasmine). These have been underplanted with pride of Madeira (Echium candicans), rock rose (Cistus), blue chalk sticks, and Euphorbia, which emerges from the rocky crevices of the low wall, and, on the other side, a large hibiscus.

The internal gardens are presented as a series of walled courtyards, which offer sanctuary and private places to wander at will. On entering the front pathway, one finds oneself admiring a large 'Gollum' jade on one side with bird baths on the other – a favourite stop for the neighbourhood dogs to have a drink. A one-of-a-kind central courtyard opens off the two wings of the house, with a stunning pergola covered in a large and ancient wisteria, whose gnarled trunk adds seminal character to this

sophisticated entertaining area, as well as the espaliered lime trees on either side of the rear gate. The light falls from all four sides as the day passes, dynamic but dappled and peaceful. It is wonderful not only in summer but in winter, too. Beyond, another large garden encloses the living spaces on three sides. Some of the garden features are original to the property. A huge Magnolia, suited in size to the enormous urn which dominates the north facing garden, is planted in a raised garden bed providing shade for giant spider lilies and pale yellow clivias underneath. Nearby, one can find a line of cypress trees, an old world rose in soft pink, dragon trees, Coprosma, Murraya, and cycads, as well as the pops of colour and texture offered by the ground plantings of lavenders, oregano, Limonium, Buxus, agave, ornamental grasses, cowboy cacti, Pittosporum, native violets, and 'Cousin It'. Of special note in this outdoor space is the beautiful strawberry guava, whose bright red-brown bark is rare and simply enchanting in such a mature specimen. Wandering along the back garden, one finds an old mulberry tree and pot culture – lime and succulents – as well as Magnolia 'Teddy Bear'. In the old Artist's Studio garden, now a pristine pool area, African lilies adorn the pool-side, while two wonderful evergreen Singapore frangipanis lend a distinctly sub-tropical feel to this sunny and private courtyard. The avid garden wanderer will uncover stunning beauty and peace in this thoughtful and unique garden!

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34 Irvine Street

The Birches

This garden has been reimagined into a breathtaking sanctuary, the result of a bold new build and a thoughtful design brief. Like Frank Sinatra's Twin Palms Estate in Palm Springs, California, the quintessential blending of a mid-20th century modern landscape with outdoor luxury, the gardens at The Birches are visible from all aspects of the various wings of the home and integral to its lifestyle. House and garden come alive especially in the summer months when the whole home can be opened out into the gardens.

into the sensuous, serpentine form of a Japanese serpent. At the western boundary, bamboo-lined fences are underplanted with Zoysia (no-mow grass), forming dreamlike cushions of undulating, emerald-green foliage. Against the sculptural trunks of the deciduous trees in winter, this grass continues to glow, thoughtfully positioned to capture the northern winter sun. Throughout the property, more than 30 tonnes of Donnybrook stone have been artfully placed, their forms adding a distinctly Japanese aesthetic to these corners of the garden.

Step through the wrought-iron gates of The Birches, named for the elegant European Silver Birch Grove gracing the entrance, and you’ll find a landscape designed to delight at every turn. These birches – with their papery bark and bright green leaves emerging on slender stems – playfully interact with the Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy', whose small, bright pink-purple flowers and clean red-toned leaves in spring bring interest and depth to the front, formal garden beds.

Closer to the pool, plantings of palms, frangipanis, and cotton hibiscus, some carefully cloud-pruned, create a sense of rhythm, calm, and simplicity, sympathetic to the compound's modernity.

