New Zealand Garden Events
Fathers' Day Trip to Eastwoodhill, Gisborne
2 September 2007, Eastwoodhill Arboretum, 2392 Wharekopae Rd, Ngatapa, RD2 Gisborne
Come and enjoy a special 'Daffodil Walk' through the stunning displays with afternoon tea and the chance to sample wines from the Bushmere Estate.
Bus leaves the i-Site in Grey Street at 1.30pm and leaves Eastwoodhill to return at 4.00pm.
Bus, entry and afternoon tea - $20/adult, $18/senior, $10/member.
Entry and afternoon tea - $15/adult, $13/senior, $5/member
Afternoon tea only - $5/person
Children - Free entry, Bus $2.50/child.
Bookings +64 (06) 863 9003
Website www.eastwoodhill.org.nz
The NZ Alpine Garden Society, The Rhododendron Society and The Daffodil Circle Combined Show, Christchurch
22-23 September Canterbury Horticultural Society Centre, Hagley Park South, Riccarton Ave, Christchurch
Fantastic display of alpine & rock garden plants, including choice miniature bulbs, early flowering rhododendron and a magnificient display of daffodils. Specialist plant stalls from all over the South Island.
Open 1.00pm to 5.00pm Saturday 22nd;
10.00am to 4.00pm Sunday 23rd;
Entrance $4.00 per person, free for children
Contact: Kathy Chamberlain
Email kchamberlain@xtra.co.nz
Tel +64 (3) 337 4177 Fax +64 (3) 337 4178
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Garden Events Overseas
Australian Cymbidium Festival, Vic, Australia
8 - 9 September 2007, Ararat Performing Arts Centre, Ararat, Vic, Australia
Cymbidium Orchid lovers converge on Ararat as “The Orchid City” again hosts the Australian National Cymbidium Show. Presented by the Cymbidium Orchid Society of Victoria Inc. The biggest show of genus plants in world. One of the largest display of Cymbidium Orchids. A spectacular display of new hybrids, vintage favourites and true exhibition plants.
Contact +61 (0)3 5998 2228 or visit www.ararat.vic.gov.au
Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival, Vic, Australia
31 August - 9 September 2007
The festival highlights include the Crowning of the Daffodil King and Queen, daffodil flower show, open gardens scheme, and more. The Kyneton Spring Flower Show is a competitive event and is held the same weekend, includes daffodils, camellias and other cut flowers, floral art and children’s work.
Entrance and times TBC (see website) General inquiries: +61 (0)3 5422 1943 or visit www.kynetondaffodilarts.org.au
Angair Wildflower and Art Show, Vic, Australia
22 - 23 September 2007, Angair, Vic, Australia
Displays of wildflowers including orchids, an art exhibition and opportunities to join guided walks and bus tours to see native flowers and birds in their natural habitats. Native plants, books, cards and various forms of craft work all will be on sale.
Contact +61 (0)3 5263 1085
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