Your guide to the 2024 Riverland Rose & Garden Festival Open Gardens.
Renmark | Cooltong | Paringa | Murtho
Come enjoy and meander through the luscious lawn areas while enjoying the many varieties of roses, bulbs and much more.
Established formal cottage garden developed from a bare block over the last 27 years. Layered with a windbreak of pencil pines and a mix of evergreen and deciduous trees, this garden features a variety of roses including hybrid tea, floribunda and David Austins, a range of salvia types, and climbing roses along the driveway leading to a conifer garden.
On my one-acre land, a charming cottage garden bursts with hybrid tea roses, their delicate petals adding timeless beauty. The centerpiece is a welcoming fire pit, perfect for evening gatherings under the stars. My garden seamlessly combines elegance and practicality, creating a peaceful, picturesque retreat. Art and craft for sale with some garden art around. Tea, coffee and cold drinks plus cake available for purchase.
Garden surrounds the 1889 original homestead of Charles and Ella Chaffey. Majestic Washingtonia palm drive, heritage-listed olive plantation and sweeping lawns; plus garden beds planted with David Austin and old fashioned roses.
Wander through the extensive gardens of this beautiful lifestyle estate. Riverside Estate has approximately 1,100 roses amongst various lawns and gardens. Some residents will open their homes for viewing, giving visitors an opportunity to see the different styles of quality homes. Stop by the Recreation Centre for a complimentary tea and coffee, and view the display of artwork by resident Yvonne Lempens and others.
My garden is a town cottage style garden of rose, salvias, irises, geraniums, bulbs and succulents, together with a collection of rustic garden ornaments, along with a statue and pot garden down one side of the house. Sit and relax in the gazebo, or on the veranda, enjoying the view with a cuppa. Will have irises for sale.
Our garden is designed around 1900s farming, with a large arrangement of horse-drawn equipment on display. There are also many concrete statues scattered around the garden which includes nearly 100 garden gnomes. Also, on display will be a collection of Holden Kingswood cars.
Loxton | Bugle Hut | Winkie | Berri | Glossop | Monash | Barmera | Moorook
On entering this unique property you will marvel at the size of the pine trees bordering the driveway of this picture perfect garden and immediately relax with the sight and sound of water flowing through the fountain. Enjoy the ambience of this well maintained one acre property as you wander over to the aviary to chat to Elvis “The King” parrot and his Princess Alexander companions. See festival events & attractions for guided house and garden tour details.
Doecke’s Cottage – enjoy the delightful cottage-style gardens which have new climbing roses and iris this year, along with hardy perennials, annuals and succulents. Rock Garden – A beautiful garden with numerous rocks providing tiers and casual seating. This is an eclectic garden created using a diverse range of plants, with 12 well-established eucalyptus providing dappled shade.
This large rear courtyard garden has recently taken on a delightful Mediterranean theme. The conifers and boundary bushes have grown, with vertical garden wall producing colour and trailing plants all year. Vintage windows, doors and wrought iron furniture all have their special welcoming place. Winter sun and shaded areas all complete the relaxed workable courtyard all set behind two roller doors. Plant stall available.
Their thriving and flourishing 9-year-old town garden takes advantage of all the seasons, along with a captivating river view. Be inspired with their all seasons red-gum constructed raised veggie beds with a regular rotation of produce and herbs. The established gardens also allow for many self-seeding plants and annuals. Some heritage and majestic pot plants complete the picture. Plant stall available.
This town garden is a tribute to the history of the original out buildings and plantings. Throughout the garden, lawns were replaced with paths, steps, seating and conversation pieces, using a variety of recycled materials. Come and enjoy the 10-year transformation of our 1960s built home, which is complete with many garden features.
Our easy-care rear courtyard garden is what we enjoy, grow and cherish. We have many advanced shade lovers in our outdoor home garden room. The best location of sun loving succulents has been found. Orchids, bromeliads and clivias are happily thriving in their special place. As previous farm owners, many plants have adjusted to take advantage of all the seasons.
Waikerie
My new garden in Waikerie is jam packed in front with irises, daylilies, geraniums salvias, gerberas and cannas. Plants for sale, plus irises for sale. Tea, coffee and sweets available for $5. Looking forward to seeing everyone at 5 Kleemann Street, Waikerie.
A hidden treasure. Our garden is set on a large allotment. Walk through our natives out the front to our shade house. A hidden rose garden consists of over 250 roses accompanied by irises, salvias, and various other plants. Fruit trees provide colour and shade.
Established over the last 30 years, the garden is home to a variety of fruit trees, a driveway with standard white icebergs and pink carpet roses, an island garden with conifers, palm trees and agapanthus lined with English box. A magnolia tree surrounded by agapanthus with crepe myrtle, plus climbing roses and irises can also be found. Free tea, coffee and Greek sweets available for morning and afternoon tea.
Our garden is seven acres of Mallee bushland that over approximately 30 years has been interplanted with many, mostly native trees and shrubs. There are several walking trails to wander and enjoy the bird life and plenty of seats to rest on. Around the house garden and fernery, you will find chickens, parrots and ducks, as well as lots of weird and quirky garden art. Some crafts and plants will also be for sale.