One of the most striking features on entering the garden is the magnificent Chinese talllow tree, carefully relocated from the original garden to its new commanding position, underplanted with cycads, New Zealand rock lilies, Alternanthera 'Little Ruby', and Philodendron 'Xanadu'. Nearby, jacarandas bloom providing constant seasonal colour. Along the colonnaded entrance, lush, textural greenery creates an exotic and enchanting atmosphere. Sago palms are interspersed with repeating Pittosporum tobira 'Miss Muffet', carefully clipped

The star in the rear garden must be the flowering Hong Kong orchid tree, whose countless pink flowers will weep over the rooflines by the dining areas and artist-studio aspects once mature. Kentia palms, lady palms (Rhapis), reed palms, golden cane palms, elephant ears, tractor seat plants, Monstera deliciosa, Ajuga, Brazilian tree ferns, crinum river lilies, and heliconias create a lush, subtropical atmosphere while remaining well suited to the local climate. The Birches is a garden of resilience and renewal, a place that comes into its own in summer, a place for entertaining and for solitude, where sculptural beauty, botanical diversity, and thoughtful design to aspect and sunlight combine to create a restorative landscape.

34 Irvine Street There will be music in this garden from 10.00 am - 12.00 pm

22 Irvine Street The garden at 22 Irvine Street is a wonderful reflection of the generous proportions and heritage-listed character of this muchloved property. Set within an expansive estate, the elevated grounds of this young garden will provide its visitors with an amazing sense of its north-facing space, colour and texture. There is a lovely sense of openness throughout, with the planting carefully arranged to soften the scale of the grounds while drawing the eye towards the house and its beautiful verandah. As the garden matures, these generous spaces will become increasingly layered and romantic. Inspired by traditional cottage gardens with a touch of the French countryside, the planting palette features predominantly pinks and purples. Softly coloured roses, vibrant salvias, creeping jasmine, Buxus, lavender, purple and pink Limonium, Cistus, and Murraya hedging bring colour, texture, and structure to the garden beds.

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Beautiful mature trees frame the landscape, complemented by a young liquidambar, evergreen tuckeroo trees planted in an elegant avenue, an ancient frangipani, and evergreen bay trees which lushly frame the tableau on three sides.

The generous lawn gives the front verandah unobstructed views out over the garden from its sunny aspect, all the better to watch the birds, which adore visiting a garden of such peace and verdance. Remarkably peaceful, this is a rare garden that will, over time, offer both the elegance of a mature Peppermint Grove setting and the space to genuinely enjoy the outdoors.

Homemade Lemonade available in the garden.

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38A Johnston Street 38A Johnston Street is a wonderful garden of beauty and interest, designed, planted, and cared for by a knowledgeable and avid gardener for decades. Originally from Melbourne, the garden's owner developed an appreciation for the camellias and magnificent mature trees that flourish in Victoria's more acidic soils. She also came to love the timeless combination of green and white, complemented by generous underplantings that keep the garden lush and verdant. These recurring colours, layered with an extraordinary variety of plants, have become the defining features of this enchanting garden.

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The entire front of the house is covered in ancient and very healthy Boston ivy, which lends gravitas to the profile of the garden as one enters the space. Along the fenceline, snowdrops flourish in winter, with their drooping heads of white, and as they fade, flowering jasmine, verdantly takes on the role of covering the ground in bright green growth with tender white flowers..

In pots, a kumquat tree prolifically fruits in winter, as well as a purple blooming, small leafed mallow bush. At the windows are white blooming azaleas and hellebores. The approach is layered, experimental, not sharply hedged, and added to thoughtfully over time. Matching the purple tone of the mallow bush is the giant jacaranda tree, which provides emerald green cover and important shade to the garden below. A whiteflowering bougainvillea climbs a metal arch, with a thoughtfully espalliered camellia behind, adding glamour and depth to the experiential feeling of this wonderfully mature garden.

Decorative urns and pots abound along the sides of the house, where space is more limited. Geums, Euphorbia, succulents, and lavender all are on display. One of the most enchanting pieces of pot culture are the two bonsai set at the eastern fence: A tiny Moreton Bay fig accompanied by an equally tiny Ficus, which looks like a small person seated, observing the many visitors to the garden. Along this entire fenceline, a healthy and large jasmine vine happily climbs along, cut back to form every year. The rear garden has large and mature specimens - an old liquidambar, a giant flowering hibiscus, mulberry, and Magnolia 'Little Gem' happily co-mingle with plantings of butterkins, succulents, sea daisies, Ballota, Buxus, gardenias, Peruvian lilies, creeping bacopa, and fragrant Stephanotis vines. Another whiteflowering bougainvillea adds to the garden's signature palette of green and white. At every turn, the eye will fall on a new and interesting planting, inviting a considered pause. One can well imagine spending countless hours at the beautiful tables, so well protected under the high and structural shade trees. What a beautiful and peaceful aspect!

