WINNER FRASER COAST BUSINESS AND TOURISM EVENTS AWARDS 2021
Maryborough Open Gardens (Maryborough Horticultural Society) were Winners in the Events and Event Management Category at the 2021 Fraser Coast Business and Tourism Awards on Friday 5 November 2021. This was an honour for us and reflected the hard work, passion and commitment of the garden owners and volunteer sub-committee of the Maryborough Horticultural Society. Below is the speech that we gave at the Awards ceremony and we would also like to acknowledge St Stephens Hospital for sponsoring this award category.
In 2021 the Maryborough Open Gardens moved from a council event to being managed and delivered by a community group – the Maryborough Horticultural Society – for the first time. Maryborough Open Gardens is a unique event in that we are 100% reliant on the generosity of spirit of the participating private garden owners who provide visitors and locals the opportunity enjoy their gardens; and we do not charge an entry fee unlike the majority of Open Garden events.
Our approach is underpinned by the ethos of Accessible. Engaging. Inspirational. Sustainable. Welcoming. This was certainly evident with the approach of the volunteer organising committee who simply got on with the job at all times – in the true spirit of the event.
The 2021 Maryborough Open Gardens was an outstanding success with 9317 garden visits, especially when compared with 5721 garden visits in 2020 and 3611 in 2019. This year we had visitors from all parts of SEQ and the Wide Bay Burnett and we can say that, without a doubt, the event provided a positive economic impact for our region.
We again had the impact of COVID which meant that the Mary Poppins Festival was held over the same weekend. This provided additional opportunities and we would like to thank the Fraser Coast Tourism and Events team for their collaboration and engagement to support the Maryborough Open Gardens. We would also like to acknowledge and thank Fraser Coast Regional Council and Mayor Seymour for your support. Queens Park and Elizabeth Park Rose Gardens were looking wonderful so thank you to the Parks and Gardens team. We also had the support of the Maryborough Chamber of Commerce and Maryborough businesses through our Growing Locally campaign.
The Maryborough Open Gardens reflects the pride, passion and welcome of the participating garden owners with the event now becoming a must-do for many visitors and locals on their annual garden tourism “bouquet list”. The sum of the parts really does equal the whole. Thank you and please visit us during the 2022 Maryborough Open Gardens. As Peter Cundall would say – that’s Your Bloomin Lot…
The Maryborough Open Gardens 2021 (Queensland) were held over the weekend of 28 and 29 August 2021.
Town Gardens were open on Saturday 28 August from 9.00 am to 4.00pm.
Country Gardens were open on Sunday 29 August from 9.00am to 4.00pm.
The Maryborough Open Gardens do not charge an entry fee.
We hope you enjoyed the 2021 Maryborough Open Gardens.
Please note that dogs are unable to be taken into the gardens, excepting for assistance dogs as prescribed by legislation. We thank you for your understanding.
2021 Maryborough Open Gardens Image Gallery
Maryborough Open Gardens 2021 Brochure
9 Elizabeth Street, Maryborough
Town Garden open 28 Aug 2021
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To compliment the 130 year old federation style home, originally built for the Miss Harts (who were part of the Hart sawmilling family of Maryborough); a formal garden has been developed over the past 36 years by the current owners and undoubtedly has a story of its own to tell.
296 Lennox Street, Maryborough
Town Garden open 28 Aug 2021
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This garden is at one with the Queenslander nestled within. Mature trees and palms provide the canopy for a diverse range of plantings spilling out onto lush lawns. Winding paths will lead you on a journey of discovery through azaleas, citrus and potted plants.
14 North Street, Maryborough
Town Garden open 28 Aug 2021
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The garden at Stirling dates back more than a hundred and forty years and has the engaging charm of an English-style country garden. The oldest surviving specimen is a giant, gnarled frangipani, which provides welcome shade in the hottest months and no doubt is the keeper of many of the stories and changes of the past 140 years.
79 Cheapside St, Maryborough
Town Garden open 28 Aug 2021
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Serenity is the name of this eclectic garden which is full of colour and surprises around every corner. Visitors will be in awe of the mural which is a very special and recent addition to the garden.
3 Frangipani Close, Tinana
Town Garden open 28 Aug 2021
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This garden is less that 12 months old and still packs a delightful punch with a very diverse range of plantings. Take time to enjoy all that this garden offers including annuals, succulents and bonsai combined with garden sculptures, pottery features, fernery nooks and hanging plants.
