Alexandra & District Open Gardens
Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th October 2021 * 10am - 4pm * Come ... be inspired!
Garden #3
Deanna & Stuart Lomas
The greatest thing about our garden is it is a garden "for all ages". We are amazed at how a child, teenager, elderly person and avid gardeners all express delight at our garden.
Garden Owners
Deanna & Stuart Lomas
Address
'Ataahua Lodge' 28 Bon Street, ALEXANDRA
Our garden is essentially from scratch with the exception of 6 large trees. 4 large trees on Bon Street side of the property, 2 large pines on the Vickery Street side of the property.
We have lost a number of plants to frost, heat and wind over the few years we have had the property. Overtime we have learnt what works in the different climate zones of the property and it has gotten easier as the garden has established also.
We have regenerated what we can and have a full cycle annually that we work to giving the garden and lawn the best chance we can, to be at its best.
The greatest thing about our garden is it is a garden "for all ages". We are amazed at how a child, teenager, elderly person and avid gardeners all express delight at our garden. We don't see ourselves as gardeners, learning on the run, yet we continually experiment with the different garden areas to see what thrives. We use different parts of the garden depending on the season and who we are entertaining, which is a great thing to have. We have also recently explored lighting enhancements, so we can use the garden at night which is really special as well.
Additional Attractions:
- Grant Street Grocer - Catering 6-8.30pm (Night garden opening)