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72 Leake Street Weerianna Weerianna's recent restoration is shaped by the relationship between the home's heritage character and its contemporary adaptation, with the garden binding old and new. The landscape draws inspiration from the signature circular and arched forms of the original Sir J.J. Talbot Hobbs architecture, creating a sense of continuity that allows the property to evolve while remaining true to its heritage identity.

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The arrival sequence is conceived as a gradual unfolding of the home. Visitors enter through the grand arched gateway framing the view of the restored main facades, before moving along the generous shaded verandahs through a sequence of garden views towards the entry, where a striking circular pool forms the centrepiece of the approach and outlook from the home.

The lush and private garden spaces remain ever-present whether arriving, moving through the residence, or looking outward towards the river. They re-enforce the relationship between architecture and landscape and a seamless connection from inside to out. Generous wraparound verandahs, an elevated alfresco and terrace, poolside gardens and a private stable studio court provide many moments to enjoy the seasons and the day, all bound together with the grand flowing lawn perfect for those large milestone celebrations and gatherings. The landscape species build upon the site's established framework, retaining significant existing elements including the poinciana, mature palms, and historic mango tree, while introducing a carefully curated mix of native and exotic species.

Pleached bay trees establish structure and enclosure along key garden edges, while weeping lilly pillies soften views and introduce movement throughout the landscape. Feature planting around the pool and arrival sequence creates moments of focus and orientation, helping guide visitors through the site and reinforcing important sight lines from within the home. A layered planting palette creates depth, texture and seasonal variation. Tractor seat plants, leopard plants, philodendrons and bluebird succulents bring richness to shaded garden rooms, while creeping thyme and native violet soften the ground plane and blur the edges between pathways and planting beds. Feature specimens, including the Queensland bottle tree and new citrus plantings, are carefully positioned to terminate views, anchor outdoor spaces and frame key outlooks between the house, garden and river landscape beyond. Together, the planting composition creates a garden that feels established, immersive, and enduring. Well beyond its 1-2 year establishment. Materiality reinforces the dialogue between heritage and contemporary intervention. Locally sourced Donnybrook stone is used in dry-laid walls and paving elements, its warm sandy tones providing a deliberate counterpoint to the cool heritage limestone of the original residence. Combined with carefully detailed masonry, recycled timber, and brick salvaged through restoration, the palette establishes a cohesive relationship between architecture and landscape, grounding the garden firmly within both its historical context and its contemporary life.

72 Leake Street Tristan Peirce Landscape Architect Blackwall Projects Pool Design and Construction Ellenby Tree Farm Arborists and Tree Supply Pure Green Landscapes Garden Maintenance Meaghan White Architect

Tristan Peirce Principal, Tristan Peirce Landscape Architecture (TPLA)

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Tristan Peirce is a Perth landscape architect and the principal of Tristan Peirce Landscape Architecture, a boutique practice specialising in high-end residential gardens, pools and outdoor living spaces. With more than 20 years in the landscape industry, Tristan brings together a deep love of horticulture, architecture and design to create gardens that are bespoke to each client and built to be enjoyed for years to come.

Working closely with architects and builders, TPLA's work spans pool and garden design, sustainable planting, hardscape and lighting design. The practice has received multiple state and national awards from AILA, SPASA, WALDA and LDI, including Pool Landscape Design (Australia) at the 2024 SPASA Awards. tpla.com.au Meet Landscape Architect, Tristan Peirce 11.00 am - 12.00 pm In the garden of 72 Leake Street

One of Peppermint Grove’s earliest homes, Weerianna has occupied its elevated position overlooking Freshwater Bay for more than 150 years. The site’s first known residence was a seven-room timber house built in the 1870s and occupied by surveyor Charles Crossland while he worked on the Perth–Fremantle railway.

