20 open gardens for the 2011 festival                                                      


Click here for 2011 Open Garden Overview and Maps

 

Tinonstudied landscape design at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology and has an Associate Diploma in Horticulture.

He has worked as a volunteer for various environmental projects and has travelled nationally and internationally studying different aspects of horticulture.

Tino's Spring Festival Timetable

• Meet and Greet Oct 18th 7.30pm at t Bright RSL, in Ireland St opposite Crispy's Hardware. Visitors $5. Tino will hold a question and answer session after a brief meeting of the Bright Garden Club.$5 for visitors. All welcome. Large groups need to book phone Nola 5755 1084 or Helen 5755 2235
• Workshop 1 Saturday 22nd October at "Billaine Station" Open Garden No 16 at 10.30am with morning tea provided in the price of $10pp
• Workshop 2 Sunday 23rd October at David and Maria McGrath's garden mp 15. at 2.30pm with afternoon tea include in the price of $10pp
• Dinner Speech by Tino Carnevale Monday 24th October  at the Spring Festival Young Chef's Dining Sensation. 5 chefs for 4 courses $65pp including a drink of bubbly on arrival. Dinner is at the Bright Entertainment Centre 6,30pm for drinks for a 7pm start. Tickets nearly sold out..

Gardening & Garden Workshops

• 20 Open Gardens Oct 14 – Nov 1
• Meet and Greet Tino Oct 18
• A Day at Harrietville Oct 19, 26
• Huge Bulb Display and Sale Oct 22 -23
• Tino Carnevale workshop  Oct 22
• Tino Carnevale workshop Oct 23
• Water Wise Gardening Oct 29 with Angus Stewart

 

GARDENS OPEN FOR 2011                                                                       

1. ‘Nan’s of Green Gables’

Pearl and Chris Sampson
2179 Great Alpine Rd, Harrietville
Ph: 5759 2693 or 0439 945 366
Entry: $5 per adult, $2 pensioner (children free)

Open daily: 10am – 4pm  (Oct 14^th  – Nov 1^st )

Glorious parkland gardens with many rare conifers, dogwoods, bulbs and an old hops kiln relic. English maze, pond, camellias, azaleas, rhododendrons, gentle alpacas and friendly chooks. Visitors are most welcome.

Bill and Verona Sullivan
20 Great Alpine Rd., Harrietville.
Ph: 5759 2588  or 0408 698 456
Entry: $2 per adult (children free) to Bright Hospital Palliative Care. Devonshire Tea as an extra.

Bill and Verona Sullivan 20 Great Alpine Rd., Harrietville. 5759 2588  or 0408 698 456 $2 per adult (children free) to Bright Hospital Palliative Care. Devonshire Tea as an extra.

Open Daily: 10am – 5pm (Oct 14^th – Nov 1^st)

Visit this working lavender farm in an idyllic lush riverside setting . A tree-lined drive of Canadian maples, pencil pines and liquid ambers will welcome you with lavender fields on either side. Rhododendrons and azaleas also make for a picturesque spring setting.  Relax on the deck or in the mature wisteria laden courtyard savouring fresh Devonshire tea (as an extra), while enjoying the sounds of the sparkling Ovens River and views of the surrounding bush.

3. ‘Shady Brook’

Anne & John Atkins
20 Mountain View Walk, Harrietville
Ph: 5759 2741 or 0438 050 475
Entry: $5 per adult/ /$3 Concession (children free) Proceeds to local Harrietville groups,

Open: 10am – 3.30pm 
Oct 14^th – Nov 1^st (excluding Sundays)

Shady Brook is set on 14 acres, 5 of which are landscaped and planted with thousands of spring flowering shrubs such as camellias, rhododendrons, azaleas and many others including Australian natives. The property also contains many exotic trees and shrubs with many being unusual or rare. Shady Brook is set on the Ovens River with natural bush and walking tracks as a backdrop. There is also a large and relaxing water feature and a man-made stream. You need to allow at least one hour appreciating the garden. The owners will be on site to answer any questions. Free light refreshments and toilet facilities available. Buses by prior appointment only.

 

4. David and Maria McGrath
12 Walnut Grove, Bright
Entry: $4 per adult (children free) to Fred Hollows Foundation.

Open 10am - 4pm 
Fri 21^st, Sat 22^nd, Sun 23^rd,, Sat 29^th, Sun 30^th

This 9 year old garden has a lovely mix of cottage plants - over 100 varieties of daffodils, irises, native plants and conifers, dogwoods, camellias and clematis -all in many individual beds, landscaped and terraced with rocks and graveled pathways. Vegetable garden, chook house and composting area make this garden a delight to explore.  Buses welcome.

Tino Carnevale Workshop Sunday 23rd October at this garden at 2.30pm with afternoon tea included in the price of $10pp.

