The Waihī Lions Club Garden Ramble Committee has been busy preparing 13 interesting gardens for its upcoming Garden Ramble fundraiser on November 9 and 10.
There will be a wide variety of gardens to view, from compact, well-filled gardens to more extensive properties.
The Ramble will begin in central Waihī and travel through the countryside, where people can explore Waitawheta, Waikino and beyond, ending back in Waihī.
People will be able to visit The Waterlily Gardens in Waihī, but only on November 10.
Waihī Lions Club Garden Ramble spokesperson Liz Hawker said the purpose of the Ramble was to raise money for the community.
“Our wonderful garden owners are very kindly helping us fundraise money which will go back into the community.”
In addition to the Ramble, “this year we have a massive plant sale”, Liz said.
There will be a large variety of colour producing perennials and other delights such as dahlia tubers, box hedge, camellias and much more.
Nothing over $15 and many plants under $5.
So it’s a great opportunity to fill any garden spaces with these bargains and enjoy exploring the Ramble too.”
Art, refreshments and plants for purchase will be available at several gardens along the way.
Proceeds will go toward new mattresses for Waitawheta Camp and recovery chairs for Hetherington House Community Rest Home.
“So it’s really cool because people get to see the gardens and they also get to contribute.”
Come rain or shine, the Ramble will go ahead regardless of the weather.
“Please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a jacket.”
Tickets are available to purchase from Garden centres in the area, or on November 8 and 9 from New World Waihī, and cover both days from 9am to 4pm.
“We want [people] to explore our area,” Liz said.
“I remember when I first came to Waihī, it wasn’t until I went on a ramble that I went, ‘oh, my goodness, this is a different place than what I thought it was’.
“These people have got such pride in their gardens, and they’re so beautiful.
“I didn’t know that there were gardens like this in this area,” she said. “It gives you a different feeling.”
DETAILS: Tickets cost $30 and are available at Mitre 10 Waihī, Beach Road Garden Centre, WB Home Hardware, Waihī HDC, Country Dog Paeroa and Aeroview Garden Centre Thames. New World Waihī will also have a ticket stand on November 8 and 9. For more information, contact Jennifer on 027 2040 488 or Liz on 021 023 17833.
