Quick Guide to Open Gardens 2016

For opening times and further details refer Festival Program and Facebook page or www.kynetondaffodilarts.org.au

Number on maps

Friday 2 Sept

Saturday 3 Sept

Sunday 4 Sept

Monday 5 Sept

Tuesday 6 Sept

Wedn’day 7 Sept

Thursday 8 Sept

Friday 9 Sept

Saturday 10 Sept

Sunday 11 Sept

AINSLEY 30 Maxwell St, Kyneton

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ELMLEA 98 Wedge St, Kyneton

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GLEN-OLNEY 23 Epping St, Kyneton

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JINDABA 6 Tattersall Drive, Kyneton

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EDIBLE GARDENS Various locations, see separate leaflet or website

SCOTSMAN'S HILL Lot 4, 79 Wedge St, Kyneton

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WINTERSUN 27 Beauchamp St, Kyneton

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BIRTHDAY VILLA 101 Mollison Street, Malmsbury

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BRINGALBIT 512 Sidonia Rd, Sidonia Via Kyneton

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HIGHBANK 152 Donnelly Rd, Kyneton

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LANDING FIELDS 6 Kyneton-Springhill Rd, Kyneton

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MOSAIC GARDEN 60 Dettmanns Lane, Kyneton

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NEW PARK 971 Tylden-Woodend Rd, Tylden

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ROSEBERY HILL Pastoria Rd, Pipers Creek

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SHERARA 382 Shepherd's Hill Rd, Lauriston

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TELDORADO 311 Taradale Rd, Drummond Nth (Something different, last time)

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WILLOWBROOK 290 Redesdale Rd, Kyneton

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The Kyneton Botanical Gardens, Malmsbury Botanic Gardens and Springhill Nursery at Tylden are open daily

OPEN GARDENS 2016

UPDATES………………………UPDATES………………… Please note changes from printed program:

1. The out of town garden Sherara is at 382 Shepherds Hill Road, Lauriston and not 282;

2. Edible garden at 9 Lauriston St Kyneton will not now open, but further Edible garden is located at 33 Clowes Street, Malmsbury

3. In Town Ainsley will open an additional day Monday 5 Sept

In Town 1. AINSLEY 30 Maxwell Street, Kyneton Pam Leaver A relatively new town garden which flows down to the Campaspe River and features many perennials, interesting trees and shrubs. New native plantings on the river slopes, vegetable gardens and fruit trees with chicken pens are also a feature. Open: Sept 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10 – 10-4pm. No dogs please. Buses welcome by appointment only. Entry: $5 pp, $10 including Devonshire tea available at weekends. Proceeds Langley Primary School. Ph 5422 1815.

2. ELMLEA 98 Wedge Street, Kyneton C & J Nielsen A large garden with expansive lawn. Mature trees line the drive and throughout. Gardens have iris, roses and an abundance of daffodils and other spring bulbs. Raised stone wall gardens harbour many varieties of hellebore, accessed by winding paths. Open: Sat Sept 3. Entry $5 pp. Includes tea or coffee and biscuit. Stall and raffle. No dogs please. Proceeds R M Begg Auxiliary Ph Lorraine Batrouney 5422 3264 or Rhonda Wencel 0429 418018.

3. GLEN-OLNEY 23 Epping Street, Kyneton Ken & Joy Robbins An English-style garden on a gentle hillside. This large town garden has evolved over the years into a picturesque blend of mature trees, ground cover, hellebores and daffodils. Open: Sept 3, 4, 10 and 11. 10-5pm - Buses and groups by appointment. Entry: Adults $4 per person. Proceeds to Juvenile Diabetes Foundation and Kyneton Daffodil & Arts Festival. Ph 0419 569 404. 4. JINDABA 6 Tattersall Drive, Kyneton Joan & Alan Willis The one acre garden has been developed over 20 years. It features mature trees, shrubbery, lily ponds and rose beds. At the back of the garden there is a productive vegetable garden and green house. Open: Sept Fri 9 and Sun 11. 10-4pm Entry: $5 pp children under 14 free. Proceeds to Nile Learning Centre supported by St Paul’s Church. Ph 5422 2885.

5. KYNETON TRANSITION HUB ELEVEN EDIBLE GARDENS– Open Sept 3 only A. Community Garden at Kyneton Secondary College Epping Street.

