FRIDAY October 3 2014 Issue 1080
Twelve Coast gardens open to public Twelve of Beachlands’ and Maraetai’s most gorgeous private gardens will be open to the public during the Pohutukawa Coast Charity Garden Ramble on Saturday November 8. The eclectic mix of properties includes coastal, native, English cottage, ‘good life’ family, subtropical, modern and even a Mexican styled garden. “There are some really beautiful and interesting gardens in our area,” says garden ramble coorganiser Anne Moir of Maraetai. “Some of them are tucked away and people just don’t realise they are there.” Anne says one Maraetai seaside garden that will be on display has won a number of garden awards. A keen gardener herself, Anne discovered some of these hidden garden treasures while out walking in her neighbourhood. Many have never been open to the public before. “The garden ramble is a chance for people to
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Garden ramble co-organiser Anne Moir (left) in Julie Keane’s Home Grown Nursery garden. have a very enjoyable in a delightful garden cafes with refreshments White Lighthouse. Or day exploring these gor- setting, is also part of available for morning and call Anne on 535-5962. geous gardens and raise the ramble. Owner Julie afternoon teas and lunch. After 31 October tickfunds for a good cause Keane is donating 10% All the gardens will be ets will cost $35, so get at the same time,” she of any plant sales on the open from 10am-4pm. in early. explains. day to the cause. Earlybird Pohutukawa Tickets will also be Proceeds will be used Also, step into Spen- Coast Garden ramble available on the day for the ongoing help and cer’s Gift shop at the tickets cost $30 and are from the Beachlands support of migrants and nursery and see Joanne available online at www. Baptist Church office at refugees from Burma, Cross’ fabulous selec- pohutukawacoastgar- 59 Third View Ave from living on the Thai-Bur- tion of antiques, gifts denramble.co.nz or from 9.30 -10.30am. ma border. and collectables. Beachlands Hammer A ramble map and inJulie’s Home Grown Two of the featured Hardware, Julie’s Home structions will be issued Nursery in Beachlands, gardens will also offer Grown Nursery and Ray with your ticket.
for Papakura. But the Omana Heights property is now for sale as family needs have changed. Judith and her family now want to live closer to the city and have bought a property in St Heliers. Judith says she will miss the friendly locals and the beach lifestyle. “This has been a very happy family home,” she says. “As I’ve been trotting
around doing things during the worst of the ‘troubles’ the locals have just been so supportive, coming up and saying nice things. “I’m upset at the thought we are selling because I love the place so much.” She says her family has enjoyed a tremendous amount of privacy during their time at Maraetai. “The locals have always (three winners already)not to beenlucky very careful
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