Expansive and Tranquil

Hosts: Doreen & Mike Dryden

Address: 714 Rotherham Road South, Rotherham

www.lochlevennursery.co.nz

Loch Leven started 36 years ago from a blank canvas. Come and see what a passionate plants woman and an enthusiastic husband have created. This 3-acre structured and restful garden is tranquil and inspiring. The garden flows through and around an expansive lawn planted with deciduous trees and large borders filled with creative plant combinations. Viburnums, old fashioned shrubs and perennials, hostas, roses and irises are mass planted throughout. Hedging is used extensively to provide shelter and all year-round structure. Native areas create shelter and an evergreen display. Wire art sculptures, pots, old bricks and locally sourced boulders are features. Peony beds add beautiful spring colour. Espaliered fruit trees and a vegetable potager are both very productive. A summerhouse nestled between borders is a beautiful place to enjoy the tranquility of this garden.

The nursery has a wide selection of plants, which the owners propagate and will be available to purchase during your visit.

EVENTS & WORKSHOPS

Loch Leven Nursery: a huge range of old fashioned and unusual perennials, hostas, hedging, roses, peonies, shrubs and topiaries for sale. When: Daily

How to develop structure in your garden to complement seasonal interest - Join Lucy from Wandle Garden Co., Landscape Architect and Gardening Enthusiast!

She will work through the layers to establish a garden with year-round structure. Lucy has a passion for flowers and will share techniques for including annuals and perennials within your garden in a way that complements the seasons. You will have the opportunity to begin creating a concept for your own space with Lucy’s guidance.

When: Friday 31st October at 11am (90mins)

Cost: $25 (plus entry to Loch Leven)

Limited to 12 people - to book your spot: Please message or call Lucy, 027 349 3312.

Sloe Gin: Angus Galletly
and Eddie Davies will talk
about making sloe gin and
have some for tasting.
When: Saturday 1 November,
2 – 4pm. Cost: free with
admission.