Follow the signs to the garden on the east side of the grounds.

Based on permaculture and sustainability principles. Wicking beds, compost tea

brewing, biochar making.

Open 11-4pm. Ph 0425 724 156 Julie. Bus parking available at College Ferguson St

B. Hand to Ground (Emily and Alex) 31 Mission Hill Rd Baynton (18 mins scenic

drive from Kyneton) Begun 18 months ago with living hand to ground, using local materials, local resources,

worm farms, deep bed compost, insect attracting plants, Hugelkultur, poly tunnel, Warré

beekeeping, productive free range eggs and chickens.

Open: 10–4pm Ph: 0408 857 659

C. This garden is unable to open – is replaced by garden of Deborah and Rob

added at 33 Clowes St Malmsbury

Deborah and Rob’s garden on the verge immediately in front of the house was designed

as a showcase for edible and medicinal plantings, while maintaining an attractive

aesthetic. The conditions are quite harsh and not all plants have survived; they do a lot

of mulching for summer but still need to water as well.

The plants include a row of clipped bay trees, fruit – dwarf quinces and peach, cherries,

goji berry, Chilean guava, pomegranate and vegetables such as artichoke, potatoes and a

variety of herbs.

Open: 10am-4pm Ph: 5423 2314

D. Ann and Peter 43 Donnithorne St Kyneton

Small garden on terraced, steep slope, self-seeding.

Open 10–4pm No wheelchair access Ph: 54 223 072

E. Kim and Tom 10 Bodkin St Kyneton

Crop rotation, companion planting, compost, combine vegetables, fruit, herbs and

ornamentals.

Open: 2–4pm Ph: 54 226 328

F. Moira and Chris 15 Warren St Kyneton

Worm farm, water conservation experiments, composting experiments, raised beds,

mixing food and flowers.

Open: 1 – 4pm No wheelchair access Ph: 0439 304 869

G. Kerryn 4 New St Kyneton

An immature new garden – a work in progress. Bird-proof orchard with 15 espaliered

fruit trees; chickens for pest and weed control; berry fruits; vegetable beds; composting;

green manures and living mulches; citrus in a frosty climate; rainwater harvesting; and

extensive use of recycled materials in landscaping.

Open noon–2pm Ph 0430 395 148

H. Mary and Paul 71 Wedge St Kyneton

Plant and seed swapping, mulching, hand water, dig in kitchen scraps direct. A 1950s

house with daffodils and perennials throughout the garden and on the nature-strip. Has

several distinct edible garden areas kept small to save on water, the design is about easy

access and harvest.

Open: 10-4pm Ph: 5422 2429

I. Jan and Doug 10 Granite Hill Lane Kyneton

7 acres, adopting permaculture techniques with composting, chickens, netting, native

bee hotel, biochar, wicking beds, fruit trees, raspberry patch. Innovative use of in-

ground watering and Hugelkultur

Open: 1–4pm Ph: 5422 3828

J. Kyneton Community Learning Centre 34 Mollison St Kyneton Small garden with mostly wicking beds, provides produce for Kyneton Community

Lunches, run by community.

Open: 11am–1pm Ph: 5422 3433 No wheelchairs but vehicle access by driveway to

rear of building.

K. Malmsbury Primary School 28 Cameron St Malmsbury

The school is proud to show its emerging garden using permaculture principles,

donations of heritage plants and seeds gratefully received, run by students, parents and

community.

Open: 10am–1pm Ph: 5423 2284

Gold coin donations to Kyneton Transition Hub can be made at some of the

Garden venues.

6. SCOTSMAN’S HILL Lot 4, 79 Wedge Street, Kyneton Di and Rod Garden with 360° views over Kyneton and Racecourse. One acre of winding gardens established on an old quarry. Open: 3 & 4 Sept (Kyneton Primary School P & F will serve teas on these days), open also 7 Sept. No pets. Buses by arrangement – bus visitors need to walk up steep drive. Entry: $5 pp over 16. Phone: 0419 318 027. 7. WINTER SUN 27 Beauchamp Street Kyneton Rob Ewing Daffodils and bulb plantings, silver birches, weeping mulberry trees, japanese maples, weeping apricot, claret ash, golden ash, azaleas and conifers in an attractive, colourful town front and back garden. Open Sept 5,6,7,8 and 9 Entry: $2 pp. Phone: 0430 394 574

8. KYNETON BOTANICAL GARDENS Cnr Mollison & Clowes Street Kyneton Ann Tomlinson One of the finest Botanic Gardens in Victoria's goldfields dating back to 1858. Magnificent specimen trees 17 National Trust listed, garden beds, lawns & picnic areas. In the curve of the Campaspe River. Open anytime during Festival. For information re gardens Ph 5422 3621.