 

5. ‘Billaine Station’

Bill and Elaine Dawson
8 Alexander Court, Bright
Ph: 5750 1721
Entry: $4 per adult (children free) to Beyond Blue

Open 10.30am - 4pm  
Sat 22^nd and Sun 23^rd only

This 3 year old garden, established by Bill and Elaine, reflects a love of creating a garden of historical appeal. It has a rustic approach, aiming at the days that have passed to remember the local area. Established with a maintenance free approach due to the owners living partly in Melbourne. A garden that children can enjoy. A combination of rocks and local stone feature throughout this garden as well as a large ornamental pond and other pieces of interest which pay tribute to the early settlers of the area.

Tino Carnevale Workshop Saturday 22nd October at "Billaine Station" Open Garden No 16 at 10.30am with morning tea provided in the price of $10pp

6. Bernice Delany's Garden

51 Gavan St, Bright (corner of Canyon Lane)Entry: $4 per adult (children free) to assist St Vincent de Paul. Complimentary tea/ coffee and home-made biscuits.

Open 9.30am – 4pm
Oct 15^th to October 23^rd only

This garden features many camellias, azaleas, rhododendrons and established trees. Spend time in this restful garden enjoying the colour with a complementary tea or coffee and home-made biscuits.

 

7. ‘View Hill’

David and Karen Brown
64 Delany Ave, Bright
Ph: 5755 1235
Entry: Free (please note street parking only)

Open daily 10am - 5pm (Oct 14^th  - Nov 1^st )

A well-established tranquil garden featuring azaleas, camellias, dogwoods and rhododendrons and a stunning smoke bush set amongst mature deciduous trees with two giant blue gums.

8. ‘Chestnut Tree Holiday Units’

John and Nola Williams
154-158 Delany Avenue, Bright
Ph: 1800 682 100
Entry: $2 per adult (children free) to Bright Historical Society

Open Daily 10am - 1pm (Oct 14^th - Nov 1^st )

3 Acres of landscaped gardens – rock walls, hedges, standard lumas, natives, mollis, tulips, azaleas, rhododendrons, many standard roses, dogwoods, maples (lipstick and Japanese), Mt Fuji Weeping cherries, catalpas, weeping elms and mulberries.

 

9. ‘Kalimna’

John and Noeline Gilmour
176 Delany Avenue, Bright
Ph: 03 5750 1793
Entry: $4 per adult (children free) to Angel Flight

Open 9.30am - 4.30pm
Sat 15^th, Sun 16^th, Wed 19^th, Sat 22^nd,
Sun 23^rd Wed 26^th, Sat 29^th, Sun 30^th, Mon 31^st

One acre of garden with sweeping lawns. This garden includes camellias, roses, English trees, tulips, bluebells, ranunculus, clematis and many more plants of interest. The garden is child friendly with a children's play area. After 14 years, the garden has finally matured to provide lots of shade throughout. Most of the structures in the garden are made by John.

10. ‘Heaven – Lea’

Nancy and Joe Cincotta
9 Iarias Lane, Bright
Ph: 5755 1298
Entry $4 per adult (children free) to very special kids

Open 10am - 4.30pm
Fri 14^th, Sat 15^th, Sun 16^th, Fri 21^st  Sat 22^nd, Sun 23^rd
Fri 28^th, Sat 29^th, Sun 30^th, Mon 31^st 

One acre full of rhododendrons, mollis azaleas, peony roses, trees, roses, pots of cliveas (cream, orange and red), large vegetable patch, Japanese maples and double white dogwood.

11. Heritage Shaddock Trees

Bright Accommodation Park
438 Great Alpine Rd, Bright.
Ph: Tracy  5750 1001
Entry:  Free.  

Open Daily - 1pm - 5pm (Oct 14^th - Nov 1^st)

Two of only four shaddock trees in Victoria. These trees are over 100 years old and are listed with the National Trust. Come in and try our fruit. Complimentary information leaflets, recipes, samples and fruit available.

12. ‘Wandi Woods’

Nola Woods
40 Centenary Ave, Wandiligong
Ph: 5755 1084
Entry: $3 per adult (children free) to Bright CFA,

Open 10am - 4pm
Sun 16^th, Wed 19^th, Sat 22^nd, Sun 23^rd, Wed 26^th 
Sun 30^th (other times by appointment)

Situated in the beautiful valley of Wandiligong around the corner from the maze. This established garden, set on 3/4 of an acre, contains a variety of camellias, azaleas, mollis, magnolias, viburnums ,trees and shrubs and a wide range of bulbs. At the rear of the property is a large bird-proof vegetable and  berry garden with a stream running nearby. All plants withstand the wide variances of temperatures between -5 to 40 degrees experienced in our area.