12 Poincianna Court, Tinana
Town garden open 28 Aug 2021
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Colour and quirkiness abounds in this garden. Follow the path to an exciting garden crammed with many forms of recycled and quirky garden art created by the owner.
8 Kidd Avenue, Maryborough
Town Garden open 28 Aug 2021
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This suburban garden is full of potted plants, and includes a large variety of exotics and colourful bromeliads, geraniums and seasonal annuals. A vegetable garden flourishes and provides bountiful produce.
Lupton Park Community Gardens
Town Garden open 28 Aug 2021
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Located at 45 Aberdeen Avenue Maryborough, the Lupton Park Community Garden is a not-for-profit community based enterprise which produces organic food primarily for the consumption of the gardeners. The community garden is an innovative place to grow organic food to share, educate and grow community.
20 Katherine St, Maryborough
Town Garden open 28 Aug 2021
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These mature gardens have a wonderful shade canopy for the hot summer days and provide shelter for a variety of understorey plantings. Exploring the gardens will show a mixture of native and tropical plants interspersed with beautiful statutory.
Historic Baddow House, Maryborough
Open 28 August 2021
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We are very privileged to have historic Baddow House (located at 366 Queen Street Maryborough) as part of the 2021 Maryborough Open Gardens with parts of the house open to the public as well as the gardens. Built in 1883 Baddow House is a Maryborough Landmark. The 2 acres of garden surrounding Baddow House are beautifully landscaped, and feature brick paving, two arbours, a canal pond, and extensive plantings of shade trees including Jacaranda and Poinciana.
17B Davies Road, Boonooroo
Country Garden open 29 Aug 2021
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The garden is only 5 years of age. With lots of landscaping, transplanting palms and building a new house, you will see what has been lovingly created over the past 5 years. The garden consists of a rose garden, fruit trees, vegetable garden, mini rainforest, ferneries, hedges, chooks and lots of surprises around every corner including special areas just to sit and enjoy the beautiful gardens.
11 Turton Street, Tuan
Country Garden open 29 Aug 2021
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This garden is about 9 months old and has an ecclectic mix of gardenalia collected from all over the country. Plantings have been designed to create colourful spaces and attract bees and butterflies; and this is an ongoing work in progress along with the owner’s expanding succulent and bromeliad collections.
19 Brooke Court, Oakhurst
Country Garden open 29 Aug 2021
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This country garden is a very special piece of paradise that has evolved over the past 14 years. A now-mature orchard with fruit and nut trees, established vege gardens and chickens to provide eggs and support the eco-system works wonders to provide year-round produce. Several garden rooms provide the opportunity to relax and enjoy the many species of birds that visit and live in this lovely garden.
64 Louden Close, Yengarie
Country Garden open 29 Aug 2021
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A Yengarie Gallery and Gardens visit will enthral and inspire. With over twenty garden rooms, the artistic flair of the owners gives countless design ideas to take home. Bird life features throughout the gardens, giving a sense of one with nature. A perfect place for introspection, reflection and meditation.
416 Mungar Road, Yengarie
Country Garden open 29 Aug 2021
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There is lots of room to move in this large country garden featuring sweeping lawns, established native trees and a productive vege patch and fruit trees. Discrete garden areas provide plenty of room for visitors to wander around the garden and relax in the fresh country air.
Mary Poppins Festival
The Mary Poppins Festival returns to the Fraser Coast across new dates 26-29 August 2021. Set over 4 days, festival goers can expect a stellar lineup of performances, entertainment and activities for the whole family. The signature ‘Day in the Park’ Sunday 29 August and will consist of crowd favourites: The Great Nanny Race, the Chimney Sweep, The Grand Parade, Best Dressed and much more!
Queens Park, Maryborough
Open anytime
The historic Queens Park dates back to 1866 when Maryborough’s first mayor Henry Palmer, requested that his residents have free use of land near the Maryborough wharves for recreation or public gardens.
Garden symbols
🌿 Plant sales
☕ Refreshments
♿ Wheelchair Accessible (all or part of the garden)
🚻 Public Amenities
🗣️ Activities/Workshops
🚌 Bus parking
🦼 Mobility Scooter Access (all or part of the garden)
… A Garden …
A small plot of earth was chosen to claim, To create our garden was the ultimate aim. Today we walk amongst its beauty and charm, Our patch of heaven has grown to be shared. It's still in the working as most gardens are, Come along and meet us - there is a garden in us all. Deborah and Trevor Lindenberg.
Maryborough Open Gardens 