Cambo"
Local architect Ben Johnson designed the house in the early 2000s. When we moved here in 2019 a mostly bare five-acre paddock surrounded the house, a standard oak stood at the front gate and 30 crab-apples (Malus iowensis) lined the driveway. Sarah Hoskins’ design formed the kernel of our new garden. In five years, we have planted over 100 trees, native and exotic, including a row of crepe myrtles and a colonnade of capital pears leading down to the dam. Roses are a feature of the formal garden which frames the house, and a laurel hedge surrounds the rear outdoor paved area forming a private space for entertaining. Smaller gardens within a larger landscape point to panoramic views to Mt Macquarie in the SE and Mt Canobolas in the west.
Local architect Ben Johnson designed the house in the early 2000s. When we moved here in 2019 a mostly bare five-acre paddock surrounded the house, a standard oak stood at the front gate and 30 crab-apples (Malus iowensis) lined the driveway. Sarah Hoskins’ design formed the kernel of our new garden. In five years, we have planted over 100 trees, native and exotic, including a row of crepe myrtles and a colonnade of capital pears leading down to the dam. Roses are a feature of the formal garden which frames the house, and a laurel hedge surrounds the rear outdoor paved area forming a private space for entertaining. Smaller gardens within a larger landscape point to panoramic views to Mt Macquarie in the SE and Mt Canobolas in the west.
Charles Booth Way
A 5 acre hilltop parkland property featuring panoramic rural views, extensive use of local stone, hedging, lawn terraces, a fragrant rose garden incorporating a water feature, and a walled fruit and vegetable garden that also houses Jo's art studio. Hundreds of natives (bottlebrushes, gums, grevilleas, wattles) and exotic plantings (ashes, cedars, cherries, elms, junipers, liquidambars, magnolias, maples, myrtles, oaks, pears, pines, redwoods, spruces) are transforming what was once a windswept, rock and thistle covered paddock into our interpretation of a cool climate country garden. Back in 2004, we started with a near blank canvas and it's been a wonderful two decades planning, creating (and now maintaining) an ecosystem that the local wildlife enjoys, each and every day. Other than one large gum tree and a heritage apple tree, no planting on the property is older than 20 years.
A 5 acre hilltop parkland property featuring panoramic rural views, extensive use of local stone, hedging, lawn terraces, a fragrant rose garden incorporating a water feature, and a walled fruit and vegetable garden that also houses Jo's art studio. Hundreds of natives (bottlebrushes, gums, grevilleas, wattles) and exotic plantings (ashes, cedars, cherries, elms, junipers, liquidambars, magnolias, maples, myrtles, oaks, pears, pines, redwoods, spruces) are transforming what was once a windswept, rock and thistle covered paddock into our interpretation of a cool climate country garden. Back in 2004, we started with a near blank canvas and it's been a wonderful two decades planning, creating (and now maintaining) an ecosystem that the local wildlife enjoys, each and every day. Other than one large gum tree and a heritage apple tree, no planting on the property is older than 20 years.
"Della Strada"
The 100 year old house is situated on the northern side of a large suburban block making the front garden a shaded southern area and the back a sunny western one. The garden was once basic, with a few shrubs and a cherry laurel hedge. Now, plants are being chosen as subjects for art or for floral bouquets for family and friends. The front yard is an eclectic mix of hardy perennials, bulbs, a variety of shrubs and trees. There is a focus on contrasting foliage colours and textures such as the purple leaves of the Loropetalum against the grey foliage of a Melianthus major and ornamental grass softening the roses and globe thistles. The back yard is a mix of fruiting and ornamental trees, banksias and correas, deciduous shrubs, veggie patch, berries and rhubarb. Interest is enhanced by the rooms within the garden. It is a garden that highlights the seasons.
The 100 year old house is situated on the northern side of a large suburban block making the front garden a shaded southern area and the back a sunny western one. The garden was once basic, with a few shrubs and a cherry laurel hedge. Now, plants are being chosen as subjects for art or for floral bouquets for family and friends. The front yard is an eclectic mix of hardy perennials, bulbs, a variety of shrubs and trees. There is a focus on contrasting foliage colours and textures such as the purple leaves of the Loropetalum against the grey foliage of a Melianthus major and ornamental grass softening the roses and globe thistles. The back yard is a mix of fruiting and ornamental trees, banksias and correas, deciduous shrubs, veggie patch, berries and rhubarb. Interest is enhanced by the rooms within the garden. It is a garden that highlights the seasons.
"Eidolia Park"
Eidolia Park is a 15 acre garden commenced in 2006. The garden has now reached a level of maturity which gives a different dimension to it. Those who have visited the garden in earlier years will notice many changes.
The conifers, maples, ashes, pears, crabapples and other exotic trees provide a dramatic background for the extensive plantings of shrubs, perennials, ground covers and bulbs. The large plantings of roses and iris provide a riot of colour in spring. The garden also has a number of water features featuring Japanese Koi.
Eidolia Park is a garden of year round interest but the iris are at their best in October/November. Lus-Ealain Iris Nursery will have a stall at the garden and will be selling Tall Bearded and Pacific Coast Iris at reduced prices for Ramble visitors. There is plenty of seating available. Also, there are places to enjoy a picnic lunch or morning or afternoon tea.
Eidolia Park is a 15 acre garden commenced in 2006. The garden has now reached a level of maturity which gives a different dimension to it. Those who have visited the garden in earlier years will notice many changes.
The conifers, maples, ashes, pears, crabapples and other exotic trees provide a dramatic background for the extensive plantings of shrubs, perennials, ground covers and bulbs. The large plantings of roses and iris provide a riot of colour in spring. The garden also has a number of water features featuring Japanese Koi.