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Weerianna History

In 1896, Horace and Jessie Sholl purchased the property and commissioned architects Wilkinson and Smith to extend the original cottage with a single-storey limestone residence. Just three years later, prominent architect Sir Talbot Hobbs was engaged to transform Weerianna further, designing a substantial two-storey limestone addition with a grand staircase, riverside lounge, four upstairs bedrooms, and sweeping verandahs overlooking the bay. The Sholls were among the first families to settle in the emerging suburb, and Weerianna quickly became a prominent local landmark and social gathering place. Over subsequent generations, the home evolved through a series of alterations while retaining much of its original character. In 2020, architect Meaghan White purchased Weerianna, beginning a carefully researched restoration that celebrates its heritage while adapting it for contemporary family life. This extends to the property’s original stables, which have been sensitively restored and retain their original horse troughs — a charming reminder of Weerianna’s earliest days. Together, these surviving details preserve the many layers of history that have shaped this remarkable Peppermint Grove property.

PLC Music PLC offers an inclusive, inspiring music programme. We take pride in our diverse musical ensembles and look forward to showcasing student performances throughout the day for visitors' enjoyment. 72 Leake Street 10.00 am - 11.00 am

Piano Trio & Caitlynn Cheng, Violinist

11.00 am - 12.00 pm

Flute Ensemble & Guitar Ensemble

34 Irvine Street 10.00 am - 11.00 am

Year 11 String Quintet & Year 10 String Ensemble

11.00 am - 12.00 pm

MECK Quartet

Heather Barr Memorial Chapel 1.00 pm - 1.10 pm

PLC Music

Gardens 10.00 am & 11.30 am

Marketplace 11.15 am - 12.45 pm

1.10 pm - 1.20 pm

PLC Deci-belles Choir PLC Wandering Pipers Zoe Neave & Madeleine McAlpine

Solo Singers (Eloise Davey, Samiya Kefford, Isla Barker, Amelia Row, April Bruton, Eloise Crossley) Senior Pipe Band

Fuse

Painting a Safer Crossing

Throughout the day, you are invited to attend ‘Fuse’ – PLC’s Creative Arts and Technology Exhibition showcasing works by students from Years 7 to 12. This exhibition celebrates the impressive talents of our passionate emerging artists here at PLC, featuring a diverse range of Visual Arts, Textiles, Media Studies, Materials, and Technology pieces.

At the View Street crossing, PLC students are bringing a vibrant new street mural to life, creating a meaningful connection between the Senior School, Junior School and Boarding House. Designed by the 2025 Reconciliation Captains, Gizzelle Matasia and Isobel Egan, and developed with First Nations students across the College, the artwork draws on traditional Indigenous art to express connection to Country and community. Created to encourage driver awareness and slower speeds, the mural is also a celebration of the PLC community, painted live today as part of Open Garden Day. The project is proudly supported by Streets Alive and the Road Safety Commission, with artistic expertise from Sioux Tempestt.

The exhibition can be accessed by the School entry on View Street and is open from 10.00 am - 1.00 pm. We look forward to seeing you there!

Display & Exhibitions

Service Leadership Year 9 Service Leadership Stalls This year, the Year 9 Service Leadership students will be taking an active role at Open Garden Day. There are seven Service Leadership Portfolios including: Environment, Mental Health, Social Justice, Animal Welfare, Seniors, Homelessness, and Children.

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Some of the groups will be raising money, awareness, or both, on Open Garden Day for charitable organisations including Make a Wish, St Patrick's Community Support Center, Cat Haven, Give Write, Dogs Refuge Home, Little Things for Tiny Tots, Variety - The Children's Charity, and Ronald McDonald House.

