Loch Leven Garden & Nursery | Explore Tranquil Gardens

New Zealand Gardens Trust Loch Leven five-star rating

Expansive and Tranquil

Hosts: Doreen & Mike Dryden

Address: 714 Rotherham Road South, Rotherham

www.lochlevennursery.co.nz

Loch Leven has blossomed over the last 37 years, changing gradually from empty paddocks to the stunning paradise it is today.

The nurturing hands of Doreen and Mike have dedicated countless hours to cultivating this tranquil and expansive 1.2 hectare garden. Flowing lawns are shaded by beautiful deciduous trees and hugged by sweeping garden beds. A feature of the garden is the mass planting of viburnums, heritage shrubs, rhododendrons, hostas, perennials, roses and iris, creatively blended into wide flower-filled borders.

The garden seamlessly blends structured elements with native plantings, wire art sculptures and many locally sourced treasures.

A particularly beautiful part of the garden are the peony beds, created during lockdown in 2020. Nearby sits the summerhouse, the perfect place from which to enjoy this beautiful garden. Don’t miss the productive potager vegetable garden and espalier fruit trees.

Visit the on-site nursery for a wonderful selection of plants propagated by the owners.

Loch Leven Nursery:

Visit the on-site nursery for a wonderful selection of plants. All plants are propagated and grown here, including many old-fashioned perennials, heritage shrubs, viburnums, irises, hostas, roses, hedging and topiaries. Bring a bag, we grow heaps just for the festival.

Open daily 9 am - 5 pm.

https://www.lochlevennursery.co.nz/

Workshops with Lucy from Wandle Garden Co. :

Lucy is a well known flower farmer, landscape architect and passionate gardener. Join her for two inspiring workshops designed to help you make the most of flowers from your own garden.

https://www.facebook.com/wandlegardenco/

1: Planting for Picking - Friday 10:00am (60mins)

Learn how to introduce beautiful, seasonal flowers into your garden so you can enjoy blooms both in the garden and in a vase. Lucy will share ideas for easy-care plants, reliable annuals and bulbs that are simple to grow and perfect for cutting. Discover how to weave these into your current garden design to add colour, seasonal interest and a steady supply of flowers to pick throughout the year.

2: Snip, Style & Wrap -Friday 11.30am (60mins)

Get inspired to use what’s growing in your own garden to create relaxed, natural arrangements. Lucy will demonstrate simple techniques for styling flowers at home and share ideas for elevating the everyday “home bouquet” into something special for gifting. A practical and creative session full of tips you can easily recreate.

Tickets (includes garden entry to Loch Leven):
$40 – One workshop
$65 – Both workshops

Limited to 15 people per workshop

Bookings:
Please message or call Lucy on 027 349 3312 to secure your spot.

Home Gardeners Tips and Secrets for Vegetable growing:

Join Peter Stewart for an open discussion on growing your favourite fruit and vegetables.

After 60 years of having a home vegetable garden, Peter has developed ways to get the best results for your vege patch. Come and learn Peter's tips!

Friday 1pm

Tickets $25 (includes garden entry to Loch Leven)

Limited to 20 people, bookings essential.

To book, please message or call Peter 021 998 471

Sloe Gin:

Angus Galletly
and Eddie Davies will talk
about making sloe gin and
have some for tasting.
When: Friday 30th October,
2 – 4pm. Cost: free with
admission.