In conjunction with Open Gardens Victoria, two private gardens at Mount Macedon – Lewisham and Durrol – are set to open in a first-time partnership with the Garden Lovers’ fair on October 1 and 2.
Mount Macedon and District Horticultural Society welcomes more than 40 specialist stall holders across Australia to showcase plants, pots, garden accessories, and produce featuring the region’s food and drink.
The popular fair will be at the historical grounds of Bolobek in Mount Macedon.
The Lewisham grounds at Macedon shows off a splash of colour, with crab-apple trees blossoming in shades of pink and red and stylish bridges to walk along the lakes and ponds.
Whereas Durrol is a step back in time, belonging to the current family for more than 100 years, they have created vivid memories over six generations.
The grand old garden dates to the early 20th century and includes an enclosed garden by one of Australia’s influential landscape designer Edna Walling.
The Durrol’s head gardener Michael Dale will present garden talks at 11.30am and 2.30pm on both days.
Free shuttle buses will operate from the Bolobek carpark to each garden, departing every 30 minutes from 10.30am until 2.30pm.
Garden entry is separate to the entry cost for the Garden Lover’s Fair.
People can purchase tickets for Durrol at www.trybooking. or at the entrance.
The fair is in Bolobek, 370 Mount Macedon Road, Macedon, from 10am to 4pm.
