Community
12 September, 2025
Open gardens next month
THE Warrnambool and District Australian Plants Society love all that is special and unique about our amazing Australian flora.
“It’s hardy, it’s attractive to our special native birds, mammals and reptiles, and it’s beautiful to look at,” group member Linda Handscombe said.
The group will host an Open Garden Day on Sunday, October 12 from 10am-4pm, showcasing four native gardens; with two in Warrnambool and two in nearby Illowa.
The four gardens will range from small and contemporary through to a rambling park-like six acre garden.
Tickets are $20 each and funds raised will go to the group and to Mosswood Wildlife local animal carers.
“There will be a Mosswood display on the day, along with a ‘Gardens for Wildlife’ display,” Ms Handscombe said.
“The gardens offer great variety and will feature things each owner is passionate about.
“Visitors will be able to see native bush tucker plants, eco dyeing, eye catching everlasting daisies, amazing Grevilleas, ponds, enchanting paths, amazing Gymea Lilies, Geraldton waxes, lovely landscaping ideas, carnivorous plants and so much more.”
Local artist Rachel Peters has donated two beautiful paintings to raffle, with funds to go to Mosswood.
Author of ‘Plants of the Great Southwest’ Kevin Sparrow will lead a tour at the Swan Reserve from 12.30pm.
Two of the gardens will have coffee vans and sweet and savoury treats for sale.
Tickets are available from 7 Settlers Lane Illowa and 37 Obrien Street Warrnambool on the day or on Trybooking.
