Loch Leven Garden & Nursery — Hurunui Garden Festival

Expansive and Tranquil

Hosts: Doreen & Mike Dryden

Address: 714 Rotherham Road South, Rotherham

Phone: 027 220 5186

www.lochlevennursery.co.nz

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Loch Leven started 35 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.

Native areas provide shelter and an evergreen back drop. Hedging has been used extensively to provide shelter and structure. Large borders are filled with creative plant combinations and a gorgeous spring display. Deciduous trees are planted throughout the large expanse lawn and garden. Wire art and locally sourced boulders are a focal point within the garden. A summerhouse is nestled between peony beds and espaliered fruit trees.

A new area developed during Lockdown 2020 shows what can be achieved in a short time.

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

Loch Leven has many places to sit and enjoy the beautiful vistas this expansive garden has to offer.

EVENTS & WORKSHOPS

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

Dahlia workshop: Learn everything about growing dahlias with Paula Kelly. Paula has so much valuable knowledge to share on dahlias that have become so popular recently. When: Thursday 31 October 11.30am. Cost: $20pp (this includes garden entry) Secure your place by paying $20 into bank account 03 1582 0018378 025 include your name and 'dahlia' as reference.

Topiary Workshop: Learn how easy it is to make a topiary and the different steps involved with Doreen Dryden. Find out what are the best plants to topiary for pots and the garden. The nursery will have a good selection of topiaries to purchase at wholesale prices. When: Friday 1 November 11.30am. Cost: $20pp (this includes garden entry) Secure your place by paying $20 into bank account 03 1582 0018378 025 include your name and 'topiary' as reference.

Sloe Gin: Angus Galletly and Eddie Davies will talk about making sloe gin at home in just a few simple steps. Find out what berries, fruits and vegetables can be used. There will be some sloe gin for tasting. When: Saturday 2 November, 2pm – 4pm. Cost: Free with admission.

Propagation Workshop: Learn how to propagate to replenish your own garden using seeds, cuttings and division with Doreen Dryden. This workshop is good for beginners and anyone wanting to learn some useful tips on propagation. Cost: $20pp (this includes garden entry). Secure your place by paying $20 into bank account 03 1582 0018378 025 include your name and 'propagation' as reference.