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Century-old garden open to public

An award-winning garden in the Macedon Ranges will be opening its doors to the public this weekend.

In collaboration with Open Gardens Victoria, the heritage listed Bolobek garden located at the base of Mount Macedon will welcome visitors Saturday, April 24 and Sunday, April 25 from 10am to 4.30pm.

Since launching in 2015, Open Gardens Victoria has established relationships with garden owners across the state to encourage people to embrace gardens.

Established over a century ago, Bolobek includes a diverse array of features, from a walled rose garden and lilac hedges, to woodland areas with mature shrubs and oaks.

Garden owner Brigid Robertson says it is the perfect time of year to enjoy the eclectic space.

“What I love about this time of year is the play of light through the trees as they lose their leaves and of course the amazing colour changes that occur,” she said.

“Various flowers in the garden including dahlias, roses, hydrangeas and rhubarb have won prizes at the Mt Macedon Horticultural Society autumn show over the last few years and the Kyneton Horticultural Spring show in 2019.”

A morning tea and light lunch will be available for purchase during the garden’s opening, along with a plant sale at the Post Office Farm Nursery and sales of Hesket Estate wines.

Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students and free for children.

Tickets must be purchased in advance online. For more information about open gardens and events, visit www.opengardensvictoria.org.au.

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