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Interior designer and passionate gardener, Stuart Rattle, is opening Musk Farm to the public to raise money for further restoration of Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens in Daylesford.
Stuart has been a very active supporter of the Botanic Gardens, and has been central to the significant work that has been undertaken by the Friends of Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens to repair and restore the Rustic Cascade, the Victorian Fernery, irrigation works and extensive landscaping.
Hepburn Shire Mayor Cr Bill McClenaghan said, “The recent restorations are an example of how Council and community groups can work in partnership to provide benefit to the community.”
“Stuart and Michael have put in an extraordinary amount of effort in preparing their private garden for the upcoming open days.
“By attending the open garden at Musk Farm you will also be supporting the great work of the Friends of Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens,” said Cr Bill McClenaghan.
Council will be completing a full Collection Plan, Landscape Master Plan and tree replacement program for Wombat Hill in the future.
The proceeds from the Musk Farm Open Garden will be used to assist in these projects and to further secure the botanic future of this internationally significant collection.
Visitors are welcome to wander Musk Farm and enjoy a gourmet barbecue, local wines, coffee and homemade cakes, local produce and plants from Lambley Nursery. The farm is open from 10am to 4.30pm.
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