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EVENT MANAGEMENT 1 Ticket Sales St John Ambulance FACILITIES Parcel Pickup Water Station Toilets FASHION 3 Oasis Cló 4 Violet Clark Studio 9 Green Duck Society 19 Tina Scott Collections 27 Beach Street Design 28 Ankalia Sandals

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LIFESTYLE & HOMEWARES 5 Made by Alida 7 PLC Argyle Club 10 Carter Road Farm 12 Enchanting Resin 13 Esenciasaustralia 15 Threads of Africa 16 Twig Candles 20 Meg Ceramics 24 The Little Shed Store 31 Wild Rain Soaps 32 Fairy Footprints 29 House of Hettie 38 PLC Pastiche Magazine 40 PLC Year 9 Service Learning 45 PLC Book Nook

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Market Stalls Market stalls are located on View Street and open from 10.00 am – 2.00 pm.

Ankalia Sandals @ankaliasandals Ankalia is a local Perth-based business founded by Cheryl Botha. Cheryl trained with a traditional “Papa” Sandal Artisan in Italy and now handcrafts luxury, limited-edition Swarovski crystal sandals. Cheryl founded Ankalia in 2014 with the desire to create limited edition sandals with a sense of simple luxury and effortless style. Every pair of sandals are meticulously handcrafted in consciously limited numbers and are available to order online.

Market Stalls

Beach Street Design @beachstreetdesign Welcome to their coastal-inspired fashion brand, where natural fabrics, custom-made prints, and artisan-woven textiles come together to reflect the easygoing lifestyle here on the West Coast. Each piece is designed by Astrid Franken here in Perth and mindfully made, embracing ethical and sustainable practices that honour both people and the planet. Designed for a relaxed lifestyle, their collections feature natural textured fabrics and colours inspired by our beautiful beaches and landscapes. Each year, Astrid launches a new custom fabric designed specifically for this event.

Carter Road Farm @carterroadfarm Carter Road Farm is a homewares and accessories brand based in the picturesque Avon Valley, founded by Hannah and inspired by her love of textiles and timeless design. Showcasing charming, colourful, and unique patterns, the collection includes cushions, lampshades, blankets, kitchen linens, cosmetic bags, and hair accessories. Using beautiful materials such as Liberty of London, block prints from India, ginghams, and stripes, the brand creates pieces to enjoy every day.

Market Stalls

Curious Blu @curious.blu Curious Blu Jewellery blends creativity, ethics, and wanderlust into every design. Each piece is designed in the studio and brought to life by hand, making it as personal as it is beautiful. Working in silver, gold, and an array of vibrant gemstones, the brand draws inspiration from the colours, textures, and stories found in nature and travel. With a commitment to ethical craftsmanship, Curious Blu offers unique jewellery that feels meaningful, timeless, and distinctly individual.

Enchanting Resin @enchanting_resin_byhelen Enchanting Resin is a bespoke, locally owned Western Australian resin artwork business. The artist, Helen, is a grandparent of a current PLC student, who creates vibrant artworks reflecting the WA coastline. Pieces include, but are not limited to, clocks, charcuterie boards, trays, lazy Susans, drink coasters, decorative canisters, and key charms. They can custom-make almost anything to suit your needs. Perfect for your home or holiday house!

Esencias Australia @esenciaaustralia Esencias Australia is a Western Australian candle and wellness brand with a gorgeous range of hand poured and crafted candles, scented reed diffusers, room sprays and bath salts. Each product has been carefully created to evoke and awaken the senses to inspire a sense of space, provide a moment of calm and give our customers the chance to reset and nourish themselves from within. esenciasaustralia.com.au Fairy Footprints @fairy_footprints_ For all those who believe in magic, Fairy Footprints creates a range of fanciful, fairy items from tiny, pastel-shaded fairies; with matching, miniscule, fairy doors; to pint-sized, wooden ladders; multi-coloured fairy bridges; pastel, spotted mushrooms and quirky, fairy door fridge magnets. Beautiful, fairy garlands and scrunchies made in a kaleidoscope of coloured ribbons, along with dainty, beaded fairy hair sticks and butterfly headbands, are the perfect accessory for your favourite fairy. Tiny, flower fairy bangles and necklaces are magical treasures for the tiniest of fairies. For the grown-up fairies in life, elegant flower fairies with dangling, beaded legs dance from fairy phone charms, key rings, gel-pens, earrings and bookmarks. Don’t miss out on adding a touch of fairy magic to your life.

