On Saturday November 9th, 2024, Raglan Horticultural Society is holding a Garden Ramble from 10am to 4pm.Pick up your Garden Ramble guide at the Raglan Library, I-site, Raglan Community House, local shops and on the Raglan Horticultural Society Facebook page.
For the first time this year, the sustainable Community Garden behind the police station in Wi Neera Street will be on display, with Whaingaroa Weedbusters and Backyard Trapping on hand to share their knowledge.
“There’s’ something for everyone, with gardeners sharing their knowledge as well as sharing their beautiful gardens,” society president Geoff Pownall says.
“The Garden Ramble shows off such a variety of gardens, from large open areas to hidden secret spots full of colour.”
Geoff says new members are welcome to join ted Raglan Horticultural Society on the third Tuesday of the month at 1pm at the Stewart St Church Hall.
The list of gardens and artists:
- Bruce and Sharyn Coull, 335D Te Hutewai Rd – park at the top of the road
- Geoff and Lis Pownall, 28 Nihinihi Ave – plant sales
- Pauline Abrahams, 4 Uenuku Ave
- Catherine Houston garden and art, 153 Hills Rd – park by the cattle yards
- Colleen and Tony Moore, 3 Puriri St with artist Dyana Wells
- Tony and Penny Hibberd, 5C Waikowhai Pl with artist Shirley Pearson
- Sue Mackwell, 42 Greenslade Rd – park at the top – with artists Stuart Shepherd and Claudia Grutke
- Gus and Sue Kendall, 100E Greenslade Rd with photographer Richard Gemmell – park at the top
- Jacqui and Rick Malpas, 106C Greenslade Rd with artist Julie Macdonald – park on road
- Margaret Hayes, 118 Te Papatapu Rd, Te Mata – 1.2km beyond Bridal Veil Falls Rd
- Community Garden, Wi Neera St – sustainable gardening with Whaingaroa Weedbusters and Backyard Trapping plus a children’s adventure and kūmara demonstration.
Some of the gardeners are collecting a koha to donate to a charity of their choice.