Out of Town & Nearby 9. BIRTHDAY VILLA 101 Mollison Street Malmsbury Thomas Family Old world garden, views of the Malmsbury Viaduct and vineyard. Free wine tasting. Buses and groups by appointment only. Child play equipment available. Pets on Leash. Open: Sept 2, 3, 5, 8, 9 - 11-5pm. Can open by arrangement for bus tours during week. Entry: $5 pp. Proceeds Plan International Children’s Fund. Ph 5423 2789 or jan@birthdayvilla.com.au.

10. BRINGALBIT 512 Sidonia Road, Sidonia Via Kyneton The Fox Family Historic property is a farm and country retreat. 1870's granite homestead with 10 acres of parkland and gardens developed over 150 years. Ornamental lake and exotic trees. Perennial and shrub borders, succulents, quince and crabapple walks. Accommodation available. Open: Daily 10-5pm. Coaches welcome. Morning and afternoon tea available. Garden Entry: $5 per adult. Ph 5423 7223.

11. HIGHBANK 152 Donnelly Road, Kyneton Tonia Todman Highbank has a 162 year history. It features drystone walls and hedges, ancient trees, gardens and large rose fields established. It remains a work in progress, but its shape, colour and texture have been re-discovered; important elements that continue to bring a sense of the seasons. Open: 10am-4pm Sept 2,3,4 & 9,10 & 11. Buses most welcome. Buses and parking on Roadside near stone gateposts on Donnelly Road Entry: $3 per person. Proceeds to Daffodil & Arts Festival Tea, Coffee & home-made biscuits always available - $1.50 Proceeds to Highbank maintenance. Dogs on leash welcome. Ph 5422 2308.

12. LANDING FIELDS 6 Kyneton Springhill Road, Kyneton Carolyn & Peter A thoughtfully designed newly-created garden that is a work in progress. It will appeal to those interested in viewing or establishing a friendly large garden, utilising both hard and soft surfaces with a mix of native and exotic hardy perennials and shrubs. Open: Fri 9 Sep and Sat 10 Sep only 11-4pm. Adequate road side parking for all vehicles including buses. Entry: Gold coin per person to be donated to Zonta International Foundation Ph Carolyn 0427 555 063.

13. MOSAIC GARDEN 60 Dettmann’s Lane Kyneton Geraldine Phelan An acre of rural garden, built in and around existing large eucalypts and other natives,

also exotic trees and shrubs. Planting of thousands of bulbs, numerous varieties, and a

large numbers of perennials, propagated from seed. Mosaic Exhibition on

simultaneously with demonstrations daily.

Open every day 10am-4pm school or other groups, buses welcome.

Entry $5 entry. Free tea/coffee available

Phone 0478 605 540.

14. NEW PARK 971 Tylden-Woodend Road, Tylden

Alastair and Phoebe MacLeod Set around one of the oldest bluestone homes in the Tylden/Woodend district, the

garden at New Park (circa 1860) displays dozens of varieties of daffodils. Cloud pruned

hedge. Both formal and informal gardens span 12 acres, incorporating three historic

fountains and a picturesque lake. Has a cricket pitch with pavilion.

Open: Sun 4 and Sun 11 Sept – 10am – 4pm.

Entry $5 per person, kids free. Buses welcome. Water hazards. No dogs please.

Phone: Phoebe 0418 850 515

15. ROSEBERY HILL Pastoria Road Pipers Creek Barry & Ruth Murphy 10 acres of mature trees, shrubs and thousands of naturalised daffodils. Long avenues of Poplar, Roman Cypress, Red and Cork Oaks, Box hedge and dwarf Spruce. Rare plants, a more than century old Cork Oak, and quirky topiary. Art Exhibition and sale with works by Tim Murphy in Shearing Shed. Sensible footwear recommended. Open: Daily 9am - 6pm Buses welcome. Entry: $2 per person. Proceeds to Daffodil & Arts Festival. Ph 5423 5253.

