The Living Block
10am to 4pm, 28th and 29th March 2026
Step into a vibrant, productive garden where beauty and function grow side by side. Set on a large Calwell block, this thriving space blends cottage-garden charm with abundant edible planting. Wander through a landscape alive with wildlife, explore the tranquil garden pond and fern gully, and enjoy the soothing sound of water features tucked throughout.
Fruit lovers will delight in the extensive orchard of more than 20 fruit trees, alongside a greenhouse and a richly planted berry collection, a flourishing herb garden and productive veggie patch. Friendly chickens complete this backyard ecosystem.
Flower enthusiasts will find year-round colour from maples, hydrangeas, asters, zinnias, dahlias, fuchsias, hellebores and more, interwoven to create a lush, cottage-style display. Families can enjoy the welcoming kid’s playground and the many seating areas scattered throughout the garden.
Nearest toilets – Calwell service station and shops – 300m away
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Opening hours: | Gardens are open from 10am to 4pm Saturday and Sunday unless otherwise noted in the garden description. |
Member entry: | Garden entry is free for members. |
Visitor entry: | Garden entry is usually $10.00 for visitors 18 years and over, unless otherwise noted in the garden description. |
Memberships: | Join Open Gardens Canberra for only $30 and all gardens are free for the membership year (to end June). |