The magic atmosphere of Forrest Bower entices the visitor to wander and enjoy its ten garden spaces, including The Grand Lawn, The Woodland Walk, The Walled Garden and the Cloister Courtyard.  As a world garden, it embraces ideas from diverse cultures and features artworks reflecting its owners’ travels and life stories. Forrest Bower seeks to capture [...]

This 60-year-old garden on a large block at the very top of Lyons is under renewal, with an eclectic mix of old and new plants, fruit trees and natives - building on what was there before and creating new memories.  New paths weave through multiple spaces including a fire pit, a shady woodland garden and an [...]

Established 16 years ago on a 970sqm block, this gardener’s garden is designed to provide colour and interest all year round. It includes many sculptures, plus stone walls and bird baths. Pine bark mulch, drippers and no lawn make it a low maintenance garden. Hidden behind a lattice at the rear are productive raised veggie beds, [...]

This will be your last chance to visit El's Garden as the owners will be leaving their much-loved property later this year. Situated on a quarter-acre sloping corner block, the area has been gradually transformed over the past 45 years from the original heavy clay pasture and now accommodates close to 200 species of mainly Australian [...]

Born from a paddock 18 years ago, Vogelweide Estate has blossomed into almost two acres of unmistakably European- inspired gardens. Designed to shine in every season, the expansive grounds feature striking umbrella pines, junipers, maples and even a rare 5-metre Wollemi pine. Wander among more than 150 old-world roses, alongside lush peonies, spring bulbs and fragrant [...]

This restful green garden has been lovingly tended by Joan for the past 40 years. An eclectic variety of plants, largely sourced from friends and family, has resulted is a very personal space. Over time trees and shrubs have grown to dominate smaller flowering plants, but this abundant greenery is enhanced in spring by delicate blossom, [...]

A beautifully layered Australian garden blending formal structure with relaxed cottage planting. Fragrant climbing roses, flowering agapanthus, formal hedges and gravel pathways weave through tranquil outdoor rooms alive with birdlife and seasonal colour. Mature gums provide shade and scale, while secluded sitting areas and ornamental features create a peaceful retreat that feels both elegant and deeply [...]

Dedicated to sustainable and organic gardening, this entire suburban block has been transformed into a thriving orchard, overflowing with an amazing variety of fruit trees, berry bushes, herbs, and edible plants of every kind. Lovingly cultivated for food production rather than formal landscaping, flowers, or foliage, this remarkable garden belongs to an enthusiastic professional cooking teacher. [...]