Open gardens in Maryborough

It's the end of August when gardens are looking their best in our climate so we decided to visit some new gardens we had not seen before.

The owner had moved in three years ago and had accomplished planting a garden well worth seeing.

This used to be grass and the owner was fed up with mowing.

A big old mango tree.

The old water tower is no longer used and it's now occasionally used for concerts.

The owner built this shed around an old mango tree so that they could eat and relax outside on hot summer days. It's cooler under the tree which has dense foliage.

Interesting window shades at the side of the house.

I really enjoyed this garden and was amazed at how much had been accomplished.

The next garden.

These days, most Aussie gardeners concentrate on local indigenous plants or those from Southeast Asia. This garden was more traditional.

My mother loved to grow daisies.

I was intrigued by the colour.

This was my favourite.

The last house that we visited.

Cool shaded paths make sense in this sub-tropical climate.

The mark of a serious gardener.

I briefly lifted the lid.

Shade in any form is welcome.

The chook yard along with a chaise longue.

We had a long conversation on the verandah with the lady in the jacket. She volunteers at the Cistern Chapel in the Town Hall and has the title 'Flusher Usher'.

The owner of the house poses with her hat.