Kim & Peter Gibson, Nhill Free Press & Kaniva Times
Nhill Lions Club’s annual garden walk is fast approaching, with gardens open in Nhill and District on Sunday the 29th October, between 10am-5pm.
Several gardens this year are country gardens as well, but a fantastic add-on offered this year includes a free courtesy bus to visit the country gardens open, which will be offered from 10am with approximately 4-5 trips.
Gardens open this year include:
- Sheree and Johnny Muller; 120 K Clarks Rod Kinimakatka. Bruce and Sandra Muller at 120 K Clarks Rod Kinimakatka.
- Alison Bouchier and John Bennett, 199 Lawloit East Road.
- Kathy and Michael Koop, 848 Woorak Ni Ni Lorquon Rd, Garden and Studio open.
- Rob and Wendy Sherwell, 3 Fritsch Court
- Helen -Woodhouse Herrick and Ken Herrick; 4 Mackay Street
- Kim and Peter Gibson, 48 Mackay Street
- Kylee and Richard Williams- 185 Propodollah.
Tickets are $10, which includes a Devonshire tea at the Nhill Lions Den. Tickets are available to purchase now from Lowana and Jennifer Meek Giftware. Tickets will be available on the day from the Nhill Lions Clubs den, as well as Rupanyup Garden Centre selling plants. EFTPOS will also be available for purchase tickets.
All proceeds from the garden walk will go towards Lions Childhood Cancer Research Project.
So be sure to pick up this week’s and next week’s edition to read about the gardens that will be showcased on Sunday the 29th October.
Name of garden: Woodbine
A garden full of roses and aviaries; including Conures, Major Mitchell’s, Princess Parrots, Indian Ringnecks and many others. Woodbine Aviaries was started in 1984 and the rose garden began in 2000. Other than roses, there is a well-established fernery and some big shady trees. There are places to sit & spaces for kids to play, so come and have a look on Sunday 29th October.
Name of garden: Werona
What was once a paddock became the Muller’s home and garden in 2015. 8 year’s later with a bit of both Johnny and Sheree’s personalities, including lush lawns and quirky repurposing of pallets, tyres & farm bits and pieces. Come along and check out what’s new or changed.
Name of garden: William’s Garden
Low maintenance backyard garden with mostly native plants. A pond with with waterfall feature makes for a relaxing & peaceful place to spend time.
Name of garden: Langtry Garden
The space we are lucky enough to enjoy
The garden is starting to come of age; I don’t seem to dig as many holes. Trees can now be looked up into or sat beneath.
It’s still a mow & weed garden with no chemical use, I’m still extremely mindful of all the wee beasties who reside here.
We enjoy being able to share the garden to raise money for charity, so why would we not share this amount of space. If we enjoy it, so might others.
The garden will continue to evolve, and will never be finished, it changes from day to day, season to season.
Come wander, say hello or just stay silent and enjoy the space.
See all the pictures in the issue.
This article appeared in the Nhill Free Press & Kaniva Times, 11 October 2023.