13. ‘Twisted Peppermint’

Andrew and Glenn Jordan
15 Higgs Lane, Wandiligong
Ph: 03 5755 2356
Entry: $2 per adult (children free) to Wandiligong Primary School

Open 10am - 5pm

Fri 14^th, Sat 15^th, Sun 16^th, Fri 21^st, Sat 22^nd, Sun 23^rd  
Fri 28^th, Sat 29^th, Sun 30^th

A gently sloping garden set within the beautiful Wandiligong Valley. A garden that has slowly evolved over the last 20 years to be filled with many different plants, mainly exotics, which cope with our districts four seasons.

14. Alpine Apples/Nightingale’s

Marion Nightingale
708 Morse’s Creek Rd, Wandiligong 
Ph: 5755 1127
Entry: free

Open Daily 9am to 5pm.  (Oct 14 - Nov 1) 

Many different varieties and colours of roses, rhododendrons and azaleas to view.

Entry: Free.

15. ‘Girraween’

Gail and Ian Pagon
7127 Great Alpine Rd, Porepunkah
Ph: 03 5756 2786
Entry $4 per adult (children free) to Parkinson’s (Vic)

Open 10am - 4.30pm
Wed 26^th, Thurs 27^th  Sat 29^th, Sun 30^th, Mon 31^st

Enjoy over an acre of well-established maples, tulip trees and other exotics with an understory of rhododendrons, azaleas, and large camellias. A large collection of perennial and tree peonies, spring bulbs including tulips, daffodils, chinch erin trees, crocus etc. There are a variety of roses as well as rare plants. Perennials and ground covers compliment grassed areas with many areas of interest to children.

 

16. Pam Jeffrey’s garden

7101 Great Alpine Rd, Porepunkah
Entry: $4 per adult (children free) to assist St Vincent de Paul. Complimentary tea/ coffee and home-made biscuits.

Open 9.30am – 4pm
Oct 15^th through to October 23^rd)

A one acre garden with many azaleas, camellias. Rhododendrons, shrubs and trees. Enjoy a tea or coffee with home-made biscuits whilst walking around the garden

17. Geoff and Mary Hall

Cnr. Back Porepunkah Rd and Martley St,      Porepunkah (look for Garden Open sign)
19-21 Martley St. Porepunkah
Ph: 5756 2370
Entry: $2 per adult (children free) to charity

Open Daily: 10am - 5pm  (Oct 14^th  - Nov 1^st )

Well-established garden featuring over 400  azaleas and 100 mollis azaleas, standard & bush roses, camellias, many bulbs and annuals. Many varieties of well-established trees.

 

18. ‘Chalet Lumineux’

Julie and Andrew
414 Back Porepunkah Rd, Bright. 
Ph: 5750 1700 
Entry: $2 per adult (children free) to save the bees (light refreshments included)

Open daily 11am - 3pm  (Oct 14^th  - Nov 1^st )

A beautiful, mature landscaped garden, a variety of Arbre, lovely setting to lose yourself in.  Silver birch, claret ash, liquidambar, colourful azaleas, camellias, daffodil and much more. Plenty of parking and seating.

19. Rae’s Garden

Rae and David Dart
6301 Kiewa Valley Highway, Coral Bank
Ph: 03 5754 5343
Entry: $5 per adult (children free), $5 Devonshire Tea and $5 plants with proceeds to Ugandan orphans and desperate communities

 Open 9.30am – 5.30pm
Sat 22^nd, Sun 23^rd, Sat 29^th, Sun 30^th, Mon 31^st

Rae’s garden is in the beautiful setting of the Kiewa Valley. It is a large relaxed country garden divided into many rooms full of old fashion annuals, perennials and shrubs. Fox gloves, love-in-the-mist, Queen Anne lace, all kinds of iris, beautiful dogwoods, lilacs, all kinds of viburnum and many more. There is an old fashion water fountain, a mountain creek and lots of interesting features throughout the garden. Devonshire tea is served under the huge shady oak tree which has its own micro environment for shade loving plants. Plants and African jewellery are also for sale. Buses are welcome with notice. There is also a toilet for the public.

 

20.  ‘Erindale’

Bev McCracken
31 Reids Lane, Coral Bank (near garden 19)
Entry: $5 per adult (children free) to Ugandan orphans

Open 9.30am – 5.30pm
Sat 22^nd, Sun 23^rd, Sat 29^th, Sun 30^th, Mon 31^st

Bev’s large picturesque country garden is on a sloping site with stunning views of the Upper Kiewa Valley featuring red gum retaining walls, rose arches, rock gardens and water features.  There are over 150 roses as well as annuals, perennials, shrubs, many different iris, love-in-the-mist and aquilegia interspersed with crepe myrtles, silver birch, maples, claret ash, liquid ambers and many more. Buses are welcome.

 

 

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