Thanks to the dedication, enthusiasm, commitment and passion of volunteers, Pauline Reynolds, Paula Judson, Lindy McConnell, Jo Bisset and Annie Simons the Open Garden Day attracted over 800 visitors and raised over $22,000 to assist Family Life’s youth counselling services. In all, 1,000 people participated in the day, including musicians, ticket sellers, garden hosts, ‘BBQers’ and pool guards.

The Garden Day was a fantastic community event with people coming from all over Bayside, and further a-field to walk through beautiful gardens, renew friendships and meet new people.

Garden lovers could start their tour at any garden with tickets costing $20 per person, $15 concession with children welcome for no charge.

The Gardens

3 Gray Court – Small lush exotic garden with beautiful landscaping around pool in back garden. Secret winding paths through front garden with an inviting sitting area in the front.

9 Gray Court – Large garden with many natives and tall trees, exotics, orchids and vegies. You’ll be surprised to see how it opens out in the back garden. Grey water recycling system.

15 Olinda Avenue – More modern. Built around wonderful court yard in the front. Striking to see the landscaped nature strip giving the impression the garden extends to the road. Great examples of water recycling features. Delightful use of garden sculpture and recycling of Tea – Tree stumps.

411 Beach Road – Largest garden. Enter through Lang Street. Garden goes down steep cliff to Beach Road highlighting olive trees and vegetables. Old rambling garden with beautiful bay glimpses.

1 Point Avenue – Contrasting with the others, this is a very modern garden which has been architecturally designed. Quite minimalist, effectively using waterwise features and gravel mulch.

2 Point Avenue – One of the few remaining post-war houses. Large garden scattered with the owner’s pottery.

21 Point Avenue – Garden meanders around the house expanding out in the back. Lovely mix of natives and exotic. Typical 1960s Beaumaris house.

Refreshments including gourmet coffee, cake and a scrumptious BBQ were available all day at 13 Point Avenue.

Waterwise gardening advice on indigenous plants and mulching displays was available all day at 2 Point Avenue.

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