REBUS Gardening Group
Meets on the 2nd Monday of the month in the afternoons.
Convenors:
Cate Crombie, catecrombie@actrix.co.nz 479-5960, or text 027 443 2293.
Geraldine George, Phone 479-0004
In November the Gardening Group had a wonderful visit to three magnificent gardens. The first stop was at a large garden in Akatarawa, and the next two were in Upper Hutt. The visits were followed by an excellent lunch at The Fig Tree Cafe in Fergusson Drive.
In July, Garden Group members enjoyed an outing to the California Garden Centre in Lower Hutt. After a good look around, and purchases made, lunch was enjoyed.
Garden Group members enjoyed a visit to an orchard in Pauahatanui There was lunch at the local cafe first, then a guided tour of the gardens and orchard and an opportunity to pick apples.
In December a small group met at Wilton’s Bush to view the rare white rata tree (photo right) which was in flower at the time. This tree was a little uninspiring if one expected a full-on display of flowers. However the staff at Wilton’s Bush think the tree may not be around too much longer, so it was a really worthwhile viewing. We enjoyed a wander around the Bush before heading off for a coffee and chat at Crofton Downs. A very pleasant wind up of activities for the Garden Group for 2023.
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In October the Gardening Group visited Frank Boffa's magnificint garden in Waikanae, following lunch at Relish Cafe.
In September the Garden Group visited a private garden in Tawa. We were given a guided tour and treated to a Devonshire morning tea. Many members bought plants that were on sale.
In April The Gardening Group visited a private garden in Ngaio. It was a calm sunny day and people enjoyed wandering around the garden admiring the layout and plants. An afternoon tea was then enjoyed.
