This garden perched on a hillside with spec-tacular rural views has a country theme with mostly natives, many of which Annie has grown from cuttings.

Close to the house you will find some exot-ics, including climbing roses and salvias in a palette of muted yellows and whites with a touch of blue from the fragrant blue broom.

The front is a semi-formal rose garden with both bush and standards.

The back is organised into ‘rooms’ - natives, a small lawn, annuals and perennials, a raised deck and paved area plus a number of raised vegetable beds, another rose garden and even a small orchard.

Colour, fragrance and interest in every direc-tion.

Meandering paths, secluded seating nooks, quirky features, abounding with colours and textures, fruit trees, vegetables and chooks.

Hidden spots to explore, to get lost in or to sit and ponder.

Mass plantings of bluebells in the front gar-den are an early spring delight.

Surrounded by ancient red gums this garden has evolved over the last 25 years and spreads around the house in all directions.

An interesting range of native species pre-dominate which in turn support many birds, frogs, kangaroos and even rabbits.

There are many plants in pots and vegetables growing in a variety of styles. The garden sits very comfortably in the rural landscape.

CAVALCADE OF GARDENS – SATURDAY 7th OCTOBER, 2017

Barbara and Colin Colquhoun, Highland Valley

Joy and Chris Bourne, Commercial Road, Strathalbyn

Jan and Grahame Daniel, Garwood Avenue, Strathalbyn

Annie Hughes, Martindale, Strathalbyn