Author: Kate Howarth

Asgard   Debra Robertson             2235 Batlow Road, Laurel Hill               Charity: SMART Animal Sanctuary This may be the last chance to see this beautiful large garden as it will be sold in the coming year and may not be open to the public in future. The garden was destroyed in the bushfires of 2020, but has READ MORE

Runnymede    Ian and Trish Pratt       9 Hilltop Road Charity: Rosewood Pony Club and Tumbarumba Garden Club This garden has old and new elements. It was established many years ago but has been reinvented several times. A large swamp cypress stands as a sentinel beside the front gate, and a graceful weeping willow vies for READ MORE

Valley View “Valley View”     Rob and Heather Johansen      97 Hilltop Road             Charity: Tumbarumba Adult Riding Club Striking gate posts guard the entrance to this brand-new garden which is quickly developing its own character. Expansive views need little embellishment, but the garden is evolving around heathers interest in horse-riding, with READ MORE

Brumby’s Ridge “Brumby’s Ridge”        Phil and Alison Lumsden         225 Black Range Road Charity: CanAssist Sitting atop a granite outcrop, this garden is a spectacular example of how to blend the landscape into garden design. Look for the rock pool with resident fish and a beautiful sculpture which has had an encounter with lightning but has READ MORE

Rosebud Ridge Lois Blake        13 Bogong Street       Charity: Friends of the Hospital Admire the expansive views from this property. Sweeping lawns create a pallet for well organised beds of roses and colourful annuals. Pot plants on the veranda and quintessential garden sculptures create individual style which reflects the owners love of the land READ MORE

Rose Hill Coral and Doug Shore           133 Albury Street      Charity:    Bereavement ladies                                                                                                                                    A lovely garden which reflects the owners love of flowers. Many Roses adorn the property and Coral can tell you the names of all of them. The blooms are shown at the Tumbarumba Agricultural Show and the Festival Flower show and READ MORE

  Bindawalla “Bindawalla”                  Wayne Gilpin             11 Albury Close, Tumbarumba                    Charity: Tumbarumba Men’s Shed   This Town Garden is a perfect example of what can be achieved on a town block. You’re greeted with well groomed lawns and colourful garden beds at the front of the house. The back yard has an array of well maintained  semi raised  garden READ MORE

  Bottle and Brush  Annemarie Bolduc and John Riddell     55 Gilbert Street    Charity: Garden Club and Harvest Haven Community Garden          This eclectic garden was established years ago, filled with ornamentals, shrubs, and trees before John and Annemarie moved into town in 2017. Its original charm remains, now joined by veggie patches, edible perennials, naturalised READ MORE

ert  Secret Garden “Secret Garden”        John and Jennifer Ivison    26 Gilbert Street    Charity: Tumbarumba Sports Academy This “Secret Garden” is discreetly located away from street visibility. It provides a secluded retreat from the busy environment, nestled behind tall hedges and beneath magnificent old trees. The garden features numerous sculptural elements and well-designed, meticulously maintained READ MORE

  Burraleigh “Burraleigh”         June Gray            351 Tooma Road          Charity: Rodeo Club June is opening her garden for the last time as a memorial to her husband Artie, now deceased, who was instrumental in the development of this lovely garden. She would love to show you around. Magnificent deciduous and evergreen READ MORE