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The influence of Alfred William Buxton (1872-1950) can still be seen in some of the old country stations in the Wairarapa. This Buxton-designed garden was created in 1916-1920 and has been in the Allen family for four generations. What a privilege to take a turn about the garden this week and see some new plans unfolding. Here's a glimpse of Buxton's trademark solid pergola - standing the test of time. The double-leaf buxus is original too. This Carterton garden has a special connection with our tour as it opened for its first garden tour fundraiser - 11 years ago. Let us know if you were there! We are hoping, in years to come we will be able to share this one with you again.
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And yes, these stunning waterlilies will be on display on this year's tour: 6 & 7 November.
Hana ?
Michelle Povey
Vicki Bogue Elizabeth Stevenson
Take a sneak peek at our first 2021 garden revealed on the garden tour website - Rāhui. This beauty is about 10 years old and is blossoming as it matures.
If you love contemporary themes with form and structure created by clipped foliage, you'll enjoy wandering though the colourful rooms of this stunning garden.
Kurt - one of the clever gardeners will be selling his homemade wooden obelisks and unique garden ornaments on tour weekend, 6 & 7 November. wairarapagardentour.co.nz/rahui/
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Rāhui This is a garden that has come of age. Planted a decade ago, this 1.1 ha elevated section is not far from Masterton but enjoys a quiet rural outlook over a neighbouring deer farm. 51 Tararua Dr...Sounds great
Michelle Povey
Deb Hurdle Katrina Laurie keen?
Love the chance to buy plants on tour weekend? Such a lovely way to take home a living memory from your garden tour experience so...we wanted to share the good news that Louisa Shannon, local propagator extraordinaire will be selling plants-a-plenty in one of our gardens this year. Robust perennials, heritage roses, hydrangeas, viburnums - lots of choice. Be sure to bring your wishlist on 6 & 7 November!
One of the highlights of the Wairarapa Garden tour is meeting the clever plants people who bring the gardens to life. This year we're very lucky to be welcoming a newcomer - a knowledgeable, passionate gardener who has always enjoyed Pūkaha's garden tour, as a visitor. Having been on every single tour for the last 10 years - she's decided it's time to open her own garden. We can't wait to share it with you on 6 & 7 November 2021.
Dave Burton Ivy Burton 🥰