Gisborne Safari 2013
We began with the arrival at Bushmere Arms for our meet and greet followed by a lovely morning tea and then spent the next few days visiting some wonderful places.
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Morning tea over, it was into your cars and off for a wonder around the Gisborne Farmers’ Market – gorgeous Dutch irises plus many more products.
Our first chance foe the while group to gather together was at the home of Shona Wilkie with part of her beautiful garden in the background.
Packed lunches at our member Anne Pole’s home, before looking around her garden. Then it was off to Gill Coate’s home and a look at some items for sale.
Afternoon tea and final garden for the day was to the nursery Moose Cottage, and home of Teri Ball.
Day 2 started with a visit to Berys McDonald’s garden, a very knowledgeable garden and floral artist – here she is discussing the finer points of gardening with Roger (Tauranga Group).
Off to Kath Atkin’s house for morning tea and a leisurely wonder around her garden.
Next stop was Wendy Davies’ and a look at her nursery.
Feeding time again, this time in the Botanical Gardens.
Andrew Scott from Standard Life Sculptured Plants talked to the group about his topiary nursery. Also the last supper was held at the home of Garry Griffin and Maggie Asplet where the Species Award was presented by Alison Nicol to Maggie Asplet for her Iris Pallida. The photo also includes Noel Lapham’s winning NZ Bred Median Iris – the Lucy Delaney Award.
More photos from the extra day at the Eastwoodhill Arboretum.
As we sat around eating our morning tea these two Bell Birds entertained us with their music. They sat in the tree right where we were all seated. Thanks to Merv Stockley for these two photos.
Not intended as an extra day, some visitors stayed until the Monday for a visit to the Eastwoodhill Arboretum.