Fun Jobs Garden Gloves @funjobs_garden_gloves Designed and produced by PLC Old Collegian, Melanie Hardie (1990), FunJobs Homewares offers a vibrant range of durable, stylish products designed for everyday life. Best known for their colourful garden gloves featuring unique prints like peacocks, bees, butterflies, and Frida Kahlo, the range is both practical and eye-catching. Designed in Australia and loved internationally, FunJobs products combine quality materials with playful designs, making gardening and home tasks a joy. The gloves come in small and large sizes, including a new longer-length style for extra protection.

Green Duck Society @greenducksociety Green Duck Society is a vibrant Claremont boutique celebrating creativity, individuality and craftsmanship. Specialising in hats, millinery, jewellery, gifts and wearable art, the store is renowned for its curated collection of unique treasures and personalised service. More than a retail store, Green Duck Society fosters connection, joy and self-expression, helping customers find pieces that tell a story, mark a special occasion or simply bring delight to everyday life.

Market Stalls

Hi Ho + Co @hihoandco Hi Ho + Co has been operating for over three decades, offering stylish, high-quality jewellery at affordable prices. Designed for all ages and everyday wear, each piece is crafted from durable stainless steel with premium gold plating. Waterproof and made to last, the collection combines timeless style with current trends. With a strong focus on quality, affordability and versatility, Hi Ho + Co creates jewellery that customers can wear and enjoy every day.

House of Hettie @houseofhettie House of Hettie is a coastal luxe brand offering hand-poured candles, home fragrance, and contemporary jewellery. Their candles are crafted from natural eco-friendly soy wax and made to complement the decor in any space, reflecting a relaxed coastal lifestyle. The jewellery collection features on-trend pieces, made to layer, love, and last. Featuring necklaces, bangles, rings, and earrings crafted from semi-precious metals, freshwater pearls and natural gemstones. House of Hettie pieces embody modern femininity and laid-back luxury.

Market Stalls

Made by Alida @madebyalida Alida Cappelletta creates contemporary handmade jewellery and functional ceramics in Perth. Inspired by texture, form and the beauty of the handmade, her work combines rustic surfaces with refined shapes to create tactile, wearable and functional pieces. From distinctive jewellery to hand-built ceramic plates and bowls, each piece reflects a thoughtful, process-driven approach and a love of working with materials by hand.

MEG Ceramics @meg_ceramics MEG Ceramics is a boutique ceramic studio owned by ceramic artist Megan Glass based in Tuart Hill. Opened in 2017, Meg’s ceramic craft has shifted over the years from unique Western Australian inspired tableware to expressive bulbous and bold vases which take you on a journey. The beloved table and servingware, organic and elegant as well as the unique statement vessels are all handcrafted with care and the utmost attention to detail by Meg.

Oasis Cló @oasisclo Oasis Cló is a WA-owned and designed women’s fashion label celebrating effortless style and thoughtful design. With a focus on slow fashion and natural fabrics, each collection embraces timeless silhouettes, relaxed elegance and pieces made to be loved beyond the season. Inspired by the Australian lifestyle, Oasis Cló offers beautifully considered clothing for women who value comfort, quality, and a more conscious approach to fashion.

Pip & Rose Design @pipandrosedesign Add a unique touch to your space with the aesthetic plant art of Pip & Rose Design. Handmade in Perth, each piece will catch your eye. Perfect as gifts, you will find kokedama, watergardens and also succulent birdcages - something for everyone.

