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 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.