You are welcome to Rustic Peace, an acre comprised of many rooms with exotic fruit and nut trees, shrubs and flowers. Hosting a myriad of hanging baskets within a canopy of trees. A shade house with many varieties of orchids. Come and enjoy the atmosphere. You may even find a plant you would like to purchase.
Started from scratch on a sandhill 60 years ago! A beautiful, thriving garden with roses, tall trees, potted plants, and established garden beds across two blocks with plants for sale. Morning and afternoon tea, and raffle available for $7 per head on Thursday 24 October. All proceeds will go to The Women’s and Children’s Hospital.Open driveway for handicap or aged care access.
Perched on the River Murray cliffs, wander through Templeton’s expansive gardens. Enjoy the ambience of the garden and scenic views through the grounds. Children must be supervised because of proximity to cliff edges and river access below. Guests must stick to man-made garden, native bushland is out of bounds.
Come and enjoy the lush garden of MacEden, with a cuppa and bickie you can do some dreaming, as you sit and relax in this tranquil retreat, it’s okay to have a little concrete, look at the characters and things alike, some are funny, some give you a fright, enjoy this garden with all its beauty, be sure to say hello to the little owner, he’s a cutie.
Come for a wander through our purpose-built school garden! At different times of the year, fruit trees and vegetable beds provide an abundance of produce used for cooking in our expansive school kitchen. During spring, the beds provide ample space for students to plant and tend to a vibrant mix of dahlias and many other flowering plants.
Come for a wander around our quirky rustic garden featuring rustic pieces, mosaics and old farm equipment. Our love of repurposing everyday objects into garden art can be seen throughout the garden. A mixture of shrubs, daisies, clivias, salvias, geraniums and a large range of succulents. Morning and afternoon tea available plus repurposed goods and garden art for sale.
Frahn’s Farm is a natural environmental wetland paradise with over 40,000 native indigenous trees and plant species, creating a unique ecosystem. As Yvette says: “it’s an extremely unusual garden by normal standards, but a garden nevertheless.” This garden offers walking trails and a collection of farm machinery. A small packed picnic available by prior arrangement for $25.
At the end of our driveway, our garden is an oasis of colour surrounded by Mallee scrub trees, with lots of old fashion geraniums, different varieties of salvias, and David Austin roses. The bottom garden consists of roses, more geraniums, salvias, shade trees, and old relics. As you wander around the path, there is another room in working process that will consist of natives.
Our large rambling garden has lovely picturesque river views, established trees, lawns, roses, natives, and a cottage garden, veggie patch and large orchard. A haven for birds all year and dotted with garden art. Relax on the verandah with morning and afternoon tea, taking in the views. $5 morning and afternoon tea. Children must be supervised due to proximity of the river.
This rambling garden is on half an acre featuring roses, natives, succulents and ornamentals, set amongst native trees. Wander paths through giant yuccas, grasses, fish ponds and garden art. View the lagoon from the front deck. Underneath the mature trees are sub-tropical plants including clivias, philodendrons and bromeliads. Several local stalls selling plants and crafts.
This established garden is still evolving and has seen so many changes. A cottage style garden containing David Austin, hybrid tea and floribunda roses are mixed with salvia, agapanthus, seaside daisy and many more cottage plants. Established trees both deciduous and evergreen surround the garden rooms, providing a restful and relaxing space.
Come for a visit, relax and soak up the atmosphere of our tropical garden. Take pleasure viewing the water features as you take a leisurely stroll through an oasis of tall plants, bromeliads and a mixture of plantings. As a first time opening for this garden, there is much to discover, see and enjoy.
Trevor’s two-year-old garden has undergone a transformation in the past 12 months. New additions include arches, climbing roses, rustic art and use of recycled materials are just some of the added ‘quirky creations’ showcased in the garden. A 40 plus years cacti rockery is one of the many drawcards on visiting this property.
As you walk the many paths, you will see rustic features, structures and arches, with many seating options to allow you to sit and admire the variety of plants, flowers, natives and fruit trees. This garden has evolved over 30 years by four generations.
From a beginning in 2018, Graham and Glenys have continued to progressively develop ‘Nookamka Gardens’ in Barmera. Visitors will be captivated as they wander through a hectare of cottage, native and rose gardens, each with its own unique style. Pathways meander through the gardens, with salvia, bearded iris, wisteria, frangipani, and water features. Plants are available for purchase from ‘Grandma’s Plant Table’. Tea and coffee available.
Rogers Garden began 25 years ago and is a labour of love. The reward is enjoying the shady trees and lawn in summer, the changing autumnal leave colours, the fresh fruit and nuts, and seeing the natives in flower. The driveway island of palms and roses together with garden beds near the house also bring changing seasonal colour to complement the home.
Since 2021, this former home and garden is steadily being recreated and continually rewarded as ‘The garden of my dreams’. The home, approximately 100 years old, and the land was my Tschirpig grandparent’s home, so it is very special. Fruit trees, lawn, rock landscaping and flower beds of colour have transformed this garden. Visitors welcome on my open days.
Five years ago, Di began planning her maternal grandma Fromm’s home and garden at Moorook. The tranquil and changing view of the Moorook riverfront at her doorstep was opened up and exceptional. Then the garden evolved with retaining walls and lots of plants, and colour. A priority was to help make this historic home feel loved and surrounded by gardens. Tea and coffee available. Located opposite the Moorook General Store.