Sarah Stretton Jewellery @sarahstrettonjewellery Sarah Stretton Jewellery brings a fresh edge to everyday style with modern, contemporary designs that stand out effortlessly. Crafted in Europe from high-quality sterling silver and finished with rich 18ct gold vermeil, every piece is made to last and made to shine. Minimal yet striking, the collection is all about elevating your look with versatile, statement-worthy jewellery that moves with you. Designed for the modern woman who wants style without compromise, by PLC Old Collegian, Sarah Stretton (Davis 2000.)

Sea Drops Jewellery @sea_drops_jewellery Sea Drops Jewellery, a collection of handcrafted pieces inspired by the rhythm, mystery, and colour of the sea. Each design is created by Louise — an avid scuba diver and jewellery lover with a passion for capturing the beauty of the ocean. All the pieces are directly inspired by the underwater photography taken by her husband, Glen Cowans, whose stunning reef imagery brings the ocean’s soul to life. Together, they turn glimpses of coral gardens, fish patterns, and ocean textures into wearable art.

Market Stalls

The Little Shed Store @thelittleshedstore The Little Shed Store was born from a love of luxury living, thoughtful gifting and beautiful things. Its carefully curated collection brings together distinctive homewares, elegant entertaining pieces and memorable gifts, chosen to be enjoyed for years to come. Little Shed also offers gift registries and a personal shopping service from its studio, by appointment, alongside the convenience of shopping online. The team is delighted to return to PLC’s Open Garden Day and share some of its latest finds.

Threads of Africa Threads of Africa proudly presents a curated collection of premium flat weave towels, throws and blankets, beautifully woven on restored looms at the renowned Mungo Mill in South Africa. Family-owned and proudly independent, Mungo is committed to creating exceptional textiles without compromising on craftsmanship or the quality of its natural fibres. Every piece reflects a passion for honest production, timeless design and enduring quality to be enjoyed for many years.

Market Stalls

Tina Scott Collections @tinascottcollections The Italian Closet specialises in elegant lifestyle clothing made in Italy. Their curated collection includes garments made from Italian made silk, linen and cotton garments. Their womenswear collections features their much-loved modern classics, including stretch cotton jeggings, silk batwing tops, linen tunics, wide leg silk pants, and cut silk dresses. Their garments are intelligently designed, enabling much of their clothing to be One Size Fits Most, comfortably fitting a size 8-16.

Tommy Sugo @tommysugo Tommy Sugo is Perth’s premier gourmet meal and pasta delivery service. Specialising in modern Italian cuisine, they deliver delicious, healthy, and easy-to-cook pasta dishes right to your doorstep. Their meals, with loads of options, are made with the finest ingredients, ensuring a taste of amazing flavours in every bite. Enjoy convenient, restaurant-quality food at your home with Tommy Sugo’s commitment to excellence and health. They also do pop-up stores, fundraising, catering, and gifting.

Twig Candles @twig_candles Twig makes 100% natural soy candles designed to bring a little extra peace into your daily routine. Every candle is carefully hand-poured using clean-burning soy wax and gentle fragrances that softly fill a room without feeling overwhelming. With clean, simple designs, they look as good as they smell—making them a lovely treat for yourself or a warm, thoughtful gift for someone special. Light one up and enjoy a quieter moment at home.

Violet Clark Studio @violetclarkstudio Inspired by nature's raw beauty, Violet Clark Studio captures the light, shade and colour of Australian plants and flowers in garments enriched by natural fabrics. Boorloo (Perth) based designer Lyndal Malarkey draws on her fascination and respect of the landscape and its resilience, marrying thoughtful and considered print designs across versatile garments and sleepwear. Violet Clark Studio release in small, limited runs to honour the nature of slow consumption. The garments are unbound by time or trend; made to last and be loved by people of all ages.

