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Foxglove
Spires nestles under the
shadow of Mt Dromedary/Gulaga
at Tilba Tilba,
where owners Sue
and Peter Southam
have transformed
three and a half
acres of farmland
into a wonderful
woodland garden
with rambling walks,
archways, hedges
and masses of flowers.
The Open Garden
at Foxglove
Spires is now regarded
as one of Australia’s
best and no trip
to the far south
coast in any season
is complete without
exploring the garden
and visiting the
café, nursery
and giftware/antique
shops also onsite. |
The Foxglove
Spires Open Garden surrounds a 100
year old farm cottage
and entices its
visitors to wander
along its many fragrant
paths, leading them
under romantic rose
covered arbors and
into secluded flower-filled
areas.
The woodlands create
a shady haven to
rest in, while the
pond at the bottom
of the garden adds
to the peace and
tranquility felt
by all in this harmonious,
spellbinding garden.
Each season brings
transformation and
different highlights
in the garden. |
These
include:
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a grand 55m (165')
long arbour of espaliered
Manchurian pears
which is a spectacular
feature all year
round with its beautiful
bare tracery during
winter and a carpet
of red and yellow
leaves in autumn.
• two
100 year old Norfolk
Island Pines alongside
the original cottage.
• a tranquil
pond surrounded
by shade trees,
lilies and iris.
• a crabapple
walkway,
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a citrus walk of
oranges and lemons,
• a walk
edged with 'Thomas
Bouche' espaliered
apples,
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stands of oaks,
washes of bluebells
and daffodils (best
in early spring). |
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• Also at Foxglove
Spires |
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