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Posted by GarryK Melb,Aust (gobluesyay@hotmail.com) on Sun, Nov 6, 05 at 6:19
| Hi all,
Just had a great day in Hoddles Creek (East melb) looking at Karen's Garden as advertised in OG's. What a magnificent place especially for those heritage rose enthusiasts such as myself. Got lost in there for three hours and didn't think i would make it back before dark. Well worth a visit if anyone gets a chance..:)The owner is an amazing woman and should be very proud of her achievements in such a short time - and was very helpful..Roses climbing through every structure/tree imaginable and a wide variety of trees/plants as well. Loved stepping over and around plants popping up in the paths as you walked along them. Highly recommended.
Garry |
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RE: Open Gardens - Rose Haven....
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- Posted by lozza Vic. Oz. (My Page) on
Sun, Nov 6, 05 at 15:21
| That's Karen Meeuwissen, 325 Eacott's Road, Hoddles Creek. Vic. 3139. She and husband Albert own Nerrigundalh Berries P/l., which makes her endeavours even more noteworthy. Phone is 03 5967 4231. Hope she doesn't mind me giving this info. out. |
RE: Open Gardens - Rose Haven....
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- Posted by lozza Vic. Oz. (My Page) on
Mon, Nov 7, 05 at 22:21
| Speaking of which, Reliable Roses display garden is open weekends of 12/13th and 19/20th November, 40 George Road, Silvan, Melways 121 D10. It is a picture at the moment. |
RE: Open Gardens - Rose Haven....
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Thanks Lozza
Will try to get there and also plan a visit to Hoddles Creek.
Thanks for letting us know!
cheers
Michelle |
RE: Open Gardens - Rose Haven....
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I can fully recommend going to Lozza and Jean's place-I have been going there every year(more than once if I can persuade
Lozza to let me come-he never says no)and it is glorious.
Well set out hybrid tea and floribunda sections and then a riotous almost untamed section of species,climbers and OGR's.
You will fall in love with so many roses that you have never seen before in the flesh.
If you are lucky there will be some potted roses to carry off at bargain prices.
I HOPE to make it out there this year but have some heavy
stressful events happening atm.
Maybe a day out there will dissolve some of that though?
A day out not to be missed-you will treasure the memory always.
regards
sandie |
another open day
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Besides Lozza and Jean's gorgeous place-Reliable roses...
there is another open day coming up in November.
It is at Nieuwesteeg's Rose Nursery at 4 Tarrawarra road
Coldstream(off Maroondah Highway 12 km's out of Lilydale).
Melways ref 276/b6.
Open 9am til 4pm sat 12th and sun 13th Nov.
This place is set out in sections-Alister Clarks,Teas,bourbons,gallicas etc etc.A lovely day out and again-potted roses at bargain prices.
It does cost you money to get in-adults $5,children $2 and pensioners $3.50 but all proceeds go to the Road Trauma Support Team. |
RE: Open Gardens - Rose Haven....
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| Thanks Lozza and Sandie for the info...Now to find the time.!!!? |
RE: Open Gardens - Rose Haven....
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Hey Garry-take the time to smell the roses.:)
regards
sandie |
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