Market Stalls

Wild Rain Soaps @wild.rain.soaps Wild Rain believes healthy skin begins with nature. Our luxurious, eco-conscious soaps gently cleanse while helping to maintain your skin's natural moisture, leaving it soft, nourished, and beautifully balanced. Handcrafted in Subiaco from premium plant oils and butters rich in antioxidants, each bar is enriched with mineral-rich clays, botanical infusions, nourishing plant milks, and pure essential oils. Every soap transforms a daily routine into a simple ritual of natural wellbeing and lasting skin care. WILD + PLANTS + EARTH

View Street Marketplace 10.00 am - 2.00 pm.

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Baolicious @baolicious.perthaustralia "Baolicious" specialises in hand-crafted Bao buns made from scratch using an infusion of natural ingredients and colours. Using a mix of Asian and Western flavours we add a modern twist to the traditional Bao. Offering a variety of sides as well including popcorn chicken, springs rolls, sweet potato chips and much more.

BASQ. @basq.freo BASQ. is a small, independent business founded by Italian couple Emanuele and Federica, specialising in Basque burnt cheesecake, the iconic dessert originating from San Sebastián in northern Spain. Inspired by their Italian roots, BASQ. brings a creative twist to this Spanish classic, introducing flavours such as Tiramisù alongside the traditional recipe and a rotating selection of specials. With its signature burnt top and creamy centre, BASQ. brings a little bit of Spain to Perth, with an Italian touch.

Blondies @blondiescoffeeandcakes Blondies' create delightful cakes and cupcakes that are perfect for any occasion.

Cana Foods @cana_communities_wa For something healthy and delicious to eat or drink, head to the Cana Communities WA Food Truck for tea, espresso coffee, fresh smoothies, and a range of tasty sweet snacks and savoury meals. Cana is a not-forprofit organisation which supports and sustains vulnerable people from across Perth. The Food Truck is one of Cana Communities' social ventures which provides a valuable opportunity for people to learn new skills, and a pathway to employment.

Con Pebre @con.pebre Con Pebre provide authentic traditional Chilean street cuisine with unique flavours.

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The Donut Bar Introducing - The Donut Bar! Perth's Newest dessert Foodtruck. Serving the hottest most delicious bites of goodness in WA.

East African Coffee @eastafricancoffee At East African Coffee our mission is to provide you with an extraordinary experience, from the moment you order. We are proud to partner with Leftfield Coffee, who love to do things a little differently – just like us. Rosie, Leftfield’s pride and joy, is a bespoke old-school coffee roaster, delivering robust flavours in every cup. We are committed to creating a positive impact in our community, through inclusive and environmentally conscious practices such as reducing our use of single-use plastics.

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Just Chillin @justchillin_van Just Chillin Van brings fresh Mexican street food to markets across Perth — serving tacos, burritos, nachos and other Tex-Mex favourites made to order from their mobile kitchen. Known for big flavours and generous portions, their menu covers everything from slow-cooked beef and pulled chicken to vegetarian and vegan options.

PLC Dumplings Steamed parcels of perfection, these dumplings are made and served by a group of parents from the Chinese community within PLC. Get in quick before these delectable morsels sell out.

PLC Sausage Sizzle PLC Parent volunteers will be sizzling scrumptious sausages and onions on the BBQ. Perfect for brunch or lunch - join the queue, it is well worth the wait!

PLC Café on View Enjoy delicious homemade cakes, coffee, and tea all day from 9.00 am to 2.00 pm. Plan your day exploring the gardens over a coffee and then return for a restorative cup of tea and something wonderful from the selection of homemade cakes on offer.

PLC Cupcakes Cupcakes, big and small, iced and decorated will be on display at our busy PLC cupcake stall, ready for morning tea, lunch, and even a little takeaway treat for afternoon tea too!

Food & Hospitality

PLC Christmas Cakes Always popular and highly sought after in our annual Open Garden Day Marketplace, the PLC Christmas Cakes are made with the finest fruit, ingredients, and a “touch” of that special something. Our volunteer bakers have been busy preparing, baking, and wrapping. Arrive early to their stall in front of Scorgie House to avoid disappointment.

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