Eidolia Park is a garden of year round interest but the iris are at their best in October/November. Lus-Ealain Iris Nursery will have a stall at the garden and will be selling Tall Bearded and Pacific Coast Iris at reduced prices for Ramble visitors. There is plenty of seating available. Also, there are places to enjoy a picnic lunch or morning or afternoon tea.
"Grove Farm"
Grove Farm was in the garden ramble in 2017 mainly because we opened up the old house at the same time. When we bought the property in 1996 it was a complete ruin including the garden which was non existent. Since then we have built the dam planted 400 trees but very little gardening as we spent most of our time renovating. In 2019 we rebuilt the garage workshop in keeping with the house, and the kitchen walled garden out of old convict bricks. The gates are made from ballast tanks off the clipper ships taking wheat to UK in 1860 -1890. The other main feature of the garden is the lake and walkway, let’s hope it remains full.
Grove Farm was in the garden ramble in 2017 mainly because we opened up the old house at the same time. When we bought the property in 1996 it was a complete ruin including the garden which was non existent. Since then we have built the dam planted 400 trees but very little gardening as we spent most of our time renovating. In 2019 we rebuilt the garage workshop in keeping with the house, and the kitchen walled garden out of old convict bricks. The gates are made from ballast tanks off the clipper ships taking wheat to UK in 1860 -1890. The other main feature of the garden is the lake and walkway, let’s hope it remains full.
"Kinvara"
The garden at “Kinvara” sits in the heart of the village. This federation period shop and residence is snugly placed in the top northeast corner of its quarter acre block. The resulting open space provides its gardeners; Helen Scott-Orr and Tim Kelly, with the maximum land area into which they continue to indulge their desire for continuous change.
Recent editions include chickens, a chook shed and run, herb spiral, fishpond and water tanks. Over the past 32 years plantings of gums, willows, fruit trees, birches, conifers, ashes, rhododendrons have been added to the blocks’ four original trees. Also, many roses, bulbs and perennials have been added to fill any available space. The vegetable garden provides tomatoes, beans, zucchinis, cucumbers, rhubarb, asparagus, Jerusalem artichokes, spinach and whatever escapes from the surrounding gardens.
The garden at “Kinvara” sits in the heart of the village. This federation period shop and residence is snugly placed in the top northeast corner of its quarter acre block. The resulting open space provides its gardeners; Helen Scott-Orr and Tim Kelly, with the maximum land area into which they continue to indulge their desire for continuous change.
Recent editions include chickens, a chook shed and run, herb spiral, fishpond and water tanks. Over the past 32 years plantings of gums, willows, fruit trees, birches, conifers, ashes, rhododendrons have been added to the blocks’ four original trees. Also, many roses, bulbs and perennials have been added to fill any available space. The vegetable garden provides tomatoes, beans, zucchinis, cucumbers, rhubarb, asparagus, Jerusalem artichokes, spinach and whatever escapes from the surrounding gardens.
"Littlewood"
In 2022 we were delighted to be asked to be part of the Garden Ramble. At the time, our garden was very new and had a lot of growing to do.
Two years later, it is still a work in progress but is slowly beginning to resemble the vision that we had. We now invite you to visit 'Littlewood' to see the progress that we are making.
Our aim is to create a low maintenance and welcoming space which we can share with friends and family. It is a case of 'plant one and, if it grows, plant many more'. As a result, you will find mass plantings of hardy, disease resistant shrubs and ground covers. We have also had a few unmitigated disasters, and we are happy to share those stories with you.
We look forward to being part on the 2024 Garden Ramble and welcome you to our little patch of Millthorpe.
In 2022 we were delighted to be asked to be part of the Garden Ramble. At the time, our garden was very new and had a lot of growing to do.
Two years later, it is still a work in progress but is slowly beginning to resemble the vision that we had. We now invite you to visit 'Littlewood' to see the progress that we are making.
Our aim is to create a low maintenance and welcoming space which we can share with friends and family. It is a case of 'plant one and, if it grows, plant many more'. As a result, you will find mass plantings of hardy, disease resistant shrubs and ground covers. We have also had a few unmitigated disasters, and we are happy to share those stories with you.
We look forward to being part on the 2024 Garden Ramble and welcome you to our little patch of Millthorpe.
"Pitt & George"
Developed over 20 years the garden at 3 George Street is certainly one for the birds. Every tree and shrub on the property, except for the 80 year old radiata pine at the front gate, has been planted by the owners Mark and Sandra Logan.
With Mark’s devotion to Australian natives and their South African relatives, and Sandra’s desire to see a few of her exotic favourites scattered through the beds, the garden surrounding the eco-home is a quirky blend of plants that compete for your attention, and the available resources.
The garden is alive with lizards and birds as they take advantage of the dense shrubs and leaf litter to find food and shelter from the local currawongs and magpies.
Out the back Mark’s productive garden is designed to not look like a vegetable garden but more like a garden that you can cook from.
Developed over 20 years the garden at 3 George Street is certainly one for the birds. Every tree and shrub on the property, except for the 80 year old radiata pine at the front gate, has been planted by the owners Mark and Sandra Logan.
With Mark’s devotion to Australian natives and their South African relatives, and Sandra’s desire to see a few of her exotic favourites scattered through the beds, the garden surrounding the eco-home is a quirky blend of plants that compete for your attention, and the available resources.
The garden is alive with lizards and birds as they take advantage of the dense shrubs and leaf litter to find food and shelter from the local currawongs and magpies.
Out the back Mark’s productive garden is designed to not look like a vegetable garden but more like a garden that you can cook from.