16. SHERARA 382 Shepherd’s Hill Road, Lauriston David & Sandra Rowland This spacious garden overlooks the valley of Shepherd’s Hut Creek where the Sherara Alpacas graze. A formal structure based on circles with rock walls, sinuous hedges, roses, blossom trees and massed daffodils. A separate fully enclosed orchard and kitchen garden and an olive grove. Photography exhibition by Chevelle Williams, local prize-winning photographer. Open: 10am-4pm 2, 3, 4, 7, 9 10 Sept. Buses welcome by appointment only. Entry: $5 pp. Pets on leads. Water hazard. Part proceeds to Festival Ph 5423 9207.

17. SPRINGHILL NURSERY 1 Trentham Road Tylden (Cnr of Spring Hill Road) Glenn Boxshall & Sandy Mitchell Well established and extensive award winning Nursery and Gardens open every day. Mature espaliered fruit trees and orchard and a Gallery of oil paintings from local artist as well as a huge selection of plants, pots and garden features of all kinds. Open: Daily 9am-5pm Bus Groups by appointment. Entry: Free. Ph 5424 8315.

18. TELDORADO 311 Taradale Road Drummond North – (Something different - Opening for the very last time) Terry Moore

Teldorado is the bloke’s backyard. It features the two worlds project, wood fired pizza oven, general store, outdoor area and kitchen, stage, bar and plenty of ideas to take home. BBQ, pizzas, nachos, Sunday lamb roasts rolls available, wine and beer tastings, plant sales and more. Fri 2 Sept – wood fire pizzas, Sat 3 Sept – live music, Sunday 4 Sept – roast rolls from 1pm. Fri 9 Sept – wood fire pizzas, Sat 10 Sept – live music, Sun 11 Sept Post parade party, roast rolls from 1pm. Sun 11 Sept Teldorado will be open till 8pm. See Teldorado under lights! Open: 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 Sept, 11am – 5pm 11 Sept 11am – 8pm Parking: Available opposite Teldorado in Belltopper Reserve carpark. All abilities visitors can park on site. Entry: Gold coin per person. Proceeds to Macedon Ranges Suicide Prevention Action Group. Ph: 0439 559 587.

19. WILLOWBROOK 290 Redesdale Road Kyneton Pam and Robert Inglis The tranquil 3 acre garden has a sweeping agapanthus lined driveway, manicured lawns and gardens, fish pond and waterfall and olden day farm machinery. Enjoy a sumptuous morning or afternoon tea, in enclosed patio area. Entry to the Garden $5. Morning or Afternoon Tea $5, Gluten Free Available. Open every day Sept 5-11. Water Hazard, No dogs please. Proceeds Prostate Cancer Research Ph 5422 3856 Mob Pam 0429852538

20. GOLDEN MILE OF DAFFODILS Burton Avenue (Old Calder Highway) Kyneton Stunning display of daffodils planted as a bicentennial project in 1988.

21. MALMSBURY BOTANIC GARDENS Calder Highway, Malmsbury On the banks of the Coliban River, heritage gardens mature trees, lake and fountain. View the magnificent 1860 Malmsbury Viaduct.

BUS TOURS TO OPEN GARDENS

Both tours depart Kyneton Railway Station 9.35am, Mechanics Institute

9.40am, returning at approximately 3pm.

Cost $25 for each tour.

Bookings essential Phone Marg on 5422 2282 by Aug 31

On Wednesday Sept 7 bus visits 4 gardens:

Jindaba – 6 Tattersall Drive, Kyneton

Scotsman’s Hill – Lot 4 79 Wedge Street, Kyneton

Lunch Piper Street

Sherara 382 Shepherds Hill Road, Lauriston

Kyneton Transition Hub Edible Garden 43 Donnithorne Street, Kyneton

On Thursday Sept 8 bus visits 4 gardens:

Ainsley- 30 Maxwell Street, Kyneton

Mosaic Garden 60 Dettmann’s Lane Kyneton

Lunch High and Mollison Street

Landing Fields, 6 Kyneton Springhill Road, Kyneton

Birthday Villa, 101 Mollison Street, Malmsbury

Proudly sponsored by Organ’s Coaches Kyneton

Visitors to outlying gardens are urged to visit comfort stations in town as facilities may not

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